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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leviathen Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Arlovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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240 lbs
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193 cm
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240 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leviathen Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrei Arlovsky!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arlovsky is fending him off so far but Rage persists. Nope, Arlovsky circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Arlovsky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arlovsky misses with the combination.
Arlovsky misses with a series of wild punches.
Arlovsky lands a jab-cross combination.
Rage fails to land the takedown.
Andrei Arlovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arlovsky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arlovsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab by Arlovsky.
Arlovsky throws a right hand that Rage ducks under and follows up with a left that Rage also avoids with ease.
Arlovsky scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovsky lands a with a good body shot.
Rage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arlovsky.
Arlovsky misses with a few strikes there.
Arlovsky throws a body punch but Rage moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Arlovsky!
Rage shoots for a takedown but Arlovsky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leviathen Rage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arlovsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rage shoots in and bounces Arlovsky off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arlovsky can do anything to dispel that myth.
Arlovsky is pulling down on Rage's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovsky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Let's hope that Arlovsky 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rage postures up in Arlovsky's guard and throws a big left but Arlovsky blocks it.
Rage pushing down on Arlovsky's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arlovsky keeps working.
Arlovsky wants to control but Rage is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arlovsky won't allow Rage to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage is looking to take a break and control but Arlovsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rage wants to stand up but Arlovsky is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Arlovsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arlovsky tries to bum rush Rage with a series of wild strikes but Rage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arlovsky stuffs the takedown.
Rage drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rage landing some decent shots from guard.
Rage wants to control from the top but Arlovsky keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rage.
Arlovsky is pulling down on Rage's head to control his posture.
Rage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arlovsky is keeping the position for now.
Arlovsky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rage has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Arlovsky keeping moving, preventing Rage from controlling successfully.
Rage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rage shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Arlovsky manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rage trying to control but Arlovsky is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Arlovsky 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.
Arlovsky moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rage looks for a takedown but Arlovsky sprawls well.
Arlovsky fails to land with a series of punches.
Arlovsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rage was well out of range. Poor timing from Arlovsky.
Rage has a takedown stuffed.
Arlovsky tries to bum rush Rage with a series of wild strikes but Rage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arlovsky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rage.
Rage closes the distance and clinches up with Arlovsky, looking for a takedown. Rage pushes Arlovsky against the cage but Arlovsky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leviathen Rage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arlovsky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rage.
Some wild striking there from Rage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arlovsky throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rage counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rage tries to free his leg and advance position but Arlovsky is retaining full guard.
Arlovsky trying to keep a closed guard but Rage is proving a slippery customer.
Rage being controlled here momentarily.
Rage postures up in Arlovsky's guard and throws a big left but Arlovsky blocks it.
Arlovsky keeping moving, preventing Rage from controlling successfully.
Arlovsky trying to keep a closed guard but Rage is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage wants to control from the top but Arlovsky keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Arlovsky misses with a double jab
and Rage counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Arlovsky wants to get back to his feet.
Rage is thwarting Arlovsky's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovsky is controlling Rage's trapped leg to prevent Rage from advancing to side control.
Rage wants to advance to full mount but Arlovsky doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Arlovsky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rage is controlling him.
Rage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arlovsky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arlovsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Arlovsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Rage is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rage fails with a takedown attempt.
Arlovsky lands a nice hook to Rage's body. Rage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arlovsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leviathen Rage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arlovsky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rage counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rage forces his way into half guard.
Arlovsky is looking for a sweep. Rage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rage controlling the action here.
Rage trying to control from half guard but Arlovsky is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leviathen Rage dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Arlovsky scores with a three punch combo!
Rage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rage throws a right hand that Arlovsky ducks under and follows up with a left that Arlovsky also avoids with ease.
Arlovsky moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arlovsky sprawls well. Arlovsky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rage gets slowly back to his feet.
Arlovsky throws a combination that misses
and Rage counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Arlovsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arlovsky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arlovsky will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Arlovsky keeping moving, preventing Rage from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovsky is trying to keep Rage in close.
Arlovsky keeping moving, preventing Rage from controlling successfully.
Rage is looking to work some ground and pound but Arlovsky has wrist control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arlovsky but Arlovsky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leviathen Rage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Rage misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rage.
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 swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rage counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rage.
Rage trying to control the position from guard on top but Arlovsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rage wants to stand but Arlovsky has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rage wants to control from the top but Arlovsky keeps moving.
Rage postures up in Arlovsky's guard and throws a big left but Arlovsky blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arlovsky is adopting a defensive guard.
Arlovsky keeping moving, preventing Rage from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovsky is looking to stand up but Rage isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Arlovsky throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rage counters with a shoot takedown. Arlovsky fights it but they end up in guard.
Rage working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Arlovsky's head.
Arlovsky keeping moving, preventing Rage from controlling successfully.
Rage looking to pass the guard.
Rage throwing strikes but missing.
Rage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage is looking to work some ground and pound but Arlovsky has wrist control.
Rage trying to control but Arlovsky is working from the bottom.
Rage controls from within his opponent's guard.
Arlovsky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Arlovsky misses with a looping right.
Rage bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rage stands up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leviathen Rage showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rage has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leviathen Rage!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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