Post by The Sandmen on Aug 26, 2014 12:33:40 GMT -5
Andrei Arlovski is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Alexander Gustafsson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Inside leg kick from Gustafsson
that goes awry.
Arlovski tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nice punch by Andrei Arlovski
that nearly tags Gustafsson.
Gustafsson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Arlovski with a double overhooks!
Andrei Arlovski tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Gustafsson's face
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Mouth
Nice punches from Andrei Arlovski.
Gustafsson staggers backwards. Arlovski wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Gustafsson throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Alexander Gustafsson gets sloppy and Andrei Arlovski tries to take advantage...
Tremendous strikes from Arlovski!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Arlovski's chin
Alexander Gustafsson tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Arlovski's face
Arlovski avoids a dangerous strike from Gustafsson
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Gustafsson launches a flurry of punches
Arlovski slips out of danger.
Andrei Arlovski launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Gustafsson blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Alexander Gustafsson's cheek! Gustafsson stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Arlovski is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Arlovski launches a kick to Gustafsson's thigh
Loud pop!
Arlovski is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Andrei Arlovski creates space and allows Alexander Gustafsson to stand up.
Gustafsson climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Gustafsson begins to launch a barrage of punches over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski is smart enough to duck backwards
Arlovski tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Andrei Arlovski!
Gustafsson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Middle kick from Arlovski.
Gustafsson receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Gustafsson dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Arlovski from the ground!
Quick hook by Alexander Gustafsson
glances off Arlovski's arms.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Arlovski and Gustafsson circle around the center of the cage.
An overhand right from Andrei Arlovski that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Gustafsson moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Nice punch by Andrei Arlovski
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Gustafsson's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The two exchange wildly
Arlovski is connecting with a few punches
Brilliant combination from Andrei Arlovski
that forces Gustafsson to try and defend better.
Shovel hook by Alexander Gustafsson
tags Arlovski.
Arlovski throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Crushing shot to Gustafsson's body! He's holding his side
Gustafsson throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Arlovski tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Several good body shots
land on Gustafsson.
Andrei Arlovski was tooling Alexander Gustafsson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alexander Gustafsson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Arlovski.
Incredible haymaker from Andrei Arlovski!
You can see Alexander Gustafsson's head being snapped backwards!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Forehead
Arlovski decides to launch some tentative punches
Gustafsson launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Arlovski with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Forehead
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Arlovski.
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Round 2
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Arlovski tries to grapple
He puts Gustafsson in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Gustafsson's blood making stains in the mat.
Arlovski struggles and launches a few punches to Gustafsson's head
Those punches are hitting! Gustafsson covers his head!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Gustafsson postures up and launches another series of punches!
Arlovski pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Alexander Gustafsson's offensive.
Arlovski tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Arlovski feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
That brutal impact left Gustafsson laid out on the mat! Andrei Arlovski's corner pours in to congratulate him!
Gustafsson's Chin is beginning to swell
Winner is Andrei Arlovski by KO (Uppercut) at 0:52 Round 2
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 28/35 (80%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
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: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 6/22 (27%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 25 s
Started out great, slowly degraded into an Arlovski show, as he demolished Gustafsson quite handily by the end. Still a really good fight up to that point though. Despite Gustafsson's 6 landed strikes, he did big damage.
Alexander Gustafsson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Inside leg kick from Gustafsson
that goes awry.
Arlovski tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nice punch by Andrei Arlovski
that nearly tags Gustafsson.
Gustafsson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Arlovski with a double overhooks!
Andrei Arlovski tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Gustafsson's face
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Mouth
Nice punches from Andrei Arlovski.
Gustafsson staggers backwards. Arlovski wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Gustafsson throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Alexander Gustafsson gets sloppy and Andrei Arlovski tries to take advantage...
Tremendous strikes from Arlovski!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Arlovski's chin
Alexander Gustafsson tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Arlovski's face
Arlovski avoids a dangerous strike from Gustafsson
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Gustafsson launches a flurry of punches
Arlovski slips out of danger.
Andrei Arlovski launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Gustafsson blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Alexander Gustafsson's cheek! Gustafsson stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Arlovski is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Arlovski launches a kick to Gustafsson's thigh
Loud pop!
Arlovski is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Andrei Arlovski creates space and allows Alexander Gustafsson to stand up.
Gustafsson climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Gustafsson begins to launch a barrage of punches over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski is smart enough to duck backwards
Arlovski tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Andrei Arlovski!
Gustafsson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Middle kick from Arlovski.
Gustafsson receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Gustafsson dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Arlovski from the ground!
Quick hook by Alexander Gustafsson
glances off Arlovski's arms.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Arlovski and Gustafsson circle around the center of the cage.
An overhand right from Andrei Arlovski that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Gustafsson moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Nice punch by Andrei Arlovski
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Gustafsson's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The two exchange wildly
Arlovski is connecting with a few punches
Brilliant combination from Andrei Arlovski
that forces Gustafsson to try and defend better.
Shovel hook by Alexander Gustafsson
tags Arlovski.
Arlovski throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Crushing shot to Gustafsson's body! He's holding his side
Gustafsson throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Arlovski tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Several good body shots
land on Gustafsson.
Andrei Arlovski was tooling Alexander Gustafsson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alexander Gustafsson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Arlovski.
Incredible haymaker from Andrei Arlovski!
You can see Alexander Gustafsson's head being snapped backwards!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Forehead
Arlovski decides to launch some tentative punches
Gustafsson launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Arlovski with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Forehead
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Arlovski.
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Round 2
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Arlovski tries to grapple
He puts Gustafsson in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Gustafsson's blood making stains in the mat.
Arlovski struggles and launches a few punches to Gustafsson's head
Those punches are hitting! Gustafsson covers his head!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Gustafsson postures up and launches another series of punches!
Arlovski pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Alexander Gustafsson's offensive.
Arlovski tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Arlovski feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
That brutal impact left Gustafsson laid out on the mat! Andrei Arlovski's corner pours in to congratulate him!
Gustafsson's Chin is beginning to swell
Winner is Andrei Arlovski by KO (Uppercut) at 0:52 Round 2
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 28/35 (80%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
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: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 6/22 (27%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 25 s
Started out great, slowly degraded into an Arlovski show, as he demolished Gustafsson quite handily by the end. Still a really good fight up to that point though. Despite Gustafsson's 6 landed strikes, he did big damage.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!