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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arslan Rashid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koala Scullion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arslan Rashid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Koala Scullion!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scullion drives through with a takedown into guard.
Scullion is looking to work some ground and pound but Rashid has wrist control.
Scullion wants to control from the top but Rashid keeps moving.
Scullion landing with the ground and pound.
Rashid is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scullion defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scullion seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scullion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Scullion trying to control the position from guard on top but Rashid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scullion wants to pass the guard but Rashid is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Scullion feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rashid looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Scullion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Scullion content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rashid wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Scullion is now in half guard.
Rashid throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scullion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rashid keeps working.
Scullion wants to free his trapped foot but Rashid is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rashid tries to roll over but Scullion keeps him under control.
Rashid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rashid has hold of Scullion's hands but Scullion slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scullion scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Scullion not doing much here.
Rashid tries to get to full guard but Scullion has control of the leg.
Rashid trying to control here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scullion working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koala Scullion dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rashid shoots in for a double leg but Scullion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Scullion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scullion prevents a takedown attempt there.
Scullion misses with an elbow over the top.
Rashid is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Scullion is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arslan Rashid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scullion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scullion instigates a clinch.
Scullion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scullion has managed to clinch.
Scullion is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Scullion has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rashid is trying to keep an underhook but Scullion manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rashid has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Scullion escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Scullion!
Scullion staying calm.
Rashid is working to avoid the ground and pound but Scullion connects with a decent elbow.
Scullion is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rashid's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
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Rashid prevents Scullion from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scullion is looking to take a break and control but Rashid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rashid is pushing Scullion's head away, looking to escape. Scullion manages to hold on to the position though.
Scullion tries to get to his feet but Rashid is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Scullion in his guard.
Rashid wants to sweep here but Scullion controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scullion trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rashid's guard.
Scullion throws a strike but Rashid rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rashid trying to control but Scullion is working from the bottom.
Scullion wants to stand and escape but Rashid is having none of it.
Rashid is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Scullion working a defensive guard here.
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.
Scullion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rashid doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rashid manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rashid trying to control the position from guard on top but Scullion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rashid looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scullion closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Scullion cracks Rashid with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koala Scullion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Scullion shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rashid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scullion pulls his head out easily.
Scullion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scullion tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rashid knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rashid is looking to control Scullion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rashid avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rashid wants to get back to full guard but Scullion has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scullion tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rashid is trying to control Scullion's posture but Scullion avoids it.
Rashid is looking for a sweep.
Scullion working away.
Scullion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rashid keeps working.
Scullion in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rashid is trying to control Scullion's posture but Scullion avoids it.
Rashid is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Rashid tries to bench press Scullion off him but Scullion keeps the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rashid taking punishment in the form of punches.
Scullion controls the position.
Scullion wants to stand but Rashid is controlling his arm.
Scullion wants to control but Rashid is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rashid shoots in for a takedown but Scullion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scullion dives in and grabs Rashid's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rashid pushes down on Scullion's head and hops out.
Scullion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rashid avoids it really well and circles away.
Rashid throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rashid displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scullion.
Arslan Rashid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koala Scullion.
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.
Scullion stuffs the takedown.
Scullion throws a counter combo.
Scullion misses with a takedown attempt
and Rashid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rashid shoots for a double leg takedown but Scullion sprawls well. He's pushed Rashid's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Scullion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rashid uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rashid slaps away a takedown attempt from Scullion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rashid tries to counter with a takedown but Scullion is quick to defend against it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rashid shoots in for a takedown but Scullion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Arslan Rashid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koala Scullion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
No joy there for Scullion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Koala Scullion.
Well Scullion 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koala Scullion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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