PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eza Nahka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski comes to the cage accompanied by Slayer - Hell Awaits. Ivan Arlovski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eza Nahka's chin.

Arlovski
vs
Nahka

190 cm
25
214 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

191 cm
25
220 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Blitzkrieg Formula 5000
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Arlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Eza Nahka!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski throws a jab when Nahka was well out of range.
Nahka moves out of range of the strikes.
Nahka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arlovski sprawls well. Arlovski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nahka gets slowly back to his feet.
Arlovski throws a body kick that misses.
Arlovski throws and low kick but Nahka moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Arlovski.
Arlovski throws a leg kick but Nahka moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nahka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arlovski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arlovski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Nahka misses.
Arlovski looks to score with a jab to the body but Nahka is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nahka takes one on the button.
Arlovski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nahka at a distance.
Arlovski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nahka was well out of range. Poor timing from Arlovski.
Nahka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arlovski is fending him off so far but Nahka persists. Nope, Arlovski circles away and we're back to standing.
Ivan Arlovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eza Nahka.
A swing and a miss from Arlovski.
Arlovski throws a wild body kick that Nahka sees coming a mile off.
Nahka tries to move into range but Arlovski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Arlovski throws a sloppy head kick and Nahka moves out of range easily.
Arlovski tries to bum rush Nahka with a series of wild strikes but Nahka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahka shoots in for a takedown but Arlovski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nahka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nahka looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nahka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nahka slips under a jab from Arlovski.
Arlovski lands a right hook to the body.
Arlovski is looking to land body kicks.
Arlovski takes a swing at Nahka's ribcage but misses.
Arlovski throws a head kick that misses.
Arlovski misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahka shoots in for a double leg but Arlovski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nahka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arlovski circles away.
Ivan Arlovski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nahka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ivan Arlovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nahka takes one to the chin there.

It looks like Eza Nahka has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nahka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arlovski throws a body punch but Nahka moves out of range.
Arlovski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nahka manages to avoid it.
A jab from Arlovski misses.
Arlovski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Nahka counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Arlovski!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nahka avoids the attempt from Arlovski to control.
Arlovski regains half guard.
Nahka prevents Arlovski from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nahka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Arlovski keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nahka wants to pass to mount but Arlovski is defending the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arlovski controlling the position well.
Nahka is trying to control. Arlovski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Arlovski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eza Nahka's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Arlovski throws a left and a right that both miss

and Nahka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Arlovski's guard.
Nahka tries to free his leg and advance position but Arlovski is retaining full guard.
Arlovski trying to keep a closed guard but Nahka is proving a slippery customer.
Nahka tries to free his leg and advance position but Arlovski is retaining full guard.
Arlovski controlling the position.

Arlovski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nahka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arlovski keeping full guard, as Nahka tries to pass.

Arlovski has his feet on Nahka's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Arlovski fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski looks to throw a body kick
and Nahka counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick by Arlovski misses

and Nahka counters with a takedown into side control.
Nahka lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nahka is looking to take a break and control but Arlovski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Nahka tries for a kimura but Arlovski is defending well.
Nahka is breathing heavily.
Nahka is looking to take a break and control but Arlovski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nahka tries to move into full mount but can't pass Arlovski's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski struggling a bit here.
Arlovski dodges the ground and pound from Nahka.
You can see the frustration on Arlovski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Nahka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arlovski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Arlovski slips under a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ivan Arlovski is winning the standup battle so far.
Arlovski misses with a shot to the body

and Nahka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Arlovski's guard.
Nahka postures up.
Nahka throws and elbow that misses. Arlovski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nahka's guard. Nice move by Arlovski!

Nahka working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Arlovski has passed into half guard!
Arlovski controlling the action here.
Nahka manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Arlovski stands and steps away. Nahka gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nahka staying out of range there.
Arlovski misses the body punch

and Nahka counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
What's Arlovski going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Nahka working the ground and pound but Arlovski is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eza Nahka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eza Nahka's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Arlovski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Arlovski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nahka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arlovski.
Arlovski throws the kick towards the body but Nahka avoids it.
Arlovski is looking to wear down Nahka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Arlovski misses with a hook to the body

and Nahka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arlovski keeping moving, preventing Nahka from controlling successfully.

Arlovski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nahka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nahka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eza Nahka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nahka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arlovski is keeping the position for now.
Nahka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arlovski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nahka throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Arlovski thows a body shot but no joy.
Nahka takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nahka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arlovski misses with a looping right.
Arlovski scores with a spinning back kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arlovski misses the body punch
enabling Nahka to counter with a crisp jab.
Arlovski misses with a looping right.

Arlovski lands a left and a right that send Nahka crashing to the mat, dazed. Arlovski thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Nahka is rocked!
Arlovski fails to land with a series of punches.
Nahka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Arlovski misses.
Arlovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski misses with a low kick.
Arlovski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nahka shoots for a takedown but Arlovski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Arlovski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arlovski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nahka manages to avoid it.
Arlovski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nahka was well out of range. Poor timing from Arlovski.
Nahka misses with a takedown attempt - Arlovski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arlovski throws a hook to the side of Nahka's head but Nahka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Arlovski looks for the body kick but Nahka saw that one coming.
Arlovski throws a hook to the side of Nahka's head but Nahka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nahka shoots in looking for a takedown. Arlovski tries to sprawl out of it but Nahka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arlovski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ivan Arlovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eza Nahka.
Arlovski lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arlovski catches Nahka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ivan Arlovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nahka checks a leg kick nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Arlovski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arlovski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Arlovski!