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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Arlowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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202 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Adebisi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Arlowski!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adebisi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Adebisi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arlowski pinned against the cage. Arlowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arlowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adebisi 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.
Adebisi 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.
Adebisi trying to control but Arlowski is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adebisi is looking to work some ground and pound but Arlowski has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adebisi trying to control the position from guard on top but Arlowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arlowski trying to control the position here.
We're going to have a standup here because Simon Adebisi wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Adebisi dives in and grabs Arlowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arlowski pushes down on Adebisi's head and hops out.
Adebisi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Adebisi prevents Arlowski from breaking the clinch.
Arlowski working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Adebisi.
It looks like Ron Arlowski has been cut.
Arlowski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adebisi as Arlowski tries to tie him up.
Arlowski is trying to break the clinch but Adebisi is controlling him.
Adebisi lands a left hand.
Adebisi manages to break the clinch.
Arlowski scores with a takedown into Adebisi's guard.
Arlowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arlowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Adebisi has control of Arlowski's left arm, preventing Arlowski from doing any damage.
Arlowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Adebisi wants to get back to his feet but Arlowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Adebisi is pulling down on Arlowski's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adebisi pulls Arlowski in close to prevent any damage.
Adebisi trying to keep a closed guard but Arlowski is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Simon Adebisi wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Arlowski throws a head kick but Adebisi moves out of range.
Adebisi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arlowski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Adebisi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Adebisi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arlowski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Arlowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Adebisi is trying to stand up here but Arlowski is controlling him well.
Adebisi throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arlowski.
Adebisi kicks off Arlowski and gets to his feet.
Adebisi tries to clinch but Arlowski is having none of it.
Arlowski misses with a two punch combination.
Adebisi darts in and clinches Arlowski up against the cage.
Adebisi is working Arlowski over against the cage.
Adebisi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adebisi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arlowski sprawls well. Arlowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adebisi gets slowly back to his feet.
Adebisi is breathing heavily.
Arlowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Adebisi was covering up waiting for the punch and Arlowski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Arlowski lands a couple of digs.
Arlowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Arlowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adebisi is trying to keep Arlowski in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arlowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arlowski throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adebisi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Arlowski throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arlowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Adebisi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Adebisi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Simon Adebisi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ron Arlowski's cut.
That's time! Adebisi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Arlowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adebisi dives in and grabs Arlowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arlowski pushes down on Adebisi's head and hops out.
Arlowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Adebisi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Adebisi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Arlowski has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Arlowski throws a strike aimed at the side of Adebisi's head but Adebisi avoids it well.
Arlowski prevents Adebisi from escaping the position.
Adebisi regains half guard, as Arlowski was trying to land strikes.
Arlowski thows a huge punch but Adebisi dodges it nicely.
Adebisi pushes Arlowski off looking to stand but Arlowski dives back in and keeps control.
Arlowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Arlowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adebisi defending well though.
Adebisi pushes Arlowski off and gets back to his feet.
Arlowski throws a sloppy head kick and Adebisi moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arlowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Arlowski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlowski working away.
Adebisi is trying to get back to half guard.
Arlowski cracks Adebisi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Adebisi pushes Arlowski away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Arlowski gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Adebisi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Arlowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adebisi's head.
Adebisi is looking to escape.
Arlowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adebisi defending well though.
Arlowski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Arlowski is pressing down on Adebisi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Adebisi is holding on for now.
Adebisi wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ron Arlowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arlowski prevents Adebisi from standing back up.
Adebisi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Adebisi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arlowski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arlowski throwing shots but Adebisi is blocking nicely.
Adebisi pushes Arlowski off looking to stand but Arlowski dives back in and keeps control.
Adebisi wants to get back to full guard.
Adebisi is looking to control Arlowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adebisi avoid being mounted?
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Adebisi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arlowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Arlowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Arlowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Adebisi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Adebisi scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Arlowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Arlowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adebisi keeps working.
Adebisi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Arlowski asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Arlowski creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Adebisi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Arlowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adebisi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arlowski misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlowski throws a strike aimed at the side of Adebisi's head but Adebisi avoids it well.
Arlowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adebisi keeps working.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adebisi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Arlowski.
Arlowski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Adebisi gets back to half guard.
Arlowski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Adebisi pushes Arlowski off looking to stand but Arlowski dives back in and keeps control.
Adebisi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arlowski.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arlowski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Adebisi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Adebisi lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Arlowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ron Arlowski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Arlowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Adebisi.
Arlowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Arlowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adebisi's head.
Arlowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arlowski is looking to advance position but Adebisi won't allow it.
Adebisi is trying to stand up here but Arlowski is controlling him well.
Adebisi kicks Arlowski off and gets back to his feet.
Adebisi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arlowski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adebisi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Arlowski trying to hold on to Adebisi's head to control him but Adebisi postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Adebisi tries to pass to full mount but Arlowski defends it.
Adebisi decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Adebisi clinches up against the cage.
Arlowski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A body shot lands from Adebisi.
Arlowski letting Adebisi take a breather here.
Adebisi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ron Arlowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adebisi.
A head kick misses from Arlowski.
Arlowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arlowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arlowski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Adebisi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Arlowski is in Adebisi's guard.
Adebisi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Adebisi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adebisi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arlowski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Arlowski takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Arlowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adebisi has his foot on Arlowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arlowski works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arlowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arlowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adebisi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adebisi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Arlowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adebisi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adebisi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Adebisi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Arlowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adebisi is looking to stand up but Arlowski isn't so interested in that idea.
Arlowski thows a big elbow that misses.
Adebisi wriggles free and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adebisi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Arlowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arlowski shoots in and bounces Adebisi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arlowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adebisi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adebisi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arlowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arlowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Adebisi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Arlowski is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arlowski thows a big elbow that misses.
Arlowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Adebisi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ron Arlowski.
I think Arlowski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ron Arlowski!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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