Post by The Sandmen on Feb 26, 2014 2:50:15 GMT -5
Andrei Arlovski is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Pedro Rizzo is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Pedro Rizzo leans forwards and tries to grapple with Arlovski
Rizzo shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Andrei Arlovski grapple with Pedro Rizzo and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Andrei Arlovski looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Andrei Arlovski slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Andrei Arlovski throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Rizzo breaks the lock showing some skills...
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Andrei Arlovski throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Rizzo breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Arlovski's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Arlovski
Arlovski measures the resilience of Rizzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rizzo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Arlovski misses a step and Pedro Rizzo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pedro Rizzo tries to open Arlovski's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Pedro Rizzo. Arlovski is unable to cover himself now!
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Rizzo's cheek from the guard.
Pedro Rizzo uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski attempts to move to full guard
Andrei Arlovski manages to switch to full guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Arlovski
Pedro Rizzo wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Rizzo drills Andrei Arlovski's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Rizzo
He is not able to do it
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Rizzo's cheek from the guard.
Pedro Rizzo uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Arlovski misses a step and Pedro Rizzo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pedro Rizzo pushes Andrei Arlovski against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Rizzo jumps and tries to free his leg! Arlovski doesn't allow this but Pedro Rizzo is able to get half guard here.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Pedro Rizzo goes with a looping right hand while Andrei Arlovski jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Arlovski seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Several good body shots
land on Rizzo.
Here comes Andrei Arlovski with a vicious middle kick!
Pedro Rizzo dodges that one moving backwards
Andrei Arlovski charges at Rizzo throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Rizzo is rocked!
Rizzo's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A furious flurry of punches from Andrei Arlovski
puts Rizzo in a world of hurt!
Rizzo's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
A right hand from Andrei Arlovski
misses its target.
Arlovski clumsily fails here and it's time for Pedro Rizzo to fight back!
Pedro Rizzo fires an unorthodox punch to Arlovski's torso
that goes wide.
Andrei Arlovski tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rizzo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Rizzo's body! He's holding his side
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Rizzo
Arlovski moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Rizzo
Andrei Arlovski tries to free his leg
Andrei Arlovski uses some of his skill by jumping out of Rizzo's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Rizzo is trying to counter now!
Rizzo 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.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Arlovski tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Arlovski catch Pedro Rizzo's left arm and tries a kimura
Pedro Rizzo holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Andrei Arlovski throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Rizzo breaks the lock showing some skills...
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo tries to move on the ground and shows Andrei Arlovski a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rizzo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll to his side and trap Andrei Arlovski in his guard...
Pedro Rizzo gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Arlovski tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Andrei Arlovski controls the situation despite Pedro Rizzo efforts for escaping from the full mount.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Andrei Arlovski.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Brilliant combination from Pedro Rizzo
Arlovski is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Inside leg kick from Rizzo
that goes awry.
Pedro Rizzo gets sloppy and Andrei Arlovski tries to take advantage...
Andrei Arlovski throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Rizzo's chin! That stops Rizzo in his tracks!
Brutal combination from Andrei Arlovski!
Rizzo is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Rizzo decides to launch some tentative punches
Andrei Arlovski takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Pedro Rizzo tries a hook to the body
and hits Arlovski's ribs hard
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Pedro Rizzo can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Andrei Arlovski launches a body shot
Rizzo dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Solid low kick from Pedro Rizzo.
Arlovski deflects it.
Pedro Rizzo just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Arlovski quickly defends.
Arlovski tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Arlovski throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Arlovski decides to launch some tentative punches
Andrei Arlovski takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Pedro Rizzo closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
The two exchange wildly
Arlovski is connecting with a few punches
Rizzo launches a furious low kick!
Arlovski receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Andrei Arlovski was tooling Pedro Rizzo for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Pedro Rizzo lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Rizzo moves backwards and Andrei Arlovski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The two exchange wildly
Arlovski is connecting with a few punches
Pedro Rizzo launches a body shot
Arlovski dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Rizzo cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Arlovski can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Andrei Arlovski takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The two exchange wildly
Arlovski is connecting with a few punches
Pedro Rizzo fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Andrei Arlovski charges at Rizzo throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Rizzo is rocked!
Rizzo's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
A wicked punch by Andrei Arlovski
rocks Rizzo!
Rizzo's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pedro Rizzo seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Andrei Arlovski!
Andrei Arlovski runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Pedro Rizzo who almost cannot stand!
One after another Andrei Arlovski is punishing Rizzo! Wow! John McCarthy should be doing something soon!
Down Rizzo goes! He's out cold! That phenomenal knock out has put the rest of Andrei Arlovski's divison on notice!
Rizzo's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Pedro Rizzo's Right cheek
Winner is Andrei Arlovski by KO (Punches) at 3:26 Round 2
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 43/57 (75%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/9 (11%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 184 s
Statistics: Pedro Rizzo
Punches 4/25 (16%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/9 (56%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 184 s
Arlovski needs toughness. Rizzo could probably use a bit of aggression.
Pedro Rizzo is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Pedro Rizzo leans forwards and tries to grapple with Arlovski
Rizzo shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Andrei Arlovski grapple with Pedro Rizzo and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Andrei Arlovski looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Andrei Arlovski slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Andrei Arlovski throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Rizzo breaks the lock showing some skills...
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Andrei Arlovski throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Rizzo breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Arlovski's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Arlovski
Arlovski measures the resilience of Rizzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rizzo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Arlovski misses a step and Pedro Rizzo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pedro Rizzo tries to open Arlovski's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Pedro Rizzo. Arlovski is unable to cover himself now!
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Rizzo's cheek from the guard.
Pedro Rizzo uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski attempts to move to full guard
Andrei Arlovski manages to switch to full guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Arlovski
Pedro Rizzo wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Rizzo drills Andrei Arlovski's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Rizzo
He is not able to do it
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Rizzo's cheek from the guard.
Pedro Rizzo uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Arlovski misses a step and Pedro Rizzo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pedro Rizzo pushes Andrei Arlovski against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Rizzo jumps and tries to free his leg! Arlovski doesn't allow this but Pedro Rizzo is able to get half guard here.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Pedro Rizzo goes with a looping right hand while Andrei Arlovski jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Arlovski seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Several good body shots
land on Rizzo.
Here comes Andrei Arlovski with a vicious middle kick!
Pedro Rizzo dodges that one moving backwards
Andrei Arlovski charges at Rizzo throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Rizzo is rocked!
Rizzo's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A furious flurry of punches from Andrei Arlovski
puts Rizzo in a world of hurt!
Rizzo's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
A right hand from Andrei Arlovski
misses its target.
Arlovski clumsily fails here and it's time for Pedro Rizzo to fight back!
Pedro Rizzo fires an unorthodox punch to Arlovski's torso
that goes wide.
Andrei Arlovski tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rizzo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Rizzo's body! He's holding his side
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Rizzo
Arlovski moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Rizzo
Andrei Arlovski tries to free his leg
Andrei Arlovski uses some of his skill by jumping out of Rizzo's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Rizzo is trying to counter now!
Rizzo 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.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Arlovski tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Arlovski catch Pedro Rizzo's left arm and tries a kimura
Pedro Rizzo holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Andrei Arlovski throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Rizzo breaks the lock showing some skills...
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo tries to move on the ground and shows Andrei Arlovski a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rizzo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll to his side and trap Andrei Arlovski in his guard...
Pedro Rizzo gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Arlovski tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Andrei Arlovski controls the situation despite Pedro Rizzo efforts for escaping from the full mount.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Andrei Arlovski.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Brilliant combination from Pedro Rizzo
Arlovski is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Inside leg kick from Rizzo
that goes awry.
Pedro Rizzo gets sloppy and Andrei Arlovski tries to take advantage...
Andrei Arlovski throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Rizzo's chin! That stops Rizzo in his tracks!
Brutal combination from Andrei Arlovski!
Rizzo is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Rizzo decides to launch some tentative punches
Andrei Arlovski takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Pedro Rizzo tries a hook to the body
and hits Arlovski's ribs hard
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Pedro Rizzo can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Andrei Arlovski launches a body shot
Rizzo dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Solid low kick from Pedro Rizzo.
Arlovski deflects it.
Pedro Rizzo just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Arlovski quickly defends.
Arlovski tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Arlovski throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Arlovski decides to launch some tentative punches
Andrei Arlovski takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Pedro Rizzo closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
The two exchange wildly
Arlovski is connecting with a few punches
Rizzo launches a furious low kick!
Arlovski receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Andrei Arlovski was tooling Pedro Rizzo for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Pedro Rizzo lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Rizzo moves backwards and Andrei Arlovski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The two exchange wildly
Arlovski is connecting with a few punches
Pedro Rizzo launches a body shot
Arlovski dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Rizzo cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Arlovski can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Andrei Arlovski takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The two exchange wildly
Arlovski is connecting with a few punches
Pedro Rizzo fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Andrei Arlovski charges at Rizzo throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Rizzo is rocked!
Rizzo's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
A wicked punch by Andrei Arlovski
rocks Rizzo!
Rizzo's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pedro Rizzo seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Andrei Arlovski!
Andrei Arlovski runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Pedro Rizzo who almost cannot stand!
One after another Andrei Arlovski is punishing Rizzo! Wow! John McCarthy should be doing something soon!
Down Rizzo goes! He's out cold! That phenomenal knock out has put the rest of Andrei Arlovski's divison on notice!
Rizzo's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Pedro Rizzo's Right cheek
Winner is Andrei Arlovski by KO (Punches) at 3:26 Round 2
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 43/57 (75%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/9 (11%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 184 s
Statistics: Pedro Rizzo
Punches 4/25 (16%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/9 (56%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 184 s
Arlovski needs toughness. Rizzo could probably use a bit of aggression.