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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michal Arlovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenn Colsoer (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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184 lbs
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193 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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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 Las Vegas, Michal Arlovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lenn Colsoer!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovsky fails to land the takedown.
Colsoer fails to land the takedown.
Arlovsky takes a kick to the side of the head.
Colsoer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arlovsky, pushing him back against the cage.
Colsoer has picked Arlovsky up - he's going for a ride! Colsoer dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Arlovsky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Colsoer pulls his head out easily.
Arlovsky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Colsoer is trying to control the action in half guard but Arlovsky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arlovsky looking for submissions off his back.
Colsoer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colsoer prevents Arlovsky from improving his position.
Arlovsky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Arlovsky has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Arlovsky wants to get back to his feet.
Colsoer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Colsoer tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Arlovsky trying to control but Colsoer postures up.
Colsoer trying to mount his opponent but Arlovsky defends it.
Arlovsky looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Colsoer drops an elbow to the side of Arlovsky's head.
Colsoer wants to take a breather but Arlovsky is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colsoer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arlovsky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Colsoer working his ground and pound in the gym.
Arlovsky is looking to control Colsoer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arlovsky avoid being mounted?
Arlovsky avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Colsoer.
Arlovsky is refusing to be controlled, as Colsoer sits in half guard.
Arlovsky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Colsoer is working away from the top position though.
Colsoer is looking for a kimura but Arlovsky is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Colsoer to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovsky makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arlovsky.
Colsoer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Arlovsky is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Colsoer off and has taken his back!
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colsoer defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Arlovsky's arms.
Arlovsky is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Colsoer knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Colsoer for a finish.
Arlovsky is persistently looking for the submission but Colsoer is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Colsoer's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colsoer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colsoer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Colsoer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Colsoer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Arlovsky thows a huge punch but Colsoer dodges it nicely.
Arlovsky trying to control from half guard but Colsoer is working away.
Colsoer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Colsoer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Arlovsky drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arlovsky jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arlovsky drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arlovsky jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Colsoer 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.
Arlovsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lenn Colsoer will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Colsoer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arlovsky misses with a takedown attempt - Colsoer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Colsoer clinches up with Arlovsky and pushes him back against the cage.
Colsoer has clasped his hands together around Arlovsky's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Arlovsky manages to work his way to half guard, despite Colsoer's best efforts.
Arlovsky actively working from the bottom here.
Arlovsky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Colsoer pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colsoer is thwarting Arlovsky's attempts to control the position.
Arlovsky has hold of Colsoer's hands but Colsoer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Colsoer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arlovsky is staying active underneath Colsoer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovsky actively working from the bottom here.
Colsoer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Colsoer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Colsoer there.
Colsoer tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Colsoer winds up and cracks Arlovsky with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Colsoer tries to stand but can't do so whilst Arlovsky controls his leg.
Arlovsky actively working from the bottom here.
Arlovsky wants to control but Colsoer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arlovsky won't allow Colsoer to pass to mount.
Arlovsky trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colsoer trying to control from half guard but Arlovsky is working away.
Arlovsky slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Colsoer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lenn Colsoer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Colsoer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Colsoer drops back looking for a leg! Arlovsky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arlovsky manages to kick Colsoer off! Colsoer jumps back into Arlovsky's guard.
Colsoer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arlovsky has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Colsoer has managed to get both his arms back between Arlovsky's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Colsoer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Colsoer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Arlovsky controls Colsoer momentarily but Colsoer frees himself.
Colsoer connects with a couple of short punches.
Arlovsky is looking for a triangle but Colsoer pushes his legs off easily.
Colsoer is in close to Arlovsky's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Arlovsky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Colsoer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arlovsky will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colsoer postures up and lands a big shot to Arlovsky's brow.
Colsoer trying to control the position from guard on top but Arlovsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colsoer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Colsoer is working Arlovsky over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Arlovsky is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Colsoer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Arlovsky is looking for a triangle but Colsoer pushes his legs off easily.
Colsoer is looking to work some ground and pound but Arlovsky has wrist control.
Arlovsky keeping moving, preventing Colsoer from controlling successfully.
Colsoer wants to pass the guard but Arlovsky is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenn Colsoer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Arlovsky stuffs the takedown attempt from Colsoer. Colsoer gets slowly back to his feet.
Lenn Colsoer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arlovsky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Colsoer sprawls well. Colsoer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arlovsky gets slowly back to his feet.
Colsoer rushes Arlovsky and presses him up against the cage.
Arlovsky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Colsoer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colsoer looks to score with a jab to the body but Arlovsky is just out of range.
Colsoer looks to land a combination but Arlovsky avoids it well.
Arlovsky's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Colsoer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arlovsky scrambles back to his feet.
Arlovsky shoots in for a takedown but Colsoer shows good takedown defense.
Colsoer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Arlovsky manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colsoer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arlovsky tries to avoid it but Colsoer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arlovsky to the ground. Arlovsky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Colsoer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Arlovsky is looking to control Colsoer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arlovsky avoid being mounted?
Arlovsky works his way to full guard. Good work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Colsoer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Colsoer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Colsoer with a nice head shot there.
Arlovsky working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Colsoer has passed into half guard!
Nice strikes from Colsoer there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovsky throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Arlovsky keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Arlovsky trying to hold on to Colsoer's head to control him but Colsoer postures up.
Arlovsky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Colsoer pulls his head out easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arlovsky taking some punishment here, with Colsoer in his half guard.
Arlovsky wants to improve his position but Colsoer is controlling well.
Colsoer slips a nice elbow through Arlovsky's hands, connecting with Arlovsky's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovsky has hold of Colsoer's hands but Colsoer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Colsoer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Colsoer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Colsoer lands with a punch from half guard.
Arlovsky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arlovsky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Colsoer pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Colsoer lands strikes from half guard.
Colsoer is looking to take a break and control but Arlovsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lenn Colsoer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colsoer controlling the action here.
Arlovsky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Michal Arlovsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arlovsky actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Colsoer seems content to control.
Colsoer is trying to control the action in half guard but Arlovsky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Colsoer is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Colsoer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lenn Colsoer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Colsoer 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenn Colsoer!
A very excited looking Lenn Colsoer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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