Post by The Sandmen on Jul 6, 2015 15:28:43 GMT -5
Fedor Emelianenko looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Andrei Arlovski looks very relaxed.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Fedor and Arlovski move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Andrei Arlovski!
Fedor ducks under...
Fedor tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fedor is holding Andrei Arlovski's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Andrei Arlovski shows great balance while pushing away Fedor Emelianenko
Brilliant combination from Andrei Arlovski
that forces Fedor to try and defend better.
Fedor's Mouth is beginning to swell
Andrei Arlovski closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Solid shot from Andrei Arlovski to the body.
Fedor didn't like that.
Fedor tries to grapple
Arlovski moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Andrei Arlovski moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Andrei Arlovski fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Fedor's chin
Fedor's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Arlovski throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Arlovski.
Fedor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Arlovski struggles... Fedor Emelianenko is unable to take him down
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Andrei Arlovski fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Fedor's chin
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
A right hand from Fedor Emelianenko
surprises Arlovski!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Arlovski launches a hook to the body
Bang! Fedor stops that one with his ribs!
Fedor Emelianenko charges at Arlovski throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Arlovski is rocked!
Arlovski's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Fedor Emelianenko can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Fedor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Arlovski struggles... Fedor Emelianenko is unable to take him down
Arlovski begins to launch a barrage of punches over Fedor
this is getting worse and worse for Fedor
Fedor's Mouth is beginning to swell
Andrei Arlovski tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Andrei Arlovski
that forces Fedor to try and defend better.
Andrei Arlovski goes with a looping right hand while Fedor Emelianenko jumps back and jabs
Fedor seems staggered and Andrei Arlovski runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Incredible high kick!
Fedor deflects and sidesteps.
Andrei Arlovski moves forward looking for some grappling action
Arlovski has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Andrei Arlovski's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Fedor is throwing a flurry of punches!
Arlovski ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Fedor steps backwards away from Andrei Arlovski. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Nice punch by Fedor Emelianenko
that nearly tags Arlovski.
Arlovski decides to launch some tentative punches
Andrei Arlovski takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Fedor steps backwards away from Andrei Arlovski. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Fedor is holding Andrei Arlovski's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Andrei Arlovski loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Fedor tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski tries to roll to his side and trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard...
Andrei Arlovski gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Andrei Arlovski, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Arlovski is holding Fedor Emelianenko's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko shows great balance while pushing away Andrei Arlovski
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to cut off Arlovski with punches
Arlovski reels from the strikes.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Andrei Arlovski jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Fedor misses a step and Andrei Arlovski sees an opportunity to counter him!
Andrei Arlovski fakes a punch and launches himself over Fedor!
Nice move by Arlovski who clinches and pushes Fedor against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Andrei Arlovski's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Fedor is throwing a flurry of punches!
Andrei Arlovski just can't get away!
Arlovski has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
As the fight continues it seems that Fedor Emelianenko is taking the best of the fight.
Fedor Emelianenko grapple with Andrei Arlovski and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Arlovski manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor Emelianenko postures up and launches another series of punches!
Arlovski pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Fedor Emelianenko's offensive.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor Emelianenko pushes away Arlovski trying to keep the fight at striking range
Arlovski doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Andrei Arlovski tries to take advantage...
Andrei Arlovski tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Fedor ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Fedor fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Andrei Arlovski didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Arlovski
Fedor Emelianenko tries to pass to half guard...
Andrei Arlovski's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Arlovski
Fedor Emelianenko looks to posture up and open Andrei Arlovski's guard...
Andrei Arlovski has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Arlovski
Arlovski measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fedor's side.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Arlovski
Fedor tries to escape from the closed guard
Fedor succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fedor's side.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Fedor
He is not able to do it
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Fedor
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Arlovski
Fedor is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Fedor Emelianenko looks to counter!
Fedor tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Fedor Emelianenko fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fedor tries to cover his face,
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Arlovski
Fedor Emelianenko storms over Arlovski with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Andrei Arlovski blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Arlovski
Arlovski measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fedor's side.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski tries to close the guard.
Arlovski put Fedor Emelianenko in closed guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Arlovski
Fedor is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Andrei Arlovski tries to better his position on the ground...
Arlovski is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to move on the ground and shows Andrei Arlovski a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fedor's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Fedor
Fedor has Arlovski controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Andrei Arlovski has seen better days.
Body shots by Andrei Arlovski
Solid blows to Fedor's abdomen.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Arlovski delivers a few accurate elbows!
Fedor is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Fedor's Nose is beginning to swell
Arlovski is in rear mount over Fedor
Arlovski positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Fedor's being punished here!
Fedor's Forehead is beginning to swell
Fedor has a small cut in his Forehead
Arlovski is in rear mount over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko 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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Andrei Arlovski leans forwards and tries to grapple with Fedor
Arlovski shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Andrei Arlovski pushes away Fedor trying to keep the fight at striking range
Fedor stumbles backwards and Andrei Arlovski circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Andrei Arlovski fakes a punch and launches himself over Fedor!
Nice move by Arlovski who clinches and pushes Fedor against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Arlovski takes a break to breathe while holding Fedor Emelianenko.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Fedor looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Andrei Arlovski's punches
Fedor is on the receiving end of a great combo by Arlovski.
Fedor's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko 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
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Arlovski
Fedor Emelianenko 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.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Fedor
He succeeds!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Arlovski
Fedor Emelianenko tries to pass Andrei Arlovski's guard...
Fedor Emelianenko passes momentarily but Andrei Arlovski regains full guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Arlovski
Fedor is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fedor tries to cover his face,
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Arlovski
Fedor is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to escape from the full mount...
Andrei Arlovski is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to stand up!
Arlovski doesn't allow him!
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Arlovski positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Fedor's being punished here!
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Arlovski leans back...
He clobbers Fedor Emelianenko's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Arlovski positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Fedor's being punished here!
Fedor's Right eye is beginning to swell
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Andrei Arlovski looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Andrei Arlovski slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko 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.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Arlovski tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Andrei Arlovski controls the situation despite Fedor Emelianenko efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Arlovski is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Fedor's ribs.
Fedor is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Fedor ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Nice beating Fedor Emelianenko has received.
Fedor Emelianenko 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.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko 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.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko 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.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Arlovski tries to open up Fedor Emelianenko's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Fedor in the side of the head
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Arlovski goes for an armbar!
Fedor Emelianenko breaks the lock and pushes away Andrei Arlovski, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Fedor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Arlovski struggles... Fedor Emelianenko is unable to take him down
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 4
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Fedor Emelianenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Arlovski won't budge, forcing Fedor to pull guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Fedor
Arlovski positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Fedor's being punished here!
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Fedor
Arlovski is in closed guard... Fedor 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 Fedor
Arlovski is in closed guard... Fedor 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 Fedor
Arlovski tries to escape from the closed guard
Arlovski succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Arlovski
He is not able to do it
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Fedor
Andrei Arlovski tries to pass to half guard...
Fedor Emelianenko can't prevent his opponent from passing. Arlovski looks to work from half guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko sits up and gets an arm around Arlovski's neck!
Arlovski pushes Fedor Emelianenko back to the ground.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Andrei Arlovski to fight back!
Andrei Arlovski hovers above Fedor
Good punches to Fedor's body.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to move on the ground and shows Andrei Arlovski a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fedor's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Fedor Emelianenko's Forehead
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Fedor
Arlovski launches a barrage of elbows over Fedor's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Fedor doesn't fight back!
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Fedor
Andrei Arlovski tries to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Andrei Arlovski manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor 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 Fedor Emelianenko
Andrei Arlovski fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Fedor's face!
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Andrei Arlovski looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Andrei Arlovski slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko 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 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Andrei Arlovski's mind is definitely in the fight, Fedor just got nailed! Andrei Arlovski saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Fedor is going to have a headache after this one.
Arlovski pushes Fedor Emelianenko and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Fedor seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Fedor jumps and catches Andrei Arlovski's arm and tries a flying armbar!
Arlovski breaks the lock and launches himself over Fedor Emelianenko, winning side mount!
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Andrei Arlovski in his guard.
Andrei Arlovski keeps control and remains in side mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Andrei Arlovski looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Andrei Arlovski slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Andrei Arlovski rolls Fedor Emelianenko to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Arlovski is in rear mount over Fedor
Arlovski tries to end this with a RNC!
You can see the pain reflected in Fedor's eyes...
Fedor struggles to free himself
Arlovski is locking that RNC...
Fedor manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski attempts to move to full guard
Andrei Arlovski manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Arlovski
Fedor is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Arlovski is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Fedor
Arlovski tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Fedor! Arlovski has one hook in and keeps working!
Arlovski is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Fedor 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.
Arlovski is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Arlovski has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Fedor.
Nicely done! Arlovski now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Arlovski is in rear mount over Fedor with two hooks in
Fedor is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Arlovski tries to use some of his tricky moves but Arlovski's is smart enough to counter him.
Arlovski is trying to counter now!
Andrei Arlovski moves to better his position on the ground...
Andrei Arlovski viciously slams hammer blows to Fedor's face!
Fedor's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Andrei Arlovski, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Arlovski steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Shovel hook by Andrei Arlovski
tags Fedor.
Incredible haymaker from Andrei Arlovski!
You can see Fedor Emelianenko's head being snapped backwards!
Fedor's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor Emelianenko launches a body shot
Arlovski dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Arlovski tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Arlovski is clinching with Fedor.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Andrei Arlovski shoots and grab Fedor Emelianenko's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Arlovski scoop up Fedor Emelianenko's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Fedor to the mat
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Fedor
Arlovski is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Arlovski moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Fedor
Andrei Arlovski storms over Fedor with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Arlovski doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Fedor's face with his elbows!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough! The fight is over! Fedor was not intelligently defending himself!
There is a small laceration on Fedor Emelianenko's Mouth
Winner is Andrei Arlovski by TKO (Elbows) at 1:20 Round 5
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 7/18 (39%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/15 (20%)
Takedowns 3/9 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/10 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 720 s
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 30/40 (75%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 51/59 (86%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 720 s
Damn. Okay so Fedor is TOUGH, and started to get some offence going, but ARlovski had his boxing on point and landed A LOT. His GnP was pretty legit too. Fedor had no clear offensive answer to reply with.
Andrei Arlovski looks very relaxed.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Fedor and Arlovski move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Andrei Arlovski!
Fedor ducks under...
Fedor tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fedor is holding Andrei Arlovski's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Andrei Arlovski shows great balance while pushing away Fedor Emelianenko
Brilliant combination from Andrei Arlovski
that forces Fedor to try and defend better.
Fedor's Mouth is beginning to swell
Andrei Arlovski closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Solid shot from Andrei Arlovski to the body.
Fedor didn't like that.
Fedor tries to grapple
Arlovski moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Andrei Arlovski moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Andrei Arlovski fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Fedor's chin
Fedor's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Arlovski throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Arlovski.
Fedor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Arlovski struggles... Fedor Emelianenko is unable to take him down
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Andrei Arlovski fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Fedor's chin
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
A right hand from Fedor Emelianenko
surprises Arlovski!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Arlovski launches a hook to the body
Bang! Fedor stops that one with his ribs!
Fedor Emelianenko charges at Arlovski throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Arlovski is rocked!
Arlovski's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Fedor Emelianenko can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Fedor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Arlovski struggles... Fedor Emelianenko is unable to take him down
Arlovski begins to launch a barrage of punches over Fedor
this is getting worse and worse for Fedor
Fedor's Mouth is beginning to swell
Andrei Arlovski tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Andrei Arlovski
that forces Fedor to try and defend better.
Andrei Arlovski goes with a looping right hand while Fedor Emelianenko jumps back and jabs
Fedor seems staggered and Andrei Arlovski runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Incredible high kick!
Fedor deflects and sidesteps.
Andrei Arlovski moves forward looking for some grappling action
Arlovski has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Andrei Arlovski's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Fedor is throwing a flurry of punches!
Arlovski ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Fedor steps backwards away from Andrei Arlovski. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Nice punch by Fedor Emelianenko
that nearly tags Arlovski.
Arlovski decides to launch some tentative punches
Andrei Arlovski takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Fedor steps backwards away from Andrei Arlovski. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Fedor is holding Andrei Arlovski's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Andrei Arlovski loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Fedor tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski tries to roll to his side and trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard...
Andrei Arlovski gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Andrei Arlovski, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Arlovski is holding Fedor Emelianenko's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko shows great balance while pushing away Andrei Arlovski
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to cut off Arlovski with punches
Arlovski reels from the strikes.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Andrei Arlovski jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Fedor misses a step and Andrei Arlovski sees an opportunity to counter him!
Andrei Arlovski fakes a punch and launches himself over Fedor!
Nice move by Arlovski who clinches and pushes Fedor against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Andrei Arlovski's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Fedor is throwing a flurry of punches!
Andrei Arlovski just can't get away!
Arlovski has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
As the fight continues it seems that Fedor Emelianenko is taking the best of the fight.
Fedor Emelianenko grapple with Andrei Arlovski and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Arlovski manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor Emelianenko postures up and launches another series of punches!
Arlovski pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Fedor Emelianenko's offensive.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor Emelianenko pushes away Arlovski trying to keep the fight at striking range
Arlovski doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Andrei Arlovski tries to take advantage...
Andrei Arlovski tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Fedor ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Fedor fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Andrei Arlovski didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Arlovski
Fedor Emelianenko tries to pass to half guard...
Andrei Arlovski's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Arlovski
Fedor Emelianenko looks to posture up and open Andrei Arlovski's guard...
Andrei Arlovski has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Arlovski
Arlovski measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fedor's side.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Arlovski
Fedor tries to escape from the closed guard
Fedor succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fedor's side.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Fedor
He is not able to do it
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Fedor
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Arlovski
Fedor is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Fedor Emelianenko looks to counter!
Fedor tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Fedor Emelianenko fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fedor tries to cover his face,
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Arlovski
Fedor Emelianenko storms over Arlovski with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Andrei Arlovski blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Arlovski
Arlovski measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fedor's side.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski tries to close the guard.
Arlovski put Fedor Emelianenko in closed guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Arlovski
Fedor is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Andrei Arlovski tries to better his position on the ground...
Arlovski is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to move on the ground and shows Andrei Arlovski a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fedor's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Fedor
Fedor has Arlovski controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Andrei Arlovski has seen better days.
Body shots by Andrei Arlovski
Solid blows to Fedor's abdomen.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Arlovski delivers a few accurate elbows!
Fedor is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Fedor's Nose is beginning to swell
Arlovski is in rear mount over Fedor
Arlovski positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Fedor's being punished here!
Fedor's Forehead is beginning to swell
Fedor has a small cut in his Forehead
Arlovski is in rear mount over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko 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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Andrei Arlovski leans forwards and tries to grapple with Fedor
Arlovski shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Andrei Arlovski pushes away Fedor trying to keep the fight at striking range
Fedor stumbles backwards and Andrei Arlovski circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Andrei Arlovski fakes a punch and launches himself over Fedor!
Nice move by Arlovski who clinches and pushes Fedor against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Arlovski takes a break to breathe while holding Fedor Emelianenko.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Fedor looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Andrei Arlovski's punches
Fedor is on the receiving end of a great combo by Arlovski.
Fedor's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko 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
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Arlovski
Fedor Emelianenko 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.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Fedor
He succeeds!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Arlovski
Fedor Emelianenko tries to pass Andrei Arlovski's guard...
Fedor Emelianenko passes momentarily but Andrei Arlovski regains full guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Arlovski
Fedor is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fedor tries to cover his face,
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Arlovski
Fedor is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to escape from the full mount...
Andrei Arlovski is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to stand up!
Arlovski doesn't allow him!
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Arlovski positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Fedor's being punished here!
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Arlovski leans back...
He clobbers Fedor Emelianenko's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Arlovski positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Fedor's being punished here!
Fedor's Right eye is beginning to swell
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Andrei Arlovski looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Andrei Arlovski slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko 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.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Arlovski tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Andrei Arlovski controls the situation despite Fedor Emelianenko efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Arlovski is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Fedor's ribs.
Fedor is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Fedor ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Nice beating Fedor Emelianenko has received.
Fedor Emelianenko 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.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko 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.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko 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.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Arlovski tries to open up Fedor Emelianenko's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Fedor in the side of the head
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Arlovski goes for an armbar!
Fedor Emelianenko breaks the lock and pushes away Andrei Arlovski, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Fedor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Arlovski struggles... Fedor Emelianenko is unable to take him down
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 4
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Fedor Emelianenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Arlovski won't budge, forcing Fedor to pull guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Fedor
Arlovski positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Fedor's being punished here!
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Fedor
Arlovski is in closed guard... Fedor 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 Fedor
Arlovski is in closed guard... Fedor 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 Fedor
Arlovski tries to escape from the closed guard
Arlovski succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Arlovski
He is not able to do it
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Fedor
Andrei Arlovski tries to pass to half guard...
Fedor Emelianenko can't prevent his opponent from passing. Arlovski looks to work from half guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko sits up and gets an arm around Arlovski's neck!
Arlovski pushes Fedor Emelianenko back to the ground.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Andrei Arlovski to fight back!
Andrei Arlovski hovers above Fedor
Good punches to Fedor's body.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to move on the ground and shows Andrei Arlovski a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fedor's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Fedor Emelianenko's Forehead
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Fedor
Arlovski launches a barrage of elbows over Fedor's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Fedor doesn't fight back!
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Fedor
Andrei Arlovski tries to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Andrei Arlovski manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor 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 Fedor Emelianenko
Andrei Arlovski fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Fedor's face!
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Andrei Arlovski looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Andrei Arlovski slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko 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 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Andrei Arlovski's mind is definitely in the fight, Fedor just got nailed! Andrei Arlovski saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Fedor is going to have a headache after this one.
Arlovski pushes Fedor Emelianenko and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Fedor seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Fedor jumps and catches Andrei Arlovski's arm and tries a flying armbar!
Arlovski breaks the lock and launches himself over Fedor Emelianenko, winning side mount!
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Andrei Arlovski in his guard.
Andrei Arlovski keeps control and remains in side mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Andrei Arlovski looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Andrei Arlovski slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Andrei Arlovski rolls Fedor Emelianenko to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Arlovski is in rear mount over Fedor
Arlovski tries to end this with a RNC!
You can see the pain reflected in Fedor's eyes...
Fedor struggles to free himself
Arlovski is locking that RNC...
Fedor manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski attempts to move to full guard
Andrei Arlovski manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Arlovski
Fedor is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Arlovski is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Fedor
Arlovski tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Fedor! Arlovski has one hook in and keeps working!
Arlovski is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Fedor 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.
Arlovski is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Arlovski has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Fedor.
Nicely done! Arlovski now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Arlovski is in rear mount over Fedor with two hooks in
Fedor is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Arlovski tries to use some of his tricky moves but Arlovski's is smart enough to counter him.
Arlovski is trying to counter now!
Andrei Arlovski moves to better his position on the ground...
Andrei Arlovski viciously slams hammer blows to Fedor's face!
Fedor's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Andrei Arlovski, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Arlovski steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Shovel hook by Andrei Arlovski
tags Fedor.
Incredible haymaker from Andrei Arlovski!
You can see Fedor Emelianenko's head being snapped backwards!
Fedor's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor Emelianenko launches a body shot
Arlovski dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Arlovski tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Arlovski is clinching with Fedor.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Andrei Arlovski shoots and grab Fedor Emelianenko's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Arlovski scoop up Fedor Emelianenko's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Fedor to the mat
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Fedor
Arlovski is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Arlovski moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Fedor
Andrei Arlovski storms over Fedor with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Arlovski doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Fedor's face with his elbows!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough! The fight is over! Fedor was not intelligently defending himself!
There is a small laceration on Fedor Emelianenko's Mouth
Winner is Andrei Arlovski by TKO (Elbows) at 1:20 Round 5
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 7/18 (39%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/15 (20%)
Takedowns 3/9 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/10 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 720 s
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 30/40 (75%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 51/59 (86%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 720 s
Damn. Okay so Fedor is TOUGH, and started to get some offence going, but ARlovski had his boxing on point and landed A LOT. His GnP was pretty legit too. Fedor had no clear offensive answer to reply with.