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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles McArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paris Rozario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McArthur kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is London Calling. Paris Rozario has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Charles McArthur's chin.
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164 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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173 cm
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168 lbs
6 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Decent wrestler
Great elbows
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles McArthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paris Rozario!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McArthur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McArthur feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rozario working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McArthur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rozario controlling McArthur's posture.
McArthur trying to control but Rozario is working from the bottom.
McArthur passes Rozario's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McArthur trying to mount his opponent but Rozario defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McArthur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rozario's head.
McArthur 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.
McArthur is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Rozario to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
McArthur trying to control the position from guard on top but Rozario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McArthur throws a strike but Rozario rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McArthur wants to sweep here but Rozario controlling him for the moment.
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.
McArthur isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rozario stacks McArthur on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rozario!
McArthur is looking for a sweep.
McArthur throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
McArthur is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
McArthur tries to bench press Rozario off him but Rozario keeps the position.
McArthur is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozario wants to control but McArthur is keeping him busy.
Rozario looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McArthur tries to roll over but Rozario keeps him under control.
McArthur makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McArthur.
Rozario wants to pass the guard but McArthur is keeping the position.
McArthur has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rozario is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McArthur.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rozario wants to control but McArthur is keeping him busy.
McArthur is looking for a sweep.
Rozario trying to control the action but McArthur is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McArthur is looking to regain half guard here but Rozario keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Charles McArthur will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McArthur fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rozario keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McArthur slips under a jab from Rozario.
McArthur moves out of range of the leg kick from Rozario.
Rozario blocks a jab.
McArthur will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Charles McArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McArthur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McArthur thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from McArthur.
A lazy left from McArthur finds it's target.
A punch combination from McArthur misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McArthur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McArthur shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rozario as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles McArthur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McArthur pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rozario is out of range and McArthur settles back down.
McArthur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McArthur bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rozario's head backwards.
McArthur just misses with a punch to the body.
Rozario ducks under a wild hook from McArthur.
Rozario jabs at McArthur's body.
Rozario takes a swing at McArthur's ribcage but misses.
McArthur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McArthur throws a head kick that misses.
McArthur throws a jab when Rozario was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McArthur slips under a jab from Rozario.
McArthur misses the body punch
and Rozario counters by clinching up.
McArthur gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rozario regains guard.
Rozario seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McArthur trying to control but Rozario is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McArthur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McArthur wants to pass the guard but Rozario is keeping the position.
McArthur is looking to work some ground and pound but Rozario has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McArthur passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rozario can do anything to dispel that myth.
McArthur tries to pass to full mount but Rozario defends it.
McArthur is trying to control the action in half guard but Rozario is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rozario is holding on to half guard well.
McArthur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rozario's head.
Rozario manages to get to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McArthur's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McArthur preventing the sweep.
McArthur has gone for a leg lock! Rozario slips out almost immediately though and dives into McArthur's guard.
McArthur is trying to keep Rozario in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McArthur has his foot on Rozario's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rozario works his way back into a safe position though.
Rozario trying to control but McArthur is working from the bottom.
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 Charles McArthur will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McArthur motions for Rozario to come forward. McArthur throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rozario takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Rozario.
McArthur throws a sloppy head kick and Rozario moves out of range easily.
Rozario lands a jab to the nose.
Rozario tries to close the distance and clinch but McArthur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McArthur feints a jab promting Rozario to slip. McArthur then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rozario slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McArthur scores with a push kick.
Rozario on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McArthur. McArthur obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from McArthur is predictable there
and Rozario counters with a big head kick but McArthur shrugs it off.
Rozario takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from McArthur. Rozario does a little dance to reset his feet.
McArthur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rozario avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rozario looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
Paris Rozario is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rozario tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rozario checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rozario throws a nice looking combination but McArthur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rozario checks a low kick from McArthur.
A bone on bone clash there as Rozario blocks the leg kick.
McArthur misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McArthur misses the target.
McArthur throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for McArthur.
Paris Rozario has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
A head kick by McArthur misses
and Rozario counters with a solid body kick.
McArthur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McArthur will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McArthur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rozario.
Some wild striking there from Rozario.
McArthur looks to land a right hand but Rozario moved out of range.
McArthur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rozario manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McArthur. Rozario does a little dance to reset his feet.
McArthur gets a takedown into half guard.
Rozario is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McArthur working the head and body with strikes.
McArthur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rozario's head.
McArthur not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McArthur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rozario defending well though.
McArthur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rozario's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four 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.
McArthur not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McArthur is trying to control the action in half guard but Rozario is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Charles McArthur is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McArthur missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Still in half guard, McArthur seems content to control.
Rozario throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
McArthur seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rozario does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McArthur trying to pass the guard but Rozario defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McArthur lands with a punch from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles McArthur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McArthur, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Charles McArthur!
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