Andre Arlovski vs. Marcio Cruz (heavyweight bout - 246 lbs)
Rd 1 -
couple low kicks and jabs by AA. Cruz shot in, pulled guard. AA now in Cruz's half guard. Cruz stands up grabbing AA's left leg pressing him against the fence. Rib shots by AA leaning against the fence. 3:24 to go. Cruz drops down for heel hook. 2:37 left. A kick to the face by AA while both on the ground, halted by ref, warning to AA. Action resumed, a big straight right by AA to Cruz's face at 2 min mark dazed Cruz, while he's committing to the leg lock, Cruz fell back, rolled over, about 8 more punches from AA to the head of Cruz. Ref stepped in.
Arlovski won by TKO round 1.
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