PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Martin
vs
MacArthur

180 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

XTREME PWNAGE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rashad Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shawn MacArthur!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from MacArthur misses.

MacArthur moves into the clinch.
Martin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Martin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacArthur smiles and moves away.
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacArthur's waist but MacArthur gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side.
MacArthur doesn't manage to clinch there - Martin circles away.
A big left from Martin misses.
MacArthur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martin is looking to score with low kicks.
MacArthur is looking to clinch.

MacArthur shoots in and bounces Martin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Martin 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur is stalling in the full guard.
Martin 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.
MacArthur trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin wants to sweep here but MacArthur controlling him for the moment.

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 looking to sit in guard and control but Martin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but MacArthur is retaining full guard.
Martin passes into half guard.

MacArthur actively working from the bottom here.

MacArthur is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martin pulls his head out easily.
MacArthur is doing well to control the position and prevent Martin from advancing to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Martin is looking for a kimura here.
Martin trying to mount his opponent but MacArthur defends it.
MacArthur wants to control but Martin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacArthur is not content to let Martin control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as MacArthur checks a leg kick.
Martin tries to score with a low kick but MacArthur moves his leg out of the way.

That's four 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.
Martin swings for the body but MacArthur moves out of range.
Martin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacArthur tries to clinch up but Martin circles away and keeps his distance.
Martin misses with a takedown

and MacArthur counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacArthur is controlling the pace.

MacArthur trying to work for an americana but Martin has managed to regain full guard.

MacArthur postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Martin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of MacArthur, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn MacArthur dominated that round.
That's time! Martin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Martin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Martin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and MacArthur counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

MacArthur 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.

MacArthur is working for a submission of some sort.
MacArthur is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

MacArthur is working for a kimura here but Martin manages to reverse the position and he's now in MacArthur's guard.

MacArthur is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martin passes easily into side control. Nice work.

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.
You can see the frustration on MacArthur's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Martin wants to control but MacArthur is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on MacArthur's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Martin is looking to take a break and control but MacArthur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur is looking to regain half guard here but Martin keeps moving and retains side control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacArthur checks the leg kick nicely there.
Martin shoots and misses

and MacArthur counters by moving into the clinch.
Martin tries to break free but MacArthur pushes him back against the cage.
Martin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacArthur's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Martin tries to break the clinch but MacArthur is controlling the position.
Martin tries to pull guard but MacArthur won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

MacArthur manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but MacArthur is retaining full guard.
MacArthur is trying to keep Martin in close.
MacArthur wants to hit a switch here but Martin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacArthur there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Martin is really struggling to control MacArthur but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Martin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, MacArthur has managed to escape the submission attempt.
MacArthur wants to control but Martin is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin looking to control but MacArthur is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn MacArthur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Martin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Martin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Martin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MacArthur doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Martin.
MacArthur wants to control but Martin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacArthur 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.
MacArthur is pressing down on Martin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Martin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MacArthur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

MacArthur looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Martin passes into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin in the domination position with MacArthur hanging on.
MacArthur is trying to improve his position.
Martin working away.
Martin wants to control but MacArthur is keeping him busy.

Martin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
MacArthur struggling a bit here.
MacArthur might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Martin kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

MacArthur shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Martin napping and manages to drive through into side control!

MacArthur tries for a kimura but Martin is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin manages to work his way to half guard, despite MacArthur's best efforts.
Martin trying to hold on to MacArthur's head to control him but MacArthur postures up.
Martin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
MacArthur is trying to control. Martin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
MacArthur wants to get back to his feet.
Martin is staying active underneath MacArthur, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

MacArthur is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martin is just riding it out for now. MacArthur eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rashad Martin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacArthur 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn MacArthur!