Post by The Sandmen on Sept 4, 2019 8:45:25 GMT -5
ManMMA Heavyweight Championship
Andrei Arlovski raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Fedor Emelianenko doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Now Andrei Arlovski put his title in contention against Fedor.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Fedor fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Andrei Arlovski didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Arlovski's body! He's holding his side
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Fedor Emelianenko uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Arlovski
Fedor is in open guard over Arlovski... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Arlovski rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Arlovski tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Andrei Arlovski doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Fedor tries to stand up!
Arlovski doesn't allow him!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Arlovski looks to be in very good shape.
Arlovski throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Fedor's Chin is beginning to swell
Fedor has a small cut in his Chin
Andrei Arlovski tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Fedor's face
Andrei Arlovski goes with a looping right hand while Fedor Emelianenko jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Fedor seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Arlovski goes down.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Arlovski
Good looking punches from Fedor Emelianenko on the ground
They could take their toll on Arlovski.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Arlovski
Fedor is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Arlovski
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Fedor Emelianenko work his BJJ game.
Fedor delivers a few accurate elbows!
Andrei Arlovski blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Fedor
He is not able to do it
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Arlovski
Fedor moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Andrei Arlovski to fight back!
Arlovski measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fedor's side.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Fedor
He succeeds!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Fedor Emelianenko doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Here comes Andrei Arlovski with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Fedor's ribs!
Fedor Emelianenko and Arlovski engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Andrei Arlovski is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Arlovski grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Fedor
Arlovski leans back...
He clobbers Fedor Emelianenko's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Fedor
Arlovski tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to move to full guard
Andrei Arlovski keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor measures the resilience of Arlovski's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Arlovski blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Andrei Arlovski tries to take advantage...
Arlovski gets a good position on the ground. ..
Fedor holds Andrei Arlovski arms and counters his opponent punches.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Fedor
Arlovski positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Fedor's being punished here!
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to move to full guard
Andrei Arlovski keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor is taking this opportunity to rest.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Arlovski blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Arlovski tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Andrei Arlovski tries to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Andrei Arlovski manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Fedor looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Andrei Arlovski's punches
Fedor measures the resilience of Arlovski's chin with an uppercut while Arlovski lands some great crosses.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Andrei Arlovski jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Fedor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fedor Emelianenko
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Andrei Arlovski.
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Round 2
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Fedor Emelianenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Arlovski goes down.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Fedor
He succeeds!
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 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 Emelianenko is in closed guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Fedor is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Arlovski's cheek from the guard.
Andrei Arlovski uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Andrei Arlovski in his guard...
Andrei Arlovski rolls him over and takes his back!
Arlovski is in rear mount over Fedor
Fedor looks to be in very good shape.
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.
Arlovski is in rear mount over Fedor
Fedor measures the resilience of Arlovski's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Arlovski's side.
Arlovski is in rear mount over Fedor
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.
Fedor misses a step and Andrei Arlovski sees an opportunity to counter him!
Andrei Arlovski wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Arlovski drills Fedor Emelianenko's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Arlovski is in rear mount over Fedor
Fedor tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Fedor is holding Andrei Arlovski's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Andrei Arlovski shows great balance while pushing away Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Arlovski won't budge, forcing Fedor to pull guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Fedor
Andrei Arlovski wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Andrei Arlovski can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Andrei Arlovski realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Arlovski tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Arlovski launches a kick to Fedor's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Fedor
Arlovski struggles on the ground and tries to break Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Andrei Arlovski is in Fedor open guard now
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Arlovski
He is not able to do it
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Fedor
Andrei Arlovski throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
This is over! That impact from Andrei Arlovski has left Fedor laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Andrei Arlovski by KO (GnP) at 3:19 Round 2
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 12/15 (80%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/25 (48%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 350 s
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 5/16 (31%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 350 s
Andrei Arlovski defends the Heavyweight title!
This was almost a fight, then wasn't. Fedor needs work to get over that hump and push into the next level and hopefully win his first(?) title.