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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Killa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Arlovski is trying to keep Killa in close.
Killa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Killa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Killa working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Arlovski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Killa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arlovski is breathing heavily.
Killa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Killa lands a couple of elbows.#SU2#
Killa stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1##TD2#
Killa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Arlovski did well to prevent Killa getting side control.
Killa controlling the pace.
Killa prevents Arlovski from improving his position.
Killa lands with a punch from half guard.
Killa controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Killa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Arlovski is trying to get back to full guard.
Killa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Killa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arlovski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB2#
Killa seems to be looking for submissions.
Killa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arlovski is trying to control but can't.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SU2#
Killa gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Arlovski swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Killa counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3#
Killa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arlovski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Killa sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Killa seems to be working for a kimura but Arlovski defends the submission attempt.
Arlovski tries to roll over but Killa keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arlovski is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arlovski wants to improve his position but Killa is controlling well.
Arlovski wants to get back to full guard but Killa has mounted him!
Killa controlling the pace for now.
Arlovski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killa is landing with some decent strikes but Arlovski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Killa controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricard Killa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Arlovski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arlovski misses the body punch #CL2#
and Killa counters by moving into the clinch.
Killa lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Killa.
Arlovski misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Killa wants the takedown. Arlovski is fighting it off but Killa persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Arlovski's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Killa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Killa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arlovski is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arlovski can't keep his opponent in guard - Killa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Arlovski is looking to improve his position.
Ricard Killa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Killa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Killa winds up and cracks Arlovski with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Killa is looking for a kimura here.
Killa is controlling the pace.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Killa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arlovski is looking to improve his position.
Killa winds up and cracks Arlovski with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Killa seems to be working for a kimura but Arlovski defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Arlovski is looking to control Killa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arlovski avoid being mounted?
Arlovski wants to improve his position but Killa is controlling well.
Killa performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Killa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Arlovski scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Killa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Killa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arlovski scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Arlovski tries to keep at a distance but Killa has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Killa breaks from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arlovski defends it nicely.
Arlovski appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricard Killa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Arlovski throws a looping overhand right but Killa ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Killa moves into the clinch successfully.
Arlovski tries to pull guard but Killa holds him up against the cage and eventually Arlovski drops back down to his feet.
Come on Killa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD2#
Killa successfully pulls guard.
Killa has control of Arlovski's left arm, preventing Arlovski from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Killa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arlovski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Killa can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1##SUB2#
Arlovski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Killa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arlovski has managed to get both his arms back between Killa's legs - danger averted.
Arlovski tries to free his leg and advance position but Killa is retaining full guard.
Arlovski trying to control the position from guard on top but Killa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arlovski is pushing down on Killa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Killa is fighting to maintain full guard but Arlovski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Killa wants to get back to full guard.
Killa is in trouble now - Arlovski has advanced to mount! #T2##SUB#
Arlovski throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Killa has his hands clasped together but Arlovski breaks the hold and Killa is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Arlovski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blagoi Arlovski!
Our winner, Blagoi Arlovski, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Kazuma closes the distance and pushes Arlovski back into the cage.
Kazuma looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Arlovski is trying to pull guard but Kazuma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Kazuma has picked Arlovski up - he's going for a ride! Kazuma dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Arlovski looking for submissions off his back.
Arlovski is trying to get back to full guard.
Arlovski is working hard here to advance position.
Kazuma performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arlovski wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Arlovski is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kazuma jumps into side control!
Kazuma controls the position.
Arlovski is trying to improve his position.
Kazuma moves into full mount!
Kazuma controlling from mount.
Arlovski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kazuma looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T2#
Kazuma looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kazuma's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Kazuma is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Arlovski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Arlovski shrugs it off.
Arlovski tries to hold on but Kazuma postures up.
Arlovski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Kazuma looking to secure an arm triangle but Arlovski defends it well.
Arlovski tries to reverse the position but Kazuma maintains control.#T3#
Arlovski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kazuma on the ground.
Kazuma controlling from the full mount.
Arlovski is trying desperately to improve position.
Arlovski gets back to half guard.#T4#
Kazuma stalling.
Arlovski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kazuma 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazuma wants to control from the top but Arlovski keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shiro Kazuma dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Arlovski lunges at Kazuma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kazuma's hand.
Kazuma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Arlovski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shiro Kazuma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arlovski connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arlovski sizes up Kazuma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kazuma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kazuma takes one on the button.
Kazuma is breathing heavily.#T1#
Kazuma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Arlovski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arlovski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kazuma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kazuma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arlovski.
Kazuma walks into a left hand.
Nice cross by Arlovski.#T2#
A jab from Arlovski finds it's way through Kazuma's defenses.
Kazuma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kazuma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arlovski, as that shot connected.
Arlovski misses with a straight right.
Arlovski lands a really nice looking cross but Kazuma seems unphased.
Arlovski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kazuma can do to turn this around?
Kazuma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Arlovski lands with a right hand.
Blagoi Arlovski is winning the standup battle so far.
Kazuma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Arlovski misses the target.
Kazuma takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kazuma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kazuma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Arlovski works over Kazuma's head and body with a nice combination.
Arlovski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Arlovski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Arlovski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arlovski tests Kazuma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arlovski misses with a hook.
Kazuma walks into a straight right hand from Arlovski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blagoi Arlovski dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kazuma ducks under a wild hook from Arlovski.
Kazuma lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Arlovski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kazuma moves away from the strike by Arlovski.
Kazuma is looking for the big counter here.
Arlovski scores with a body shot.
Kazuma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arlovski to score with a decent uppercut.
Arlovski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arlovski cracks Kazuma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kazuma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arlovski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Arlovski clobbers Kazuma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Kazuma walks into a jab.
Kazuma slips a jab from Arlovski.
Kazuma is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Arlovski with a hook.
Arlovski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arlovski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Arlovski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Arlovski misses the jab.#T2#
Arlovski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kazuma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arlovski looks to land a combination. Kazuma sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arlovski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kazuma.
Kazuma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kazuma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kazuma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arlovski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blagoi Arlovski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Arlovski misses with an uppercut. Kazuma saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kazuma! But no joy.
A cross from Arlovski lands.
Arlovski misses with an uppercut.
Kazuma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kazuma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Arlovski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arlovski dips to his left and cracks Kazuma with an uppercut!#T4#
Arlovski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kazuma in his tracks.
Kazuma defending well as Arlovski loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Arlovski lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Arlovski!
Kazuma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arlovski digs a good hook to Kazuma's body.
Kazuma walks into a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blagoi Arlovski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arlovski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:26
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blagoi Arlovski!
During a confident post fight interview, Blagoi Arlovski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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