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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolando Mota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolando Mota has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shawn MacArthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rolando Mota!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mota looks to land a combination but MacArthur avoids it well.
Mota throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. MacArthur tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mota is in MacArthur's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacArthur wants to sweep here but Mota controlling him for the moment.
Mota postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MacArthur working a defensive guard here.
MacArthur preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
MacArthur working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mota.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mota content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mota postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MacArthur looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacArthur throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mota scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mota must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MacArthur keeping moving, preventing Mota from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mota accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mota really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacArthur. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur is trying to hold Mota in close to prevent damage but Mota has managed to pass into half guard.
Mota missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacArthur is staying active underneath Mota, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacArthur avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mota.
Mota missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mota seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mota slows the pace down in half guard.
Mota looks to land a strike but MacArthur avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mota thows a big elbow that misses.
Mota throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mota working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mota works over MacArthur with some ground and pound from guard.
MacArthur escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mota gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MacArthur is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mota.
Mota chips away with some ground and pound.
Mota looking to pass the guard.
Mota in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mota connects with a couple of short punches.
MacArthur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacArthur is looking for a triangle but Mota pushes his legs off easily.
Mota loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mota throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mota loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacArthur has momentary wrist control but Mota slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
MacArthur is breathing heavily.
Mota is pressing down on MacArthur's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mota is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mota holds on and takes a little breather.
MacArthur thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mota has MacArthur pulled in close to control his posture.
Mota working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MacArthur.
Mota keeping moving, preventing MacArthur from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mota thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mota striking off his back but it's not causing MacArthur any problems.
Mota wants to hit a switch here but MacArthur passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mota there!
MacArthur is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mota is surviving well by controlling MacArthur's body position as best he can.
MacArthur manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mota to take his back!
Mota defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mota turns into MacArthur and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolando Mota dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mota closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mota lands in his opponent's guard.
Mota throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacArthur works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mota working some strikes from top position.
Mota is in close to MacArthur's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mota tries to free his leg and advance position but MacArthur is retaining full guard.
Mota postures up in MacArthur's guard and throws a big left but MacArthur blocks it.
Mota works over MacArthur with some ground and pound from guard.
MacArthur wants to sweep here but Mota controlling him for the moment.
Mota throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacArthur works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mota throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacArthur works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mota avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mota postures up in MacArthur's guard and throws a big left but MacArthur blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur working a defensive guard here.
MacArthur avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mota lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mota working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mota tries to free his leg and advance position but MacArthur is retaining full guard.
Mota throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mota postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MacArthur trying to control the position.
Mota trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mota missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mota thows a big elbow that misses.
MacArthur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mota cracks MacArthur with a solid left hand.
Mota throws a big right hand that misses.
Mota working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rolando Mota has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mota chips away with some ground and pound.
Mota content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mota throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mota chips away with some ground and pound.
Mota landing with the ground and pound.
Mota is looking to work some ground and pound but MacArthur has wrist control.
Mota is in close to MacArthur's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mota stands up over MacArthur, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mota lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mota is looking to work some ground and pound but MacArthur has wrist control.
MacArthur is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mota is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mota postures up in MacArthur's guard and throws a big left but MacArthur blocks it.
Mota throws a strike but MacArthur rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mota manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
MacArthur tries to hold on but Mota pushes him away.
MacArthur is in a horrible position here. Mota smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mota looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mota connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mota cracks MacArthur with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mota is landing with some decent strikes but MacArthur is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
MacArthur flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
A nice elbow there by Mota.
Mota working the ground and pound effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mota with a couple of short strikes.
Mota landing strikes, looking to finish!
MacArthur in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mota landing punches.
Mota lands a heavy elbow.
MacArthur is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacArthur tries to hold on but Mota pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Mota.
Mota working the ground and pound effectively.
MacArthur tries to lock up and control but Mota gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolando Mota showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
MacArthur with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mota counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in MacArthur's guard now.
Mota scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mota scoring with some ground and pound.
MacArthur avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mota trying to control but MacArthur is working from the bottom.
Mota lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mota chips away with some ground and pound.
Mota is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mota postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MacArthur keeping full guard, as Mota tries to pass.
MacArthur wants to sweep here but Mota controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacArthur working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mota.
Mota postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mota doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mota manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mota working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mota cracks MacArthur with a solid left hand.
Mota trying to control but MacArthur is working from the bottom.
Mota working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mota lands a couple of elbows.
Mota is working MacArthur over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mota connects with a couple of short punches.
Mota scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mota stands up over MacArthur, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mota has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mota forces his way into half guard.
Mota thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed MacArthur's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur wants to control but Mota is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mota slips a nice elbow through MacArthur's hands, connecting with MacArthur's forehead.
Mota looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mota frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mota lands with some vicious ground and pound - can MacArthur hang on?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mota cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mota looking to finish MacArthur with some ground and pound. This is bad for MacArthur!
Mota scoring with strikes but MacArthur is staying in there.
Mota is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mota scoring with strikes but MacArthur is staying in there.
MacArthur is in a horrible position here. Mota smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mota pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mota raining down hammerfists from mount.
MacArthur is bucking up trying to escape but Mota cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
MacArthur tries to hold on but Mota postures up.
Mota lands with some vicious ground and pound - can MacArthur hang on?
Mota lands with some vicious ground and pound - can MacArthur hang on?
Mota lands a big elbow.
Mota fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mota pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The referee warns MacArthur that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
MacArthur is in a horrible position here. Mota smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mota working the ground and pound effectively.
Mota avoids the attempt from MacArthur to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur is in a horrible position here. Mota smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mota in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mota cracks MacArthur with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mota with the ground and pound from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! Mota connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mota is landing with some decent strikes but MacArthur is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oh MacArthur is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mota with the ground and pound from mount.
Mota putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mota is landing with some decent strikes but MacArthur is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mota unloading with bombs!
MacArthur is bucking up trying to escape but Mota cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Shawn MacArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rolando Mota is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mota is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolando Mota comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mota 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 25:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolando Mota!
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energy
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