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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Punch Rockgroin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and andrei arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). andrei arlovski acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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220 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ White 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Punch Rockgroin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, andrei arlovski!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockgroin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? arlovski is fending him off so far but Rockgroin persists. Nope, arlovski circles away and we're back to standing.
Rockgroin throws a head kick but arlovski moves out of range.
Rockgroin tries to clinch up.
arlovski misses with the combination.
arlovski wants to clinch.
arlovski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rockgroin checks it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rockgroin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
arlovski moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockgroin wants to break free but arlovski has control.
Rockgroin is trying to break free.
Rockgroin has had enough of the clinch but arlovski keeps him there for the moment.
A knee to the head by arlovski.
Rockgroin tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockgroin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rockgroin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rockgroin goes for a takedown in the clinch but arlovski prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punch Rockgroin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
arlovski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rockgroin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and arlovski counters with a head kick that drops Rockgroin!
Rockgroin is rocked!
arlovski is pushing down on Rockgroin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rockgroin is fighting to maintain full guard but arlovski has managed to sneak the leg through.
arlovski controlling the pace.
arlovski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
arlovski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rockgroin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
arlovski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like arlovski is going to stand back up.
arlovski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rockgroin is trying desperately to improve position.
arlovski controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockgroin wants to hold on but arlovski pushes him away.
arlovski controlling his opponent.
I looks like arlovski might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Rockgroin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
arlovski controlling from mount.
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.
Despite being in the dominant position, andrei arlovski just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rockgroin with a poor takedown
and arlovski counters with a two punch combo.
Rockgroin is breathing heavily.
arlovski misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
andrei arlovski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rockgroin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and arlovski counters with a head kick.
Punch Rockgroin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockgroin is looking to clinch but arlovski is avoiding it.
Rockgroin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and arlovski counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rockgroin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rockgroin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and arlovski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rockgroin's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punch Rockgroin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
arlovski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rockgroin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
arlovski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
arlovski passes Rockgroin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
arlovski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
arlovski tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
arlovski stands up and beckons Rockgroin to join him on the feet.
Rockgroin looks to land a combination. arlovski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rockgroin tries for a takedown but arlovski circles away easily
and arlovski moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
arlovski manages to pull guard.
arlovski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rockgroin could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
arlovski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
arlovski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rockgroin tries to hold on but arlovski postures up.
Rockgroin tries to reverse the position but arlovski maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockgroin tries to hold on but arlovski pushes him away.
arlovski controlling the position easily from mount.
Rockgroin wants to control but arlovski is having none of it.
arlovski tries to control but Rockgroin wriggling away.
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.
arlovski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
arlovski tries to control but Rockgroin wriggling away.
arlovski tries to push Rockgroin's head away but Rockgroin is holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
andrei arlovski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rockgroin tries to clinch but arlovski moves away
and arlovski counters by clinching up.
arlovski gets underhooks to prevent Rockgroin's takedown attempt.
Rockgroin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rockgroin breaks from the clinch.
arlovski swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockgroin.
Rockgroin shoots in for a double leg but arlovski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
arlovski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rockgroin sprawls well initially but arlovski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
arlovski postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rockgroin to stand up.
Rockgroin misses with a takedown
and arlovski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rockgroin's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punch Rockgroin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
arlovski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
arlovski tries to stand but Rockgroin is controlling from the bottom.
Rockgroin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
arlovski wants to control from the top but Rockgroin keeps moving.
arlovski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
andrei arlovski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rockgroin looking to hit a scissor sweep but arlovski is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rockgroin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for arlovski!
arlovski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
arlovski is bucking up trying to escape but Rockgroin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rockgroin controlling from the full mount.
Rockgroin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish arlovski?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
arlovski really wants to buck Rockgroin off and get back to his feet.
Rockgroin punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rockgroin with a couple of short strikes.
arlovski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
arlovski is in all sorts of trouble here.
arlovski's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Rockgroin tries to control but arlovski wriggling away.
arlovski tries to lock up and control but Rockgroin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rockgroin controlling from the full mount.
arlovski tries to reverse the position but Rockgroin maintains control.
Rockgroin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. arlovski looks a forlorn figure.
arlovski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Punch Rockgroin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
arlovski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
andrei arlovski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well arlovski 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... andrei arlovski!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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