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Event:
EFA 54 Egyptian vs Turner
Date: Apr 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Arlovsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arlovsky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arlovsky takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ortaga slaps away a takedown attempt from Arlovsky, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Arlovsky instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Ortaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Ortaga as Arlovsky shoots in.
A nice combination there by Ortaga.
#CUT2#
It looks like Michal Arlovsky has been cut.
Ortaga lands with a nice body punch.
Ortaga misses with a straight left.
Ortaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortaga lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Arlovsky backs up against the cage.
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!#TD2#
Ortaga darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ortaga scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Arlovsky trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Arlovsky looking for submissions off his back.
Ortaga is looking to take a break and control but Arlovsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortaga is thwarting Arlovsky's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Arlovsky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ortaga pulls his head out easily.
Arlovsky is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Arlovsky on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ortaga lands strikes from half guard.
Ortaga controlling the action here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Arlovsky looking for submissions off his back.
Ortaga working the head and body with strikes.
Ortaga with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Arlovsky misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#ES#
Arlovsky has one foot on Ortaga's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ortaga throws a body punch but Arlovsky moves out of range.
Ortaga misses with a straight left.
Ortaga misses with a wild body shot.
Arlovsky shoots in and drives through. Ortaga sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Arlovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Arlovsky avoids the body shot from Ortaga.
Alvaro Ortaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ortaga feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arlovsky is trying to keep Ortaga in close.
Ortaga postures up and lands a big shot to Arlovsky's brow.
Ortaga trying to control the position from guard on top but Arlovsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Arlovsky isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ortaga stacks Arlovsky on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ortaga!
Arlovsky regains half guard.#SUB#
Arlovsky actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB#
Arlovsky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ortaga passes into side control, despite Arlovsky's attempt to control the position.
Ortaga wants to control but Arlovsky is keeping him busy.
Ortaga controlling the position.
Ortaga passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Arlovsky!
Arlovsky keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ortaga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michal Arlovsky's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ortaga misses with a takedown attempt - Arlovsky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Michal Arlovsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ortaga throws a right hand that Arlovsky ducks under and follows up with a left that Arlovsky also avoids with ease.
Ortaga tries to bum rush Arlovsky with a series of wild strikes but Arlovsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Ortaga darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Arlovsky makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arlovsky.#SUB#
Arlovsky has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ortaga is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Arlovsky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortaga trying to control the action but Arlovsky is working from the bottom.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Ortaga has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ortaga scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
Arlovsky is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Ortaga decides to stand up, so the ref orders Arlovsky to his feet. #TD2#
Ortaga closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Arlovsky quickly recovers to half guard.
Nice strikes from Ortaga there.
Arlovsky is not content to let Ortaga control the position.
Ortaga working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Arlovsky looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Arlovsky is not content to let Ortaga control the position.
Alvaro Ortaga has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Arlovsky looking for submissions off his back.
Arlovsky is trying to control but can't.
Ortaga looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Arlovsky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Arlovsky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Arlovsky is refusing to be controlled, as Ortaga sits in half guard.
Ortaga prevents Arlovsky from improving his position.
Arlovsky is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Arlovsky actively working from the bottom here.
Arlovsky tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Arlovsky wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ortaga is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ortaga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ortaga misses with a straight right.
Arlovsky tries to counter with a takedown but Ortaga is quick to defend against it.
Arlovsky shoots for a takedown but Ortaga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Arlovsky dives in for a single leg takedown but Ortaga sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch combination from Ortaga misses.
Ortaga throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ortaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ortaga scores with a nice head shot.
A big left from Ortaga misses.
As Ortaga tries to get set, Arlovsky tries to push him back and clinch up but Ortaga manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arlovsky misses with a takedown
and Ortaga counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Arlovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortaga. Arlovsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arlovsky moves away.
Arlovsky half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ortaga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michal Arlovsky's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Ortaga punishes Arlovsky's body with a nice straight punch.
Arlovsky shoots for a takedown but Ortaga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ortaga stuffs the takedown.
Arlovsky goes for a double leg but Ortaga avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ortaga continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Arlovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ortaga shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ortaga working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Arlovsky's head.
Ortaga stopping the sweep attempt from Arlovsky.
Ortaga is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ortaga works over Arlovsky with some ground and pound from guard.
Ortaga trying to control but Arlovsky is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Arlovsky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ortaga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ortaga controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Ortaga tries to free his leg and advance position but Arlovsky is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Arlovsky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ortaga 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ortaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left and a right from Ortaga both land. Nice combination. #TD#
Arlovsky feints and as Ortaga raises his hands in defense, Arlovsky changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ortaga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arlovsky is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Arlovsky has gone for a leg lock! Ortaga slips out almost immediately though and dives into Arlovsky's guard.#REVB#
Arlovsky keeping moving, preventing Ortaga from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Arlovsky working for a triangle but Ortaga defends it easily.
#T3#
Ortaga makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ortaga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arlovsky is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ortaga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arlovsky. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ortaga is controlling Arlovsky's posture.
Ortaga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ortaga looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Arlovsky has gone for a leg lock! Ortaga slips out almost immediately though and dives into Arlovsky's guard.#REVB#
Michal Arlovsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Arlovsky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ortaga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ortaga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arlovsky wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ortaga manages to pass to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortaga drops an elbow to the side of Arlovsky's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvaro Ortaga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ortaga winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvaro Ortaga!
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Event:
Gladiators 72 Petrovs v Mirage
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Arlovsky's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Negreiros connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arlovsky scrambles back to his feet.
Arlovsky tries to clinch up but Negreiros circles away and keeps his distance.
Negreiros only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Negreiros chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Negreiros takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Negreiros throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arlovsky on the side of the head. #CL2#
Negreiros clinches.
Arlovsky has Negreiros pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Negreiros manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Negreiros misses with some punches.
Arlovsky tries to score a body lock takedown but Negreiros shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arlovsky fails to pull the fight into his guard.
I was talking to Arlovsky's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Arlovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Negreiros fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arlovsky.
Negreiros gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Arlovsky.
Arlovsky tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Negreiros smiles and moves away.
Arlovsky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Negreiros is fending him off so far but Arlovsky persists. Nope, Negreiros circles away and we're back to standing.
Negreiros scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arlovsky in his tracks.
Negreiros throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Arlovsky feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Negreiros has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Arlovsky tries for a takedown. No joy.
Arlovsky is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Negreiros pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Negreiros throws a punch but it's blocked by Arlovsky.
Negreiros tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Arlovsky pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Arlovsky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Negreiros can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arlovsky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Negreiros trying to stand up but can't free himself from Arlovsky's guard.#SUB#
Arlovsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Negreiros is aware though and is defending well.
Negreiros must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Arlovsky is trying to keep Negreiros in close.
Negreiros tries to stand but Arlovsky is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Arlovsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Negreiros is aware though and is defending well.
Negreiros is looking to stand up but Arlovsky won't let him. #SUB#
Arlovsky working for a triangle but Negreiros defends it easily.
#SUB#
Arlovsky is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Negreiros has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Arlovsky is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Arlovsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Negreiros defends well.#SUB#
Arlovsky looking for a guillotine here but Negreiros defends easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arlovsky will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T3#
Negreiros wanted to stand there but Arlovsky had control of the position. #SUB#
Negreiros avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Negreiros would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Negreiros stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Arlovsky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arlovsky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arlovsky.
Arlovsky looks for a takedown but Negreiros sprawls well.
Arlovsky dives in for a single leg takedown but Negreiros sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Negreiros on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arlovsky.
Arlovsky is breathing heavily.#T4##CL2#
Negreiros clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Negreiros creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arlovsky tries to score a body lock takedown but Negreiros shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arlovsky goes for a takedown in the clinch but Negreiros prevents it.
Negreiros scores with a nice hook to the head.
Negreiros lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arlovsky.
Negreiros gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Arlovsky.
Arlovsky is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Negreiros gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Arlovsky manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Arlovsky looking for a guillotine here but Negreiros defends easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Arlovsky trying to keep a closed guard but Negreiros is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Negreiros dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Arlovsky misses with a looping left.
Arlovsky walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Negreiros gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Negreiros swings wildly with an uppercut but Arlovsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Negreiros scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Negreiros.
Arlovsky is trying to pull guard but Negreiros turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Arlovsky is trying to drag Negreiros to the mat but Negreiros just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Negreiros misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arlovsky wants to take the fight to the mat but Negreiros manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Arlovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Negreiros fails to land.
Arlovsky blocks an uppercut.
Arlovsky tries to pull guard but Negreiros won't allow it.
Arlovsky tries to circle away but Negreiros has him pinned against the cage.
Arlovsky is trying to pull guard but Negreiros has him pressed against the cage.
Negreiros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Negreiros misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Arlovsky looking for a takedown.
Arlovsky is trying to drag Negreiros to the mat but Negreiros just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Arlovsky blocking some punches.
Arlovsky wants to take the fight to the mat but Negreiros manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Arlovsky is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Negreiros is defending well.
Negreiros lands with a light punch inside.
Negreiros pushes Arlovsky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arlovsky tries to pull guard but Negreiros holds him up against the cage and eventually Arlovsky drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Negreiros.
Arlovsky can't get the takedown.
Arlovsky is trying to pull guard but Negreiros turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Negreiros scores with a nice hook to the head.
Negreiros lands with a short shot to the head.
Negreiros misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Arlovsky blocking some punches.
Negreiros working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arlovsky is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Negreiros pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short uppercut from Negreiros.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arlovsky is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Negreiros pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Arlovsky wants a takedown but no success here.
Negreiros throws a punch but it's blocked by Arlovsky.
Negreiros fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Negreiros misses with a punch on the inside.
Negreiros misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Negreiros.
Negreiros lands with a right to the head.
Negreiros gets underhooks to prevent Arlovsky's takedown attempt.
Negreiros lands a left hand.
Negreiros throws a punch but it's blocked by Arlovsky.
Still in the clinch, Negreiros scores with a nice short uppercut.
Negreiros scores with a shot to the side of Arlovsky's head. #ROC2#
Arlovsky is rocked!
Negreiros gets through Arlovsky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Arlovsky is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Arlovsky tries to pull guard but Negreiros won't allow it.
Arlovsky has Negreiros pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Negreiros manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Arlovsky takes a shot to the head.
Arlovsky tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Negreiros just stands there and leans against the cage.
Arlovsky goes for a takedown in the clinch but Negreiros prevents it.
Negreiros prevents the takedown attempt.
Negreiros throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arlovskys head.
Negreiros throws a big uppercut that drops Arlovsky! More strikes from Negreiros and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Arlovsky lies dazed against the cage as Negreiros celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfredo Negreiros!
Alfredo Negreiros was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Gladiators 68 Jimmy v Hero
Date: Dec 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Trudeau works the jab nicely.
Trudeau scores with a nice right hand.
Arlovsky shoots for a double leg takedown but Trudeau sprawls well. He's pushed Arlovsky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arlovsky shoots for a double leg takedown but Trudeau sprawls well. He's pushed Arlovsky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arlovsky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
David Trudeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Arlovsky.
Good standup being displayed there by Trudeau as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Michal Arlovsky has been cut.
Trudeau tests Arlovsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Trudeau as he connects with a hook.
Trudeau stuffs the takedown.
Trudeau cracks Arlovsky with a good jab.#TD2#
Arlovsky scores with a takedown into Trudeau's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arlovsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trudeau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arlovsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Arlovsky has gone for a leg lock! Trudeau slips out almost immediately though and dives into Arlovsky's guard.#REVR#
Arlovsky being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB2#
Trudeau avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arlovsky wants to sweep but no luck.
Trudeau controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Arlovsky is looking to cinch up a triangle. Trudeau throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Arlovsky's body to avoid the submission. Arlovsky has instead reached around Trudeau's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Arlovsky arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michal Arlovsky!
A victorious Michal Arlovsky thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Gladiators 62 Marc v DaSilva 2
Date: Dec 01, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Galvao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
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.#TD#
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. #SUB2#
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!#SUB#
Galvao drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Arlovsky dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Arlovsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Galvao is retaining full guard. #SUB#
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. #T1#
Arlovsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Galvao is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Galvao working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Arlovsky has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Galvao actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Arlovsky is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
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. #T2#
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. #SUB2#
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.
#SUB2#
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.#T3#
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.#SUB#
Galvao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arlovsky pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Arlovsky is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Galvao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Arlovsky is trying to work for a kimura but Galvao is defending well.
#T4##SUB2#
Arlovsky wants to work for an arm triangle but Galvao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Galvao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arlovsky throwing shots but Galvao is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Galvao actively working from the bottom here.
Arlovsky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Galvao missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
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!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Galvao is defended easily by Arlovsky.
Galvao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
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. #T1##SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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.
#SUB2#
Arlovsky is working for a guillotine from mount but Galvao frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
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!#T2##SUB#
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! #REVB##SUB#
Galvao is looking for a triangle here but Arlovsky uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
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! #SUB2#
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.
#T3##SUB2#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Galvao actively working from the bottom here.
Arlovsky prevents Galvao from improving his position.#T4##SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Arlovsky is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Galvao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arlovsky pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Galvao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
Arlovsky wants to work for an arm triangle but Galvao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
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!
#R3#
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.#TD2#
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.#SU2#
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.#TD2#
Arlovsky scores with a takedown into Galvao's guard.#T1##SUB#
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. #SUB#
Galvao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Arlovsky from controlling successfully. #SUB#
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.#SUB2#
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. #SUB#
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. #T2#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Galvao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
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. #SUB2#
Arlovsky thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T4##SUB2#
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!#SUB#
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.#SUB2#
Arlovsky is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Galvao defends it well. #SUB2#
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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Event:
Bushido 65: Wright vs. Darko
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Arlovsky misses with a takedown attempt
letting Sanada counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Michal Arlovsky has been cut.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arlovsky moves away.
Sanada connects with a jab.
Arlovsky looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arlovsky walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanada plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Arlovsky swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Arlovsky face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Masa Sanada!
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Event:
KOFC 39 - Karelin vs Obama
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Arlovsky tries for a takedown but Bean circles away easily
and Bean counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arlovsky has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bean is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bean scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Michal Arlovsky has been cut.
Bean scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Bean. Beautiful body shot.
Arlovsky misses with a takedown
and Bean counters with a straight right hand.
Bean lands with a shot to the body.
Arlovsky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mister Bean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Arlovsky.
Arlovsky takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD2#
Arlovsky scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bean stops Arlovsky from passing to mount.
Arlovsky postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bean on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bean tries to get out of the position.#T1##SUB2#
Arlovsky working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Arlovsky is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bean knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Arlovsky is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bean is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Arlovsky is trying to get an arm triangle but Bean is defending well. #T2#
Bean tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Bean knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arlovsky on the ground.
Bean is trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Arlovsky is working for a guillotine from mount but Bean frees his head quite easily.
Arlovsky punching from mount but Bean doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Arlovsky is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bean can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Arlovsky looking for a guillotine from mount but Bean is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
Arlovsky is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bean can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Arlovsky looking to ground and pound but Bean is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Arlovsky looking to secure an arm triangle but Bean defends it well.
Arlovsky throws some wild stikes that Bean manages to avoid easily.
Arlovsky can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bean is looking to escape.
Arlovsky throwing strikes here but Bean is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arlovsky misses with a head shot.#SUB2#
Arlovsky throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Bean has his hands clasped together but Arlovsky breaks the hold and Bean is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Arlovsky!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). 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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Event:
KOFC 33 - Kruiz vs Gomez
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Eater lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#
It looks like Michal Arlovsky has been cut.
Eater digs a good hook to Arlovsky's body.
#TD#
Arlovsky looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Eater!
Arlovsky working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
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!
Eater can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Arlovsky has an Americana. Eater didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Arlovsky is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Arlovsky hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Michal Arlovsky!
A victorious Michal Arlovsky thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
KOFC 27 - Rackham vs Obama
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
No luck for Arlovsky with that takedown attempt.
Keogh lands a really nice looking cross but Arlovsky seems unphased.
Keogh misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Arlovsky counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Keogh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arlovsky.
Arlovsky wants to pass to mount but Keogh is defending the position. #SUB#
Arlovsky is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Keogh has managed to free his arm - good work.
Keogh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arlovsky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Arlovsky is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Keogh is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). 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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Event:
KOFC 21 - Brandao vs Margera
Date: Jan 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Arlovsky fails to land the takedown.
Colsoer fails to land the takedown.
Arlovsky takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Colsoer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arlovsky, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Colsoer has picked Arlovsky up - he's going for a ride! Colsoer dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Arlovsky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Colsoer pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Arlovsky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Colsoer is trying to control the action in half guard but Arlovsky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Arlovsky looking for submissions off his back.
Colsoer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Colsoer prevents Arlovsky from improving his position.
Arlovsky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Arlovsky has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Arlovsky wants to get back to his feet.
Colsoer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Colsoer tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Arlovsky trying to control but Colsoer postures up.
Colsoer trying to mount his opponent but Arlovsky defends it. #SUB#
Arlovsky looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Colsoer drops an elbow to the side of Arlovsky's head.
Colsoer wants to take a breather but Arlovsky is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colsoer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Arlovsky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Colsoer working his ground and pound in the gym.
Arlovsky is looking to control Colsoer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arlovsky avoid being mounted?
Arlovsky avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Colsoer.
Arlovsky is refusing to be controlled, as Colsoer sits in half guard.
Arlovsky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Colsoer is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Colsoer is looking for a kimura but Arlovsky is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Colsoer to get the leverage. #T3#
Arlovsky makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arlovsky.
Colsoer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Arlovsky is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Colsoer off and has taken his back!
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Colsoer defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Arlovsky's arms. #SUB#
Arlovsky is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Colsoer knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Colsoer for a finish. #SUB#
Arlovsky is persistently looking for the submission but Colsoer is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Colsoer's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4##SUB#
Colsoer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colsoer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Colsoer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Colsoer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Arlovsky thows a huge punch but Colsoer dodges it nicely.
Arlovsky trying to control from half guard but Colsoer is working away.
Colsoer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Colsoer can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Arlovsky drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arlovsky jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Arlovsky drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arlovsky jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Colsoer 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.
Arlovsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lenn Colsoer will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Colsoer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arlovsky misses with a takedown attempt - Colsoer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Colsoer clinches up with Arlovsky and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Colsoer has clasped his hands together around Arlovsky's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Arlovsky manages to work his way to half guard, despite Colsoer's best efforts.#SUB#
Arlovsky actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Arlovsky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Colsoer pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colsoer is thwarting Arlovsky's attempts to control the position.
Arlovsky has hold of Colsoer's hands but Colsoer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Colsoer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arlovsky is staying active underneath Colsoer, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1##SUB#
Arlovsky actively working from the bottom here.
Colsoer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Colsoer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Colsoer there.
Colsoer tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Colsoer winds up and cracks Arlovsky with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Colsoer tries to stand but can't do so whilst Arlovsky controls his leg. #SUB#
Arlovsky actively working from the bottom here.
Arlovsky wants to control but Colsoer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arlovsky won't allow Colsoer to pass to mount.
Arlovsky trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Colsoer trying to control from half guard but Arlovsky is working away.
Arlovsky slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Colsoer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lenn Colsoer has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Colsoer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Colsoer drops back looking for a leg! Arlovsky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arlovsky manages to kick Colsoer off! Colsoer jumps back into Arlovsky's guard. #SUB#
Colsoer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arlovsky has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Colsoer has managed to get both his arms back between Arlovsky's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Colsoer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Colsoer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Arlovsky controls Colsoer momentarily but Colsoer frees himself.
Colsoer connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Arlovsky is looking for a triangle but Colsoer pushes his legs off easily.
Colsoer is in close to Arlovsky's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Arlovsky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Colsoer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arlovsky will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T4#
Colsoer postures up and lands a big shot to Arlovsky's brow.
Colsoer trying to control the position from guard on top but Arlovsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colsoer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Colsoer is working Arlovsky over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Arlovsky is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Colsoer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Arlovsky is looking for a triangle but Colsoer pushes his legs off easily.
Colsoer is looking to work some ground and pound but Arlovsky has wrist control.
Arlovsky keeping moving, preventing Colsoer from controlling successfully.
Colsoer wants to pass the guard but Arlovsky is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenn Colsoer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Arlovsky stuffs the takedown attempt from Colsoer. Colsoer gets slowly back to his feet.
Lenn Colsoer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arlovsky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Colsoer sprawls well. Colsoer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arlovsky gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Colsoer rushes Arlovsky and presses him up against the cage.
Arlovsky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Colsoer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colsoer looks to score with a jab to the body but Arlovsky is just out of range.
Colsoer looks to land a combination but Arlovsky avoids it well.
Arlovsky's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Colsoer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arlovsky scrambles back to his feet.
Arlovsky shoots in for a takedown but Colsoer shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Colsoer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Arlovsky manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1#
Colsoer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arlovsky tries to avoid it but Colsoer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arlovsky to the ground. Arlovsky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Colsoer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Arlovsky is looking to control Colsoer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arlovsky avoid being mounted?
Arlovsky works his way to full guard. Good work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Colsoer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Colsoer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Colsoer with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Arlovsky working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Colsoer has passed into half guard!
Nice strikes from Colsoer there. #T2#
Arlovsky throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Arlovsky keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Arlovsky trying to hold on to Colsoer's head to control him but Colsoer postures up.
#SUB#
Arlovsky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Colsoer pulls his head out easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arlovsky taking some punishment here, with Colsoer in his half guard.
Arlovsky wants to improve his position but Colsoer is controlling well.
Colsoer slips a nice elbow through Arlovsky's hands, connecting with Arlovsky's forehead.#T3#
Arlovsky has hold of Colsoer's hands but Colsoer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Colsoer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Colsoer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Colsoer lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Arlovsky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Arlovsky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Colsoer pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Colsoer lands strikes from half guard.
Colsoer is looking to take a break and control but Arlovsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lenn Colsoer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Colsoer controlling the action here. #SUB#
Arlovsky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Michal Arlovsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Arlovsky actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Colsoer seems content to control.
Colsoer is trying to control the action in half guard but Arlovsky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Colsoer is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Colsoer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lenn Colsoer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Colsoer 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenn Colsoer!
A very excited looking Lenn Colsoer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
KOFC 16 - Mubango vs Dren
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
A jab from Fei does it's job there.#CUT#
It looks like Michal Arlovsky has been cut.
Fei looks to land a combination. Arlovsky sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arlovsky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fei cracks Arlovsky with an open hand slap.
Fei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Fei clinches up with Arlovsky and pushes him back against the cage.
Fei taking a breather. #BC#
Fei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arlovsky tries for a takedown but Fei circles away easily
and Fei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fei.
Arlovsky shoots and misses
and Fei counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Arlovsky closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fei quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Arlovsky seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Fei is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Michal Arlovsky!
A relieved looking Michal Arlovsky thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
KOFC 7 - Hun vs Lyon
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arlovsky is defended easily by McAdams.
McAdams shoots in looking for a takedown but Arlovsky manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McAdams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
McAdams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Arlovsky to the mat! Arlovsky manages to get full guard.
Arlovsky throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB#
Arlovsky has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. McAdams doesn't defend quickly enough and Arlovsky has managed to lock this one up! Can McAdams escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Arlovsky on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Michal Arlovsky!
An out of breath Michal Arlovsky thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Dan McAdams was interviewed post fight and said 'Well Congratulations Arlovsky, you were lucky tonight that's all.'.
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