PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and kezz elite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). elite comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Devlin - Community Outcast kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Arlovski
vs
elite

193 cm
22
245 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
230 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Predator Nutrition
Predator Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Arlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, kezz elite!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Arlovski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. elite is trying to defend but Arlovski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Arlovski is working for a submission of some sort.
Arlovski with the ground and pound but elite uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Arlovski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but elite manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Arlovski has elite in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arlovski being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arlovski has his foot on elite's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. elite works his way back into a safe position though.
Arlovski thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Arlovski working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because elite has passed into half guard!
elite is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Arlovski tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Arlovski trying to control here.
Arlovski keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
elite performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Arlovski wants to improve his position but elite is controlling well.
Arlovski is working hard here to advance position.

Arlovski is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but elite pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Arlovski tries to roll over but elite keeps him under control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Arlovski is trying hard to land a takedown here. elite sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arlovski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arlovski is breathing heavily.

elite feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Arlovski looking to hit a scissor sweep but elite is one step ahead there.
Arlovski has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but elite has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

kezz elite dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Arlovski tries for a takedown but elite circles away easily

and elite counters with a single leg into guard. Arlovski didn't expect that.
Arlovski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but elite puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. elite lands a nice short elbow.
elite slips a nice elbow through Arlovski's hands, connecting with Arlovski's forehead.

elite stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Arlovski tries for a takedown but elite circles away easily
and elite counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

elite closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
elite landing a few strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
elite gets to mount! Arlovski was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
elite looking to control and managing it successfully.
Arlovski manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Arlovski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
elite trying to control the position from guard on top but Arlovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

elite got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arlovski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, elite has managed to get both his arms back between Arlovski's legs - danger averted.
Arlovski wants to sweep here but elite controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Arlovski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. elite defending well though.
elite tries to get to full guard but Arlovski has control of the leg.

Arlovski wants to work for an arm triangle but elite is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
elite wants to control but Arlovski is keeping busy.

Arlovski seems to be working for a kimura but elite defends the submission attempt.

Arlovski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

kezz elite showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

elite throws a head kick but Arlovski moves out of range.
Arlovski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and elite connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
elite loads up on a big right hand but Arlovski slips the punch.
elite tries a head kick but it misses.
elite lunges at Arlovski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arlovski's hand.

elite shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Arlovski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Arlovski is trying to keep elite in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Arlovski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arlovski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but elite can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arlovski throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Arlovski tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
elite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

elite stands up from Arlovski's guard - elite perhaps looking for a knockout.

Arlovski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Arlovski seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Arlovski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by elite, who protects the arm well.

Arlovski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
elite is looking to regain half guard here but Arlovski keeps moving and retains side control.

Arlovski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. elite knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Arlovski has worked his way into a potential kimura here. elite is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Arlovski yanks on the arm and elite is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Arlovski.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrei Arlovski!