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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Angus MacArthur Ii (ranked 1733 p4p, 1331 weight class) and Caelan Aengus (ranked 189 p4p, 145 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 13 - 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 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caelan Aengus!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aengus throws a hook to the side of MacArthur Ii's head but MacArthur Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aengus scores with the left hand. MacArthur Ii knows he should have avoided that one.
MacArthur Ii takes the fight into the clinch.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from MacArthur Ii fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacArthur Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aengus's elbow.
MacArthur Ii lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aengus blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aengus throws a head punch that misses.
Aengus misses with a punch on the inside.
MacArthur Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aengus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacArthur Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aengus's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Aengus controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacArthur Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacArthur Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Aengus.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacArthur Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aengus.
MacArthur Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aengus is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacArthur Ii.
Aengus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aengus blocks an uppercut.
MacArthur Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from MacArthur Ii fails to land.
MacArthur Ii tries a body shot but Aengus blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aengus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from MacArthur Ii fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aengus.
Aengus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aengus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from MacArthur Ii.
Aengus blocks an uppercut.
Aengus prevents a body shot from MacArthur Ii.
Aengus blocks an uppercut.
Aengus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aengus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aengus.
MacArthur Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aengus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacArthur Ii throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aengus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii wants to clinch.
Aengus moves into the clinch.
Aengus prevents a body shot from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii throws a punch but it's blocked by Aengus.
MacArthur Ii working aggressively here.
Aengus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aengus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aengus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacArthur Ii misses with a lunging right hand
and Aengus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from MacArthur Ii misses.
MacArthur Ii digs a good body shot into Aengus's ribs.
MacArthur Ii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aengus.
Aengus misses with a hook.
Aengus misses with a looping left.
MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aengus.
Angus MacArthur Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aengus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
MacArthur Ii moves out of range as Aengus strikes.
MacArthur Ii is looking to counter with head kicks.
MacArthur Ii takes one to the chin there.
MacArthur Ii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aengus.
Aengus throws a jab when MacArthur Ii was well out of range.
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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aengus jabs MacArthur Ii right on the nose. MacArthur Ii blinks but takes it well.
MacArthur Ii tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aengus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacArthur Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aengus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Aengus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick lands for MacArthur Ii.
Aengus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacArthur Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aengus moves into the clinch.
MacArthur Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Aengus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aengus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Angus MacArthur Ii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MacArthur Ii tries a body shot but Aengus blocks it.
Aengus blocks a body shot from MacArthur Ii.
Aengus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
MacArthur Ii tries a body shot but Aengus blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body punch.
MacArthur Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacArthur Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aengus manages to break the clinch.
Aengus scores with a punch to the head.
Aengus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Aengus rushes MacArthur Ii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacArthur Ii tries to work over Aengus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacArthur Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aengus digs a right hand into MacArthur Ii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacArthur Ii's gas tank.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacArthur Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aengus has had enough of the clinch but MacArthur Ii keeps him there for the moment.
Aengus blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aengus blocks an uppercut.
Aengus is trying to force a seperation but MacArthur Ii has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from MacArthur Ii fails to land.
MacArthur Ii has Aengus pressed against the cage, preventing Aengus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aengus blocking some punches.
MacArthur Ii misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aengus.
MacArthur Ii works on Aengus's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from MacArthur Ii.
Aengus misses with a punch on the inside.
MacArthur Ii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aengus backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aengus.
Aengus lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacArthur Ii throws a punch but it's blocked by Aengus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aengus.
Aengus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aengus manages to break the clinch.
MacArthur Ii slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aengus, as that shot connected.
MacArthur Ii closes the distance but Aengus moves to the side
and Aengus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacArthur Ii tries to clinch up but Aengus circles away and keeps his distance.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice looking kick to the body. Aengus takes a step back to recover.
Aengus looks to land a left hand but MacArthur Ii moved out of range nicely.
MacArthur Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Caelan Aengus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii throws a poor cross that misses
and Aengus counters with a stiff right hand.
MacArthur Ii moves out of range of the body kick.
MacArthur Ii jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Aengus tries to clinch up but MacArthur Ii circles away and keeps his distance.
MacArthur Ii throws a big counter combination but Aengus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
MacArthur Ii tries to clinch but Aengus moves out of range.
Aengus throws out a counter right but MacArthur Ii avoids it with no problem.
Aengus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MacArthur Ii, pushing him back against the cage.
Aengus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
MacArthur Ii scores with a shot to the side of Aengus's head.
MacArthur Ii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aengus or not.
Aengus prevents a body shot from MacArthur Ii.
Aengus is looking to break free of the clinch but MacArthur Ii has double underhooks.
MacArthur Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
Aengus lands a body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Caelan Aengus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
MacArthur Ii needs to keep his hands up - Aengus had a free shot at his head there.
Aengus misses with a hook
and MacArthur Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That kick from MacArthur Ii tenderised Aengus's leg. Aengus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aengus misses with a hook. MacArthur Ii ducked under it nicely.
MacArthur Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aengus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aengus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Caelan Aengus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aengus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. MacArthur Ii eats them both and turns towards Aengus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aengus throws a hook to the side of MacArthur Ii's head but MacArthur Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aengus throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like MacArthur Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aengus, as that shot connected.
A big right from Aengus misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aengus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacArthur Ii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aengus scores with a hook.
MacArthur Ii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aengus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aengus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
MacArthur Ii dodges the punch combination from Aengus.
Aengus closes the distance looking to clinch
and MacArthur Ii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aengus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacArthur Ii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aengus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacArthur Ii circles away quickly and effectively.
MacArthur Ii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aengus.
MacArthur Ii thinks about countering with a body kick.
Aengus tries to score a power double leg takedown but MacArthur Ii sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aengus somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aengus lands a jab to the nose.
Aengus throws a poor cross that misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good shot there by MacArthur Ii.
Jab by Aengus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aengus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacArthur Ii circles away quickly and effectively.
Aengus clinches with his opponent.
MacArthur Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aengus tries to break free but MacArthur Ii pushes him back against the cage.
MacArthur Ii working aggressively here.
MacArthur Ii lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacArthur Ii.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aengus.
Aengus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacArthur Ii's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aengus.
MacArthur Ii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aengus blocks an uppercut.
MacArthur Ii tries to work over Aengus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacArthur Ii misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aengus.
MacArthur Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Aengus.
MacArthur Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aengus's elbow.
Aengus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aengus.
Aengus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacArthur Ii's head backwards.
MacArthur Ii slips a straight right by Aengus.
MacArthur Ii is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut there from Aengus.
Aengus misses with a hook. MacArthur Ii ducked under it nicely.
Aengus thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacArthur Ii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aengus throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Ii moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from MacArthur Ii misses its intended target.
MacArthur Ii ducks under a wild hook from Aengus.
It looked like MacArthur Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aengus throws the left hand but MacArthur Ii avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Aengus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caelan Aengus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aengus 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caelan Aengus!
Caelan Aengus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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