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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Bush gets tackled into the cage by Arnold. Arnold maintains the clinch.
Arnold throws an elbow but it misses.
Bush has Arnold pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arnold manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Arnold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bush looks to clinch #TD#
and Arnold counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Arnold. #ES2#
Bush pushes Arnold off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bush looks to clinch #TD#
and Arnold counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Arnold really is a fat lump.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arnold trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bush's guard.
Bush is trying to control the position but Arnold postures up.
Arnold with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Bush not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Arnold postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Arnold content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Arnold working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bush's head.
Arnold would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Arnold throwing strikes from guard but Bush blocks nicely.
Arnold wants to stand but Bush has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Arnold lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Arnold tries to stand but Bush is controlling from the bottom.
Bush is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Arnold controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arnold throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bush works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Arnold has closed the distance and engaged Bush in a clinch.
Bush misses with the head strike.
Arnold leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Arnold pulls guard.
Bush trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arnold pulls Bush in close to his closed guard and prevents Bush from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Bush won't allow Arnold to sweep him here.
Arnold is adopting a defensive guard.
Bush pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arnold is keeping the position for now.
Bush stands and throws Arnold's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bush laying and praying for a moment but Arnold takes advantage and regains half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bush content to control rather than advance.
Arnold keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Arnold wants to control but Bush is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arnold controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Arnold dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Bush looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Arnold!
Bush tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arnold sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bush is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Arnold keeping hold of Bush's head, controlling as best he can.
Bush wants to control but Arnold is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bush seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bush wants to stand up but Arnold has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
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.
Bush looks for a takedown but Arnold sprawls well.
Arnold swats away the attempt to clinch by Bush.
A low kick from Bush is predictable there #TD#
and Arnold decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bush's guard.
Arnold postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU#
Bush is working an open guard so Arnold takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bush is breathing heavily.#CL#
Arnold clinches up with Bush and pushes him back against the cage.
Bush is trying to pull guard but Arnold turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Arnold as Bush tries to tie him up.
Bush fails to pull guard.
Matthew Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Bush.
Bush letting Arnold take a breather here.
Bush tries to pull guard but Arnold forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Arnold looking for a takedown. #TD#
Arnold drags the fight down to the ground.
Arnold is pulling down on Bush's head to control his posture.
Arnold has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Arnold continues to stall.
Arnold tries to strike from the bottom.
#T4#
Bush stands and throws Arnold's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Arnold struggling a bit here.
Arnold is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Matthew Arnold will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bush fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Bush scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Arnold controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bush wants to pass to mount but Arnold is defending the position.
Arnold keeping hold of Bush's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush is looking to stall here but Arnold recovers full guard.
Bush must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Arnold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bush is one step ahead there.
Bush sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bush wants to get up but he can't break Arnold's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bush trying to control but Arnold is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Bush shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bush showed some decent athleticism there. #T2#
Bush is trying to control the action in half guard but Arnold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arnold striking from half guard on the bottom.
Arnold moves into full guard.
Arnold wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Arnold is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Bush wants to control from the top but Arnold keeps moving.
Arnold has a closed guard, preventing Bush from standing up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bush pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arnold is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Arnold has closed the distance and engaged Bush in a clinch.
Bush fails to pull guard.
Bush is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bush takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bush is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bush wants to stall.
Bush wants a takedown.
Matthew Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Bush.
Arnold's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Arnold fails to pull guard.
Ronald Bush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bush looking for a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Arnold turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Arnold is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Matthew Arnold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arnold landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ronald Bush.
I think Arnold 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Matthew Arnold!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Wallace with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Arnold counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Wallace manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Arnold really is a fat lump.
Wallace throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anthony Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Wallace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Arnold moves into the clinch.
Wallace wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Arnold effectively controlling the action here.
Arnold misses with an elbow strike.
#BC2#
Wallace pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wallace swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Arnold counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Arnold. #TD#
Arnold has Wallace pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Arnold pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wallace tumbling to the mat - Arnold dives into Wallace's guard.#ES2#
Wallace pushes Arnold off and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Wallace has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Arnold counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wallace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Arnold pulls guard.
Arnold controlling Wallace's posture.
Wallace has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Arnold is proving hard to escape from.
Arnold is pulling down on Wallace's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Arnold has a closed guard, preventing Wallace from standing up.
Arnold looking for a sweep. Not yet Arnold, not yet.
Wallace tries to stand but Arnold is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arnold is pulling down on Wallace's head. It's preventing any offense from Wallace, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wallace looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matthew Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Wallace.#CL#
Arnold rushes Wallace and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Wallace prevents the takedown attempt.
Wallace tries to break free but Arnold pushes him back against the cage.
Arnold has Wallace pushed against the cage.
Arnold keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wallace's efforts to push away.#BC#
Arnold breaks from the clinch.
Matthew Arnold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arnold takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wallace throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arnold looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Wallace feints a jab promting Arnold to slip. Wallace then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Arnold slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wallace scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wallace misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Arnold counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Arnold gets to his feet - Wallace follows without any prompting.
Wallace swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Arnold counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Wallace pushes Arnold off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wallace looks winded!
Wallace throws a series of punches but Arnold avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Arnold closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Arnold lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SU#
Arnold decides to return to a standing position.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Arnold clinches up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Arnold obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace tries to circle away but Arnold has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Arnold gets a trip takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Wallace will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Arnold rushes Wallace and presses him up against the cage.
Arnold leaning against his opponent.
Arnold is trying to pull guard but Wallace has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Arnold jumps guard.
Arnold pulls Wallace in close to his closed guard and prevents Wallace from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wallace is looking to stand up but Arnold won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T1#
Wallace being controlled here momentarily.
Arnold continues to stall.
Wallace wanted to stand there but Arnold had control of the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Arnold tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wallace attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wallace lands a jab-cross combination.
Arnold wants to clinch up but Wallace keeps it at a distance.
Wallace lands with a nice combination. Arnold backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Arnold has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arnold drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wallace gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wallace takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls for Arnold to work.
Wallace has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Wallace tries to circle away but Arnold has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Arnold breaks from the clinch.
Arnold tries to clinch up but Wallace circles away and keeps his distance.
Wallace throws a counter combo.
Arnold avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wallace misses with a few strikes there.
Arnold is looking to clinch.
Wallace tries to bum rush Arnold with a series of wild strikes but Arnold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wallace moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wallace misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Arnold holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Arnold is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wallace to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Arnold. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD#
Arnold works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Arnold postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arnold working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU#
Arnold stands and steps away. Wallace gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wallace throws a series of strikes that have Arnold backpedaling.
Wallace works the jab nicely.
Wallace shoots in looking for a takedown but Arnold manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wallace's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Arnold moves into the clinch successfully.
Wallace is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Arnold wants to clinch up but Wallace keeps it at a distance.
Wallace throws a series of punches but Arnold moves out of range. #CL#
Arnold has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Arnold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Wallace.
Arnold seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Arnold fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wallace, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Arnold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Wallace does no damage.
Wallace with a nice cross.
A nice combination there by Wallace.
#T1#
Wallace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wallace tries to clinch up#TD#
and Arnold counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wallace!
Wallace is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Arnold asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Wallace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arnold lands some shots froms side control.#SU#
Arnold decides to stand up, so the ref orders Wallace to his feet. #CL#
Arnold has Wallace up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Arnold has Wallace pushed against the cage.#TD#
Arnold drags the fight down to the ground.
Matthew Arnold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wallace trying to stand up but can't free himself from Arnold's guard.
Arnold has his hands on Wallace's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Arnold's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wallace trying to stand up but can't free himself from Arnold's guard.
Anthony Wallace is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Arnold has his hands on Wallace's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wallace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wallace misses with a double jab
#TD#
so Arnold counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T4#
Arnold lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Arnold slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Arnold throws a big right hand that misses. #SU#
Arnold stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Arnold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wallace.
It looked like Arnold was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wallace.
Wallace misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Arnold counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice strikes from Arnold there.
Matthew Arnold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wallace on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Arnold showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wallace has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Wallace!
Anthony Wallace was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arnold lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arnold tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arnold to the ground. Arnold escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Arnold appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Arnold is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arnold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arnold trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arnold really is a fat lump.
Arnold keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Arnold bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR##T1#
Arnold trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Arnold stands up and waves to Smith to follow him.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arnold sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Arnold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matthew Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Smith.
Arnold tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Arnold pushes him away.
Arnold defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.#CL#
Arnold gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arnold holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2#
Arnold using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Arnold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Arnold counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Arnold is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
Arnold with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith controls Arnold momentarily but Arnold frees himself.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arnold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arnold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arnold has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith looking to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arnold would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Arnold trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Smith throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arnold. #CL#
Arnold drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
#TD2#
Smith has Arnold pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Smith pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Arnold tumbling to the mat - Smith dives into Arnold's guard.
Arnold bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR#
Arnold postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow. #T4##SUB2#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arnold defends well.
Arnold postures up.
#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arnold. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith looking to control.
Arnold throws a big elbow that misses.
Arnold distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Arnold connects with a couple of short punches.#SU#
Arnold decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Smith, up you get!
Smith shoots and misses
and Arnold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Arnold pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Smith has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Arnold is trying to keep an underhook but Smith manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Arnold gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Arnold dominated that round.
That's time! Arnold's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Arnold.
Arnold's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Arnold slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Arnold has Smith pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Arnold pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Smith tumbling to the mat - Arnold dives into Smith's guard.#T1#
Smith controls Arnold momentarily but Arnold frees himself.
Arnold working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith is pulling down on Arnold's head to control his posture.
Arnold scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arnold wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Smith trying to control the position.
Arnold distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Arnold trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith seems keen to control Arnold's posture.#T2#
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.
Arnold stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Arnold working some strikes from top position.
Smith pulls Arnold in close to prevent any damage. #SU#
Arnold stands up from Smith's guard - Arnold perhaps looking for a knockout.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Arnold counters with a nice body shot.
Smith shoots in but Arnold avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arnold lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Matthew Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Smith.
Smith looks to clinch
and Arnold counters with a left to the body.
Arnold tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Arnold circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Arnold counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Smith scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Smith tries to get set, Arnold tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.
Arnold tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Matthew Arnold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Arnold holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Arnold taking a breather.
Smith stalling the fight.
#T4##BC#
Arnold manages to break the clinch.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Arnold is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Arnold pushes him off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith shoots for a takedown but Arnold saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith throws a head kick but Arnold moves out of range.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Arnold dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Arnold gets a clinch. #TD#
Arnold has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Smith regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
Arnold got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arnold has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Arnold decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Arnold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arnold throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arnold's waist but Arnold gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arnold wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Arnold closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Arnold has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Smith clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arnold is punishing Smith with some ground and pound. #T1#
Arnold scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Arnold is looking to control Smith but Smith is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Arnold is riding his opponent, not letting Smith buck him off.
Arnold is punishing Smith with strikes - can he finish him?!
Arnold is punishing Smith with strikes - can he finish him?!
Arnold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith wants to escape the position.
Arnold loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Smith hold on?
Smith wants to control his opponent's hands but Arnold gets his hands free.
Smith is taking damage to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith trying to control but not successfully.
Smith is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T2##SUB#
Arnold has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Arnold is punishing Smith with strikes - can he finish him?!
Arnold punches Smith on the ear. #ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Smith trying to control but not successfully.
Matthew Arnold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee is taking a good look at Smith as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Arnold!
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Arnold finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Arnold. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Smith is covering up but some of the strikes from Arnold are getting through and doing damage.
Smith covers up after that shot from Arnold.
Arnold keeps control of the position as Smith tries to break free.
Can Smith hold on?! Arnold is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Smith is covering up but some of the strikes from Arnold are getting through and doing damage.
Arnold lands shots to the head and Smith turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Arnold!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Arnold moves into the clinch.
Arnold really is a fat lump.
James is trying to break the clinch but Arnold is controlling him.
Arnold's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Arnold can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Arnold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Arnold forces James back against the cage and clinches.
James working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Arnold is trying to trip James. He has hold of a leg but James is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Arnold persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SU#
Arnold gets to his feet - James follows without any prompting.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arnold is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from James.#T1##CL#
Arnold has James up against the cage in a clinch.
James tries to break free but Arnold pushes him back against the cage.
Arnold tries to score a body lock takedown but James shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
James wants to break free but Arnold has control.
James has had enough of the clinch but Arnold keeps him there for the moment.
James tries to circle away but Arnold has him pinned against the cage.
James can't break the clinch.
James tries to break free but Arnold pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Arnold controlling the action here for a moment.
James is trying to break free.#TD#
Arnold pulls guard effortlessly.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arnold. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arnold is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arnold is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Arnold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3##SU#
Arnold stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Arnold pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
James is trying to break free.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Arnold won't allow it.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Arnold drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Arnold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James prevents a takedown attempt there.
Arnold tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. James smiles and moves away.
#KD2#
James drops Arnold with a beautiful combination! Arnold stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - James is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Matthew Arnold has been cut.#T4#
James grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Arnold takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! James cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carl James!
Carl James decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Martin has Arnold up against the cage in a clinch.
Martin fails to pull guard.
Arnold tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Martin smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Martin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Arnold manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold is trying to control the position but Martin postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Martin wants to pass the guard but Arnold is keeping the position.
Martin pushing down on Arnold's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Martin trying to control from half guard but Arnold is working away.
Arnold tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Martin is trying to work for a kimura but Arnold is defending well.
Arnold blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martin.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Martin in particular looking to stall.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arnold trying to control from the bottom.
Martin is keen to just control but Arnold is a slippery customer.
Arnold is controlling Martin's trapped leg to prevent Martin from advancing to side control.
Arnold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Arnold is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arnold avoids the head kick by Martin.
Arnold appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Arnold clinches up with Martin and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Martin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arnold really is a fat lump.
Martin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arnold is fending him off so far but Martin persists. Nope, Arnold circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Arnold forces Martin back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Arnold stalling.
Martin is trying to pull guard but Arnold turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Matthew Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Martin.
Arnold stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Arnold is looking for a takedown.
Arnold stalling.
#TD2#
Martin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Arnold uses from the top position.
Arnold has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Martin wants to sweep here but Arnold controlling him for the moment.
Arnold would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arnold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arnold throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Arnold is looking to stand up but Martin won't let him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Martin punching to the body, from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice defenses there by Arnold.
Martin throws a jab but it's blocked by Arnold.
Matthew Arnold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arnold fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arnold sets himself, and Martin steps forward looking for the clinch! Arnold avoids it this time.
Arnold swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2#
and Martin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martin tries for a takedown but Arnold manages to get underhooks.
Martin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Arnold is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Martin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Martin has a takedown stuffed.
Arnold wants to clinch.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin shoots and misses
and Arnold counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matthew Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Martin.
Martin shoots in but no luck this time.
Arnold tries to counter with a takedown but Martin is quick to defend against it.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Martin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arnold swivels and escapes.
Arnold looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Arnold's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Martin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arnold has him pressed against the cage.
Arnold stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD#
Arnold jumps guard.
Martin wants to control from the top but Arnold keeps moving.
Martin with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Martin is fighting to break Arnold's control of his arms but Arnold is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Martin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arnold is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Arnold holds on and takes a little breather.
Arnold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arnold is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martin dives in and grabs Arnold's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arnold pushes down on Martin's head and hops out.
Martin has a takedown stuffed.
Arnold changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Martin misses with a combination
#TD#
and Arnold counters with a takedown into side control.
Arnold lands a nice forearm strike.
Arnold looks up at the clock and then as Martin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Arnold smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Martin tries to bench press Arnold off him but Arnold keeps the position.
Arnold is working Martin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Arnold lands an elbow.
Arnold 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 Martin's shoulder. That is not cool.
Martin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Arnold lands an elbow.
Arnold working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arnold scoring with punches from side control.
Arnold scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Martin to see if he's OK.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arnold lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Martin down.
Arnold in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SU#
Arnold stands up and beckons Martin to his feet. #CL#
Arnold clinches up against the cage.
Arnold pushes off an throws an elbow but Martin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Martin can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Arnold manages to pull guard.
Arnold wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arnold pulls Martin in to control the position.
Martin trying to control but Arnold is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Arnold dominated that second round.
That's time! Arnold's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Martin throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
so Arnold counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Arnold would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Matthew Arnold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Martin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arnold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Martin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arnold defends well.#SU#
Arnold stands up from Martin's guard - Arnold perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Arnold closes the distance and pushes Martin back into the cage.
Martin fails to pull guard.
#T1##TD#
Arnold pulls guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Arnold holds on and takes a little breather.
Martin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arnold wants to sweep here but Martin controlling him for the moment.
Martin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arnold throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Arnold is pulling down on Martin's head to control his posture.
Martin trying to control but Arnold is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martin throwing strikes from guard but Arnold blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Martin keeps the fight on the outside.
Martin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Arnold wants to clinch up but Martin keeps it at a distance.
Arnold stuffs the takedown.
Martin has a takedown stuffed.
Matthew Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Martin.
Martin doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
so Arnold counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Arnold wanted to stand there but Martin had control of the position.
Arnold distracts Martin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Arnold keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Martin's head.#SUB2#
Martin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arnold doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arnold manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arnold makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Arnold avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU#
Arnold gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martin. #T4##CL#
Arnold instigates a clinch.
Martin tries to pull guard but Arnold won't allow it.
Arnold's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD#
Arnold has clasped his hands together around Martin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Arnold landing strikes.
Arnold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Arnold has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Martin gets tackled into the cage by Arnold. Arnold maintains the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Arnold showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arnold has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Arnold!
In defeat, Conor Martin stepped up to the mic, saying 'Was I doing it right? I have to return strong again.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Nakamoto misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Arnold counters with a shoot takedown. Nakamoto fights it but they end up in guard.
Nakamoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Arnold lands a couple of elbows.
Arnold really is a fat lump.
Nakamoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arnold.
Arnold postures up and lands a big shot to Nakamoto's brow.
Arnold cracks Nakamoto with a solid left hand.
Arnold stands up over Nakamoto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nakamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arnold accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arnold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arnold cracks Nakamoto with a solid left hand.#SU#
Arnold gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nakamoto moves to clinch but Arnold breaks away #TD#
and Arnold counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arnold not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Arnold gets to his feet - Nakamoto follows without any prompting.
Nakamoto looks to clinch #TD#
and Arnold counters with a single leg into guard. Nakamoto didn't expect that. #T1#
Arnold is looking to work some ground and pound but Nakamoto has wrist control.
Arnold works over Nakamoto with some ground and pound from guard.#SU#
Arnold decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nakamoto, up you get! #CL#
Arnold rushes Nakamoto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nakamoto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arnold has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Arnold pulls guard.
Arnold manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakamoto manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SU#
Arnold gets to his feet - Nakamoto follows without any prompting.
Arnold swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakamoto.
Nakamoto darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Arnold counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nakamoto! #T2#
Arnold working away.#SU#
Arnold has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arnold swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakamoto.
Arnold appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nakamoto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Arnold counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Arnold is trying for a kimura here. Nakamoto looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Arnold wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matthew Arnold!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Arnold tries to clinch but Carti moves out of range.
Carti appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Carti displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Matthew Arnold has been cut.#CL2#
Arnold tries to keep at a distance but Carti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arnold can't get the takedown.
Arnold tries a knee to the head but Carti blocks it.
#BC2#
Carti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arnold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Carti. That snapped Arnold's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick from Carti misses #TD#
and Arnold counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Arnold.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arnold with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Carti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arnold defends well.#T1##SU#
Arnold gets to his feet - Carti follows without any prompting.
Matthew Arnold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Arnold instigates a clinch.
Arnold is trying to stall.
Carti can't break the clinch.
Arnold is working for takedown but Carti is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Carti has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Arnold uses from the top position.
Arnold looking to sit in guard and control but Carti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Arnold could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Arnold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carti looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Arnold is trying to keep Carti in close.
Arnold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Carti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Arnold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carti wants to stand but Arnold has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Arnold seems keen to control Carti's posture.
Arnold continues to stall.#T3#
Arnold looking to control.
Carti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carti trying to control but Arnold is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arnold defends it nicely.
Carti looks for a takedown but Arnold sprawls well.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arnold circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carti stalks Arnold and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Arnold's face. Arnold staggers backwards, shaken.
Carti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arnold is fending him off so far but Carti persists. Nope, Arnold circles away and we're back to standing.
Matthew Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Playboi Carti.#CL#
Arnold clinches.
Arnold stalling.
#TD#
Arnold jumps guard.
Arnold throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carti looking to pass the guard.
Arnold wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Playboi Carti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Arnold's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Arnold clinches with his opponent.
Arnold taking a breather.
Carti wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arnold taking a breather.
Carti is looking for a takedown.
Carti can't break the clinch.
Come on Carti - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD2#
Carti successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arnold is in close to Carti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Arnold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU#
Arnold decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Carti, up you get!
Carti tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Arnold defends well and Carti ends up having to push Arnold into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Arnold tries to clinch but Carti is having none of it.
Arnold tries to clinch up but Carti circles away and keeps his distance.
Arnold doesn't manage to clinch there - Carti circles away.
#CL2#
Carti moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Arnold manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Arnold controlling the position.
Carti wants to control from the top but Arnold keeps moving.
Matthew Arnold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arnold will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Arnold working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carti. #T2#
Carti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arnold works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carti trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Carti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arnold avoids the head kick by Carti.
Arnold stuffs the takedown attempt from Carti. Carti gets slowly back to his feet.
Matthew Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Playboi Carti.
Carti is breathing heavily.#T3##CL2#
Carti darts in and clinches Arnold up against the cage.
Arnold has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Arnold.
Carti stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Arnold breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Carti instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Carti blocks the elbow strike.
Arnold missing with knees to the body.
Arnold is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
A frustrated look appears on Carti's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Arnold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carti shoots in for a takedown but Arnold shows good takedown defense.
Arnold is looking to clinch. #CL#
Arnold has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arnold stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Carti just leaning against Arnold, taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Carti manages to break the clinch.
Carti tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Arnold defends well and Carti ends up having to push Arnold into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Matthew Arnold will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matthew Arnold's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Carti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Arnold closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Arnold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arnold stuffs the takedown attempt from Carti. Carti gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Arnold clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carti tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Arnold drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carti pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Carti has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Carti is pushing Arnold up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Arnold tries to pull guard but Carti won't allow it.
Arnold is trying to pull guard but Carti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Arnold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carti effectively controlling the action here.
Arnold blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carti taking a breather.
Arnold is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carti is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Matthew Arnold has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The referee calls for Carti to work.
Arnold fails to pull guard.
Carti is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Arnold to keep the fight standing.
Arnold tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Carti smiles and moves away.
Carti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arnold drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carti sprawls and moves away.
Playboi Carti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carti misses with a takedown attempt - Arnold sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Arnold stuffs the takedown.
Carti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Carti clinches up with Arnold and pushes him back against the cage.
Arnold has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carti is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Arnold is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carti.
Arnold on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carti's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Arnold drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T4#
Arnold is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Arnold looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Carti ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Carti no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Carti keeping moving, preventing Arnold from controlling successfully.
Carti looking for a sweep. Not yet Carti, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arnold throws a big elbow that misses.
Arnold stands up over Carti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Arnold wants to get up but he can't break Carti's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Playboi Carti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carti 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Playboi Carti!
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