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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Verhnevolsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Arlovskii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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234 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Verhnevolsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Arlovskii!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verhnevolsky throws a head kick that misses
and Arlovskii counters with a nice uppercut.
Verhnevolsky throws a sloppy head kick
and Arlovskii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verhnevolsky throws a lazy head kick
and Arlovskii counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by Verhnevolsky misses
and Arlovskii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arlovskii throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verhnevolsky throws a sloppy head kick
and Arlovskii counters with a single leg into guard. Verhnevolsky didn't expect that.
Verhnevolsky is breathing heavily.
Verhnevolsky keeping full guard, as Arlovskii tries to pass.
Verhnevolsky might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Verhnevolsky is trying to keep Arlovskii in close.
Arlovskii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arlovskii wants to stand but Verhnevolsky has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Arlovskii is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Arlovskii must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Verhnevolsky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovskii sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Andrei Arlovskii wasn't active enough on the ground.
Arlovskii throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Verhnevolsky throws a lazy head kick
and Arlovskii counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Arlovskii looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Verhnevolsky has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Arlovskii 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 Verhnevolsky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Verhnevolsky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Verhnevolsky is looking for a sweep.
Arlovskii working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arlovskii is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verhnevolsky trying to control but Arlovskii flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Arlovskii landing with strikes.
Verhnevolsky trying to control but not successfully.
Verhnevolsky is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's four 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.
Verhnevolsky trying to control the position but Arlovskii manages to sink in the hooks.
Arlovskii slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A head kick by Verhnevolsky misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Arlovskii looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Verhnevolsky!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Verhnevolsky tries to reverse the position but Arlovskii maintains control.
Arlovskii content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Arlovskii dominated that 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.
Arlovskii instigates a clinch.
Verhnevolsky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Arlovskii tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Verhnevolsky smiles and moves away.
Verhnevolsky throws a lazy head kick
and Arlovskii counters with a two punch combo.
Verhnevolsky throws a sloppy head kick
and Arlovskii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Verhnevolsky throws a sloppy head kick
and Arlovskii moves into the clinch.
Verhnevolsky is trying to break the clinch but Arlovskii is controlling him.
Arlovskii prevents Verhnevolsky from breaking the clinch.
Verhnevolsky wants to get back to striking at distance but Arlovskii won't allow it.
Verhnevolsky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Verhnevolsky wants to get back to striking at distance but Arlovskii won't allow it.
Verhnevolsky is trying to break free.
Arlovskii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arlovskii content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Arlovskii manages to pull guard.
Arlovskii is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Verhnevolsky is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verhnevolsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arlovskii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Verhnevolsky is in close to Arlovskii's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Verhnevolsky is working Arlovskii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Arlovskii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Verhnevolsky is looking to work some ground and pound but Arlovskii has wrist control.
Arlovskii working for a triangle but Verhnevolsky defends it easily.
Arlovskii lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Verhnevolsky!
Arlovskii controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verhnevolsky tries to lock up and control but Arlovskii gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Arlovskii controlling from mount.
Andrei Arlovskii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arlovskii scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Verhnevolsky is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arlovskii is looking to work his way around to Verhnevolsky's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Verhnevolsky wants to control but Arlovskii is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verhnevolsky is looking to improve his position but Arlovskii isn't that keen on the idea.
Verhnevolsky tries to hold on but Arlovskii pushes him away.
Arlovskii manages to capitalize on a mistake by Verhnevolsky to take his back!
Arlovskii lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Verhnevolsky tries to break free.
Arlovskii slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Arlovskii avoiding Verhnevolsky 's attempts to control his hands.
Arlovskii is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Verhnevolsky knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Verhnevolsky for a finish.
Verhnevolsky turns into Arlovskii and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovskii trying to control the position here.
Verhnevolsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Verhnevolsky distracts Arlovskii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Verhnevolsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arlovskii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Verhnevolsky.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arlovskii is on top in guard.
Arlovskii controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Arlovskii 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!
A head kick by Verhnevolsky misses
and Arlovskii counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Verhnevolsky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arlovskii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Verhnevolsky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arlovskii sitting in guard here, content to control.
Verhnevolsky looking for a guillotine here but Arlovskii defends easily.
Arlovskii is looking to stand up but Verhnevolsky won't let him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovskii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Verhnevolsky is keeping the position for now.
Arlovskii slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Arlovskii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Verhnevolsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arlovskii defends well.
Arlovskii showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Arlovskii looking to pass the guard.
Verhnevolsky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two 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.
Arlovskii is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Andrei Arlovskii.
Arlovskii looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Verhnevolsky working a defensive guard here.
Arlovskii 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.
Verhnevolsky has his foot on Arlovskii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arlovskii works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verhnevolsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arlovskii is aware though and is defending well.
Arlovskii engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Verhnevolsky throws his legs up looking for a submission but Arlovskii uses it to pass to side control.
Verhnevolsky trying to control but Arlovskii flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Verhnevolsky trying to control the action but Arlovskii just sinks the hooks in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Verhnevolsky is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Arlovskii controlling from the back.
Arlovskii not allowing Verhnevolsky to control his hands.
Sergey Verhnevolsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrei Arlovskii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arlovskii controlling the position well here. Verhnevolsky rolled but Arlovskii kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Arlovskii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arlovskii 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Arlovskii!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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