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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Arabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacDonald's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Millenium. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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264 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William MacDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Arabi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arabi throws a sloppy head kick and MacDonald moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacDonald.
MacDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Arabi circles away.
Arabi tries to keep at a distance but MacDonald has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arabi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MacDonald walks away with a smile on his face. Arabi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from MacDonald, right into the meat.
MacDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacDonald has managed to clinch.
MacDonald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
MacDonald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Rodrigo Arabi has been cut.
MacDonald comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for MacDonald.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside.
MacDonald trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from MacDonald.
Arabi jumps guard but MacDonald stands there with Arabi around his waist. Arabi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
MacDonald lands a nice elbow.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside.
Arabi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Arabi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Arabi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MacDonald landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald throwing strikes from guard but Arabi blocks nicely.
Arabi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arabi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arabi trying to keep a closed guard but MacDonald is proving a slippery customer.
MacDonald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arabi on the ground.
MacDonald throwing strikes from guard but Arabi blocks nicely.
MacDonald is breathing heavily.
MacDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Arabi shoots in but MacDonald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
William MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Arabi.
MacDonald clinches with his opponent.
MacDonald trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
MacDonald scores a nice knee to the body.
MacDonald landing knees to the body.
MacDonald keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arabi's efforts to push away.
MacDonald missing with knees to the body.
Arabi wants a takedown.
MacDonald working Arabi over with knees to the body.
Arabi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacDonald smiles and moves away.
Arabi darts in trying to clinch
and MacDonald finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Arabi closes the distance but MacDonald moves to the side
and MacDonald counters by moving into the clinch.
Arabi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. MacDonald is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
MacDonald lands an elbow just above Arabi 's eye.
Arabi wants to get back to striking at distance but MacDonald won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the cage, MacDonald throws an elbow but misses.
Arabi wants to break free but MacDonald has control.
Arabi tries to pull guard but MacDonald holds him up against the cage and eventually Arabi drops back down to his feet.
Arabi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald lands a nice elbow.
Arabi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacDonald.
Arabi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Arabi goes for a takedown in the clinch but MacDonald prevents it.
Arabi wants a takedown but no success here.
MacDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Arabi avoids the damage to the body.
Arabi tries for a takedown but MacDonald manages to get underhooks.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside that Arabi shrugs off.
Arabi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MacDonald fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Arabi misses with a takedown attempt - MacDonald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
MacDonald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MacDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Arabi avoids the damage to the body.
Arabi is trying to force a seperation but MacDonald has the dominant position.
Arabi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MacDonald keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arabi's efforts to push away.
Arabi tries to throw a body punch but MacDonald avoids it by throwing Arabi back against the cage.
Arabi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
MacDonald throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Arabi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacDonald just stands there and leans against the cage.
MacDonald misses with an elbow strike.
MacDonald trying to land knees to the body.
MacDonald has Arabi pressed against the cage, preventing Arabi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Arabi gets control of MacDonald's arms and successfully pulls guard. Arabi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
MacDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arabi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MacDonald could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
MacDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
MacDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacDonald wants to stand and escape but instead Arabi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Arabi trying to control but MacDonald is working from the bottom.
MacDonald on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MacDonald tries to get out of the position.
Arabi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William MacDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Arabi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Arabi shoots for a takedown but MacDonald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
MacDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside that Arabi shrugs off.
MacDonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arabi avoids it.
MacDonald comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Arabi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Arabi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MacDonald walks away with a smile on his face. Arabi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
MacDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arabi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arabi throws a hook but MacDonald avoids it easily.
Arabi swats away the attempt to clinch by MacDonald.
Horrible takedown by Arabi or perhaps it was just good defense by MacDonald which made him look bad.
William MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Arabi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arabi misses with a body kick.
Arabi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Arabi wants to clinch
and MacDonald counters with a good low kick that Arabi was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arabi moves in looking to clinch but MacDonald pushes him off.
Arabi fails with the takedown.
Arabi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacDonald's waist but MacDonald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arabi off to one side.
MacDonald lands with a kick to the temple. Arabi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
MacDonald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
William MacDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacDonald closes the distance and clinches.
MacDonald prevents the takedown attempt.
Arabi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arabi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arabi blocks the elbow strike.
Arabi avoiding damage as MacDonald throws knees to the body.
Arabi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MacDonald walks away with a smile on his face. Arabi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Arabi tries to clinch
and MacDonald moves into the clinch.
Arabi tries to break free but MacDonald pushes him back against the cage.
Arabi avoiding damage as MacDonald throws knees to the body.
Arabi avoiding damage as MacDonald throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald misses with an elbow strike.
Arabi throws an elbow but it misses.
Arabi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arabi is working for takedown but MacDonald is calmly controlling the position for now.
MacDonald using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Arabi avoiding damage as MacDonald throws knees to the body.
Arabi avoiding damage as MacDonald throws knees to the body.
Arabi pulls guard effortlessly.
MacDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arabi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
MacDonald is wriggling around trying to escape.
Arabi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
MacDonald tries to improve his position but instead Arabi has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arabi scores with punches to the body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arabi controlling well, preventing MacDonald from escaping the position.
MacDonald is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Arabi.
Can MacDonald hold on?! Arabi is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
MacDonald tries to roll but Arabi sticks to his back.
Arabi is riding his opponent, not letting MacDonald buck him off.
Arabi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MacDonald is trying to break free.
That's four 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.
Arabi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
MacDonald looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
MacDonald rolls, trying to escape but Arabi keeps control of the position.
Arabi slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
MacDonald staying busy and making it hard for Arabi to control.
MacDonald is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Arabi has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for MacDonald.
MacDonald wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arabi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Arabi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Arabi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
MacDonald throws a leg kick which misses Arabi's front leg but catches the back leg as Arabi tries to avoid it.
Arabi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacDonald rushes Arabi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arabi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Arabi goes for a takedown attempt but MacDonald pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacDonald tries to clinch but Arabi is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arabi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arabi fails with the takedown.
William MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Arabi.
MacDonald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arabi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald has closed the distance and engaged Arabi in a clinch.
MacDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arabi is defending well for now.
Arabi tries to pull guard but MacDonald won't allow it.
MacDonald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Arabi tries to pull guard but MacDonald won't allow it.
Arabi is trying to break free.
Arabi avoiding damage as MacDonald throws knees to the body.
MacDonald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Arabi trying to stall but MacDonald improves his position.
Arabi looking for a takedown.
Arabi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from MacDonald.
Arabi managing to block the knees to the body from MacDonald.
Arabi wants a takedown but no success here.
MacDonald lands an elbow just above Arabi 's eye.
MacDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arabi is defending well for now.
Arabi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arabi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arabi tries to stall but MacDonald uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
MacDonald lands an elbow just above Arabi 's eye.
Arabi is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Arabi takes an elbow to the forehead.
MacDonald lands a damaging elbow.
Arabi is working for takedown but MacDonald is calmly controlling the position for now.
MacDonald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Arabi decides to pull guard.
Arabi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Arabi blocks the strikes from MacDonald.
Arabi passes to side control.
Arabi lands a nice forearm strike.
MacDonald striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
MacDonald looking for a sweep but Arabi has passed into full mount! Oh no!
MacDonald has left one of his arms exposed and Arabi doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. MacDonald screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Arabi!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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