Post by The Sandmen on Oct 27, 2016 8:24:41 GMT -5
Alexander Gustafsson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Andrei Arlovski glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Gustafsson and Arlovski move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Andrei Arlovski tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Andrei Arlovski who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Andrei Arlovski slightly pushes Gustafsson into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The fighters are clinching.
Gustafsson pushes off of Andrei Arlovski and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Arlovski stumbles backwards but Alexander Gustafsson chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Gustafsson tries to take Andrei Arlovski to the ground from the clinch...
Arlovski shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The fighters are clinching.
Gustafsson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Andrei Arlovski embrace and tries to move away...
Andrei Arlovski pushes Gustafsson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Arlovski tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Andrei Arlovski locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Alexander Gustafsson slips his head out and ends up in Andrei Arlovski's guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Arlovski
Alexander Gustafsson fakes some punches
Arlovski ties him up.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Arlovski
Gustafsson struggles on the ground and tries to break Andrei Arlovski's guard...
Alexander Gustafsson is in Arlovski open guard now
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He is not able to do it
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gustafsson tries to cover his face,
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He is not able to do it
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He succeeds!
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Arlovski
Gustafsson struggles on the ground and tries to break Andrei Arlovski's guard...
Alexander Gustafsson is in Arlovski open guard now
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Arlovski
Gustafsson throws a few hammer fists to the face of Andrei Arlovski
Blocked by Arlovski.
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
Arlovski measures the resilience of Gustafsson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gustafsson's side.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski measures the resilience of Gustafsson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gustafsson's side.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He succeeds!
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Arlovski
Alexander Gustafsson aggressively and repeatedly punches Arlovski.
Good job by Arlovski blocking and slipping the blows.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gustafsson tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Left cheek
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Arlovski
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Arlovski catch Alexander Gustafsson's left arm and tries a kimura
Alexander Gustafsson holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Arlovski leans back...
He clobbers Alexander Gustafsson's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Andrei Arlovski tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Gustafsson is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Andrei Arlovski gets sloppy and Alexander Gustafsson tries to take advantage...
Alexander Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Arlovski
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Arlovski tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Andrei Arlovski controls the situation despite Alexander Gustafsson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Arlovski is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Alexander Gustafsson, who is barely covering up!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson 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
Andrei Arlovski 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 Gustafsson's moves.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Alexander Gustafsson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Arlovski grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Andrei Arlovski
Crushing shot to Gustafsson's body! He's holding his side
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Arlovski
He succeeds!
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Arlovski blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gustafsson's guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Gustafsson manages to switch to full guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Arlovski's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Arlovski tries to cover his face,
Arlovski's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Arlovski may be in trouble!
Arlovski cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Gustafsson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
An overhand right from Alexander Gustafsson that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Arlovski moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
Arlovski begins to launch a barrage of punches over Gustafsson
this is getting worse and worse for Gustafsson
Gustafsson throws a lazy kick
Arlovski dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Alexander Gustafsson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Arlovski blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Andrei Arlovski is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Gustafsson into his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Arlovski
Arlovski measures the resilience of Gustafsson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gustafsson's side.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Arlovski
Gustafsson tries to escape from the closed guard
Alexander Gustafsson any adventage in the ground.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Arlovski
Gustafsson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Alexander Gustafsson fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Arlovski
Alexander Gustafsson isolates Andrei Arlovski's left arm looking for an armbar...
Andrei Arlovski manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Alexander Gustafsson lost his dominant position.
Alexander Gustafsson gets sloppy and Andrei Arlovski tries to take advantage...
Arlovski measures the resilience of Gustafsson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gustafsson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski attempts to move to full guard
Andrei Arlovski manages to switch to full guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to move on the ground and shows Alexander Gustafsson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Arlovski uses his forearms to block the impact!
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to move on the ground and shows Alexander Gustafsson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Arlovski's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
This is over! That impact from Alexander Gustafsson has left Arlovski laying flat on the mat!
Arlovski has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Alexander Gustafsson by KO (Elbow) at 2:21 Round 2
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 3/8 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 3/15 (20%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 302 s
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 5/7 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/20 (75%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 302 s
Arlovski was winning this one until the Flash KO came about.
Andrei Arlovski glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Gustafsson and Arlovski move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Andrei Arlovski tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Andrei Arlovski who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Andrei Arlovski slightly pushes Gustafsson into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The fighters are clinching.
Gustafsson pushes off of Andrei Arlovski and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Arlovski stumbles backwards but Alexander Gustafsson chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Gustafsson tries to take Andrei Arlovski to the ground from the clinch...
Arlovski shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The fighters are clinching.
Gustafsson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Andrei Arlovski embrace and tries to move away...
Andrei Arlovski pushes Gustafsson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Arlovski tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Andrei Arlovski locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Alexander Gustafsson slips his head out and ends up in Andrei Arlovski's guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Arlovski
Alexander Gustafsson fakes some punches
Arlovski ties him up.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Arlovski
Gustafsson struggles on the ground and tries to break Andrei Arlovski's guard...
Alexander Gustafsson is in Arlovski open guard now
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He is not able to do it
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gustafsson tries to cover his face,
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He is not able to do it
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He succeeds!
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Arlovski
Gustafsson struggles on the ground and tries to break Andrei Arlovski's guard...
Alexander Gustafsson is in Arlovski open guard now
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Arlovski
Gustafsson throws a few hammer fists to the face of Andrei Arlovski
Blocked by Arlovski.
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
Arlovski measures the resilience of Gustafsson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gustafsson's side.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski measures the resilience of Gustafsson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gustafsson's side.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He succeeds!
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Arlovski
Alexander Gustafsson aggressively and repeatedly punches Arlovski.
Good job by Arlovski blocking and slipping the blows.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gustafsson tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Left cheek
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Arlovski
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Arlovski catch Alexander Gustafsson's left arm and tries a kimura
Alexander Gustafsson holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Arlovski leans back...
He clobbers Alexander Gustafsson's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Andrei Arlovski tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Gustafsson is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Andrei Arlovski gets sloppy and Alexander Gustafsson tries to take advantage...
Alexander Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Arlovski
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Arlovski tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Andrei Arlovski controls the situation despite Alexander Gustafsson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Arlovski is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Alexander Gustafsson, who is barely covering up!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson 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
Andrei Arlovski 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 Gustafsson's moves.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Alexander Gustafsson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Arlovski grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Andrei Arlovski
Crushing shot to Gustafsson's body! He's holding his side
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Arlovski
He succeeds!
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Arlovski blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gustafsson's guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Gustafsson manages to switch to full guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Arlovski's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Arlovski tries to cover his face,
Arlovski's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Arlovski may be in trouble!
Arlovski cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Gustafsson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
An overhand right from Alexander Gustafsson that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Arlovski moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
Arlovski begins to launch a barrage of punches over Gustafsson
this is getting worse and worse for Gustafsson
Gustafsson throws a lazy kick
Arlovski dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Alexander Gustafsson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Arlovski blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Andrei Arlovski is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Gustafsson into his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Arlovski
Arlovski measures the resilience of Gustafsson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gustafsson's side.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Arlovski
Gustafsson tries to escape from the closed guard
Alexander Gustafsson any adventage in the ground.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Arlovski
Gustafsson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Alexander Gustafsson fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Arlovski
Alexander Gustafsson isolates Andrei Arlovski's left arm looking for an armbar...
Andrei Arlovski manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Alexander Gustafsson lost his dominant position.
Alexander Gustafsson gets sloppy and Andrei Arlovski tries to take advantage...
Arlovski measures the resilience of Gustafsson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gustafsson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski attempts to move to full guard
Andrei Arlovski manages to switch to full guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to move on the ground and shows Alexander Gustafsson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Arlovski uses his forearms to block the impact!
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to move on the ground and shows Alexander Gustafsson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Arlovski's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
This is over! That impact from Alexander Gustafsson has left Arlovski laying flat on the mat!
Arlovski has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Alexander Gustafsson by KO (Elbow) at 2:21 Round 2
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 3/8 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 3/15 (20%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 302 s
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 5/7 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/20 (75%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 302 s
Arlovski was winning this one until the Flash KO came about.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!