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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nati Kuperman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski's entrance music is Bodies by Drowning Pool. A fine choice. 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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196 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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183 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Arlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nati Kuperman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuperman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arlovski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nati Kuperman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arlovski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Arlovski advances to half guard.
Arlovski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuperman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arlovski.
Arlovski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Arlovski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuperman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arlovski.
Arlovski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuperman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arlovski is looking to stall here but Kuperman recovers full guard.
Kuperman working for a triangle but Arlovski defends it easily.
Arlovski looking to pass the guard.
Arlovski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuperman keeping moving, preventing Arlovski from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arlovski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuperman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuperman controlling the position.
Arlovski is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuperman has wrist control.
Arlovski tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuperman is retaining full guard.
Kuperman keeping moving, preventing Arlovski from controlling successfully.
Arlovski wants to pass the guard but Kuperman is keeping the position.
Arlovski is breathing heavily.
Kuperman working a defensive guard here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Arlovski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kuperman but Kuperman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kuperman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arlovski fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Arlovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arlovski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kuperman is fending him off so far but Arlovski persists. Nope, Kuperman circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kuperman tries to clinch up.
Kuperman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arlovski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Arlovski.
Arlovski won't allow Kuperman to sweep him here.
Arlovski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuperman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arlovski tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuperman is retaining full guard.
Arlovski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kuperman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kuperman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kuperman!
Kuperman trying to control the position but Arlovski is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Arlovski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Arlovski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kuperman counters with a takedown into side control.
Arlovski is looking to regain half guard here but Kuperman keeps moving and retains side control.
Arlovski sneaks back into half guard.
Arlovski tries to get to full guard but Kuperman has control of the leg.
Arlovski is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kuperman pulls his head out easily.
Kuperman is tying to control. Arlovski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kuperman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Arlovski moves into full guard.
Arlovski keeping full guard, as Kuperman tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski controls Kuperman momentarily but Kuperman frees himself.
Kuperman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kuperman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Arlovski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Arlovski has escaped and now he's on top!
Kuperman is breathing heavily.
Kuperman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Arlovski is pushing down on Kuperman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kuperman is fighting to maintain full guard but Arlovski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kuperman is looking for a sweep. Arlovski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arlovski tries to pass to full mount but Kuperman defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuperman gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski chips away with some ground and pound.
Arlovski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arlovski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arlovski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Arlovski passes Kuperman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arlovski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuperman is just riding it out for now. Arlovski eventually gives up the hold.
Kuperman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arlovski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski is looking for a kimura but Kuperman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arlovski to get the leverage.
Arlovski is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kuperman stops Arlovski from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Arlovski wants to control the pace but Kuperman is squirming around nicely.
Arlovski is working for a guillotine from mount but Kuperman frees his head quite easily.
Arlovski has control of Kuperman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kuperman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Arlovski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kuperman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jack Arlovski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuperman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Arlovski working for a guillotine from mount but Kuperman is in no mood to give up.
Arlovski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kuperman wants to control but Arlovski is having none of it.
Arlovski goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kuperman is on top in guard.
Arlovski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuperman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Arlovski will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Arlovski.
Kuperman can't do much from the bottom here.
Arlovski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuperman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kuperman is not content to let Arlovski control the position.
Arlovski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Arlovski is chipping away with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuperman tries to buck Arlovski off but Arlovski is having none of it.
Arlovski working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arlovski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kuperman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuperman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kuperman wants to improve his position but Arlovski is controlling well.
Arlovski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuperman is just riding it out for now. Arlovski eventually gives up the hold.
Arlovski wants to work for an arm triangle but Kuperman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kuperman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kuperman keeping moving, preventing Arlovski from controlling successfully.
Kuperman trying to keep a closed guard but Arlovski is proving a slippery customer.
Arlovski passes Kuperman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arlovski is keen to just control but Kuperman is a slippery customer.
Arlovski passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kuperman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Arlovski.
Arlovski trying to control but Kuperman is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski looking for a guillotine from mount but Kuperman is having none of it.
Kuperman regains half guard.
Arlovski wants to work for an arm triangle but Kuperman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Arlovski seems to be looking for submissions.
Kuperman wants to control but Arlovski is keeping busy.
Arlovski thows a huge punch but Kuperman dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuperman is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Arlovski pulls his head out easily.
Arlovski prevents Kuperman from improving his position.
Kuperman wants to control but Arlovski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arlovski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kuperman tries to clinch but Arlovski is having none of it.
Nati Kuperman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arlovski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Arlovski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kuperman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Arlovski.
Well Arlovski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Arlovski!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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