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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antoine Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pray by Jay-Z feat. Rob Dougan. Shawn MacArthur has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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203 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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170 cm
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185 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antoine Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shawn MacArthur!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacArthur doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wallace counters with a straight right hand.
MacArthur shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wallace as he jumps to the side.
MacArthur throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wallace.
Nice takedown defense from Wallace. No joy for MacArthur on that attempt.
Antoine Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn MacArthur.
MacArthur scores a takedown into full mount!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
MacArthur is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wallace can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wallace is trying to get back to full guard.
MacArthur stalling away here and it's allowed Wallace to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacArthur's guard.
Wallace throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacArthur works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wallace has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wallace in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacArthur has his hands on Wallace's head, controlling the position.
Wallace throwing strikes from guard but MacArthur blocks nicely.
MacArthur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacArthur avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wallace postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MacArthur is trying to control the position but Wallace postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wallace's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wallace being controlled here momentarily.
Wallace loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur is trying to keep Wallace in close.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Shawn MacArthur wasn't active enough on the ground.
Wallace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur moves out of range as Wallace strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Wallace as MacArthur shoots in.
MacArthur fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wallace gets a takedown into half guard.
MacArthur is looking to control Wallace's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacArthur avoid being mounted?
Wallace is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MacArthur defends it well.
Wallace slips a nice elbow through MacArthur's hands, connecting with MacArthur's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur wants to improve his position but Wallace is controlling well.
MacArthur makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacArthur.
MacArthur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wallace is aware though and is defending well.
MacArthur trying to control the position.
Wallace distracts MacArthur with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wallace in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wallace in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wallace with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacArthur has momentary wrist control but Wallace slips an elbow through the middle.
MacArthur lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wallace!
MacArthur jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wallace manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wallace has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace is looking for a sweep.
Wallace regains half guard.
Wallace is looking to improve his position.
Wallace is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wallace is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of MacArthur's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take MacArthur's back!
MacArthur has hold of Wallace's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Wallace dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
MacArthur shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than MacArthur was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
MacArthur jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Wallace is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Wallace and MacArthur has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Wallace is looking for a sweep.
Wallace looking for a sweep but MacArthur has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Wallace wants to hold on but MacArthur pushes him away.
Antoine Wallace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacArthur throws some wild stikes that Wallace manages to avoid easily.
MacArthur wants to stand but Wallace is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
MacArthur working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wallace is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur trying to control but Wallace is having none of it.
MacArthur is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wallace has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wallace!
Wallace throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacArthur works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wallace is fighting to break MacArthur's control of his arms but MacArthur is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but MacArthur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacArthur avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MacArthur utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace pushing down on MacArthur's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wallace moves nicely into side control.
Wallace creates some space and throws a big elbow, but MacArthur sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on MacArthur's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wallace avoids the strikes from the bottom by MacArthur.
MacArthur dodges the ground and pound from Wallace.
MacArthur isn't going anywhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
MacArthur is trying to control Wallace's posture but Wallace avoids it.
Wallace misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace working the ground and pound but MacArthur is defending the strikes.
MacArthur is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wallace looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wallace lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
MacArthur trying to control from the bottom.
Wallace seems to be looking for submissions.
MacArthur trying to control but Wallace postures up.
MacArthur moves into full guard.
MacArthur utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wallace missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MacArthur is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wallace throws an elbow that misses. MacArthur uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wallace's guard. Nice move by MacArthur!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Wallace wants to sweep here but MacArthur controlling him for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace punching from the bottom - just letting MacArthur know he's still in a fight.
MacArthur drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wallace manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacArthur has Wallace in his guard.
MacArthur working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wallace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacArthur is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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 Antoine Wallace will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
MacArthur looking to score a takedown here. Wallace is defending well but MacArthur drives through and ends up in Wallace's guard.
Wallace is working an open guard so MacArthur takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
MacArthur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallace manages to avoid it.
MacArthur throws a combination. Wallace tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shawn MacArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur staying out of range there.
MacArthur doesn't manage to clinch there - Wallace circles away.
MacArthur clinches.
MacArthur drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wallace pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wallace throws a low kick but it's checked well by MacArthur.
MacArthur tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wallace sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MacArthur somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur moves out of range as Wallace strikes.
MacArthur explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
MacArthur misses with a takedown attempt
and Wallace counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Antoine Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn MacArthur.
MacArthur drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacArthur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacArthur goes for a takedown attempt but Wallace pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
MacArthur looks for the body kick but Wallace saw that one coming.
MacArthur tries to clinch but Wallace moves away
and Wallace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacArthur throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wallace's waist but Wallace gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacArthur off to one side.
Wallace pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace with a nice cross.
Wallace rushes MacArthur and presses him up against the cage.
Wallace has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics MacArthur uses from the top position.
Wallace is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacArthur got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wallace has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacArthur has managed to get both his arms back between Wallace's legs - danger averted.
MacArthur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MacArthur works a leg free and moves into half guard.
MacArthur is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
MacArthur goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wallace is on top in guard.
MacArthur trying to keep a closed guard but Wallace is proving a slippery customer.
Wallace stands up over MacArthur, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace looking to sit in guard and control but MacArthur gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
MacArthur pushes down on Wallace's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Antoine Wallace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur is working for a submission of some sort.
Wallace is trying to get back to full guard.
MacArthur is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wallace sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallace looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shawn MacArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wallace keeping control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Antoine Wallace.
Well Wallace has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoine Wallace!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Antoine Wallace waved his t-shirt featuring Australian Xtreme - All 159 Video Proof.'s logo in front of the cameras.
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hype
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pop
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