PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack LeBalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Arlovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

LeBalls
vs
Arlovsky

201 cm
23
265 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

193 cm
23
240 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack LeBalls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrei Arlovsky!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovsky throws a big shot that misses.
Arlovsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arlovsky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Arlovsky.
Arlovsky swinging wilding here.
LeBalls digs a good hook to Arlovsky's body.
LeBalls misses the jab.
LeBalls shoots in for a double leg but Arlovsky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arlovsky throws a sloppy body shot
and LeBalls counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
LeBalls swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from LeBalls misses its intended target.
Nice takedown defense from Arlovsky. No joy for LeBalls on that attempt.

LeBalls scores with a takedown into Arlovsky's guard.
LeBalls passes Arlovsky's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from LeBalls.
LeBalls passes the guard and advances to mount!
Arlovsky tries to reverse the position but LeBalls maintains control.

LeBalls working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
LeBalls unloading with bombs!
Arlovsky is in a horrible position here. LeBalls smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
LeBalls raining down shots from the mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeBalls throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBalls thowing shots but they're missing.
LeBalls working Arlovsky over with strikes here.
LeBalls misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
LeBalls lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
LeBalls is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Arlovsky is in real trouble.
Arlovsky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with LeBalls. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

LeBalls is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Arlovsky knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Arlovsky for a finish.
LeBalls thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovsky trying to control but not successfully.
LeBalls throwing wild punches that miss their target.

LeBalls working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBalls is breathing heavily.

LeBalls looking for the choke from the back.

Arlovsky is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Arlovsky trying to control the hands but LeBalls breaks the grip.
LeBalls somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovsky covering up well under a barage of strikes.
LeBalls lands punches and elbows.
Arlovsky covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Arlovsky has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from LeBalls.

LeBalls working for a choke but Arlovsky is defending well.
Arlovsky breaks LeBalls's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arlovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but LeBalls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

LeBalls has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arlovsky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
LeBalls working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack LeBalls dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Arlovsky throws a combination that misses

so LeBalls counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Arlovsky wants to stand and escape but LeBalls is having none of it.
LeBalls tries to free his leg and advance position but Arlovsky is retaining full guard.
LeBalls chips away with some ground and pound.
LeBalls has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
LeBalls missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arlovsky manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Arlovsky manages to capitalize on a mistake by LeBalls to take his back!
You can see the frustration on LeBalls's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Arlovsky is looking to control LeBalls but LeBalls is wriggling around and keeping busy.
LeBalls breaks Arlovsky's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovsky trying to control the position.
Arlovsky keeping full guard, as LeBalls tries to pass.
LeBalls is looking to work some ground and pound but Arlovsky has wrist control.
LeBalls stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arlovsky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jack LeBalls overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
LeBalls connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arlovsky. Arlovsky circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Andrei Arlovsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, jab by LeBalls - just one landing.
Arlovsky misses with a double jab

and LeBalls counters with a takedown into side control.
Arlovsky is breathing heavily.
Arlovsky dodges the ground and pound from LeBalls.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovsky is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Arlovsky is trying to improve his position.
Arlovsky is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Arlovsky is defending against the submission attempts here by LeBalls.
LeBalls thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arlovsky's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arlovsky can do anything to dispel that myth.
LeBalls wants to take a breather but Arlovsky is having none of it.
LeBalls missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBalls is just content to waste time from the top position. Arlovsky takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
LeBalls prevents Arlovsky from getting back to his feet.
LeBalls throws a big right hand that misses.
Arlovsky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
LeBalls throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arlovsky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
LeBalls shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arlovsky pinned against the cage. Arlovsky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arlovsky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and LeBalls counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
LeBalls is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

LeBalls looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
LeBalls misses with a head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovsky tries to lock up and control but LeBalls gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by LeBalls.
Arlovsky is wriggling around trying to escape.
LeBalls lands a big shot there that rocks Arlovsky but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
LeBalls in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Arlovsky tries to hold on but LeBalls pushes him away.
LeBalls lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Arlovsky hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

LeBalls is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Arlovsky is surviving well by controlling LeBalls's body position as best he can.
LeBalls is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arlovsky can do to turn this around?
LeBalls misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack LeBalls dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A cross from Arlovsky lands.
LeBalls takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Arlovsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arlovsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
LeBalls throws a good cross that connects.
Arlovsky takes one on the button.
Arlovsky misses with a double jab

and LeBalls counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Arlovsky's guard now.
Arlovsky keeping moving, preventing LeBalls from controlling successfully.
LeBalls working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Arlovsky's head.
Arlovsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LeBalls stands and throws Arlovsky's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Arlovsky is trying to escape the position but LeBalls is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBalls scoring with punches and elbows.
LeBalls scores with a couple of short elbows.
LeBalls tries to advance position but instead Arlovsky slips a leg back in to half guard.
LeBalls passes the guard and advances to mount!

LeBalls is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Arlovsky is surviving well by controlling LeBalls's body position as best he can.

LeBalls goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Arlovsky is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBalls throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Arlovsky preventing the sweep.
Arlovsky tries to free his leg and advance position but LeBalls is retaining full guard.
LeBalls will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

LeBalls looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arlovsky slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

LeBalls working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arlovsky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arlovsky manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jack LeBalls is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovsky controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
LeBalls is trying to control the position but Arlovsky postures up.
LeBalls looking for a sweep. Not yet LeBalls, not yet.
LeBalls is working hard here to advance position.

LeBalls working for a triangle but Arlovsky defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Arlovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but LeBalls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No joy there for LeBalls, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LeBalls staying out of range there.
LeBalls tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
LeBalls avoids the body shot from Arlovsky.
Arlovsky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and LeBalls counters by clinching up.
Arlovsky has had enough of the clinch but LeBalls keeps him there for the moment.
LeBalls presses Arlovsky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Andrei Arlovsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LeBalls lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Arlovsky working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack LeBalls showed his dominance in that final round.
Well LeBalls has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack LeBalls!