PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Equator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski comes to the cage accompanied by Hunt You Down. Equator has chosen Vodka Inferno by Diablo Swing Orchestra as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Arlovski
vs
Equator

195 cm
24
265 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

198 cm
23
270 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Black Skull Clothing

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Arlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arnold Equator!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Equator as he jumps to the side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Equator darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Arnold Equator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arlovski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Equator jabs Arlovski right on the nose. Arlovski blinks but takes it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arlovski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Arlovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Equator.
Arlovski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Equator throws a right hand that Arlovski ducks under and follows up with a left that Arlovski also avoids with ease.
A combination from Equator does no damage.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Equator.
Equator wants to get back to striking at distance but Arlovski won't allow it.
Arlovski tries for a takedown but Equator manages to get underhooks.
Equator stops a takedown attempt from Arlovski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski tries for a takedown. No joy.

Equator breaks the clinch.
A combination from Equator does no damage.
Jab by Equator.
Arlovski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Arlovski is breathing heavily.
Equator throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arlovski slips a jab and a cross from Equator.
Equator throws a good cross that connects.
Equator looks to land a combination. Arlovski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Equator lands with a right hand.
Equator fails to land with a series of punches.
Arlovski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Equator's waist but Equator gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arlovski off to one side.
Equator misses with a few strikes there.
Arlovski fails with a takedown attempt.

Equator closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Equator's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Arlovski. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Arlovski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Equator throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Equator has taken the fight to the clinch.

Equator breaks from the clinch.
Arlovski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Equator.
Equator misses with a few strikes there.
Equator scores with a three punch combo!
Equator misses with a double jab.
Equator swats away the attempt to clinch by Arlovski.
Arlovski dodges the punch combination from Equator.
Equator cracks Arlovski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Equator lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Arlovski backs up against the cage.
Equator lands with a nice combination. Arlovski backs away looking to recover.
Arlovski slips a jab and a cross from Equator.
Equator uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Arlovski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Equator lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Equator.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arlovski fails with the takedown.
Equator is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Arlovski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Equator looks to land a combination. Arlovski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Equator lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Equator lands with a nice combination. Arlovski backs away looking to recover.
Equator buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arnold Equator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Equator displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Equator clinches.

Equator breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Equator cracks a nice hook into Arlovski's ribs.
A cross from Equator lands.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Arlovski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Equator avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Arlovski is working for takedown but Equator is calmly controlling the position for now.

Equator breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Equator swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Equator as he connects with a hook.

Equator gets a clinch.
Arlovski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Equator's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arlovski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arlovski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Equator throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnold Equator dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Arlovski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Equator has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Equator will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arlovski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Equator clinches.
Arlovski jumps guard but Equator stands there with Arlovski around his waist. Arlovski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Equator stops a takedown attempt from Arlovski.
Equator can't break the clinch.
Equator wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Arlovski keeps control of Equator as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Arlovski manages to pull guard.
Arlovski wants to sweep here but Equator controlling him for the moment.
Equator really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arlovski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Equator wants to get up but he can't break Arlovski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Equator decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Arlovski, up you get!
Equator misses with a double jab.
Equator throws a right and a left that both miss.
Equator scores with a nice head shot.
Arlovski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Equator lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arlovski circles away quickly and effectively.
Equator misses with a series of wild punches.
Arnold Equator seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Equator throws a head kick that misses.
Arlovski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Equator sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Arlovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Equator misses with a wild combination.
Equator lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arlovski is defended easily by Equator.
Equator slaps away a takedown attempt from Arlovski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arlovski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Equator avoids it really well and circles away.
Equator lands with a straight right. Arlovski didn't see that one coming.
Arlovski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equator connects with a crisp jab.
Arlovski walks into a stiff left hand from Equator.
Arlovski dodges the punch combination from Equator.
A right-left combo lands from Equator.
Equator fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Equator throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Equator is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Equator goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Equator misses with the combination.
Arlovski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A left and a right from Equator both land. Nice combination.
Equator scores with a hook to the body. Arlovski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Equator throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Danga de danga de dang - Equator scores with a four punch combination!
Equator goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Equator scores with a four punch combination!
A nice combination there by Equator.
A left and a right from Equator both land. Nice combination.
Equator drops Arlovski with a left and a right! Oh, Arlovski is hurt - Equator dives into side control looking to finish!

Arlovski is rocked!

Equator stands up.
Oh Arlovski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Equator's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Equator duly obliges.
Arlovski seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Equator throws a series of punches but Arlovski moves out of range.
Equator lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnold Equator showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Equator swinging wilding here.
Equator throws a series of strikes that have Arlovski backpedaling.
Equator goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Equator rushes Arlovski and presses him up against the cage.
Equator wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Arlovski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Equator breaks from the clinch.
Equator smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Arlovski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Equator.
Equator throws a right and a left that Arlovski avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Equator.

Equator closes the distance and clinches.

Equator breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Equator's waist but Equator gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arlovski off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arlovski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A right-left combo lands from Equator.
Arlovski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Equator tries to clinch up.
Equator lands a two punch combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Equator, as that shot connected.
Equator misses with a jab, cross combination.
Equator closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Equator throws a series of strikes that have Arlovski backpedaling.
A nice combination there by Equator.
Equator lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Equator.
Equator takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski moves out of range of the body kick from Equator.
Equator scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Arlovski tries to keep at a distance but Equator has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arlovski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Equator is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Arlovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Equator breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arlovski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arlovski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch combination from Equator misses.
Equator lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Equator scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Equator throws a series of strikes that have Arlovski backpedaling.

Equator moves into range and clinches up with Arlovski.
Equator wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Arlovski wants a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Equator breaks the clinch.
Equator jabs at Arlovski's body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Equator manages to break the clinch.
Arlovski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Equator scores with a one two! Arlovski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Arlovski drops his hands momentarily and Equator takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Equator throws a series of punches but Arlovski moves out of range.

Equator clinches up with Arlovski and pushes him back against the cage.

Equator breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Equator has taken the fight to the clinch.
Equator gets underhooks to prevent Arlovski's takedown attempt.
Arlovski tries to circle away but Equator has him pinned against the cage.

Equator's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Equator moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Equator throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arlovski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Equator counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Equator swinging wilding here.
Arlovski throws a sloppy head kick and Equator moves out of range easily.
Arnold Equator is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Equator clinches up against the cage.
Equator can't break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Equator tries to break free but Arlovski pushes him back against the cage.
Arlovski tries to score a body lock takedown but Equator shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Arlovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andre Arlovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Equator scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arnold Equator comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Equator 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnold Equator!