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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Kim (ranked 25095 p4p, 2040 weight class) and Robert MacArthur Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacArthur Jnr has chosen barbarian pipe band as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Robert MacArthur Jnr has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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8 - 21 - 0 |
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54 - 35 - 1 |
Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 54 - 35 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert MacArthur Jnr!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArthur Jnr stuffs the takedown attempt from Kim. Kim gets slowly back to his feet.
Kim shoots in but MacArthur Jnr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kim really is a fat lump.
Kim gets the takedown into side control.
MacArthur Jnr struggling a bit here.
MacArthur Jnr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
MacArthur Jnr wants to improve his position but Kim is controlling well.
Kim seems to be working for a kimura but MacArthur Jnr defends the submission attempt.
Kim seems to be working for a kimura but MacArthur Jnr defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Jnr tries to get to full guard but Kim has control of the leg.
MacArthur Jnr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr actively working from the bottom here.
MacArthur Jnr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kim is looking to advance position but MacArthur Jnr won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kim is trying to work for a kimura but MacArthur Jnr is defending well.
MacArthur Jnr desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kim is looking for a kimura but MacArthur Jnr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kim to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to control Kim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacArthur Jnr avoid being mounted?
Kim is looking for a kimura but MacArthur Jnr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kim to get the leverage.
Kim is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming and defends easily.
Kim is looking for a kimura here.
MacArthur Jnr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr wants to sweep here but Kim controlling him for the moment.
Kim drops back looking for a leg! MacArthur Jnr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacArthur Jnr manages to kick Kim off! Kim jumps back into MacArthur Jnr's guard.
Kim postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! MacArthur Jnr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kim, into his guard.
Kim is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacArthur Jnr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacArthur Jnr defends well.
MacArthur Jnr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MacArthur Jnr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacArthur Jnr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kim wants to sweep here but MacArthur Jnr controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacArthur Jnr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacArthur Jnr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacArthur Jnr catches Kim napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Kim to the canvas!
MacArthur Jnr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kim is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacArthur Jnr is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert MacArthur Jnr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
MacArthur Jnr misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from MacArthur Jnr.
Kim fails with the takedown.
MacArthur Jnr lands a glancing blow to the side of Kim's head.
Kim has a takedown stuffed.
MacArthur Jnr waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Kim. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Kim to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Kim is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Jnr pushes down on Kim's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kim actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacArthur Jnr controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
MacArthur Jnr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kim actively working from the bottom here.
MacArthur Jnr trying to control the pace.
Kim looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacArthur Jnr pulls his head out easily.
MacArthur Jnr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacArthur Jnr thows a huge punch but Kim dodges it nicely.
MacArthur Jnr stalling.
MacArthur Jnr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MacArthur Jnr escapes and gets back to his feet.
Kim shoots for a double leg takedown but MacArthur Jnr sprawls well. He's pushed Kim's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kim slips under a jab from MacArthur Jnr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kim drops down looking for a counter takedown but MacArthur Jnr sprawls and moves away.
Kim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
MacArthur Jnr lands a big shot that drops Kim! Can he finish him?
Oh Kim is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacArthur Jnr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MacArthur Jnr is continuing to stall.
The adventures of MacArthur Jnr the control monster continue. Boring.
Kim seems to have got his legs back now.
MacArthur Jnr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MacArthur Jnr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
MacArthur Jnr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kim working for submissions but it's allowed MacArthur Jnr to get to half guard.
Kim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
MacArthur Jnr wants to pass to mount but Kim is defending the position.
MacArthur Jnr moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kim.
You can see the frustration on Kim's face as MacArthur Jnr controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert MacArthur Jnr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kim's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
MacArthur Jnr lands the left hand.
MacArthur Jnr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
MacArthur Jnr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kim.
MacArthur Jnr lands a jab to Kim's midsection.
Jesse Kim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacArthur Jnr lands a head kick that stumbles Kim and the fighters go to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim is working an open guard so MacArthur Jnr takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
MacArthur Jnr fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Kim out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Robert MacArthur Jnr!
Our winner, Robert MacArthur Jnr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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hype
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pop
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