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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Belnick Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Romaszko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romaszko has chosen Voices as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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270 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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230 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Belnick Arlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michal Romaszko!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romaszko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arlovski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Romaszko somewhat.
Arlovski dives in and grabs Romaszko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Romaszko pushes down on Arlovski's head and hops out.
Arlovski misses with a two punch combination.
Arlovski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Romaszko keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Arlovski does no damage.
Romaszko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arlovski.
Arlovski wants to clinch up but Romaszko keeps it at a distance.
Arlovski misses with a takedown
and Romaszko counters with a body kick.
Arlovski is breathing heavily.
Arlovski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Romaszko counters with a shoot takedown. Arlovski fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Belnick Arlovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romaszko wants to control from the top but Arlovski keeps moving.
Romaszko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romaszko drops back looking for a leg! Arlovski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arlovski manages to kick Romaszko off! Romaszko jumps back into Arlovski's guard.
Romaszko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Romaszko wants to control from the top but Arlovski keeps moving.
Arlovski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Romaszko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Arlovski keeping full guard, as Romaszko tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arlovski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Romaszko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arlovski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Romaszko counters by clinching up.
Romaszko gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Arlovski is not content to let Romaszko control the position.
Romaszko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Romaszko wants to take a breather but Arlovski is having none of it.
Arlovski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arlovski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romaszko prevents Arlovski from standing back up.
Romaszko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Romaszko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Romaszko wants to control but Arlovski is keeping him busy.
Romaszko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Arlovski to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arlovski is pushing Romaszko's head away, looking to escape. Romaszko manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski tries to bench press Romaszko off him but Romaszko keeps the position.
Romaszko has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Arlovski is squirming around, avoiding Romaszko's attempts to control the action.
Romaszko looking for a guillotine from mount but Arlovski is having none of it.
Arlovski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Romaszko trying to control but Arlovski is having none of it.
Arlovski gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Romaszko dominated that round.
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.
Arlovski lands an overhand right.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Romaszko. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Arlovski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Romaszko counters with a shoot takedown. Arlovski fights it but they end up in guard.
Romaszko stopping the sweep attempt from Arlovski.
Arlovski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Romaszko 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 Arlovski.
Romaszko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Arlovski to see if he's OK.
Romaszko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Romaszko misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Romaszko is trying to get an arm triangle but Arlovski is defending well.
Romaszko scores with a couple of short elbows.
Arlovski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Arlovski is working for a submission of some sort.
Arlovski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two 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.
Romaszko keeping control of the position.
Romaszko wants to control but Arlovski is keeping busy.
Arlovski is working for a submission of some sort.
Romaszko is not content to let Arlovski control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romaszko tries to roll over but Arlovski keeps him under control.
Arlovski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Romaszko is just riding it out for now. Arlovski eventually gives up the hold.
Arlovski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Arlovski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Romaszko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Arlovski is looking to take a break and control but Romaszko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Arlovski closes the distance and clinches up with Romaszko, looking for a takedown. Arlovski pushes Romaszko against the cage but Romaszko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Romaszko 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!
Arlovski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Romaszko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Romaszko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arlovski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Romaszko postures up in Arlovski's guard and throws a big left but Arlovski blocks it.
Arlovski pushes Romaszko off and scrambles back to his feet.
Belnick Arlovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romaszko closes the distance and pushes Arlovski back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Romaszko wants a takedown but no success here.
Romaszko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romaszko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Belnick Arlovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Romaszko.
Arlovski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Romaszko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Arlovski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Romaszko smiles and moves away.
Romaszko tries to clinch up but Arlovski circles away and keeps his distance.
Romaszko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Arlovski tries to hold on but Romaszko postures up.
Poor strikes thrown by Romaszko there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski is trying to escape the mount.
Arlovski is squirming around, avoiding Romaszko's attempts to control the action.
Romaszko throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Arlovski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Arlovski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arlovski trying to hold on to Romaszko's head to control him but Romaszko postures up.
Arlovski pushes Romaszko off looking to stand but Romaszko dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romaszko drops an elbow to the side of Arlovski's head.
Romaszko is working for a kimura but Arlovski is defending it quite comfortably.
Arlovski manages to get to full guard.
Romaszko wants to control from the top but Arlovski keeps moving.
Arlovski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Arlovski looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Michal Romaszko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Romaszko has worked his arm free - good work by Romaszko!
Arlovski wants to take a breather but Romaszko manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Arlovski.
Arlovski wants to control from the top but Romaszko keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michal Romaszko.
Well Romaszko 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Romaszko!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
36% |
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