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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Wrecking Ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderi Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wope that b**** kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Wrecking Ball has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Anderi Arlovski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Good takedowns
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reggie Wrecking Ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anderi Arlovski!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski fails with the takedown.
Arlovski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wrecking Ball manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arlovski lands a couple of elbows.
Wrecking Ball is breathing heavily.
Arlovski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wrecking Ball manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Arlovski is desperately trying to improve his position but Wrecking Ball has a good base and remains in mount.
Arlovski throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Wrecking Ball prevents Arlovski from getting the reversal.
Wrecking Ball is landing with some decent strikes but Arlovski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Arlovski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Arlovski missing with punches from the bottom.
Arlovski gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski wants to sweep here but Wrecking Ball controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arlovski is on top in guard.
Wrecking Ball wants to sweep but no luck.
Arlovski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Arlovski scoring with some ground and pound.
Arlovski lands a couple of elbows.
Wrecking Ball has momentary wrist control but Arlovski slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wrecking Ball looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arlovski is one step ahead there.
Arlovski chips away with some ground and pound.
Arlovski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wrecking Ball's head.
Wrecking Ball throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski cracks Wrecking Ball with a solid left hand.
Wrecking Ball throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Wrecking Ball throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wrecking Ball has momentary wrist control but Arlovski slips an elbow through the middle.
Arlovski lands a couple of digs.
Arlovski preventing the sweep.
Arlovski postures up and lands a big shot to Wrecking Ball's brow.
Wrecking Ball is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arlovski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wrecking Ball on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wrecking Ball tries to get out of the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wrecking Ball closes the distance and clinches up with Arlovski, looking for a takedown. Wrecking Ball pushes Arlovski against the cage but Arlovski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arlovski misses with a takedown attempt - Wrecking Ball sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wrecking Ball gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arlovski counters by moving into the clinch.
Arlovski is working for takedown but Wrecking Ball is calmly controlling the position for now.
Reggie Wrecking Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderi Arlovski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball is pressed up against the cage. Arlovski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wrecking Ball down to the mat. Wrecking Ball avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Reggie Wrecking Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrecking Ball with a poor takedown
and Arlovski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wrecking Ball is in trouble now - Arlovski has advanced to mount!
Wrecking Ball flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Wrecking Ball is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wrecking Ball throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Wrecking Ball is looking to get to half guard.
Wrecking Ball throwing hammer fists to the chest of Arlovski. What's that going to do exactly?
Arlovski blocks Wrecking Ball's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Wrecking Ball tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arlovski is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wrecking Ball keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Arlovski raining down shots from the mount!
Wrecking Ball tries to reverse the position but Arlovski maintains control.
Wrecking Ball throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Arlovski landing shots from mount.
Arlovski scoring with strikes but Wrecking Ball is staying in there.
Wrecking Ball is looking to get to half guard.
Wrecking Ball is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wrecking Ball throwing hammer fists to the chest of Arlovski. What's that going to do exactly?
Arlovski with shots to the head and body - Wrecking Ball looks very uncomfortable down there.
Arlovski cracks Wrecking Ball with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wrecking Ball swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderi Arlovski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wrecking Ball tries to bum rush Arlovski with a series of wild strikes but Arlovski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arlovski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wrecking Ball's waist but Wrecking Ball gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arlovski off to one side.
Wrecking Ball shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Arlovski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wrecking Ball's guard.
Wrecking Ball looking for a guillotine here but Arlovski defends easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Arlovski. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Arlovski won't allow Wrecking Ball to sweep him here.
Wrecking Ball tries to strike from the bottom.
Wrecking Ball trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wrecking Ball striking off his back but it's not causing Arlovski any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arlovski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Arlovski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Arlovski scoring with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wrecking Ball shoots and misses
and Arlovski counters with a left and a right that stings Wrecking Ball.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wrecking Ball counters with a takedown into side control.
Arlovski is looking to reverse the position.
Wrecking Ball scoring with punches and elbows.
Wrecking Ball landing strikes.
Wrecking Ball lands an elbow.
Wrecking Ball working the ground and pound.
Arlovski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wrecking Ball's best efforts.
Wrecking Ball lands with a punch from half guard.
Arlovski is looking for a sweep. Wrecking Ball is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wrecking Ball scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Arlovski is trying to get back to full guard.
Wrecking Ball working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wrecking Ball is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arlovski defends it well.
Wrecking Ball prevents Arlovski from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball working over Arlovski with some ground and pound. Arlovski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Arlovski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wrecking Ball counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Reggie Wrecking Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderi Arlovski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wrecking Ball chips away with some ground and pound.
Wrecking Ball postures up and lands a big shot to Arlovski's brow.
Arlovski throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Wrecking Ball postures up and lands a big shot to Arlovski's brow.
Wrecking Ball won't allow Arlovski to sweep him here.
Arlovski throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
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.
Nice strikes from Arlovski there.
Wrecking Ball is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arlovski slips a nice elbow through Wrecking Ball's hands, connecting with Wrecking Ball's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wrecking Ball is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Arlovski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wrecking Ball is trying to get back to full guard.
Arlovski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wrecking Ball is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Arlovski misses with a takedown attempt
and Wrecking Ball counters with a takedown into side control.
Anderi Arlovski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wrecking Ball landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Arlovski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Arlovski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wrecking Ball stopping the sweep attempt from Arlovski.
Wrecking Ball postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball landing with the ground and pound.
Arlovski throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Arlovski trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wrecking Ball keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arlovski's head.
Wrecking Ball landing some decent shots from guard.
Wrecking Ball postures up and lands a big shot to Arlovski's brow.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Arlovski gets caught flat footed, as Wrecking Ball shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arlovski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wrecking Ball manages to get himself to full guard.
Arlovski throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wrecking Ball throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Arlovski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wrecking Ball throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Arlovski gets to his feet - Wrecking Ball follows without any prompting.
Wrecking Ball misses with a takedown attempt
and Arlovski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wrecking Ball won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Wrecking Ball dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wrecking Ball.
Arlovski parries the strikes from Wrecking Ball easily there. Wrecking Ball is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Arlovski to escape.
Wrecking Ball misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Arlovski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wrecking Ball's best efforts.
Wrecking Ball sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arlovski defending well though.
Arlovski moves into full guard.
Wrecking Ball scoring with some ground and pound.
Arlovski wants to sweep here but Wrecking Ball controlling him for the moment.
Wrecking Ball with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wrecking Ball lands a couple of digs.
Arlovski looking for a sweep. Not yet Arlovski, not yet.
Wrecking Ball is in close to Arlovski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wrecking Ball stands up over Arlovski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wrecking Ball showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arlovski.
Reggie Wrecking Ball is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wrecking Ball fails with the takedown
and Arlovski counters with a takedown into side control.
Arlovski lands a decent elbow from side control.
Arlovski lands a decent elbow from side control.
Arlovski cracks Wrecking Ball with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wrecking Ball regains half guard.
Arlovski prevents Wrecking Ball from improving his position.
Wrecking Ball moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Arlovski trying to control but Wrecking Ball is working from the bottom.
Arlovski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wrecking Ball throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball has his foot on Arlovski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arlovski works his way back into a safe position though.
Wrecking Ball looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arlovski is one step ahead there.
Arlovski stands up out of Wrecking Ball's guard for a moment - Wrecking Ball manages to land a nice upkick.
Arlovski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wrecking Ball's head.
Wrecking Ball is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wrecking Ball lands a nice short elbow.
Wrecking Ball lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Arlovski tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Wrecking Ball looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Arlovski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wrecking Ball wants to free his trapped foot but Arlovski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wrecking Ball throwing shots but Arlovski is blocking nicely.
Arlovski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arlovski.
Wrecking Ball landing with the ground and pound.
Wrecking Ball prevents Arlovski from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wrecking Ball shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Arlovski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wrecking Ball looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
A nice elbow there by Wrecking Ball.
Arlovski is looking to improve his position but Wrecking Ball isn't that keen on the idea.
Wrecking Ball lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Arlovski is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski throwing hammer fists to the chest of Wrecking Ball. What's that going to do exactly?
Arlovski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wrecking Ball raining down shots from the mount!
Wrecking Ball scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Arlovski can't escape the position.
Arlovski regains half guard.
Wrecking Ball working the head and body with strikes.
Arlovski makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wrecking Ball drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arlovski tries to strike from the bottom.
Arlovski wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Wrecking Ball showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wrecking Ball has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Wrecking Ball!
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