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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Rourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aragorn Arathorm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rourke comes to the cage accompanied by Rolling Stones - Paint it black. Arathorm is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Aragorn Soundtrack. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Aragorn Arathorm enters the cage!
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196 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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172 cm
24
196 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikko Rourke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aragorn Arathorm!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Rourke finds it's target.
Rourke throws an overhand right that lands on Arathorm's shoulder, as Arathorm tries to avoid the shot.
Arathorm slips under a jab from Rourke.
Rourke with a poor takedown
and Arathorm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rourke lands a head shot.
Rourke misses with a hook
and Arathorm counters with a stiff right hand.
Arathorm slips a jab and a cross from Rourke.
Arathorm slips a jab from Rourke.
Rourke misses with a wild body shot.
Rourke goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rourke shoots in and bounces Arathorm off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rourke is looking to work some ground and pound but Arathorm has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke trying to stand up but can't free himself from Arathorm's guard.
Arathorm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rourke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rourke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rourke wants to pass the guard but Arathorm is keeping the position.
Arathorm keeping moving, preventing Rourke from controlling successfully.
Arathorm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arathorm looking to control.
Rourke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arathorm kicks Rourke off and gets to his feet.
Rourke bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rourke, as that shot connected.
Rourke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rourke misses with a body punch
and Arathorm counters with a nice uppercut.
Arathorm walks into a straight right hand from Rourke.
Mikko Rourke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rourke just misses with a punch to the body.
Rourke checks a low kick from Arathorm.
Rourke looks to throw the jab but Arathorm is out of range.
Rourke throws a hook to the side of Arathorm's head but Arathorm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rourke tries to bum rush Arathorm with a series of wild strikes but Arathorm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rourke throws a left and a right that both miss
so Arathorm counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rourke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rourke controls Arathorm momentarily but Arathorm frees himself.
Rourke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Arathorm is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arathorm won't allow Rourke to sweep him here.
Rourke has momentary wrist control but Arathorm slips an elbow through the middle.
Arathorm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rourke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arathorm defends it easily.
Arathorm scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rourke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rourke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arathorm postures up in Rourke's guard and throws a big left but Rourke blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arathorm landing some decent shots from guard.
Arathorm wants to pass the guard but Rourke is keeping the position.
Rourke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rourke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rourke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arathorm makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Arathorm distracts Rourke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mikko Rourke will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Arathorm thows a body shot but no joy.
Rourke cracks a nice hook into Arathorm's ribs.
Arathorm walks into a straight right hand from Rourke.
Rourke tries to clinch up.
Rourke drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rourke throws a big right hand that misses.
Arathorm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rourke.
Arathorm is trying to keep Rourke in close.
Rourke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Arathorm manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rourke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arathorm breaks from Rourke's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Arathorm has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rourke's face.
Arathorm scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rourke?
Arathorm unloads with some shots from mount but Rourke bucks and avoids them well.
Rourke is trying desperately to improve position.
Rourke gets back to half guard.
Rourke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arathorm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arathorm seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Arathorm sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rourke defending well though.
Rourke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arathorm.
Rourke tries to get to full guard but Arathorm has control of the leg.
Arathorm is nestled in close to Rourke, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Arathorm throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rourke wants to control but Arathorm is keeping busy.
Arathorm is looking for a kimura but Rourke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arathorm to get the leverage.
Rourke looking for submissions off his back.
Arathorm thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arathorm prevents Rourke from improving his position.
Arathorm missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rourke misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Arathorm missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aragorn Arathorm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rourke gets back to full guard.
Arathorm scoring with punches to the head and body.
Arathorm lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rourke has his foot on Arathorm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arathorm works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arathorm lands a couple of elbows.
Arathorm thows a big elbow that misses.
Arathorm won't allow Rourke to sweep him here.
Rourke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rourke looking for a sweep. Not yet Rourke, not yet.
Arathorm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arathorm pushing down on Rourke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rourke keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Arathorm is keen to just control but Rourke is a slippery customer.
Arathorm is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arathorm thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rourke to regain full guard.
Rourke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aragorn Arathorm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rourke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arathorm counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Arathorm.
Rourke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arathorm's guard.
Arathorm wants to sweep here but Rourke controlling him for the moment.
Rourke trying to control but Arathorm is working from the bottom.
Arathorm is looking for a triangle but Rourke pushes his legs off easily.
Arathorm escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rourke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rourke wants to control from the top but Arathorm keeps moving.
Arathorm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rourke defends it easily.
Arathorm manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rourke manages to get himself to full guard.
Arathorm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke is trying to keep Arathorm in close.
Rourke looking for a sweep. Not yet Rourke, not yet.
Arathorm looking to sit in guard and control but Rourke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rourke connects with a couple of short punches.
Rourke working some strikes from top position.
Rourke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Arathorm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rourke controlling from the top position.
Rourke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rourke wants to control from the top but Arathorm keeps moving.
Rourke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Arathorm working for a triangle but Rourke defends it easily.
Rourke throwing strikes but missing.
Rourke chips away with some ground and pound.
Rourke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rourke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Arathorm keeping moving, preventing Rourke from controlling successfully.
Rourke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arathorm is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke slips nicely into half guard.
Arathorm is pressing down on Rourke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rourke chips away with some ground and pound.
Arathorm looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arathorm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rourke defends it easily.
Rourke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rourke landing with the ground and pound.
Rourke landing some decent shots from guard.
Rourke connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rourke controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rourke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arathorm keeping moving, preventing Rourke from controlling successfully.
Rourke controlling from the top position.
Rourke wants to control from the top but Arathorm keeps moving.
Rourke working some strikes from top position.
Rourke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Arathorm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rourke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mikko Rourke.
I think Rourke has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikko Rourke!
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hype
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