PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between George McArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George McArthur has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

McArthur
vs
Warner

175 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

163 cm
25
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Powerful

Virtually Identical [$25 clothes!]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George McArthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Warner!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ron Honeybunn and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McArthur misses with a takedown attempt

and Warner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Warner leaning against his opponent.
McArthur is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Warner lands a nice shot to the body.
Warner lands an elbow inside that McArthur shrugs off.
Warner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Warner on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Warner.
Warner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Warner cracks McArthur with a nice body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Warner.
McArthur takes an elbow to the temple.
Warner lands an elbow that stopped McArthur in his tracks for a moment.
Warner lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McArthur tries to pull guard but Warner won't allow it.
Warner has McArthur pressed against the cage.
Warner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McArthur tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Warner just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George McArthur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Warner lands an elbow just above McArthur 's eye.
McArthur is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Warner to keep the fight standing.
Warner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner lands an elbow that stopped McArthur in his tracks for a moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Warner takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Warner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McArthur wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Warner has him pressed against the cage.
McArthur is trying to break free.
Warner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Warner lands an elbow inside.
Warner has McArthur pressed against the cage, preventing McArthur from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Warner lands a body punch.
Warner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McArthur's defenses.
Warner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McArthur tries to break the clinch but Warner is controlling the position.
McArthur takes an elbow to the temple.
Warner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McArthur's defenses.
Warner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Warner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Warner.
McArthur wants a takedown but no success here.
McArthur takes an elbow to the temple.
Warner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warner lands a left hand that snaps the head of McArthur backwards.
McArthur takes an elbow to the temple.
Warner has McArthur pressed against the cage, preventing McArthur from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Warner lands an elbow inside that McArthur shrugs off.
Warner lands an elbow inside that McArthur shrugs off.
McArthur takes an elbow to the forehead.
Warner lands an elbow that stopped McArthur in his tracks for a moment.
McArthur takes an elbow to the forehead.
Warner lands with a light punch inside.
Warner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Warner lands a damaging elbow.
McArthur is trying to pull guard but Warner has him pressed against the cage.
McArthur is trying to break the clinch but Warner has him pressed against the cage.
Warner lands an elbow inside that McArthur shrugs off.
Warner lands an elbow inside that McArthur shrugs off.
Warner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McArthur.
McArthur avoiding damage as Warner throws knees to the body.
McArthur takes an elbow to the forehead.
McArthur fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Warner.
McArthur tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Warner smiles and moves away.
McArthur is breathing heavily.
McArthur gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Warner counters by clinching up.
McArthur drops down looking for an ankle pick but Warner pulls his leg out and moves away.
McArthur slips a jab from Warner.
Warner misses with a looping right.
David Warner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McArthur fails with the takedown

and Warner counters by clinching up.
Nice elbow from Warner.
Warner lands an elbow that stopped McArthur in his tracks for a moment.
McArthur tries to circle away but Warner has him pinned against the cage.
Warner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Warner lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Warner.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warner cracks McArthur with a nice body shot.
Warner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Warner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Warner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warner lands an elbow inside.
Warner has McArthur pressed against the cage, preventing McArthur from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Warner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McArthur's defenses.
McArthur tries to score a body lock takedown but Warner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Warner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Warner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Warner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McArthur is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Warner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Warner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McArthur takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Warner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Warner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Warner.
Warner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Warner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Warner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McArthur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Warner.
Jab, jab by Warner - just one landing.

Warner closes the distance and clinches.
McArthur wants to break free but Warner has control.
McArthur takes an elbow to the temple.
Warner digs a right hand into McArthur's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McArthur's gas tank.
Warner presses McArthur against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Warner.
Warner lands an elbow just above McArthur 's eye.
McArthur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Warner.
Warner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McArthur takes an elbow to the forehead.
A frustrated look appears on McArthur's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McArthur is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warner lands a nice elbow.
Warner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Warner.
McArthur tries to break the clinch but Warner is controlling the position.
Warner lands an elbow inside that McArthur shrugs off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McArthur tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Warner smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McArthur fails with the takedown

and Warner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Warner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McArthur's defenses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Warner lands a damaging elbow.
Warner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McArthur.
Warner lands a nice uppercut.
Warner lands a nice elbow.
McArthur is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George McArthur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Warner.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Warner.
Warner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McArthur.
Warner lands a nice elbow.
Warner lands an elbow just above McArthur 's eye.
Warner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
Warner lands a damaging elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warner lands a shot to the body.
Warner lands an elbow just above McArthur 's eye.
A right hook to the body lands for Warner.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Warner.
Warner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Warner lands a body punch.
Warner cracks McArthur with a nice body shot.
Warner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Warner.
Warner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McArthur or not.
Warner lands a damaging elbow.
McArthur wants to get back to striking at distance but Warner won't allow it.
McArthur tries to pull guard but Warner holds him up against the cage and eventually McArthur drops back down to his feet.
Warner lands an elbow that stopped McArthur in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Warner.
McArthur is trying to push Warner away but Warner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Warner displaying some good clinch control by pressing McArthur up against the cage.
Warner lands a nice elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Warner.
Warner lands an elbow just above McArthur 's eye.
Nice elbow from Warner.
Warner pushes McArthur back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McArthur takes an elbow to the forehead.
Warner is leaning against McArthur and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Warner.
Warner lands an elbow inside.
Warner lands an elbow inside.
Warner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McArthur's defenses.
McArthur tries to pull guard but Warner won't allow it.
McArthur goes for a takedown attempt but Warner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McArthur misses with a takedown attempt

and Warner counters by moving into the clinch.
Warner lands a nice elbow.
McArthur looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McArthur takes an elbow to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Warner.
Still in the clinch, Warner scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Warner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Warner.
Warner lands an elbow just above McArthur 's eye.
Warner has McArthur pressed against the cage, preventing McArthur from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McArthur takes an elbow to the temple.
McArthur is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Warner is defending well.
Warner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McArthur's defenses.
McArthur takes an elbow to the temple.
Warner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice elbow from Warner.
Warner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Warner lands a damaging elbow.
McArthur has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McArthur tries to pull guard but Warner won't allow it.
McArthur has had enough of the clinch but Warner keeps him there for the moment.
Warner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Warner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McArthur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Warner forces McArthur back against the cage and clinches.
McArthur has had enough of the clinch but Warner keeps him there for the moment.
Warner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Warner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Warner manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McArthur wants a takedown.
Warner lands a body punch.
Warner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Warner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Warner lands an elbow that stopped McArthur in his tracks for a moment.
Warner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice body punch from Warner - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Warner.
Warner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Warner.
Warner prevents McArthur from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Warner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McArthur takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McArthur's efforts to push away.
McArthur is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice elbow from Warner.
Warner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McArthur's defenses.
Warner missing with knees to the body.
Warner lands a damaging elbow.
Warner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Warner has McArthur pushed against the cage.
Warner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Warner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McArthur's defenses.
Warner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Warner lands an elbow that stopped McArthur in his tracks for a moment.
Warner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Warner lands an elbow inside.
Warner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Warner digs a right hand underneath McArthur's ribcage. McArthur let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Warner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warner keeps control of McArthur as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McArthur looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McArthur is trying to break the clinch but Warner has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Warner.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Warner.
Warner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
David Warner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McArthur wants to take the fight to the mat but Warner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George McArthur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warner lands a nice elbow.
Warner lands an elbow inside.
Warner works on McArthur's body with a couple of short punches.
Warner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Warner lands a body shot.
McArthur takes an elbow to the temple.
Warner lands an elbow just above McArthur 's eye.
Warner scores with a hook to the body.
Warner lands an elbow that stopped McArthur in his tracks for a moment.
McArthur tries to score a body lock takedown but Warner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McArthur is trying to pull guard but Warner has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner lands a body shot.
Warner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Warner lands a nice elbow.
McArthur working hard to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Warner.
Warner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Warner lands an elbow inside.
McArthur takes an elbow to the temple.
A short uppercut from Warner.
Warner lands a nice elbow.
McArthur is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Warner to keep the fight standing.
McArthur takes an elbow to the temple.
Warner lands a damaging elbow.
Warner lands a shot to the body.
McArthur takes an elbow to the forehead.
McArthur tries to break free but Warner pushes him back against the cage.
McArthur has had enough of the clinch but Warner keeps him there for the moment.
McArthur jumps guard but Warner stands there with McArthur around his waist. McArthur gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McArthur takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warner lands an elbow inside that McArthur shrugs off.
Warner lands an elbow inside that McArthur shrugs off.
McArthur tries to pull guard but Warner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McArthur tries to pull guard but Warner holds him up against the cage and eventually McArthur drops back down to his feet.
Warner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McArthur can't break the clinch.
Warner lands with a left to the head.
McArthur wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short body shot lands from Warner as the two fighters clinch.
Warner scores with a hook to the body.
McArthur jumps guard but Warner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Warner lands an elbow that stopped McArthur in his tracks for a moment.
Warner lands an elbow inside that McArthur shrugs off.
Warner lands a nice elbow.
George McArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warner pushes McArthur back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McArthur throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Warner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Warner 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 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Warner!
A victorious David Warner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.