PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Lachance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Machine Head-Now I Lay Thee Down. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Arlovski
vs
Lachance

190 cm
26
255 lbs
17 - 13 - 0

200 cm
30
280 lbs
12 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Arlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Lachance!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski throws a left and a right that both miss

and Lachance counters with a shoot takedown. Arlovski fights it but they end up in guard.
Lachance throws a big right hand that misses.
Arlovski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lachance trying to control the position from guard on top but Arlovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lachance might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Arlovski kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lachance throws a big right hand that misses.
Lachance trying to control but Arlovski is working from the bottom.
Arlovski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lachance.
Lachance controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tim Lachance was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Arlovski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arlovski wants it to stay on the feet.
Arlovski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arlovski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lachance manages to avoid it.
Lachance takes a jab right on the kisser.

It looks like Tim Lachance has been cut.
Lachance shoots and misses

and Arlovski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Arlovski.
Lachance is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vladimir Arlovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Lachance.
Lachance avoids the elbow strike from Arlovski, against the cage.
Arlovski prevents Lachance from breaking the clinch.
Lachance drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Arlovski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Lachance's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Arlovski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Arlovski holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lachance tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Arlovski digs a right hand underneath Lachance's ribcage. Lachance let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Arlovski manages to break the clinch.
Arlovski throws a leg kick but Lachance sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lachance slips a jab and a cross from Arlovski.

Arlovski clinches up against the cage.
Arlovski lands a body punch.
Arlovski missing with knees to the body.
Lachance has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arlovski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Arlovski pressing his opponent against the cage.

Arlovski breaks from the clinch.
Arlovski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lachance keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lachance tries to clinch but Arlovski is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lachance.
Arlovski throws an overhand right that lands on Lachance's shoulder, as Lachance tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lachance shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arlovski defends it nicely.
Lachance looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arlovski is fending him off so far but Lachance persists. Nope, Arlovski circles away and we're back to standing.

Arlovski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arlovski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Arlovski lands a left hand.
Lachance looks gassed!
Arlovski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lachance misses with a punch to the body.
Arlovski stalling.
Arlovski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Arlovski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arlovski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Arlovski lands an elbow just above Lachance 's eye.
Lachance tries to score a body lock takedown but Arlovski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lachance is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short uppercut from Arlovski.
Arlovski throws an elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lachance wants a takedown.
Lachance tries to land knees in the clinch but Arlovski avoids the damage to the body.
Arlovski lands an uppercut.

That has opened up Tim Lachance's cut even more.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arlovski.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arlovski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Arlovski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lachance fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lachance moves in looking to clinch but Arlovski pushes him off.

Arlovski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lachance.
Arlovski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lachance lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arlovski leaning against his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Arlovski.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short body shot lands from Arlovski as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arlovski.

Arlovski breaks from the clinch.
Lachance wants to clinch but Arlovski slips to the side

and Arlovski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Arlovski pushes Lachance back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Arlovski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Lachance's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Arlovski moves into the clinch.
Arlovski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Arlovski slows down the pace here.
Lachance misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arlovski scores with a shoulder strike.
Arlovski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lachance tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arlovski smiles and moves away.
Arlovski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lachances jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Arlovski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lachance's hands.
Lachance slips a jab and a cross from Arlovski.
Lachance is breathing heavily.
Lachance has his takedown stuffed
and Arlovski counters with a nice body shot.
Vladimir Arlovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lachance slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Arlovski pushes off an throws an elbow but Lachance leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short uppercut from Arlovski.

The cut above Tim Lachance's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Arlovski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lachance backwards.
Arlovski taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Arlovski for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Arlovski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lachance backwards.
Lachance drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Arlovski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vladimir Arlovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Lachance.
Arlovski working aggressively here.
Lachance tries to pull guard but Arlovski won't allow it.
Arlovski lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arlovski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arlovski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski pushes off an throws an elbow but Lachance leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Arlovski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Arlovski scores with a shoulder strike.
Arlovski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Arlovski is trying to stall.
Vladimir Arlovski has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Lachance has hold of one of Arlovski's legs. Arlovski is fighting the takedown attempt but Lachance gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lachance won't allow Arlovski to sweep him here.
Arlovski throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Arlovski working a defensive guard here.
Lachance pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arlovski is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arlovski keeping moving, preventing Lachance from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lachance is one step ahead there.
Lachance throws a strike but Arlovski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Arlovski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Lachance throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arlovski with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Lachance is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arlovski is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Arlovski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Arlovski wants to control from the top but Lachance keeps moving.
Arlovski pushes down on Lachance's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lachance is staying active underneath Arlovski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lachance manages to get to full guard.
Arlovski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arlovski trying to control but Lachance is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Arlovski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tim Lachance's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Lachance throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Arlovski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lachance is in Arlovski's guard.
Lachance works over Arlovski with some ground and pound from guard.
Lachance trying to control but Arlovski is working from the bottom.
Arlovski trying to keep a closed guard but Lachance is proving a slippery customer.
Arlovski pulls Lachance in close to prevent any damage.
Lachance pushing down on Arlovski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lachance trying to control from half guard but Arlovski is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachance is thwarting Arlovski's attempts to control the position.

Lachance is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arlovski gets full guard.
Lachance wants to control from the top but Arlovski keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arlovski has control of Lachance's left arm, preventing Lachance from doing any damage.
Lachance postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lachance trying to control but Arlovski is working from the bottom.
Lachance postures up and lands a big shot to Arlovski's brow.
Lachance trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lachance seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lachance working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lachanceis looking to pass into half guard but Arlovski pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Arlovski is in guard.
Tim Lachance has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arlovski wants to control from the top but Lachance keeps moving.
Lachance is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Lachance is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arlovski is aware though and is defending well.
Lachance takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arlovski postures up and lands a big shot to Lachance's brow.

Lachance is looking for a triangle but Arlovski pushes his legs off easily.

Lachance is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arlovski defends well.
Arlovski sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lachance is proving hard to escape from.
Arlovski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Arlovski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lachance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Vladimir Arlovski has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Arlovski pushes Lachance up against the cage in a clinch.
Arlovski tries to stall but Lachance uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Lachance comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Vladimir Arlovski!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Vladimir Arlovski!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Vladimir Arlovski!

Vladimir Arlovski wins by unanimous decision!