PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keith RunningRabbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski has chosen Sex, God, Sex by the SWANS as his entrance music. 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.

RunningRabbit
vs
Arlovski

179 cm
24
195 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

194 cm
24
196 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

[JMFC] 160!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keith RunningRabbit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Arlovski!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RunningRabbit misses the jab.
Arlovski scores with a body shot.
No joy there for Arlovski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arlovski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Arlovski looks for a takedown but RunningRabbit sprawls well.
Arlovski misses the jab.
RunningRabbit scores with a jab to the head.
RunningRabbit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arlovski finds it's way round the side to connect with RunningRabbit's head.
Arlovski throws a nice looking combination but RunningRabbit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arlovski lunges at RunningRabbit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by RunningRabbit's hand.
RunningRabbit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arlovski swings for the body but RunningRabbit moves out of range.
RunningRabbit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arlovski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

RunningRabbit clinches up against the cage.
RunningRabbit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arlovski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arlovski lands a shot to the body.
RunningRabbit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arlovski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arlovski lands a right hand that snaps the head of RunningRabbit backwards.
Arlovski is leaning against RunningRabbit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arlovski misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski blocking some punches.
RunningRabbit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Arlovski.
Arlovski missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Arlovski.
Arlovski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but RunningRabbit has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arlovski lands a left hand.
Arlovski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
RunningRabbit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arlovski looking to throw knees to the head but RunningRabbit is blocking nicely.
RunningRabbit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arlovski.
RunningRabbit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arlovski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
RunningRabbit is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from RunningRabbit fails to land.

Arlovski breaks from the clinch.
RunningRabbit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arlovski was well out of range. Poor timing from RunningRabbit.
Nice cross by Arlovski.
RunningRabbit misses with a straight left.
A left lands for RunningRabbit.
Arlovski misses with a leg kick.
Arlovski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from RunningRabbit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arlovski.
RunningRabbit moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Arlovski misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit stalks Arlovski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Arlovski's face. Arlovski staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Jack Arlovski has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arlovski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arlovski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A thudding body kick lands there by Arlovski!

RunningRabbit closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Arlovski is trying to control RunningRabbit's posture but RunningRabbit avoids it.
Arlovski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on RunningRabbit's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Arlovski tries to get to full guard but RunningRabbit has control of the leg.
Arlovski blocking the ground and pound attempt from RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arlovski's head.
Arlovski tries to roll over but RunningRabbit keeps him under control.
Arlovski is trying to maintain the position but RunningRabbit is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski is looking for a sweep. RunningRabbit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
RunningRabbit working Arlovski over with strikes.
Arlovski wants to control but RunningRabbit is keeping busy.
Arlovski tries to get to full guard but RunningRabbit has control of the leg.
RunningRabbit takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
RunningRabbit sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arlovski defending well though.
Arlovski is looking to improve his position.
RunningRabbit is trying to control. Arlovski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Arlovski works his way to full guard. Good work.
RunningRabbit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit sitting in guard here, content to control.
RunningRabbit trying to control but Arlovski is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Arlovski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
RunningRabbit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arlovski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
RunningRabbit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Arlovski keeping moving, preventing RunningRabbit from controlling successfully.
Arlovski controls RunningRabbit momentarily but RunningRabbit frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arlovski is looking to sweep but instead, RunningRabbit has passed into half guard.
RunningRabbit looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Arlovski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Arlovski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

RunningRabbit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arlovski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arlovski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
RunningRabbit walks into a straight right hand from Arlovski.
Arlovski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arlovski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
RunningRabbit on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
RunningRabbit misses with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arlovski.

Arlovski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arlovski has a couple of punches blocked by RunningRabbit.
Arlovski lands with a short shot to the head.
Arlovski lands a nice shot to the body.
Arlovski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
RunningRabbit leaning against his opponent.
RunningRabbit swings wildly with an uppercut but Arlovski uses good head movement to avoid it.

Arlovski breaks from the clinch.
A combination from RunningRabbit does no damage.
Arlovski scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
RunningRabbit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arlovski.
Arlovski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
RunningRabbit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arlovski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from RunningRabbit. Arlovski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arlovski lands a nice looking body kick.
Arlovski misses the jab.
Arlovski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from RunningRabbit.
Arlovski tries a low kick but RunningRabbit avoids it.
Arlovski looks to land a body kick but RunningRabbit moved away.
Horrible takedown by Arlovski or perhaps it was just good defense by RunningRabbit which made him look bad.
RunningRabbit looks to land a left hand but Arlovski moved out of range nicely.
RunningRabbit doesn't manage to clinch there - Arlovski circles away.
Arlovski throws a hook but RunningRabbit blocks it.
Arlovski throws out a loose jab but RunningRabbit uses good head movement to avoid it.
RunningRabbit fails to land the takedown.
Arlovski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

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 rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but RunningRabbit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
RunningRabbit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arlovski throws a big shot that misses.
RunningRabbit lands a right hook to the body.
Arlovski lands a nice hook to RunningRabbit's body. RunningRabbit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arlovski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arlovski throws a hook but RunningRabbit avoids it easily.
Arlovski stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith RunningRabbit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
RunningRabbit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arlovski cracks RunningRabbit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Arlovski misses with a head kick.
Arlovski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Arlovski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arlovski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
RunningRabbit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and RunningRabbit wants it to stay on the feet.
RunningRabbit ducks under a wild hook from Arlovski.
Some wild striking there from Arlovski.
Arlovski thuds a left hand into RunningRabbit's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski is looking to score with low kicks.
RunningRabbit blocks a jab.
Arlovski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
RunningRabbit swings for the body but Arlovski moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Arlovski.
Arlovski throws a predictable looking body shot
and RunningRabbit counters with a stiff right hand.

RunningRabbit shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Arlovski is trying to defend but RunningRabbit finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
RunningRabbit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arlovski's head.
Arlovski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from RunningRabbit.
Arlovski trying to control but RunningRabbit postures up.
RunningRabbit thows a huge punch but Arlovski dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski works his way to full guard. Good work.
RunningRabbit wants to pass the guard but Arlovski is keeping the position.
Arlovski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for RunningRabbit!
Arlovski is breathing heavily.
RunningRabbit is trying desperately to improve position.
RunningRabbit manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
RunningRabbit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arlovski passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Arlovski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Arlovski's cut.
That's time! RunningRabbit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Arlovski misses with a looping right.
Arlovski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Arlovski throws the left hand but RunningRabbit avoids the punch easily.
RunningRabbit misses the jab.
Arlovski throws a low kick but it's checked well by RunningRabbit.
Jack Arlovski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arlovski staying out of range there.
RunningRabbit shoots in for a double leg but Arlovski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arlovski throws a sloppy body shot
and RunningRabbit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
RunningRabbit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arlovski lands with a shot to the body.
Arlovski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arlovski throws a lazy right hand but RunningRabbit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Arlovski misses.
RunningRabbit wants to clinch.
RunningRabbit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski throws a front kick aimed at RunningRabbit's knee but RunningRabbit avoids it well.

Arlovski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

RunningRabbit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arlovski trying to control from half guard but RunningRabbit is working away.
RunningRabbit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Arlovski passes to full mount!
Arlovski landing strikes, looking to finish!
Arlovski is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. RunningRabbit can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as RunningRabbit is looking to escape.
Arlovski connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Arlovski tries to control but RunningRabbit wriggling away.
RunningRabbit is working to get back to half guard.

Arlovski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… RunningRabbit is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by RunningRabbit and Arlovski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
RunningRabbit defending against the ground and pound.
Arlovski working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski lands a decent elbow from side control.
RunningRabbit is looking to regain half guard here but Arlovski keeps moving and retains side control.
RunningRabbit takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Arlovski misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
RunningRabbit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arlovski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
RunningRabbit is working hard here to advance position.
Arlovski creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Arlovski lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
RunningRabbit tries to buck Arlovski off but Arlovski is having none of it.
Arlovski throwing strikes but RunningRabbit manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Arlovski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on RunningRabbit's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
RunningRabbit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arlovski's head.
RunningRabbit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
RunningRabbit winds up and cracks Arlovski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Arlovski is looking to improve his position.
RunningRabbit working the head and body with strikes.
Keith RunningRabbit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
RunningRabbit is looking to take a break and control but Arlovski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
RunningRabbit thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
RunningRabbit trying to control from half guard but Arlovski is working away.
Arlovski gets full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Arlovski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arlovski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Arlovski!