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Event:
RISE 98: MacAlister v Burdon
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Arnason misses the target.
Arnason rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pyssy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arnason misses with a straight left.
Arnason misses with a right hand
and Pyssy counters with a nice uppercut.
Pyssy scores with a head kick.
Pyssy lands a right hook to the body.
Pyssy works Arnason's body with a nice hook.
Arnason with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pyssy to score with a decent uppercut.
Pyssy scores with a shot to the body.
Arnason definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Arnason tries to move into range but Pyssy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#Arnason is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pyssy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oh Arnason is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arnason circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Pyssy. Arnason falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Pyssy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pultti Pyssy! |
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Event:
RISE 92: Mesquita v Dlask
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Arnason walks into a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Soares.
Soares lands with a cross.
Arnason definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Arnason tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soares sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arnason somewhat.
Soares connects with a crisp jab.
Soares throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnason throws a shot from downtown. Soares moves away and avoids it.
Soares catches Arnason with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arnason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Soares lands with a shot to the body.
Arnason missing with a left hand there. Soares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soares lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Soares lands a jab to the head.
Arnason throws a hook but Soares avoids it easily.
Arnason takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Arnason just misses with a punch to the body.
Soares lands a really nice looking cross but Arnason seems unphased.
Arnason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soares.
Soares throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arnason on the side of the head.
Arnason misses with the combination.
Soares tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Soares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arnason.
Soares is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Soares ducks under a wild hook from Arnason.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arnason is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Soares staying out of range there.
Soares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Arnason is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arnason ducks right into an uppercut from Soares.
Arnason is looking to chop away at Soares's legs.
Arnason dives in and grabs Soares's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soares pushes down on Arnason's head and hops out.#T3#
Soares lands a really nice looking cross but Arnason seems unphased.
Arnason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arnason throws a hook but Soares avoids it easily.
Soares is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Soares connects with the punch.
Arnason moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arnason fails to land with a series of punches.
Soares might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Arnason drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Soares rushes Arnason and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arnason pushes off an throws an elbow but Soares leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2#
Soares ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Soares no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arnason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arnason not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Soares keeping moving, preventing Arnason from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Soares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Soares is adopting a defensive guard.
Arnason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Soares dominated that round.
That's time! Arnason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arnason.
Soares swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arnason.
Soares's corner calls for a 1-2. Soares obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Soares has managed to clinch.
Arnason is looking to control Soares's arms but Soares gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arnason has his back to the cage.
Arnason looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnason changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Soares fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Soares has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gabriel Soares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arnason throws out a loose jab but Soares uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Soares drives through and clinches with Arnason against the cage.
#T1#
Arnason jumps guard but Soares turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oskar Arnason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soares just leaning against Arnason, taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Arnason is trying to stall.
Soares has Arnason pressed against the cage.
Soares fails to pull guard.
Soares tries to pull guard but Arnason forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Arnason trying to control the position but instead, Soares has worked for underhooks and has pushed Arnason into the cage.
Soares jumps guard but Arnason turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Soares pulls guard effortlessly.
Arnason is fighting to break Soares's control of his arms but Soares is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Arnason tries to free his leg and advance position but Soares is retaining full guard.
Arnason throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soares works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Soares pulls Arnason in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Soares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arnason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arnason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arnason's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Soares keeping moving, preventing Arnason from controlling successfully.
Soares is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Arnason stays in close to Soares's body and controls the position.
Arnason wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
Soares utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arnason looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Soares lands a jab to the head.
Soares showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arnason.
#T4#
Soares uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arnason has time to react.
Soares's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arnason under the eye.
Arnason misses with a hook. Soares ducked under it nicely.
Soares is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Arnason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soares manages to avoid it.
Oskar Arnason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soares blocks a jab.
Arnason misses with a looping left.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Soares darts in and clinches Arnason up against the cage.
Arnason fails to pull guard.
Arnason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Soares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Soares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Soares works the jab nicely.
Arnason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soares is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Arnason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soares.
Soares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arnason.
Arnason throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arnason takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arnason looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arnason throws the left hand but Soares avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnason misses with a hook. Soares ducked under it nicely.
Soares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Soares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arnason needs to keep his hands up - Soares had a free shot at his head there.#T1##CL2#
Soares has closed the distance and engaged Arnason in a clinch.
Soares blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Arnason gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Soares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arnason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arnason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arnason trying to control but Soares is working from the bottom.
Arnason throwing strikes but missing.
Soares being controlled here, momentarily. #T2##SUB2#
Soares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arnason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arnason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Soares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Arnason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soares has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arnason has managed to get both his arms back between Soares's legs - danger averted.
Arnason trying to control the position from guard on top but Soares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Soares looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Arnason passes into side control.
#T3#
Arnason looking to control but instead Soares has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB#
Arnason is working for a submission of some sort.
Soares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soares is staying active underneath Arnason, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gabriel Soares is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Arnason is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Soares is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Arnason thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Soares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gabriel Soares has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arnason looks to land a strike but Soares avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arnason wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
Arnason throwing strikes from guard but Soares blocks nicely.
Arnason postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Soares preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Oskar Arnason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arnason trying to control the position from guard on top but Soares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Soares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soares stuffs the takedown.
Arnason just misses with a punch to the body.
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 Oskar Arnason.
Well Soares 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Soares! |
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Event:
RISE X8
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Jab from Dlask.#TD2#
Arnason gets caught flat footed, as Dlask shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dlask scoring with some ground and pound.
Arnason is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dlask trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dlask throwing strikes from guard but Arnason blocks nicely.
Dlask postures up in Arnason's guard and throws a big left but Arnason blocks it.
Arnason looking to control.
Dlask trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dlask content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dlask content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Arnason seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dlask looking to sit in guard and control but Arnason gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Arnason wants to control from the top but Dlask keeps moving.
Arnason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dlask swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Dlask looking for a sweep. Not yet Dlask, not yet.
Arnason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dlask is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dlask tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dlask pulls Arnason in to control the position.
Dlask looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arnason is one step ahead there.
Dlask lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dlask working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dlask's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dlask scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dlask landing some decent shots from guard.
Arnason controls Dlask momentarily but Dlask frees himself. #T2#
Arnason seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Arnason trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dlask postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dlask wants to control from the top but Arnason keeps moving.
Arnason is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dlask landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Arnason working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dlask doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dlask manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arnason working a defensive guard here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dlask working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Dlask is in close to Arnason's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Dlask postures up.
Dlask landing some decent shots from guard.
Arnason preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Dlask avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dlask content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dlask working some strikes from top position.
Dlask with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dlask postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#Arnason is rocked!
Dlask really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arnason. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dlask lands a couple of elbows.
Oh Arnason is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arnason is trying to control the position but Dlask postures up.
Dlask content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dlask postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Arnason covers up, he's hurt! Dlask keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Dlask and the ref steps in to end the fight! Dlask can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominik Dlask! |
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Event:
RISE Fight Night 2
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Rouhini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rouhini misses with a series of wild punches.
Arnason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rouhini scores with a one two! Arnason had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rouhini throws a right hand that Arnason ducks under and follows up with a left that Arnason also avoids with ease.
Rouhini lands a jab-cross combination.
Arnason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rouhini manages to avoid it.
Rouhini misses with a series of wild punches.
Arnason unleashes a big counter combination but Rouhini bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Arnason avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arnason! But no joy.
Rouhini tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arnason swivels and escapes.
Rouhini throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arnason ducks under a wild hook from Rouhini.
A combination from Rouhini does no damage. #TD#
Arnason tries to sprawl but Rouhini drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Arnason is controlling Rouhini's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rouhini takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Arnason is refusing to be controlled, as Rouhini sits in half guard.
Rouhini is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Arnason wants to control but Rouhini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arnason is looking for a sweep. Rouhini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arnason is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Arnason wants to control but Rouhini is keeping busy.
Rouhini prevents Arnason from standing back up.
Rouhini trying to control from half guard but Arnason is working away.
Arnason wants to improve his position but Rouhini is controlling well.
#T2#
Rouhini is looking to take a break and control but Arnason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arnason is controlling Rouhini's trapped leg to prevent Rouhini from advancing to side control.
Arnason has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Las Vegas. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rouhini lands with a punch from half guard.
Rouhini is thwarting Arnason's attempts to control the position.
Rouhini lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Arnason taking some punishment here, with Rouhini in his half guard.
Rouhini scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Arnason blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rouhini.
Arnason controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rouhini 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.#SUB2#
Arnason looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rouhini looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Arnason is trying is best to control the position here.
Arnason has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rouhini is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Rouhini missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Arnason manages to get to full guard.
Arnason trying to keep a closed guard but Rouhini is proving a slippery customer.
Rouhini makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rouhini controlling from the top position.
Arnason controlling Rouhini's posture.
Rouhini working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabe Rouhini dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Rouhini's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arnason under the eye.
Arnason looks to land a right hand but Rouhini moved out of range.
Gabe Rouhini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Arnason does no damage.
Rouhini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arnason takes a swing at Rouhini's ribcage but misses.
Rouhini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Arnason's head backwards.
Arnason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rouhini.
Arnason closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rouhini throws a series of punches but Arnason moves out of range.
Arnason is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rouhini throws a nice looking combination but Arnason bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rouhini lands a jab to the head.
Arnason walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rouhini throws a nice looking combination but Arnason bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rouhini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rouhini cracks Arnason with a good jab.
Rouhini scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Rouhini misses with a body shot.
Arnason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rouhini.
Rouhini throws a series of punches but Arnason avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Arnason misses.
Rouhini tries to bum rush Arnason with a series of wild strikes but Arnason uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rouhini lands with a right hand.
Arnason throws the left hand but Rouhini avoids the punch easily.
Rouhini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arnason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rouhini throws a series of strikes that have Arnason backpedaling.
Arnason gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rouhini.
Arnason throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rouhini counters with a left to the body.
Rouhini throws a series of punches but Arnason moves out of range.
Arnason let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arnason fails to land with a series of punches.
Rouhini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rouhini lands with a shot to the body.
Gabe Rouhini is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Rouhini.
Arnason looks to land a right hand but Rouhini moved out of range.
No joy there for Rouhini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Arnason gets caught flat footed, as Rouhini shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Arnason is pulling down on Rouhini's head to control his posture.
Rouhini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arnason can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Arnason is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rouhini defends well.
Gabe Rouhini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arnason tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arnason is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Rouhini is trying to control the position but Arnason postures up. #T3#
Rouhini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arnason.
Arnason throwing strikes from guard but Rouhini blocks nicely.
Arnason works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arnason tries to pass to full mount but Rouhini defends it.
Rouhini gets full guard.
Rouhini keeping moving, preventing Arnason from controlling successfully.
Arnason working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rouhini's head.
Rouhini being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Rouhini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arnason can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Arnason missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rouhini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arnason postures up and lands a big shot to Rouhini's brow.
Arnason controls from within his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rouhini holds on and takes a little breather.
Arnason stays in close to Rouhini's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rouhini keeping moving, preventing Arnason from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabe Rouhini dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A left lands for Rouhini.
A combination from Rouhini does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Arnason.
Rouhini lands a glancing blow to the side of Arnason's head.
Rouhini moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rouhini connects with a nice looking jab.
Arnason thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rouhini throws a hook but Arnason blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arnason! But no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rouhini.
A jab from Rouhini finds it's way through Arnason's defenses.
Arnason throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rouhini stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rouhini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Rouhini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rouhini misses with an uppercut.
Arnason dodges the punch combination from Rouhini.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arnason! But no joy.
A big right from Arnason misses.
Arnason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rouhini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rouhini throws a series of punches but Arnason moves out of range.
Rouhini goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rouhini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arnason.
Arnason will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gabe Rouhini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arnason takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rouhini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arnason feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Arnason tries to bum rush Rouhini with a series of wild strikes but Rouhini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rouhini tries to counter with a takedown but Arnason is quick to defend against it.
Arnason throws a body shot but no joy.
Arnason closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
A big right from Rouhini misses.
Arnason has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rouhini takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rouhini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arnason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rouhini manages to avoid it.
Rouhini misses with a takedown attempt - Arnason sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rouhini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arnason moves away.
Arnason drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rouhini defends it well.
Rouhini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rouhini swings for the body but Arnason moves out of range.
Rouhini misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Rouhini shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arnason defends it nicely.
Arnason looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rouhini misses with a hook.
Arnason misses with a two punch combination.
Rouhini lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Arnason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arnason lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rouhini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arnason's head.
Rouhini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arnason.
Rouhini went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rouhini defending well as Arnason loads up on a big left hand.
Rouhini slips under a jab from Arnason.
Arnason jabs at Rouhini's body.#T4#
Arnason throws a right hand that Rouhini ducks under and follows up with a left that Rouhini also avoids with ease.
Rouhini shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Arnason eats them both and turns towards Rouhini to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arnason takes a swing at Rouhini's ribcage but misses.
Rouhini jabs Arnason to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rouhini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rouhini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arnason moves out of range as Rouhini strikes.
Arnason drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rouhini defends it well.
Rouhini throws a lazy right hand but Arnason sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oskar Arnason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rouhini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rouhini misses with a wild combination.
Arnason looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gabe Rouhini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rouhini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arnason throws out the jab.
Rouhini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rouhini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arnason is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabe Rouhini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rouhini 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabe Rouhini!
Gabe Rouhini spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
RISE X28
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Arnason lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Arnason misses with a straight left.
Mesquita slips a jab from Arnason.
Mesquita shoots in but no luck this time.
Arnason misses with a looping right.
Nice takedown defense from Arnason. No joy for Mesquita on that attempt.
Arnason went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Arnason rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mesquita moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mesquita looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arnason throws a big counter combination but Mesquita scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Oskar Arnason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Mesquita.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arnason as he jumps to the side.
Arnason works over Mesquita's head and body with a nice combination.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mesquita.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mesquita lands a nice forearm strike.
Arnason has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mesquita tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1#
Arnason can't do much from the bottom here.
Mesquita looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita working the ground and pound from side control.
Mesquita scoring with punches and elbows.
Arnason is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mesquita connects with a decent elbow.
Arnason tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mesquita wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mesquita working the ground and pound.#ROC2#Arnason is rocked!
Arnason takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Oh Arnason is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mesquita cracks Arnason with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Mesquita immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Arnason is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Mesquita!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Mesquita! |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Quarter Finals C
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Jab from Arnason.
Arnason scores with a decent looking hook.
Mesquita takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD2#
Mesquita looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Arnason!
Arnason is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Arnason is looking for a sweep.
Mesquita trying to control the position but Arnason is working away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arnason wants to control but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Arnason down.
#T1#
Arnason is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita scores with punches from side control.
Mesquita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
You can see the frustration on Arnason's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mesquita tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mesquita landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mesquita wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arnason, who protects the arm well.
Mesquita scoring with punches from side control. #ROC2#Arnason is rocked!
Arnason definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mesquita lands a decent elbow from side control.
Oh Arnason is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Mesquita goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Arnason has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mesquita but great work by Arnason.
Arnason wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mesquita keeps working.
Mesquita regains half guard, as Arnason was trying to land strikes.
Mesquita tries to roll over but Arnason keeps him under control.#T2##SUB2#
Mesquita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mesquita has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mesquita gets back to full guard.
Arnason seems to have got his legs back now.
Arnason trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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!
Arnason throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mesquita works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Arnason is sitting in close to Mesquita's body. Mesquita has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Arnason is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Arnason is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mesquita.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Richard Mesquita! |
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Event:
RISE 60: Hunt v Daxton
Date: May 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Dlask shoots in for a double leg but Arnason sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Arnason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arnason throws a body punch but Dlask moves out of range. #TD2#
Dlask is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Arnason's half guard.
Dlask blocks the strikes from Arnason.
Dlask really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arnason. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arnason tries to get to full guard but Dlask has control of the leg.
Arnason is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dlask's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dlask's back!
Arnason is looking to control Dlask but Dlask is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Arnason 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.
Dlask is trying to break free.
Arnason is landing with strikes from the back.
Dlask rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dlask can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dlask wants to improve his position but Arnason is controlling well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arnason is trying to control. Dlask wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Arnason prevents Dlask from improving his position.#T1#
Arnason thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dlask wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Arnason is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arnason trying to control the action but Dlask is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Arnason is looking for a kimura here.
Dlask avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arnason.
Dlask felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dlask wants to improve his position but Arnason is controlling well.
Arnason is trying to control. Dlask wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SUB#
Arnason is working for a submission of some sort.
Dlask is staying active underneath Arnason, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arnason keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dlask is looking to improve his position.
Dlask trying to control here.
Dlask tries to roll over but Arnason keeps him under control.
Dlask manages to get to full guard.
Dlask is looking to sweep but instead, Arnason has passed into half guard.
Dlask tries to roll over but Arnason keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Dlask moves into full guard.
Arnason stopping the sweep attempt from Dlask.
Dlask lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Dlask has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Arnason has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Arnason is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Dlask is trying to escape and Arnason transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Dlask is forced to tap! Nice work there by Arnason! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oskar Arnason! |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 19
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Arnason gets a clinch.
Arnason is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Meravigliao blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Arnason breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arnason lands a body shot.
Arnason throws a jab but it's blocked by Meravigliao. #TD#
Arnason drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Meravigliao wants to control but Arnason postures up.
Meravigliao is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Arnason tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Meravigliao trying to control but Arnason flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Arnason throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB#
Arnason is persistently looking for the submission but Meravigliao is defending it well.
Arnason cracks Meravigliao with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Meravigliao from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Meravigliao tries to escape the position.
Arnason lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Meravigliao hold on?!
#SUB#
Arnason looking to break Meravigliao's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Meravigliao remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Arnason will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Meravigliao wants to escape the position.
Arnason cracks Meravigliao with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Meravigliao from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#SUB#
Arnason has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Arnason connects with a big shot to the side of Meravigliao's head.
#T2#
Meravigliao rolls, trying to escape but Arnason keeps control of the position.
Meravigliao trying to control the hands but Arnason breaks the grip.
Meravigliao looks winded!
Meravigliao takes a big shot to the side of the head.
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!
Arnason trying to control momentarily.
Arnason connects with a big shot to the side of Meravigliao's head.
Meravigliao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Meravigliao just trying to survive but Arnason is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Meravigliao should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB#
Arnason is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Meravigliao with him. Meravigliao is trying to defend but Arnason has an arm under the chin now! Meravigliao grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oskar Arnason! |
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Event:
SENSEI FC Extra 1
Date: Mar 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Cheetah wants to clinch up but Arnason keeps it at a distance.
Cheetah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arnason was well out of range. Poor timing from Cheetah.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arnason! But no joy.
Arnason looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cheetah fails to land the takedown.
Cheetah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arnason paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cheetah scores with a kick to the body.
Cheetah misses with a takedown attempt - Arnason sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Cheetah gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Arnason looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheetah controls Arnason momentarily but Arnason frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arnason wants to pass the guard but Cheetah is keeping the position.
Arnason throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Cheetah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arnason has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Las Vegas. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Cheetah knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arnason on the ground.
Arnason stays in close to Cheetah's body and controls the position.
Arnason cracks Cheetah with a solid left hand.
Cheetah is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Arnason is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Arnason stuffs the takedown attempt from Cheetah. Cheetah gets slowly back to his feet.
And Arnason tries to counter it with a takedown but Cheetah pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Himayalan Cheetah. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Cheetah dives in and scores a takedown into Arnason's guard.
Cheetah wants to pass the guard but Arnason is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Cheetah is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Arnason has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Cheetah is looking to defend but Arnason has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Cheetah! Arnason pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Cheetah taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oskar Arnason! |
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Event:
Riocore Pro Grapling
Date: Feb 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Oskar Arnason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Eddie Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Ryan takes the fight into the clinch.
Ryan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Arnason tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Ryan pulls guard effortlessly.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Arnason from controlling successfully.
Ryan has his hands on Arnason's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Ryan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arnason looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnason trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2#
Ryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arnason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ryan is tightening it up a little... Arnason has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Arnason reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Arnason taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ryan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Eddie Ryan!
A victorious Eddie Ryan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Van Buren throws a series of punches but Arnason avoids them all with ease.
Van Buren lands a two punch combo.
Van Buren lands with an overhand left.
Van Buren goes for a double leg but Arnason avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arnason continues to drive forward.
Van Buren is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Van Buren wants to break free but Arnason has control.
#BC2#
Arnason breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left lands for Arnason.
Oskar Arnason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arnason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Buren.
Van Buren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arnason avoids the body shot from Van Buren.
Arnason fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Van Buren moves away from the strike by Arnason.
Arnason shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Buren sprawls well. He's pushed Arnason's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sloppy strikes from Van Buren. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Arnason misses with a few strikes there.
Arnason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arnason fails with a takedown attempt.
Jax Van Buren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oskar Arnason.#TD#
Van Buren shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Arnason is trying to defend but Van Buren finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Van Buren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arnason's head.
Arnason slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Arnason working for a triangle but Van Buren defends it easily.
Van Buren wanted to stand there but Arnason had control of the position. #T2##SUB2#
Van Buren is sitting in close to Arnason's body. Arnason has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Van Buren is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Van Buren is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Arnason.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Oskar Arnason! |
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