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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Vai Cavalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vai Cavalo comes to the cage accompanied by Tropa de Elite. Arlovski has chosen Hunt You Down as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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256 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fabricio Vai Cavalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Arlovski!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Vai Cavalo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vai Cavalo taking a bit of punishment here - Arlovski scoring with strikes.
Arlovski trying to control the action but Vai Cavalo is working from the bottom.
Vai Cavalo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Arlovski is looking to take a break and control but Vai Cavalo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arlovski tries for a kimura but Vai Cavalo is defending well.
Vai Cavalo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Arlovski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Arlovski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vai Cavalo is just riding it out for now. Arlovski eventually gives up the hold.
Vai Cavalo wants to control but Arlovski is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arlovski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Arlovski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vai Cavalo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arlovski.
Vai Cavalo tries to get to full guard but Arlovski has control of the leg.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Vai Cavalo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arlovski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Arlovski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vai Cavalo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vai Cavalo wants to sweep here but Arlovski controlling him for the moment.
Vai Cavalo is working hard here to advance position.
Vai Cavalo trying to keep a closed guard but Arlovski is proving a slippery customer.
Arlovski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vai Cavalo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vai Cavalo could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vai Cavalo working a defensive guard here.
Vai Cavalo 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.
Vai Cavalo is breathing heavily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Arlovski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vai Cavalo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Arlovski cracks Vai Cavalo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Arlovski lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Vai Cavalo is trying to control Arlovski's posture but Arlovski avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vai Cavalo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Arlovski grinds an elbow into Vai Cavalo's temple.
Vai Cavalo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Arlovski cracks Vai Cavalo with a big right hand but Vai Cavalo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Arlovski wants to control but Vai Cavalo is keeping him busy.
Arlovski cracks Vai Cavalo with a big right hand but Vai Cavalo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Vai Cavalo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vai Cavalo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Arlovski.
Arlovski landing a few strikes.
Vai Cavalo is looking to regain half guard here but Arlovski keeps moving and retains side control.
Vai Cavalo prevents Arlovski from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Arlovski scores with a takedown into Vai Cavalo's guard.
Arlovski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vai Cavalo trying to keep a closed guard but Arlovski is proving a slippery customer.
Vai Cavalo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Vai Cavalo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arlovski is one step ahead there.
Vai Cavalo trying to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vai Cavalo is trying to keep Arlovski in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Arlovski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Arlovski blocks a head kick by Vai Cavalo.
Arlovski darts in and clinches Vai Cavalo up against the cage.
Vai Cavalo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arlovski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vai Cavalo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arlovski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vai Cavalo shoots and misses
and Arlovski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabricio Vai Cavalo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arlovski wants to control from the top but Vai Cavalo keeps moving.
Vai Cavalo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arlovski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vai Cavalo is on top in guard.
Arlovski can't keep his opponent in guard - Vai Cavalo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arlovski wants to get back to full guard.
Arlovski is trying to maintain the position but Vai Cavalo is very close to passing his half guard.
Vai Cavalo prevents Arlovski from improving his position.
Vai Cavalo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Arlovski wants to get back to full guard but Vai Cavalo has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vai Cavalo prevents Arlovski from getting the reversal.
Arlovski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vai Cavalo trying to control but Arlovski is having none of it.
Andre Arlovski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vai Cavalo wants to take his opponent's back but Arlovski doesn't allow it.
Arlovski reaches up to try and control the position but Vai Cavalo seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Arlovski rolls and tries to escape and now Vai Cavalo has his back!
Arlovski wants to escape the position.
Arlovski tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Arlovski tries to lock up and control but Vai Cavalo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Arlovski is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vai Cavalo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Arlovski throwing hammer fists to the chest of Vai Cavalo. What's that going to do exactly?
Arlovski looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Arlovski tries to break free.
Arlovski trying to control the hands but Vai Cavalo breaks the grip.
Vai Cavalo doesn't have the hooks in and Arlovski manages to turn into his guard.
Arlovski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vai Cavalo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vai Cavalo has escaped and now he's on top!
Arlovski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Arlovski is looking to advance position but Vai Cavalo won't allow it.
Arlovski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Arlovski wants to take a breather but Vai Cavalo is having none of it.
Vai Cavalo is trying to maintain the position but Arlovski is very close to passing his half guard.
Arlovski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vai Cavalo is trying to maintain the position but Arlovski is very close to passing his half guard.
Arlovski is nestled in close to Vai Cavalo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Arlovski wants to pass the guard but Vai Cavalo is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Arlovski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Vai Cavalo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Arlovski's guard.
Arlovski can't keep his opponent in guard - Vai Cavalo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vai Cavalo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arlovski tries to roll over but Vai Cavalo keeps him under control.
Vai Cavalo wants to control but Arlovski is keeping him busy.
Vai Cavalo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Arlovski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Well, if Vai Cavalo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Arlovski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vai Cavalo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arlovski is just riding it out for now. Vai Cavalo eventually gives up the hold.
Vai Cavalo wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arlovski tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arlovski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vai Cavalo misses with a takedown
and Arlovski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Arlovski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Arlovski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski is working Vai Cavalo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vai Cavalo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Vai Cavalo working a defensive guard here.
Arlovski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vai Cavalo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Arlovski regains half guard.
Vai Cavalo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Arlovski is looking to improve his position.
Vai Cavalo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Arlovski!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vai Cavalo tries to control but Arlovski wriggling away.
Vai Cavalo content just to control the position here.
Arlovski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vai Cavalo working for a guillotine from mount but Arlovski is in no mood to give up.
Vai Cavalo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arlovski is looking to escape.
Arlovski is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vai Cavalo controlling the pace for now.
Arlovski tries to hold on but Vai Cavalo postures up.
Fabricio Vai Cavalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arlovski is in a horrible position here. Vai Cavalo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andre Arlovski.
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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Arlovski!
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energy
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