Post by The Sandmen on Apr 27, 2015 8:50:04 GMT -5
Rashad Evans raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Ferocious staredown by Arlovski while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Evans steps forward
Andrei Arlovski catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Arlovski launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Evans has a small cut in his Chin
Andrei Arlovski fires an unorthodox punch to Evans's torso
that hits its mark.
Evans launches a furious low kick!
Andrei Arlovski blocks
A left hook from Evans
grazes the chin of Arlovski.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Evans throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Rashad Evans moves forward looking for some grappling action
Evans has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Andrei Arlovski's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Evans's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Arlovski launches a few hard punches to Rashad Evans's ribs!
Rashad Evans's ribs shows the damage! Andrei Arlovski is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Evans takes a break to breathe while holding Andrei Arlovski.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Evans moves backwards and Andrei Arlovski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Arlovski moves forward looking for some action
Andrei Arlovski shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Rashad Evans tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Evans circles out and slips free of Andrei Arlovski's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Andrei Arlovski's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Arlovski
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Evans use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Andrei Arlovski holds Rashad Evans and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Arlovski
Evans tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rashad Evans fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arlovski
Arlovski is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Arlovski measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Rashad Evans hovers above Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski stops him from throwing strikes.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Rashad Evans tries to free his leg
Rashad Evans uses some of his skill by jumping out of Arlovski's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Rashad Evans throws an uppercut
Arlovski slips it.
Andrei Arlovski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Evans grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Arlovski
Evans moves on the ground
Rashad Evans moves to side mount
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Arlovski measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Rashad Evans tries to open Arlovski's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rashad Evans. Arlovski is unable to cover himself now!
Arlovski's Forehead is beginning to swell
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Andrei Arlovski
Solid shots!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Evans gets a good position on the ground. ..
Arlovski holds Rashad Evans arms and counters his opponent punches.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Andrei Arlovski tries to take advantage...
Arlovski tries to show some ground skills
Andrei Arlovski put Evans in half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Arlovski is the winner of this round.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Rashad Evans launches a body shot
Arlovski evades.
Arlovski fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rashad Evans didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Evans
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
Rashad Evans doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Arlovski's moves.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Andrei Arlovski. 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Arlovski moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Rashad Evans checks the kick.
Arlovski clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Arlovski leads with a punch
Rashad Evans avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Arlovski is holding Rashad Evans's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans shows great balance while pushing away Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski tries to bring the fight to the ground
Evans won't budge, forcing Arlovski to pull guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Arlovski
Evans is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans 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 Evans
Rashad Evans 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.
Arlovski tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evans has given his back to Andrei Arlovski who is trying to get one hook in!
Andrei Arlovski has one hook in!
Arlovski is in rear mount over Evans with one hook in
Andrei Arlovski throws his leg over Rashad Evans's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Andrei Arlovski's rear naked choke attempt!
Rashad Evans frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Andrei Arlovski and ends up on top!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Arlovski
Evans delivers a few accurate elbows!
Arlovski is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Evans is in rear mount over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Arlovski's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Evans is in rear mount over Arlovski
Arlovski has given his back to Rashad Evans who is trying to get one hook in!
Arlovski struggles in the ground trying to break Evans's control
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
Arlovski has Evans controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Arlovski manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Evans
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Inside leg kick from Evans
that lands on Andrei Arlovski's leg.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans and Arlovski engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Andrei Arlovski launches a body shot
Evans dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Solid kick to the leg from Andrei Arlovski
Evans checks it.
Andrei Arlovski goes with a looping right hand while Rashad Evans jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Evans seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Rashad Evans tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski goes with a looping right hand while Rashad Evans jumps back and jabs
Arlovski only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
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 Evans
Andrei Arlovski tries to pass to half guard...
Rashad Evans can't prevent his opponent from passing. Arlovski looks to work from half guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Arlovski's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Arlovski's side.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Arlovski's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Arlovski's side.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Evans
Arlovski launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rashad Evans rolls over himself and stands up while Andrei Arlovski rolls on his back.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Andrei Arlovski. 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Andrei Arlovski moves forward looking for some grappling action
Evans pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Arlovski decides to launch some tentative punches
Evans launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Arlovski with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Evans throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Evans moves backwards and Andrei Arlovski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Rashad Evans tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Rashad Evans who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Arlovski grab one of Rashad Evans's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Evans done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Andrei Arlovski gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Rashad Evans tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Arlovski is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Arlovski
Rashad Evans aggressively and repeatedly punches Arlovski.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Evans is the winner of this round.
=========================================
Round 3
=========================================
Brilliant combination from Rashad Evans
that forces Arlovski to try and defend better.
Andrei Arlovski fakes a punch and launches himself over Rashad Evans
Evans counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Evans lifts his opponent off the ground and tries to slam him!
Down goes Andrei Arlovski! Brilliant slam!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Arlovski
Evans tries to jump to side mount.
Andrei Arlovski closed his guard around Rashad Evans.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Evans delivers a few accurate elbows!
Arlovski is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The ref pulls off Rashad Evans! Arlovski seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Rashad Evans by TKO (Elbows) at 1:09 Round 3
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 19/24 (79%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 25/43 (58%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 255 s
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 11/17 (65%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 0/16 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 255 s
Complete Rashad fights to his complete potential here, completely dominating a not-too-shabby Arlovski with a completely complete performance.
Ferocious staredown by Arlovski while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Evans steps forward
Andrei Arlovski catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Arlovski launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Evans has a small cut in his Chin
Andrei Arlovski fires an unorthodox punch to Evans's torso
that hits its mark.
Evans launches a furious low kick!
Andrei Arlovski blocks
A left hook from Evans
grazes the chin of Arlovski.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Evans throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Rashad Evans moves forward looking for some grappling action
Evans has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Andrei Arlovski's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Evans's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Arlovski launches a few hard punches to Rashad Evans's ribs!
Rashad Evans's ribs shows the damage! Andrei Arlovski is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Evans takes a break to breathe while holding Andrei Arlovski.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Evans moves backwards and Andrei Arlovski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Arlovski moves forward looking for some action
Andrei Arlovski shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Rashad Evans tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Evans circles out and slips free of Andrei Arlovski's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Andrei Arlovski's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Arlovski
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Evans use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Andrei Arlovski holds Rashad Evans and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Arlovski
Evans tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rashad Evans fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arlovski
Arlovski is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Arlovski measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Rashad Evans hovers above Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski stops him from throwing strikes.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Rashad Evans tries to free his leg
Rashad Evans uses some of his skill by jumping out of Arlovski's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Rashad Evans throws an uppercut
Arlovski slips it.
Andrei Arlovski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Evans grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Arlovski
Evans moves on the ground
Rashad Evans moves to side mount
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Arlovski measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Rashad Evans tries to open Arlovski's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rashad Evans. Arlovski is unable to cover himself now!
Arlovski's Forehead is beginning to swell
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Andrei Arlovski
Solid shots!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Evans gets a good position on the ground. ..
Arlovski holds Rashad Evans arms and counters his opponent punches.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Andrei Arlovski tries to take advantage...
Arlovski tries to show some ground skills
Andrei Arlovski put Evans in half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Arlovski is the winner of this round.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Rashad Evans launches a body shot
Arlovski evades.
Arlovski fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rashad Evans didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Evans
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
Rashad Evans doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Arlovski's moves.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Andrei Arlovski. 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Arlovski moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Rashad Evans checks the kick.
Arlovski clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Arlovski leads with a punch
Rashad Evans avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Arlovski is holding Rashad Evans's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans shows great balance while pushing away Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski tries to bring the fight to the ground
Evans won't budge, forcing Arlovski to pull guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Arlovski
Evans is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans 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 Evans
Rashad Evans 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.
Arlovski tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evans has given his back to Andrei Arlovski who is trying to get one hook in!
Andrei Arlovski has one hook in!
Arlovski is in rear mount over Evans with one hook in
Andrei Arlovski throws his leg over Rashad Evans's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Andrei Arlovski's rear naked choke attempt!
Rashad Evans frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Andrei Arlovski and ends up on top!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Arlovski
Evans delivers a few accurate elbows!
Arlovski is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Evans is in rear mount over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Arlovski's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Evans is in rear mount over Arlovski
Arlovski has given his back to Rashad Evans who is trying to get one hook in!
Arlovski struggles in the ground trying to break Evans's control
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
Arlovski has Evans controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Arlovski manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Evans
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Inside leg kick from Evans
that lands on Andrei Arlovski's leg.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans and Arlovski engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Andrei Arlovski launches a body shot
Evans dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Solid kick to the leg from Andrei Arlovski
Evans checks it.
Andrei Arlovski goes with a looping right hand while Rashad Evans jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Evans seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Rashad Evans tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski goes with a looping right hand while Rashad Evans jumps back and jabs
Arlovski only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
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 Evans
Andrei Arlovski tries to pass to half guard...
Rashad Evans can't prevent his opponent from passing. Arlovski looks to work from half guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Arlovski's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Arlovski's side.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Arlovski's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Arlovski's side.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Evans
Arlovski launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rashad Evans rolls over himself and stands up while Andrei Arlovski rolls on his back.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Andrei Arlovski. 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Andrei Arlovski moves forward looking for some grappling action
Evans pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Arlovski decides to launch some tentative punches
Evans launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Arlovski with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Evans throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Evans moves backwards and Andrei Arlovski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Rashad Evans tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Rashad Evans who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Arlovski grab one of Rashad Evans's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Evans done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Andrei Arlovski gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Rashad Evans tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Arlovski is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Arlovski
Rashad Evans aggressively and repeatedly punches Arlovski.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Evans is the winner of this round.
=========================================
Round 3
=========================================
Brilliant combination from Rashad Evans
that forces Arlovski to try and defend better.
Andrei Arlovski fakes a punch and launches himself over Rashad Evans
Evans counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Evans lifts his opponent off the ground and tries to slam him!
Down goes Andrei Arlovski! Brilliant slam!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Arlovski
Evans tries to jump to side mount.
Andrei Arlovski closed his guard around Rashad Evans.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Evans delivers a few accurate elbows!
Arlovski is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The ref pulls off Rashad Evans! Arlovski seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Rashad Evans by TKO (Elbows) at 1:09 Round 3
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 19/24 (79%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 25/43 (58%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 255 s
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 11/17 (65%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 0/16 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 255 s
Complete Rashad fights to his complete potential here, completely dominating a not-too-shabby Arlovski with a completely complete performance.