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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Angus MacArthur Ii (ranked 132 p4p, 98 weight class) and Serhey Rishkinov (ranked 24 p4p, 15 weight class). MacArthur Ii's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Corvus Corax - Bibit Aleum. This should be fireworks!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus MacArthur Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook.
Rishkinov missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Ii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rishkinov throws a leg kick that is checked
and MacArthur Ii makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice shot to the body.
MacArthur Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rishkinov looking to score a takedown here. MacArthur Ii is defending well but Rishkinov drives through and ends up in MacArthur Ii's guard.
MacArthur Ii has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rishkinov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
MacArthur Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Rishkinov controls his hands.
Rishkinov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur Ii is pulling down on Rishkinov's head. It's preventing any offense from Rishkinov, at least for the moment.
MacArthur Ii looking to control.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but MacArthur Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rishkinov is looking to work some ground and pound but MacArthur Ii has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii trying to control the position here.
Rishkinov is in close to MacArthur Ii's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rishkinov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rishkinov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rishkinov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MacArthur Ii wants to sweep here but Rishkinov controlling him for the moment.
Rishkinov trying to control but MacArthur Ii is working from the bottom.
MacArthur Ii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rishkinov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
MacArthur Ii pulls Rishkinov in to control the position.
Rishkinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MacArthur Ii is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rishkinov scores with a jab to the head.
Rishkinov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacArthur Ii tries to avoid it but Rishkinov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacArthur Ii to the ground. MacArthur Ii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
MacArthur Ii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
MacArthur Ii thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rishkinov if he has to take too many more of those.
Rishkinov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rishkinov falls off balance throwing a combination
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
Rishkinov tries for a takedown but MacArthur Ii sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rishkinov throws a head kick that misses
enabling MacArthur Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
MacArthur Ii throws a head kick but Rishkinov moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from MacArthur Ii.
Rishkinov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacArthur Ii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rishkinov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacArthur Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Serhey Rishkinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rishkinov throws a low kick but MacArthur Ii moves out of range easily.
Rishkinov looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Ii is just out of range.
That kick from MacArthur Ii tenderised Rishkinov's leg. Rishkinov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rishkinov lands with a nice combination. MacArthur Ii backs away looking to recover.
Angus MacArthur Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rishkinov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rishkinov tries to pass to full mount but MacArthur Ii defends it.
MacArthur Ii knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rishkinov on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacArthur Ii wants to get back to full guard.
Rishkinov trying to control the action but MacArthur Ii is working from the bottom.
MacArthur Ii wants to improve his position but Rishkinov is controlling well.
Rishkinov is thwarting MacArthur Ii's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rishkinov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur Ii slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rishkinov stopping the sweep attempt from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacArthur Ii is pulling down on Rishkinov's head to control his posture.
MacArthur Ii keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
Rishkinov won't allow MacArthur Ii to sweep him here.
Rishkinov is looking to work some ground and pound but MacArthur Ii has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Angus MacArthur Ii will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Rishkinov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
MacArthur Ii is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Chakuriki LA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
MacArthur Ii trying to control but Rishkinov postures up.
Rishkinov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rishkinov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MacArthur Ii is just riding it out for now. Rishkinov eventually gives up the hold.
MacArthur Ii manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rishkinov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
MacArthur Ii can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rishkinov controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rishkinov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but MacArthur Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rishkinov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rishkinov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacArthur Ii's guard.
Rishkinov is looking to take a break and control but MacArthur Ii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacArthur Ii trying to control from the bottom.
Rishkinov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rishkinov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
MacArthur Ii wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii is looking to escape.
MacArthur Ii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rishkinov is working for a submission of some sort.
Rishkinov prevents MacArthur Ii from improving his position.
Rishkinov stops MacArthur Ii from getting back to his feet.
Rishkinov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacArthur Ii taking some punishment here, with Rishkinov in his half guard.
MacArthur Ii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii has hold of Rishkinov's hands but Rishkinov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
MacArthur Ii is defending against the submission attempts here by Rishkinov.
MacArthur Ii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
MacArthur Ii slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Serhey Rishkinov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rishkinov is looking to pass into half guard but MacArthur Ii pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now MacArthur Ii is in guard.
Rishkinov working for a triangle but MacArthur Ii defends it easily.
Rishkinov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacArthur Ii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacArthur Ii engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii advances to half guard.
MacArthur Ii is trying to control the action in half guard but Rishkinov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rishkinov trying to control from the bottom.
MacArthur Ii trying to control the action but Rishkinov is working from the bottom.
MacArthur Ii is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Rishkinov manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacArthur Ii wants to control from the top but Rishkinov keeps moving.
MacArthur Ii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serhey Rishkinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
MacArthur Ii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rishkinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Rishkinov throws a predictable looking body shot
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rishkinov's knee momentarily.
Rishkinov misses with a lunging right hand
and MacArthur Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Serhey Rishkinov has been cut.
Rishkinov throws a head kick that half lands.
Rishkinov misses with a lunging right hand
and MacArthur Ii counters with a left to the body.
Rishkinov scores with a hook to the body. MacArthur Ii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rishkinov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
MacArthur Ii trying to control the position here.
Rishkinov connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rishkinov looking to sit in guard and control but MacArthur Ii gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
MacArthur Ii looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii won't allow Rishkinov to sweep him here.
Rishkinov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rishkinov keeping moving, preventing MacArthur Ii from controlling successfully.
Rishkinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rishkinov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think MacArthur Ii should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rishkinov has tightened it up now! MacArthur Ii should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Serhey Rishkinov!
Serhey Rishkinov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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hype
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