Post by The Sandmen on Sept 4, 2012 11:26:30 GMT -5
Fedor Emelianenko is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia).
Ferocious staredown by Fedor while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
Andrei Arlovski looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Arlovski tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Arlovski is clinching with Fedor.
The fighters are clinching.
Arlovski struggles and launches a few punches to Fedor's head
Those punches are hitting! Fedor covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Arlovski's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Fedor Emelianenko.
Fedor tries to breaks Andrei Arlovski's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Fedor launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Arlovski's ribs.
Arlovski doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Fedor Emelianenko embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Arlovski who put distance between them
Fedor wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Arlovski wants nothing of that and pushes Fedor.
A wicked punch by Andrei Arlovski
rocks Fedor!
Fedor has a small cut in his Left cheek
Fedor Emelianenko launches a body shot
Arlovski evades.
Fedor tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Surprise roundhouse punch by Fedor.
It looks like Arlovski was hit by a bus!
Arlovski's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Andrei Arlovski's Left cheek
Fedor Emelianenko moves forward looking for some grappling action
Fedor has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Andrei Arlovski pushes away Fedor trying to keep the fight at striking range
Fedor doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Andrei Arlovski
The fighters are clinching.
Arlovski struggles and launches a few punches to Fedor's head
Those punches are hitting! Fedor covers his head!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor Emelianenko fakes a punch to Andrei Arlovski ribs and the tries to trip him
Arlovski loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
A wicked punch by Fedor Emelianenko
goes awry.
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
Fedor follows Andrei Arlovski
only to get counter punched in a big way! Fedor needs to stop playing Andrei Arlovski's game or he'll get knocked out!
Fedor decides to launch some tentative punches
Fedor Emelianenko takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Andrei Arlovski jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Arlovski goes to the body...
He punishes Fedor's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Arlovski won't budge, forcing Fedor to pull guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Fedor
Andrei Arlovski is looking to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Andrei Arlovski gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to move on the ground and shows Andrei Arlovski a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fedor's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Fedor's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Arlovski's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Arlovski tries to cover his face,
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Fedor
Andrei Arlovski tries to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Andrei Arlovski manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Andrei Arlovski in his guard.
Andrei Arlovski keeps control and remains in side mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Arlovski tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Andrei Arlovski rolls Fedor Emelianenko to his stomach and takes his back!
Arlovski is in rear mount over Fedor
Fedor has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Fedor has Arlovski controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Arlovski is unable to move under Fedor control.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Arlovski is in rear mount over Fedor
Andrei Arlovski isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Fedor locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Andrei Arlovski unil he can pull his arm free! Arlovski lost his dominant position.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Arlovski
Fedor use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) is cheering him!
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Fedor Emelianenko goes for an americana!
Arlovski breaks free.
Arlovski is trying to counter now!
Andrei Arlovski attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Andrei Arlovski manages to switch to half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Arlovski
Fedor leans back...
Arlovski eyes him warily.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski attempts to move to full guard
Andrei Arlovski manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Good leg kicks from Fedor Emelianenko.
Andrei Arlovski defends with ease.
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Andrei Arlovski
that forces Fedor to try and defend better.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski is opening up on Fedor and raining down combinations!
Fedor's corner looks worried!
Fedor's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor has a small cut in his Right cheek
Andrei Arlovski leans forwards and tries to grapple with Fedor
Arlovski shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Andrei Arlovski pushes away Fedor trying to keep the fight at striking range
Fedor stumbles backwards and Andrei Arlovski circles to get the center of the cage
Fedor begins to launch a barrage of punches over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski is smart enough to duck backwards
Arlovski moves forward looking for some action
Andrei Arlovski shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Andrei Arlovski embrace and tries to move away...
Andrei Arlovski pushes Fedor forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Arlovski is trying to counter now!
Andrei Arlovski locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Fedor Emelianenko slips his head out and ends up in Andrei Arlovski's guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fedor tries to cover his face,
Fedor has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is Andrei Arlovski by TKO (Stoppage - cut Left cheek) at 1:37 Round 2
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 3/11 (27%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/4 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 160 s
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 10/13 (77%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/4 (75%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 160 s
On paper, this should have been a Fedor fight. Not sure why Fedor blows, but we'll need to get that sorted out going forward. What is with all the crappy, crappy stoppages this card? Come on now.
Ferocious staredown by Fedor while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
Andrei Arlovski looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Arlovski tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Arlovski is clinching with Fedor.
The fighters are clinching.
Arlovski struggles and launches a few punches to Fedor's head
Those punches are hitting! Fedor covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Arlovski's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Fedor Emelianenko.
Fedor tries to breaks Andrei Arlovski's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Fedor launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Arlovski's ribs.
Arlovski doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Fedor Emelianenko embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Arlovski who put distance between them
Fedor wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Arlovski wants nothing of that and pushes Fedor.
A wicked punch by Andrei Arlovski
rocks Fedor!
Fedor has a small cut in his Left cheek
Fedor Emelianenko launches a body shot
Arlovski evades.
Fedor tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Surprise roundhouse punch by Fedor.
It looks like Arlovski was hit by a bus!
Arlovski's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Andrei Arlovski's Left cheek
Fedor Emelianenko moves forward looking for some grappling action
Fedor has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Andrei Arlovski pushes away Fedor trying to keep the fight at striking range
Fedor doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Andrei Arlovski
The fighters are clinching.
Arlovski struggles and launches a few punches to Fedor's head
Those punches are hitting! Fedor covers his head!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor Emelianenko fakes a punch to Andrei Arlovski ribs and the tries to trip him
Arlovski loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
A wicked punch by Fedor Emelianenko
goes awry.
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
Fedor follows Andrei Arlovski
only to get counter punched in a big way! Fedor needs to stop playing Andrei Arlovski's game or he'll get knocked out!
Fedor decides to launch some tentative punches
Fedor Emelianenko takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Andrei Arlovski jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Arlovski goes to the body...
He punishes Fedor's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Arlovski won't budge, forcing Fedor to pull guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Fedor
Andrei Arlovski is looking to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Andrei Arlovski gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to move on the ground and shows Andrei Arlovski a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fedor's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Fedor's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Arlovski's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Arlovski tries to cover his face,
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Fedor
Andrei Arlovski tries to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Andrei Arlovski manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Andrei Arlovski in his guard.
Andrei Arlovski keeps control and remains in side mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Arlovski tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Andrei Arlovski rolls Fedor Emelianenko to his stomach and takes his back!
Arlovski is in rear mount over Fedor
Fedor has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Fedor has Arlovski controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Arlovski is unable to move under Fedor control.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Arlovski is in rear mount over Fedor
Andrei Arlovski isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Fedor locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Andrei Arlovski unil he can pull his arm free! Arlovski lost his dominant position.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Arlovski
Fedor use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) is cheering him!
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Fedor Emelianenko goes for an americana!
Arlovski breaks free.
Arlovski is trying to counter now!
Andrei Arlovski attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Andrei Arlovski manages to switch to half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Arlovski
Fedor leans back...
Arlovski eyes him warily.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski attempts to move to full guard
Andrei Arlovski manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Good leg kicks from Fedor Emelianenko.
Andrei Arlovski defends with ease.
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Andrei Arlovski
that forces Fedor to try and defend better.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski is opening up on Fedor and raining down combinations!
Fedor's corner looks worried!
Fedor's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor has a small cut in his Right cheek
Andrei Arlovski leans forwards and tries to grapple with Fedor
Arlovski shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Andrei Arlovski pushes away Fedor trying to keep the fight at striking range
Fedor stumbles backwards and Andrei Arlovski circles to get the center of the cage
Fedor begins to launch a barrage of punches over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski is smart enough to duck backwards
Arlovski moves forward looking for some action
Andrei Arlovski shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Andrei Arlovski embrace and tries to move away...
Andrei Arlovski pushes Fedor forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Arlovski is trying to counter now!
Andrei Arlovski locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Fedor Emelianenko slips his head out and ends up in Andrei Arlovski's guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fedor tries to cover his face,
Fedor has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is Andrei Arlovski by TKO (Stoppage - cut Left cheek) at 1:37 Round 2
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 3/11 (27%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/4 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 160 s
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 10/13 (77%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/4 (75%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 160 s
On paper, this should have been a Fedor fight. Not sure why Fedor blows, but we'll need to get that sorted out going forward. What is with all the crappy, crappy stoppages this card? Come on now.