Post by The Sandmen on Aug 9, 2012 12:11:16 GMT -5
Bobby Lashley looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Andrei Arlovski looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Andrei Arlovski is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Andrei Arlovski goes with a looping right hand while Bobby Lashley jumps back and jabs
Lashley seems staggered and Andrei Arlovski runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Bobby Lashley leans forwards and tries to grapple with Arlovski
Lashley shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Arlovski doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Bobby Lashley embrace and tries to move away...
Bobby Lashley pushes Arlovski forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Arlovski takes a break to breathe while holding Bobby Lashley.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Bobby Lashley tries to bring the fight to the ground
Arlovski won't budge, forcing Lashley to pull guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Lashley
Arlovski is in closed guard... Lashley tries to roll on the ground!
Andrei Arlovski uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Lashley
Andrei Arlovski tries to better his position on the ground...
Arlovski breaks the closed guard of Bobby Lashley and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Arlovski is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Andrei Arlovski looks to mount Bobby Lashley...
Andrei Arlovski slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Lashley 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.
Bobby Lashley gets sloppy and Andrei Arlovski tries to take advantage...
Andrei Arlovski hovers above Lashley
Good punches to Lashley's body.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Arlovski goes for an armbar!
Bobby Lashley breaks the lock and pushes away Andrei Arlovski, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Bobby Lashley just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Arlovski quickly defends.
Bobby Lashley gets sloppy and Andrei Arlovski tries to take advantage...
Andrei Arlovski has found an opening in the defense of Lashley, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Lashley is wobbling!
Bobby Lashley tries to bring the fight to the ground
Arlovski won't budge, forcing Lashley to pull guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Lashley
Arlovski is in closed guard... Lashley tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Andrei Arlovski!
Bobby Lashley is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Arlovski measures the resilience of Lashley's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lashley's side.
Bobby Lashley is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Terrible one sided match... Lashley was not ready to fight a fighter of Andrei Arlovski caliber.
Andrei Arlovski tries to roll to his side and trap Bobby Lashley in his guard...
Andrei Arlovski gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Bobby Lashley is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski tries to roll to his side and trap Bobby Lashley in his guard...
Andrei Arlovski gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Arlovski
Lashley tries to escape from closed guard...
Arlovski waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Bobby Lashley! He is reversed and nor Andrei Arlovski is on half guard!
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Lashley
Andrei Arlovski tries to pass Bobby Lashley's guard...
Andrei Arlovski manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Arlovski delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lashley is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Lashley's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Bobby Lashley's Left eye
Arlovski is in rear mount over Lashley
Lashley 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 Lashley with one hook in
Lashley is moving on the ground...
Arlovski tries to counter Lashley's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
Arlovski has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Lashley.
Nicely done! Arlovski now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Arlovski is in rear mount over Lashley with two hooks in
Arlovski tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Lashley!
Lashley adopts the turtle defense and Arlovski is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Arlovski is in rear mount over Lashley with two hooks in
Bobby Lashley 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.
Arlovski is in rear mount over Lashley with two hooks in
Bobby Lashley 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.
Arlovski is in rear mount over Lashley with two hooks in
Andrei Arlovski isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Lashley locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Andrei Arlovski unil he can pull his arm free! Arlovski lost his dominant position.
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Arlovski
Lashley is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Bobby Lashley!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Bobby Lashley 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.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Lashley pushes Andrei Arlovski and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Lashley moves forward looking for some action
Andrei Arlovski struggles a bit before breaking Lashley's attemp of grappling
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Lashley is holding Andrei Arlovski's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Andrei Arlovski loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Arlovski measures the resilience of Lashley's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lashley's side.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Arlovski is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Lashley's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Andrei Arlovski for headbutt.
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Lashley time to recover. Bobby Lashley seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Arlovski is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Bobby Lashley leans forwards and tries to grapple with Arlovski
Arlovski wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Lashley clumsily fails here and it's time for Andrei Arlovski to fight back!
Arlovski launches a furious hook!
That hits Lashley's chin like a wrecking ball! Lashley loses balance and goes to the mat.
Arlovski is standing while Lashley is on the ground on his back
Bobby Lashley 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.
Arlovski is standing while Lashley is on the ground on his back
Arlovski launches a kick to Lashley's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Arlovski is standing while Lashley is on the ground on his back
Arlovski moves backwards and gestures for Bobby Lashley to stand up.
Lashley climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Andrei Arlovski is opening up on Lashley and raining down combinations!
Lashley's corner looks worried!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Lashley fell like he got shot! This is over!
Lashley's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Bobby Lashley's Left cheek
Winner is Andrei Arlovski by KO (High kick) at 1:42 Round 2
Statistics: Bobby Lashley
Punches 0/8 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 251 s
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 12/16 (75%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 11/13 (85%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 2956,25
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 1000
Time on the ground 226 s
There doesn't seem to be a specific reason for Lashley's failure here. He just didn't win. Again, though, Arlovski was a TOUGH opponent for him at this stage, and if I match-made this one, this matchup would have been different. Lashley - maybe some striking. Defence of some kind would also help him out in the future. Arlovski is in a pretty good position for round 2, taking not much damage.
Andrei Arlovski looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Andrei Arlovski is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Andrei Arlovski goes with a looping right hand while Bobby Lashley jumps back and jabs
Lashley seems staggered and Andrei Arlovski runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Bobby Lashley leans forwards and tries to grapple with Arlovski
Lashley shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Arlovski doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Bobby Lashley embrace and tries to move away...
Bobby Lashley pushes Arlovski forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Arlovski takes a break to breathe while holding Bobby Lashley.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Bobby Lashley tries to bring the fight to the ground
Arlovski won't budge, forcing Lashley to pull guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Lashley
Arlovski is in closed guard... Lashley tries to roll on the ground!
Andrei Arlovski uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Lashley
Andrei Arlovski tries to better his position on the ground...
Arlovski breaks the closed guard of Bobby Lashley and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Arlovski is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Andrei Arlovski looks to mount Bobby Lashley...
Andrei Arlovski slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Lashley 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.
Bobby Lashley gets sloppy and Andrei Arlovski tries to take advantage...
Andrei Arlovski hovers above Lashley
Good punches to Lashley's body.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Arlovski goes for an armbar!
Bobby Lashley breaks the lock and pushes away Andrei Arlovski, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Bobby Lashley just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Arlovski quickly defends.
Bobby Lashley gets sloppy and Andrei Arlovski tries to take advantage...
Andrei Arlovski has found an opening in the defense of Lashley, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Lashley is wobbling!
Bobby Lashley tries to bring the fight to the ground
Arlovski won't budge, forcing Lashley to pull guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Lashley
Arlovski is in closed guard... Lashley tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Andrei Arlovski!
Bobby Lashley is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Arlovski measures the resilience of Lashley's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lashley's side.
Bobby Lashley is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Terrible one sided match... Lashley was not ready to fight a fighter of Andrei Arlovski caliber.
Andrei Arlovski tries to roll to his side and trap Bobby Lashley in his guard...
Andrei Arlovski gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Bobby Lashley is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski tries to roll to his side and trap Bobby Lashley in his guard...
Andrei Arlovski gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Arlovski
Lashley tries to escape from closed guard...
Arlovski waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Bobby Lashley! He is reversed and nor Andrei Arlovski is on half guard!
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Lashley
Andrei Arlovski tries to pass Bobby Lashley's guard...
Andrei Arlovski manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Arlovski delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lashley is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Lashley's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Bobby Lashley's Left eye
Arlovski is in rear mount over Lashley
Lashley 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 Lashley with one hook in
Lashley is moving on the ground...
Arlovski tries to counter Lashley's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
Arlovski has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Lashley.
Nicely done! Arlovski now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Arlovski is in rear mount over Lashley with two hooks in
Arlovski tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Lashley!
Lashley adopts the turtle defense and Arlovski is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Arlovski is in rear mount over Lashley with two hooks in
Bobby Lashley 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.
Arlovski is in rear mount over Lashley with two hooks in
Bobby Lashley 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.
Arlovski is in rear mount over Lashley with two hooks in
Andrei Arlovski isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Lashley locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Andrei Arlovski unil he can pull his arm free! Arlovski lost his dominant position.
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Arlovski
Lashley is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Bobby Lashley!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Bobby Lashley 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.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Lashley pushes Andrei Arlovski and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Lashley moves forward looking for some action
Andrei Arlovski struggles a bit before breaking Lashley's attemp of grappling
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Lashley is holding Andrei Arlovski's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Andrei Arlovski loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Arlovski measures the resilience of Lashley's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lashley's side.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Arlovski is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Lashley's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Andrei Arlovski for headbutt.
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Lashley time to recover. Bobby Lashley seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Arlovski is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Bobby Lashley leans forwards and tries to grapple with Arlovski
Arlovski wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Lashley clumsily fails here and it's time for Andrei Arlovski to fight back!
Arlovski launches a furious hook!
That hits Lashley's chin like a wrecking ball! Lashley loses balance and goes to the mat.
Arlovski is standing while Lashley is on the ground on his back
Bobby Lashley 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.
Arlovski is standing while Lashley is on the ground on his back
Arlovski launches a kick to Lashley's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Arlovski is standing while Lashley is on the ground on his back
Arlovski moves backwards and gestures for Bobby Lashley to stand up.
Lashley climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Andrei Arlovski is opening up on Lashley and raining down combinations!
Lashley's corner looks worried!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Lashley fell like he got shot! This is over!
Lashley's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Bobby Lashley's Left cheek
Winner is Andrei Arlovski by KO (High kick) at 1:42 Round 2
Statistics: Bobby Lashley
Punches 0/8 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 251 s
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 12/16 (75%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 11/13 (85%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 2956,25
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 1000
Time on the ground 226 s
There doesn't seem to be a specific reason for Lashley's failure here. He just didn't win. Again, though, Arlovski was a TOUGH opponent for him at this stage, and if I match-made this one, this matchup would have been different. Lashley - maybe some striking. Defence of some kind would also help him out in the future. Arlovski is in a pretty good position for round 2, taking not much damage.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!