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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Galvao (ranked 1249 p4p, 186 weight class) and Michal Arlovsky (ranked 1972 p4p, 280 weight class). Galvao comes to the cage accompanied by Kodaline - All I Want. Michal Arlovsky told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Galvao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michal Arlovsky!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Galvao kicks Arlovsky off and gets to his feet.
Arlovsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Galvao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arlovsky somewhat.
Galvao closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Arlovsky to the mat! Arlovsky manages to get full guard.
Galvao trying to control but Arlovsky is working from the bottom.
Arlovsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Galvao is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galvao drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Arlovsky dives on top into guard.
Arlovsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Galvao is retaining full guard.
Galvao 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.
Arlovsky is looking to work some ground and pound but Galvao has wrist control.
Arlovsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Galvao is retaining full guard.
Galvao working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Arlovsky has passed into half guard!
Galvao actively working from the bottom here.
Arlovsky is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Arlovsky is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arlovsky moves into full mount! Galvao won't be happy about that!
Galvao can't escape the position.
Arlovsky throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Arlovsky 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.
Galvao tries to reverse the position but Arlovsky maintains control.
Galvao is squirming around, avoiding Arlovsky's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao is desperately trying to improve his position but Arlovsky has a good base and remains in mount.
Arlovsky is looking to work his way around to Galvao's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Arlovsky has hold of Galvao's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Galvao manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Arlovsky throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Arlovsky wants to finish this one by submission but Galvao is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Arlovsky.
Galvao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arlovsky blocks Galvao's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galvao is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovsky fails to advance to Galvao's back.
Arlovsky trying to control but Galvao is having none of it.
Galvao is trying desperately to improve position.
Galvao blocking the ground and pound.
Galvao slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Galvao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arlovsky pulls his head out easily.
Arlovsky is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Galvao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arlovsky is trying to work for a kimura but Galvao is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovsky wants to work for an arm triangle but Galvao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Galvao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arlovsky throwing shots but Galvao is blocking nicely.
Galvao actively working from the bottom here.
Arlovsky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Galvao missing with punches from the bottom.
Arlovsky is looking for a kimura but Galvao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arlovsky to get the leverage.
Galvao wants to improve his position but Arlovsky is controlling well.
Arlovsky is keen to just control but Galvao is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Arlovsky dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Galvao is defended easily by Arlovsky.
Galvao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arlovsky bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Arlovsky working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Arlovsky wants to control but Galvao is keeping him busy.
Galvao looking for a sweep but Arlovsky has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Galvao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Arlovsky throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao is looking to improve his position but Arlovsky isn't that keen on the idea.
Arlovsky thowing shots but they're missing.
Arlovsky trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovsky is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Galvao to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Galvao shrugs it off.
Arlovsky is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Galvao to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Galvao shrugs it off.
Galvao is desperately trying to improve his position but Arlovsky has a good base and remains in mount.
Arlovsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Galvao wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Arlovsky.
Arlovsky is working for a guillotine from mount but Galvao frees his head quite easily.
Arlovsky is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Galvao can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Galvao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arlovsky throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Galvao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Galvao bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Arlovsky is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Arlovsky has escaped and now he's on top!
Galvao is looking for a triangle here but Arlovsky uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arlovsky tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arlovsky has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Arlovsky is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Galvao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galvao is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Arlovsky's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Galvao manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovsky 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.
Galvao looking for a guillotine here but Arlovsky defends easily.
Arlovsky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Galvao looking for a sweep. Not yet Galvao, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arlovsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arlovsky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arlovsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Arlovsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galvao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arlovsky throws a big elbow that misses.
Arlovsky pushing down on Galvao's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Galvao actively working from the bottom here.
Arlovsky prevents Galvao from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovsky is looking for a kimura but Galvao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arlovsky to get the leverage.
Arlovsky is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Galvao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arlovsky pulls his head out easily.
Galvao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arlovsky wants to work for an arm triangle but Galvao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arlovsky wants to work for an arm triangle but Galvao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Galvao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Arlovsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Galvao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arlovsky.
Galvao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Arlovsky defends well and Galvao ends up having to push Arlovsky into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Galvao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arlovsky changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Arlovsky stuffs the takedown attempt from Galvao. Galvao gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Galvao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arlovsky has a takedown stuffed.
Arlovsky shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Galvao manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Michal Arlovsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arlovsky gets to his feet. Galvao looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arlovsky shoots in but Galvao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Galvao shoots in for a takedown but Arlovsky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arlovsky scores with a takedown into Galvao's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arlovsky defends well.
Arlovsky trying to control but Galvao is working from the bottom.
Arlovsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arlovsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Galvao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Arlovsky from controlling successfully.
Galvao has his foot on Arlovsky's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arlovsky works his way back into a safe position though.
Arlovsky 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.
Galvao 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arlovsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Galvao looking for a guillotine here but Arlovsky defends easily.
Arlovsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arlovsky throwing strikes from guard but Galvao blocks nicely.
Galvao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arlovsky got a little sloppy there for a moment and Galvao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arlovsky has managed to get both his arms back between Galvao's legs - danger averted.
Arlovsky stands and throws Galvao's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Arlovsky thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovsky tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arlovsky has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Galvao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arlovsky wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Arlovsky tries for a kimura but Galvao is defending well.
Arlovsky working away.
Galvao tries to buck Arlovsky off but Arlovsky is having none of it.
Galvao struggling a bit here.
Arlovsky postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Galvao is looking to reverse the position.
Arlovsky trying to control the action but Galvao is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovsky is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Galvao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Arlovsky throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Galvao managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Arlovsky.
Galvao sneaks back into half guard.
Rafael Galvao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galvao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arlovsky thows a huge punch but Galvao dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arlovsky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Michal Arlovsky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Arlovsky is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Galvao defends it well.
Arlovsky is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Arlovsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arlovsky has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Arlovsky!
Michal Arlovsky decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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