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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Arlington (ranked 873 p4p, 98 weight class) and Elazar Shalit (ranked 1300 p4p, 152 weight class). Arlington kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Unchained Melody. 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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150 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Arlington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shalit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arlington was well out of range. Poor timing from Shalit.
A little feinted left hand from Arlington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shalit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arlington lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shalit backwards.
Still in the clinch, Arlington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arlington lands with a light punch inside.
Shalit is working Arlington over against the cage.
Arlington working aggressively here.
Arlington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shalit misses with a body punch.
Arlington tries to pull guard but Shalit holds him up against the cage and eventually Arlington drops back down to his feet.
Shalit misses with a punch on the inside.
Shalit prevents Arlington from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Arlington on the inside.
A short right from Arlington.
Arlington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shalit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arlington tries to pull guard but Shalit won't allow it.
Arlington blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arlington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arlington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shalit misses with some punches.
We've been hearing reports that Arlington has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Shalit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arlington.
Shalit tries to counter with a clinch but Arlington shakes him off and moves away.
Arlington takes the fight into the clinch.
Shalit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arlington manages to break the clinch.
Arlington blocks a leg kick.
Shalit tries to close the distance and clinch but Arlington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arlington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shalit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Arlington lands with a shot to the body.
Arlington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shalit.
Arlington bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shalit's head backwards.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shalit. That's going to slow Arlington down.
Shalit throws a big shot that misses.
Shalit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arlington is able to avoid easily.
Shalit leaves Arlington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Arlington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shalit throws a leg kick but Arlington sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Shalit tries to get set, Arlington tries to push him back and clinch up but Shalit manages to avoid the attempt.
Arlington cracks Shalit with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Shalit there.
A lazy left from Arlington finds it's target.
Shalit throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Shalit there.
Arlington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shalit.
Shalit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arlington was well out of range. Poor timing from Shalit.
Arlington throws a body shot but no joy.
Arlington listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Arlington closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shalit is looking to improve his position.
Shalit wants to control but Arlington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arlington seems to be looking for submissions.
Shalit wants to improve his position but Arlington is controlling well.
Arlington trying to pass the guard but Shalit defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shalit is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Shalit looking for submissions off his back.
Shalit is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shalit on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Well, if Arlington is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Arlington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shalit defends it well.
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.
Arlington wants to control but Shalit is keeping him busy.
Arlington is pressing down on Shalit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shalit is holding on for now.
Arlington is working hard here to advance position.
Shalit wants to improve his position but Arlington is controlling well.
Shalit actively working from the bottom here.
Arlington slips a nice elbow through Shalit's hands, connecting with Shalit's forehead.
Shalit taking some punishment here, with Arlington in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Arlington dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Arlington misses with a hook. Shalit ducked under it nicely.
Arlington takes a swing at Shalit's ribcage but misses.
Arlington connects with a nice looking jab.
Arlington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shalit pinned against the cage. Shalit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arlington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shalit moves away.
Shalit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arlington slips a jab from Shalit.
Shalit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arlington stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Arlington lands with an uppercut that bounces Shalit off the cage and back into range.
Arlington with a poor takedown
enabling Shalit to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit misses with a body kick.
Jason Arlington is winning the standup battle so far.
Shalit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arlington.
Shalit moves away from the strike by Arlington.
Nice jab there from Arlington.
Shalit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Arlington tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shalit slaps away a takedown attempt from Arlington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Arlington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalit scores with a hook to the body. Arlington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arlington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shalit can do to turn this around?
Arlington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shalit.
Shalit tries to clinch there but Arlington circles away.
Arlington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shalit scores with a jab to the head.
Shalit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arlington.
Arlington clinches with his opponent.
Arlington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shalit lands with a light punch inside.
Arlington swings wildly with an uppercut but Shalit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arlington can't find room to land a body shot as Shalit controls the action.
Shalit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arlington tries to break free but Shalit pushes him back against the cage.
Arlington can't find room to land a body shot as Shalit controls the action.
Good body shot from Shalit.
Arlington blocks a body shot from Shalit.
Arlington working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlington jumps guard but Shalit stands there with Arlington around his waist. Arlington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shalit keeps control of Arlington as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Arlington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jason Arlington has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Arlington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shalit backwards.
Shalit misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shalit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shalit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shalit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arlington backwards.
Shalit swings wildly with an uppercut but Arlington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arlington lands a body punch.
Arlington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shalit's elbow.
Shalit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arlington pulls Shalit into guard.
Arlington working a defensive guard here.
Shalit passes Arlington's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shalit wants to free his trapped foot but Arlington is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shalit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arlington is just riding it out for now. Shalit eventually gives up the hold.
Arlington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shalit pulls his head out easily.
Arlington is staying active underneath Shalit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shalit seems to be working for a kimura but Arlington defends the submission attempt.
Arlington wants to sweep but Shalit has passed to side control!
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.
Shalit is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arlington has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shalit wants to control but Arlington is keeping him busy.
Shalit goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Arlington rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shalit's guard! Nice work there by Arlington!
Arlington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shalit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arlington has managed to get both his arms back between Shalit's legs - danger averted.
Arlington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arlington content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elazar Shalit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Arlington misses with a wild body shot.
Arlington checks the leg kick.
Arlington appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Arlington slips under a jab.
Shalit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Arlington misses its intended target.
Shalit throws a body shot but no joy.
Arlington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shalit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shalit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arlington moves away.
Shalit throws a leg kick
and Arlington counters with a takedown into side control.
Shalit regains half guard.
Arlington is trying to control the action in half guard but Shalit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arlington is thwarting Shalit's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arlington passes to side control.
Arlington trying to control the action but Shalit is working from the bottom.
Arlington working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlington looks up at the clock and then as Shalit takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Arlington smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Arlington wants to control but Shalit is keeping him busy.
Shalit is trying to get back to half guard.
Arlington trying to control the action but Shalit is working from the bottom.
Shalit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arlington tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shalit's legs.
Shalit gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Arlington scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Shalit?
Shalit tries to hold on but Arlington pushes him away.
Arlington looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shalit is squirming around, avoiding Arlington's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Arlington.
Shalit tries to reverse the position but Arlington maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlington trying to control but Shalit is having none of it.
Shalit keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Arlington looking to control but Shalit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shalit is in a horrible position here. Arlington smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Shalit is looking to improve his position but Arlington isn't that keen on the idea.
Arlington avoids the attempt from Shalit to control.
Arlington can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shalit is looking to escape.
Shalit sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shalit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arlington wants to pass to mount but Shalit is defending the position.
Arlington is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shalit keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shalit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shalit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Arlington manages to capitalize on a mistake by Shalit to take his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Arlington's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Arlington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arlington 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Arlington!
A victorious Jason Arlington thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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RATING
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