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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Arlovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrei Arlovsky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 cm
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240 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Decent boxing
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kimbo Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 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 lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rage circles away quickly and effectively.
Rage stuns Arlovsky with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arlovsky throws a series of punches but Rage avoids them all with ease.
Rage misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arlovsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Arlovsky does no damage.
Rage scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rage is keen to just control but Arlovsky is a slippery customer.
Rage is working for a kimura but Arlovsky is defending it quite comfortably.
Rage is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arlovsky defends it well.
Arlovsky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rage lands a nice short elbow.
Rage 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.
Rage wants to pass to mount but Arlovsky is defending the position.
Rage is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Arlovsky is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arlovsky has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rage not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Arlovsky wants to control but Rage is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rage thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arlovsky's head.
Arlovsky looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rage is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arlovsky sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rage fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimbo Rage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rage shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arlovsky defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovsky misses with a jab to the body
and Rage counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rage.
Rage with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arlovsky keeping full guard, as Rage tries to pass.
Arlovsky pulls Rage in close to prevent any damage.
Rage trying to control but Arlovsky is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Arlovsky holds on and takes a little breather.
Rage trying to control but Arlovsky is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovsky is pulling down on Rage's head. It's preventing any offense from Rage, at least for the moment.
Arlovsky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rage drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rage jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arlovsky has Rage pulled in close to control his posture.
Rage drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rage jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arlovsky controls Rage momentarily but Rage frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Rage dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Arlovsky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arlovsky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rage decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Arlovsky's guard.
Rage is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rage wants to control from the top but Arlovsky keeps moving.
Arlovsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rage.
Rage with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arlovsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rage.
Rage thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rage wants to control from the top but Arlovsky keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arlovsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Arlovsky misses with a body shot.
Rage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arlovsky.
Arlovsky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kimbo Rage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rage takes one on the button.
Arlovsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arlovsky circles away.
Arlovsky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimbo Rage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arlovsky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arlovsky circles away.
Rage fails with a takedown attempt.
Arlovsky lands a nice shot that snaps Rage's head back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good standup being displayed there by Arlovsky as he connects with a hook.
Arlovsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rage throws a sloppy head kick and Arlovsky moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Arlovsky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arlovsky as he avoids it easily.
Rage shoots in for a takedown but Arlovsky shows good takedown defense.
Arlovsky swinging wilding here.
Arlovsky lands a really nice looking cross but Rage seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rage shoots in but no luck this time.
Andrei Arlovsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Arlovsky does no damage.
Arlovsky misses with a series of wild punches.
Arlovsky slaps away a takedown attempt from Rage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andrei Arlovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Arlovsky displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Arlovsky throws a combination that misses
and Rage counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rage.
Rage passes Arlovsky's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rage is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage stops Arlovsky from getting back to his feet.
Arlovsky trying to control from the bottom.
Rage looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rage seems to be looking for submissions.
Rage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arlovsky knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rage stops Arlovsky from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andrei Arlovsky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rage fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Arlovsky. No joy for Rage on that attempt.
Arlovsky cracks a nice hook into Rage's ribs.
Arlovsky lands with a nice combination. Rage backs away looking to recover.
Andrei Arlovsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arlovsky punishes Rage's body with a nice straight punch.
Arlovsky lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rage backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arlovsky misses with the combination.
Nice takedown defense from Arlovsky. No joy for Rage on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimbo Rage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Arlovsky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arlovsky lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arlovsky misses with a hook.
Rage jabs at Arlovsky's body.
Arlovsky misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovsky swinging wilding here.
Rage shoots for a double leg takedown but Arlovsky sprawls well. He's pushed Rage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arlovsky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rage circles away quickly and effectively.
Arlovsky throws a series of punches but Rage moves out of range.
Rage shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Arlovsky's guard.
Arlovsky keeping moving, preventing Rage from controlling successfully.
Rage passes into half guard.
Rage trying to mount his opponent but Arlovsky defends it.
Arlovsky wants to control but Rage is keeping busy.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage wants to take a breather but Arlovsky is having none of it.
Rage with the ground and pound but Arlovsky uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rage wants to pass the guard but Arlovsky is keeping the position.
Arlovsky is trying to control the position but Rage postures up.
Rage tries to free his leg and advance position but Arlovsky is retaining full guard.
Rage wants to control from the top but Arlovsky keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arlovsky is fending him off so far but Rage persists. Nope, Arlovsky circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Rage.
Arlovsky throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arlovsky tries to avoid it but Rage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arlovsky to the ground. Arlovsky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rage shoots in looking for a takedown. Arlovsky tries to sprawl out of it but Rage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arlovsky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Arlovsky misses with a wild body shot.
Rage tries to clinch up.
Rage dives in and grabs Arlovsky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arlovsky pushes down on Rage's head and hops out.
Arlovsky throws a right and a left that Rage avoids nicely.
Rage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Arlovsky was covering up waiting for the punch and Rage finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage looking to pass the guard.
Rage wants to control from the top but Arlovsky keeps moving.
Arlovsky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rage looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Arlovsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arlovsky has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Andrei Arlovsky!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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