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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Milcin Arnautovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Milcin Arnautovic has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Milcin Arnautovic seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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178 cm
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164 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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175 cm
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milcin Arnautovic! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greg McCarthy! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McCarthy misses with a series of wild punches.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses. Arnautovic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McCarthy napping and manages to drive through into side control! Arnautovic tries to advance to mount but McCarthy denies him. Arnautovic prevents McCarthy from escaping the position. Sloppy strikes there by Arnautovic. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Arnautovic connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McCarthy some visible discomfort.
Arnautovic lands a nice forearm strike. Arnautovic cracks McCarthy with a big right hand but McCarthy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Arnautovic is looking to take a break and control but McCarthy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Arnautovic lands some shots froms side control. 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! McCarthy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Arnautovic has just dragged him back down to the mat. Arnautovic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCarthy, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Arnautovic scores with punches from side control. McCarthy can't do much from the bottom here. Arnautovic lands a nice forearm strike. Arnautovic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. McCarthy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Arnautovic scoring with punches from side control. Arnautovic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McCarthy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Arnautovic scores with punches from side control. McCarthy wants to control but Arnautovic postures up. McCarthy prevents Arnautovic from improving position. McCarthy wants to control but Arnautovic postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Arnautovic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Arnautovic is working McCarthy over with some ground and pound from side control. McCarthy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Arnautovic prevents McCarthy from escaping the position. Arnautovic in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Arnautovic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Arnautovic goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McCarthy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Arnautovic but great work by McCarthy. Arnautovic wants to get back to his feet. McCarthy tries to stand but Arnautovic is controlling his head. Arnautovic throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Arnautovic misses with a takedown attempt - McCarthy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. McCarthy throws a head kick but Arnautovic moves out of range.
McCarthy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Arnautovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCarthy swivels and escapes. Greg McCarthy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Arnautovic is breathing heavily. McCarthy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from McCarthy misses. Thud! ouch! good body kick from McCarthy - that will leave a mark!
Arnautovic shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milcin Arnautovic. That's going to take a lot out of him. McCarthy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McCarthy throws a head kick that Arnautovic semi-blocks.
McCarthy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCarthy misses with a head kick.
Arnautovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance. McCarthy scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McCarthy scores with a push kick. No joy there for McCarthy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCarthy lands a head kick!
McCarthy throws a head kick but Arnautovic moves out of range.
McCarthy scores with a head kick.
McCarthy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arnautovic. Arnautovic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McCarthy jabs Arnautovic to the body, keeping him at a distance. A left and a right from McCarthy both land. Nice combination. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Both fighters circling a little - McCarthy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. McCarthy lands a high kick!
Arnautovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCarthy.
Arnautovic throwing a counter right hand but McCarthy manages to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg McCarthy dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McCarthy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arnautovic throwing a counter right hand but McCarthy manages to avoid it. Arnautovic dives in for a single leg takedown but McCarthy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Arnautovic shoots in but no luck this time. As Arnautovic backs off McCarthy throws a huge counter combo but Arnautovic manages to avoid it all. Arnautovic blocks a head kick by McCarthy.
McCarthy scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Arnautovic shoots in but McCarthy avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milcin Arnautovic. That's going to take a lot out of him. McCarthy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCarthy scores with a spinning back kick! Milcin Arnautovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. McCarthy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. McCarthy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Milcin Arnautovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McCarthy scores with a slapping inside leg kick. McCarthy throws a series of strikes that have Arnautovic backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Arnautovic feints and as McCarthy raises his hands in defense, Arnautovic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Arnautovic throwing strikes but missing. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Arnautovic looking to sit in guard and control but McCarthy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round. McCarthy wanted to stand there but Arnautovic had control of the position. Arnautovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Arnautovic tries to get out of the position.
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. Arnautovic has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McCarthy has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Arnautovic fails to pull guard.
Arnautovic jumps into guard, dragging McCarthy to the mat.
McCarthy wants to stand and escape but instead Arnautovic has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. McCarthy wants to stand up but Arnautovic is controlling him. Arnautovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCarthy works some decent striking defense from the bottom. McCarthy wants to stand up but Arnautovic is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McCarthy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arnautovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arnautovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. McCarthy has momentary wrist control but Arnautovic slips an elbow through the middle. Arnautovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arnautovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Arnautovic tries to free his leg and advance position but McCarthy is retaining full guard. McCarthy has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. McCarthy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Arnautovic is controlling him. McCarthy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Arnautovic scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Arnautovic pushing down on McCarthy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. McCarthy wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Arnautovic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Arnautovic is nestled in close to McCarthy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. McCarthy wants to control but Arnautovic is keeping busy.
Arnautovic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. McCarthy wants to get back to his feet.
McCarthy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Arnautovic scores with a couple of nice shots. Arnautovic seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Greg McCarthy will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Arnautovic dodges the punch combination from McCarthy.
As McCarthy tries to get set, Arnautovic tries to push him back and clinch up but McCarthy manages to avoid the attempt. McCarthy scores with a head kick. Arnautovic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. McCarthy leaves Arnautovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Arnautovic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McCarthy! McCarthy is looking to reverse the position. McCarthy is trying to get back to his feet. Arnautovic landing strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arnautovic lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McCarthy down.
McCarthy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Arnautovic asserts his dominance and retains side control. Arnautovic is working to tighten his grip on McCarthy's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. McCarthy has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Arnautovic is really squeezing tight and eventually McCarthy passes out! Arnautovic breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Milcin Arnautovic! A pretty intense looking Milcin Arnautovic took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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