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Event:
SyFi 93
Date: Aug 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Cyborg scores with a hook to the body. Arlovski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arlovski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cyborg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arlovski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab by Cyborg.
Nice body punch from Cyborg.
Cyborg goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Arlovski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cyborg thuds a left hand into Arlovski's body.
Cyborg scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cyborg dives in for a single leg takedown but Arlovski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Arlovski looks to land a left hand but Cyborg moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Cyborg pushes Arlovski up against the cage in a clinch.
Cyborg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cyborg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Arlovski prevents it.
Cyborg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arlovskis head.
Cyborg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Arlovski or not.
Arlovski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yuras Arlovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Cyborg.
Cyborg works on Arlovski's body with a couple of short punches.
Arlovski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Cyborg gets underhooks to prevent Arlovski's takedown attempt.
Arlovski is breathing heavily.
Arlovski wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Cyborg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cyborg defending well as Arlovski loads up on a big left hand.
Cyborg doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Arlovski walks into a straight right hand from Cyborg.
Cyborg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cyborg scores with a shot to the body.
Cyborg digs a good hook to Arlovski's body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cyborg.
Cyborg throws a body kick that misses.
Arlovski closes the distance and clinches up with Cyborg, looking for a takedown. Arlovski pushes Cyborg against the cage but Cyborg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arlovski throws out a loose jab but Cyborg uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Cyborg tries to counter it with a takedown but Arlovski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Arlovski seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Cyborg shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Arlovski is backing up but Cyborg catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Arlovski covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Cyborg Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Cyborg!
A very excited looking Christian Cyborg rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Nine connects with a crisp jab.
Arlovski tries for a takedown but Nine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nine jabs at Arlovski's body.
Nine misses with a two punch combination.
Nine is looking to clinch but Arlovski is avoiding it.
Nine connects with a crisp jab.
Nine jabs Arlovski right on the nose. Arlovski blinks but takes it well.
Arlovski throws a right and a left that Nine avoids nicely.
Arlovski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nine finds it's way round the side to connect with Arlovski's head.
A jab from Nine does it's job there.
Arlovski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arlovski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nine as he jumps to the side.
Arlovski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arlovski looks to land a left hand but Nine moved out of range nicely.
Arlovski sets himself, and Nine steps forward looking for the clinch! Arlovski avoids it this time.
Nine cracks Arlovski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nine scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Nine moves into the clinch.
Nine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nine scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Nice body punch from Nine.
Nine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nine.
Arlovski takes a shot to the head.
Arlovski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nine blocks it with crossed arms.
Arlovski is trying to break free.
Nine blocks an elbow strike from Arlovski.
Nice body punch from Nine.
Nine lands a body punch.
Nine gets through Arlovski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nine lands a body punch in the clinch.
Arlovski is breathing heavily.
Arlovski goes for a takedown attempt but Nine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuras Arlovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nine scores with a body shot.
Arlovski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nine to score with a decent uppercut.
Arlovski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nine counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arlovski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice shot by Nine.#T2#
Nine scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC2#
Arlovski is rocked!#KD2#
Nine feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Arlovski sprawling to the canvas! Arlovski rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nine finish him?!
Oh Arlovski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nine lands a body shot.
#KD2#
Nine cracks Arlovski with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nine has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Arlovski to stand back up!
Nine connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Arlovski covering up! Nine comes in with a big uppercut and Arlovski goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Test Nine!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Arlovski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. De La Burque looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
De La Burque bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Arlovski takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Arlovski gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
De La Burque decides to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arlovski connects with a couple of short punches.
De La Burque has his hands on Arlovski's head, controlling the position.
De La Burque looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arlovski is one step ahead there.
Arlovski connects with a couple of short punches.
Arlovski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Arlovski connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
De La Burque is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arlovski works over De La Burque with some ground and pound from guard.
De La Burque has momentary wrist control but Arlovski slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC2#
De La Burque is rocked!#T1#
Arlovski working some strikes from top position.
Oh De La Burque is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arlovski gets to his feet and stands over De La Burque, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! De La Burque felt that one! Arlovski unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save De La Burque from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuras Arlovski!
In his post fight interview, Yuras Arlovski started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
EFA 19 DeNueve vs Wallen
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Pikkarainen throws a lazy right hand but Arlovski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pikkarainen's coach down at No Guts NO Glory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pikkarainen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Arlovski throws a sloppy head kick and Pikkarainen moves out of range easily.
Arlovski looks to land a body kick but Pikkarainen moved away.#CL#
Arlovski clinches up against the cage.
Arlovski is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Pikkarainen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Pikkarainen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pikkarainen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Arlovski is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Let's hope that Pikkarainen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
It looks like Pikkarainen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Arlovski tries to clinch there but Pikkarainen circles away.
Arlovski connects with a body shot.
Pikkarainen scores with a jab.#TD2#
Pikkarainen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Arlovski was covering up waiting for the punch and Pikkarainen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pikkarainen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pikkarainen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pikkarainen is stalling in the full guard. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pikkarainen misses with a hook. Arlovski ducked under it nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've been told by Arlovski's head coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pikkarainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arlovski on the side of the head.
Arlovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Pikkarainen circles away.
Pikkarainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arlovski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pikkarainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arlovski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arlovski slips under a jab.
Arlovski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pikkarainen swivels and escapes.
Pikkarainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T4#
Pikkarainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Pikkarainen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pikkarainen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pikkarainen stands and throws Arlovski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pikkarainen working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pikkarainen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Arlovski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pikkarainen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Arlovski's hands.
Arlovski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pikkarainen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Pikkarainen. Those never looked like landing.
Arlovski shoots in for a double leg but Pikkarainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arlovski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD2#
Pikkarainen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
Pikkarainen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pekka Pikkarainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pikkarainen.
Ground and pound from Pikkarainen.
Pikkarainen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pikkarainen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pikkarainen stalling. #T1#
Pikkarainen passes to full mount!
Pikkarainen controlling from the full mount. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pikkarainen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pikkarainen with good strikes from the mount here!
Pikkarainen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pikkarainen dominating with strikes here.
Pikkarainen working the ground and pound effectively.
Pikkarainen controlling from mount. #T3#
Pikkarainen landing punches.
Pikkarainen lands a couple of good shots and Arlovski has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Pikkarainen biding his time, looking for the opening.
Pikkarainen is landing with strikes from the back.
Pikkarainen is working the ground and pound. Can Arlovski escape?
Pikkarainen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
Arlovski is trapped and Pikkarainen is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Pikkarainen biding his time, controlling Arlovski.
Can Arlovski hold on?! Pikkarainen is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pikkarainen throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Arlovski!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pikkarainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pikkarainen works over Arlovski's head and body with a nice combination.#TD2#
Arlovski tries to sprawl but Pikkarainen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pikkarainen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pikkarainen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pikkarainen slows the pace down in half guard.
Pikkarainen is continuing to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pikkarainen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Arlovski! #T1#
Pikkarainen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pikkarainen looking to finish Arlovski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Arlovski!
Arlovski taking shots to the head.
Pikkarainen controlling from mount.
Arlovski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pikkarainen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pikkarainen content just to control the position here.
Pikkarainen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pikkarainen working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T2#
Pikkarainen controlling from the full mount.
Pikkarainen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Arlovski looks a forlorn figure.
Pikkarainen working the ground and pound effectively.
Pikkarainen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
The adventures of Pikkarainen the control monster continue. Boring.
Pikkarainen breaks from Arlovski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pikkarainen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Arlovski?
Pikkarainen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#ROC2#
Arlovski is rocked!#T4#
Pikkarainen controlling from the full mount.
Pikkarainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pikkarainen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pikkarainen with shots to the head and body - Arlovski looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pikkarainen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Arlovski tries to buck Pikkarainen off but he can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pikkarainen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oh Arlovski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pikkarainen with good strikes from the mount here!
Yuras Arlovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pekka Pikkarainen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pikkarainen looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Pikkarainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pikkarainen 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Pikkarainen!
A very excited looking Pekka Pikkarainen 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Arlovski shoots in and bounces Matthews off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Arlovski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arlovski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arlovski throws a big elbow that misses.
Arlovski throws an elbow that misses. Matthews uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Arlovski's guard. Nice move by Matthews!#REVR##SUB#
Matthews drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arlovski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arlovski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arlovski! #REVB#
Matthews might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Arlovski working the ground and pound from side control.
Matthews avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Arlovski.
Arlovski lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Arlovski scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC2#
Matthews is rocked!
Matthews taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oh Matthews is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Arlovski! That's hurt Matthews! Will he recover? Arlovski fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuras Arlovski!
In his post fight interview, Yuras Arlovski started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Arlovski misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Anderson prevents Arlovski from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Arlovski manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Anderson tries to stall but Arlovski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Anderson pulls Arlovski into guard.
Arlovski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Arlovski stands up over Anderson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#
Anderson is rocked!
Arlovski arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Anderson's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yuras Arlovski!
In his post fight interview, Yuras Arlovski started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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