Post by The Sandmen on Feb 27, 2020 9:21:48 GMT -5
ManMMA Heavyweight Championship
Andrei Arlovski is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Ferocious staredown by The Predator while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
And here we go with the title fight!
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Andrei Arlovski and Don Frye touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The Predator moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Arlovski with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is opening up on The Predator and raining down combinations!
The Predator's corner looks worried!
0:33 Round 1 and The Predator is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
The Predator throws a hook
that hits its mark.
A right hand from Don Frye
surprises Arlovski!
Arlovski has a small cut in his Forehead
The Predator is swinging for the fences!
Arlovski backpedals and creates space. Don Frye is asking him if he is going to fight!
The Predator is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Arlovski's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Andrei Arlovski's Right cheek
Don Frye closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Don Frye swings...
...no good.
Andrei Arlovski launches a rapid series of punches
taking The Predator from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Arlovski decides to launch some tentative punches
The Predator launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Arlovski with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Arlovski begins to launch a barrage of punches over The Predator
this is getting worse and worse for The Predator
Arlovski is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Andrei Arlovski throws a looping left hand...
The Predator moves aside and dodges.
The Predator tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Predator tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. The Predator is clinching with Arlovski.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Predator tries to take Andrei Arlovski down... Arlovski stumbles backwards and Don Frye launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Arlovski's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Don Frye postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Arlovski hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Hard blow to Arlovski's mid-section, he seems hurt
Andrei Arlovski pushes away The Predator trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Predator doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Andrei Arlovski
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Don Frye tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Andrei Arlovski
Don Frye fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
The Predator stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Andrei Arlovski is coming in again!
The Predator's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
The Predator moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Arlovski with a double overhooks!
The Predator tries to grapple
He puts Arlovski in a double underhook!
Andrei Arlovski tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Predator is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Don Frye is holding Andrei Arlovski against the fence with his fingers all over Arlovski's face
Arlovski looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, he slide under Don Frye arm and move away from danger Don Frye
Don Frye gets sloppy and Andrei Arlovski tries to take advantage...
Andrei Arlovski fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Predator blocks that. He made it look easy!
Don Frye attempts to cut off Arlovski with punches
Arlovski avoids getting cornered.
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
Tremendous strikes from Arlovski!
Some big punches are landing!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Incredible haymaker from Andrei Arlovski!
It misses by a mile.
Arlovski looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Don Frye's punches
Arlovski measures the resilience of The Predator's chin with an uppercut while The Predator lands some great crosses.
The Predator launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Arlovski's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Not a desiderable position that Arlovski is in now. Don Frye is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Don Frye tries a hook to the body
and hits Arlovski ribs hard
Don Frye circles around Arlovski
The Predator feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Arlovski's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Andrei Arlovski's Chin
Arlovski launches a furious hook!
That hits The Predator's chin like a wrecking ball! The Predator loses balance and goes to the mat.
Arlovski is standing while The Predator is on the ground on his back
Arlovski launches a kick to The Predator's thigh
Loud pop!
Arlovski is standing while The Predator is on the ground on his back
Don Frye 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
Don Frye is on his feet again.
You can see Arlovski's blood making stains in the mat.
Pulverizing punch to The Predator's head!
The Predator slips the punch.
The Predator tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Don Frye launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Arlovski's arms.
Mario Yamasaki 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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Arlovski launches a furious hook!
That hits The Predator's chin like a wrecking ball! The Predator loses balance and goes to the mat.
Arlovski is standing while The Predator is on the ground on his back
Arlovski launches a kick to The Predator's thigh
Loud pop!
Arlovski is standing while The Predator is on the ground on his back
Don Frye 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
Back to the beginning! Don Frye is standing now.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
An overhand right from Don Frye that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Arlovski moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
The Predator misses a step and Andrei Arlovski sees an opportunity to counter him!
Andrei Arlovski has found an opening in the defense of The Predator, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break The Predator's ribs.
Arlovski doesn't stop bleeding.
The Predator looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Andrei Arlovski's punches
The Predator measures the resilience of Arlovski's chin with an uppercut while Arlovski lands some great crosses.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Don Frye chases Arlovski and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Arlovski steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
There is a small laceration on Andrei Arlovski's Right cheek
Arlovski doesn't stop bleeding.
Arlovski begins to launch a barrage of punches over The Predator
this is getting worse and worse for The Predator
The Predator has a small cut in his Mouth
As the fight continues it seems that Andrei Arlovski is taking the best of the fight.
Andrei Arlovski tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Superb haymaker by Arlovski
that lands on The Predator's face like a cannon ball!
Arlovski looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Don Frye's punches
Arlovski measures the resilience of The Predator's chin with an uppercut while The Predator lands some great crosses.
The Predator's Mouth is beginning to swell
Tremendous strikes from Arlovski!
Some big punches are landing!
Arlovski goes to the body...
He punishes The Predator's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The Predator ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Don Frye launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Arlovski blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
The Predator misses a step and Andrei Arlovski sees an opportunity to counter him!
Andrei Arlovski throws a looping right hand...
That lands on The Predator's chin! That stops The Predator in his tracks!
The Predator's Left eye is beginning to swell
The Predator seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Arlovski launches a furious hook!
That hits The Predator's chin like a wrecking ball! The Predator loses balance and goes to the mat.
The Predator's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Arlovski is standing while The Predator is on the ground on his back
Arlovski launches a kick to The Predator's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Arlovski is standing while The Predator is on the ground on his back
Don Frye 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 The Predator is on the ground on his back
The Predator tries to stand up!
Arlovski doesn't allow him!
Arlovski is standing while The Predator is on the ground on his back
Andrei Arlovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Predator tries to stand up!
Arlovski doesn't allow him!
Arlovski is standing while The Predator is on the ground on his back
You can see Arlovski's blood making stains in the mat.
The Predator tries to stand up!
Arlovski doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Don Frye. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Don Frye is on his feet again.
The two exchange wildly
The Predator is connecting with a few punches
Andrei Arlovski is a bloody mess!
Don Frye tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Andrei Arlovski's knows what to do here and blocks them
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Brilliant combination from Don Frye
Arlovski is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Don Frye gets sloppy and Andrei Arlovski tries to take advantage...
Andrei Arlovski throws a looping right hand...
That lands on The Predator's chin! That stops The Predator in his tracks!
The Predator's Left eye is beginning to swell
The Predator seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
You can see Arlovski's blood making stains in the mat.
Brutal combination from Andrei Arlovski!
The Predator is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The Predator's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Predator seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
The Predator stumbles backwards staggered and Andrei Arlovski launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
The Predator is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Andrei Arlovski turns out the lights for The Predator! What an astonishing KO by Arlovski!
The Predator's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Predator has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Andrei Arlovski by KO (Punches) at 4:11 Round 2
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 51/67 (76%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Don Frye
Punches 17/51 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/12 (42%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 95 s
Andrei Arlovski defends the Heavyweight title!
Big fight, big win, big momentum kill. Frye was the next big thing, and Arlovski was like, "Nah, bitch, I'm the current big thing!" and got the win. Another great fight (we had like, 3 good fights in a row now), both doing dead-even damage, and eventually one taking over and wins.