PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Arlovskii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying johnson 's choice of entrance music: the rock says. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Arlovskii
vs
johnson

220 cm
26
270 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

195 cm
19
275 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Arlovskii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dwayne johnson !
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arlovskii as he avoids it easily.
Arlovskii doesn't manage to clinch there - johnson circles away.
Arlovskii shoots and misses

and johnson moves into the clinch.
Arlovskii tries to score a body lock takedown but johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arlovskii is trying to work for a single leg takedown but johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Arlovskii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arlovskii tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
johnson is working for takedown but Arlovskii is calmly controlling the position for now.

Arlovskii manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arlovskii looking to control.
johnson won't allow Arlovskii to get back to his feet.
johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Arlovskii.
johnson wants to control from the top but Arlovskii keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson wants to get up but he can't break Arlovskii's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Arlovskii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Arlovskii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from johnson .
Arlovskii keeping moving, preventing johnson from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dwayne johnson was stalling too much, according to the referee.

johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Arlovskii sprawls well initially but johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
johnson is pressing down on Arlovskii's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arlovskii is holding on for now.
Arlovskii tries to get to full guard but johnson has control of the leg.

Arlovskii looking for submissions off his back.
Arlovskii is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Arlovskii tries to roll over but johnson keeps him under control.

johnson is looking for a kimura here.

johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arlovskii sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Arlovskii tries to kick johnson off but johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
johnson controlling the action here.
Arlovskii has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. johnson is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne johnson 's cut.
That's time! Arlovskii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
johnson dives in and grabs Arlovskii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arlovskii pushes down on johnson 's head and hops out.

johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Arlovskii was covering up waiting for the punch and johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Arlovskii can't keep his opponent in guard - johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Arlovskii on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Arlovskii tries to get out of the position.
Arlovskii trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
johnson is keen to just control but Arlovskii is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

johnson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Arlovskii displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from johnson .

johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into Arlovskii's guard.
Arlovskii keeping moving, preventing johnson from controlling successfully.
johnson won't allow Arlovskii to sweep him here.
johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Arlovskii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dwayne johnson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Arlovskii slips a jab and a cross from johnson .
Arlovskii checks a low kick from johnson .

Arlovskii scores with a takedown into johnson 's guard.
johnson wants to sweep here but Arlovskii controlling him for the moment.
johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arlovskii defends it easily.
johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arlovskii is one step ahead there.
Arlovskii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. johnson is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
johnson wants to stand but Arlovskii is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Arlovskii stopping the sweep attempt from johnson .

johnson has his feet on Arlovskii's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Arlovskii enables johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Arlovskii manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
johnson trying to control but Arlovskii is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dwayne johnson 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
johnson is looking to take a break and control but Arlovskii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Arlovskii kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Arlovskii is looking for a sweep. johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Arlovskii is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
johnson stops Arlovskii from getting back to his feet.
Arlovskii trying to control from the bottom.
johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dwayne johnson wasn't active enough on the ground.

johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Arlovskii!
johnson prevents Arlovskii from getting the reversal.
Arlovskii is squirming around, avoiding johnson 's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovskii tries to get back to half guard but can't.
johnson controlling the position easily from mount.

johnson has hold of Arlovskii's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Arlovskii manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
johnson prevents Arlovskii from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arlovskii is looking to escape.
johnson prevents Arlovskii from getting the reversal.
Arlovskii is in a horrible position here. johnson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
johnson wants to control the pace but Arlovskii is squirming around nicely.
johnson landing strikes, looking to finish!

johnson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwayne johnson !