PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Chuckhaven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski comes to the cage accompanied by Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud . Chuckhaven has chosen whip it as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Arlovski
vs
Chuckhaven

193 cm
20
255 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

200 cm
19
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Sun-Tzu
Mohito Fightwear

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Arlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Chuckhaven!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski throws a jab but it's blocked by Chuckhaven.
Arlovski sets himself, and Chuckhaven steps forward looking for the clinch! Arlovski avoids it this time.
Chuckhaven tries to bum rush Arlovski with a series of wild strikes but Arlovski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chuckhaven walks into a left hand.

It looks like Paul Chuckhaven has been cut.
Arlovski throws a hook but Chuckhaven avoids it easily.
Arlovski cracks a nice hook into Chuckhaven's ribs.
Arlovski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arlovski sets himself, and Chuckhaven steps forward looking for the clinch! Arlovski avoids it this time.
Arlovski misses with a straight left.
Arlovski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arlovski misses the shot to the body.
Chuckhaven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arlovski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chuckhaven slips a jab from Arlovski.
Arlovski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Nice combo by Arlovski! Oh, that's hurt him - Chuckhaven falls to the canvas and Arlovski follows him into side control.

Chuckhaven is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chuckhaven tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Chuckhaven is still in real trouble! Can Arlovski finish him?
Chuckhaven is working to get back to half guard.
Arlovski wants to get back to his feet but Chuckhaven is holding on tight.
Chuckhaven is desperately trying to improve his position but Arlovski has a good base and remains in mount.
Arlovski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuckhaven really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Arlovski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chuckhaven on the ground.
Chuckhaven wants to hold on but Arlovski pushes him away.
Chuckhaven seems to have recovered his senses.
Arlovski tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Chuckhaven is desperately trying to improve his position but Arlovski has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chuckhaven gets back to half guard.
Chuckhaven has a hand on Arlovski's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Arlovski takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Arlovski wants to get back to his feet but Chuckhaven is holding on tight.
Chuckhaven sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Chuckhaven is looking to improve his position.
It looks like Arlovski is going to stand back up.

Chuckhaven is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arlovski pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuckhaven is looking to improve his position.
Chuckhaven is trying to control but can't.
Chuckhaven wants to improve his position but Arlovski is controlling well.
Chuckhaven keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chuckhaven wants to improve his position but Arlovski is controlling well.

Chuckhaven is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arlovski pulls his head out easily.
Arlovski wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chuckhaven looking for submissions off his back.
Chuckhaven is trying to get back to full guard.

Chuckhaven actively working from the bottom here.

Chuckhaven looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chuckhaven is looking for a sweep. Arlovski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuckhaven gets full guard.
Chuckhaven is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Chuckhaven is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arlovski defends well.
Chuckhaven pulls Arlovski in close to his closed guard and prevents Arlovski from doing any damage or advancing position.

Chuckhaven is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arlovski is aware though and is defending well.

Chuckhaven is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arlovski defends well.

Arlovski has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Chuckhaven to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Arlovski is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Chuckhaven pulls down on the head and he's put Arlovski to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul Chuckhaven!
A determined Paul Chuckhaven didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!