PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benji Cheshire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Cheshire
vs
MacArthur

189 cm
30
220 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

189 cm
29
214 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benji Cheshire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas MacArthur!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from MacArthur.
MacArthur throws a low kick but Cheshire moves out of range easily.
Cheshire blocks a head kick by MacArthur.

Cheshire closes the distance and clinches.
Cheshire tries a knee to the head but MacArthur blocks it.
A short right from Cheshire on the inside.
MacArthur lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cheshire lands an elbow inside that MacArthur shrugs off.
MacArthur on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacArthur working hard to break the clinch.
MacArthur has had enough of the clinch but Cheshire keeps him there for the moment.
Cheshire pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

MacArthur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cheshire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cheshire wants to clinch.
MacArthur looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MacArthur wants to land a leg kick but Cheshire is out of range.
Cheshire ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cheshire moves into the clinch.
Cheshire keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacArthur's efforts to push away.

MacArthur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cheshire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from MacArthur.
MacArthur works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cheshire wants to clinch up but MacArthur keeps it at a distance.
MacArthur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cheshire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacArthur throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cheshire on the side of the head.
MacArthur blocks the body kick.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacArthur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice side step and MacArthur releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Douglas MacArthur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacArthur throws a hook but Cheshire avoids it easily.
MacArthur throws a hook but Cheshire blocks it.
Cheshire tries to clinch up.
Cheshire moves in looking to clinch but MacArthur pushes him off.
A clash of legs there as Cheshire blocks the low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire scores with a kick to the body.
A right-left combo lands from MacArthur.
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 jab from MacArthur misses.
Douglas MacArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch but MacArthur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacArthur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacArthur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacArthur throws a nice looking combination but Cheshire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cheshire jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
MacArthur's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cheshire under the eye.

Cheshire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MacArthur dodges an elbow strike from Cheshire.
MacArthur wants to get back to striking at distance but Cheshire won't allow it.
MacArthur tries to break free but Cheshire pushes him back against the cage.
MacArthur can't break the clinch.
MacArthur has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cheshire seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if MacArthur can turn it around.
Cheshire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacArthur wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cheshire has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from MacArthur.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cheshire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
MacArthur tries to circle away but Cheshire has him pinned against the cage.
Cheshire tries to stall but MacArthur uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheshire.
MacArthur tries to break free but Cheshire pushes him back against the cage.
MacArthur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacArthur tries to circle away but Cheshire has him pinned against the cage.
MacArthur has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cheshire creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
MacArthur creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cheshire's defenses.
MacArthur takes an elbow to the temple.

MacArthur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cheshire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacArthur can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from MacArthur misses the target.
MacArthur swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheshire.
MacArthur circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice cross by MacArthur.
MacArthur misses with a straight right.
MacArthur misses with a combination

and Cheshire counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cheshire.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacArthur can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cheshire controls the pace.
MacArthur wants to get back to his feet but Cheshire is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
MacArthur wants to sweep here but Cheshire controlling him for the moment.
Cheshire stays in close to MacArthur's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cheshire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacArthur.
MacArthur swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheshire.
MacArthur keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Cheshire clinches.
MacArthur managing to block the knees to the body from Cheshire.
Cheshire misses with the head strike.

MacArthur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cheshire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacArthur.
MacArthur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Cheshire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheshire misses with an elbow over the top.
Benji Cheshire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MacArthur lands a knee to the body.
MacArthur prevents a body shot from Cheshire.
MacArthur wants to break free but Cheshire has control.

MacArthur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cheshire tries to clinch up but MacArthur circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from MacArthur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur connects with a right hand. Cheshire shakes it off.
MacArthur misses with a looping left.
MacArthur moves out of range as Cheshire throws a body kick.
MacArthur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacArthur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cheshire moves in looking to clinch but MacArthur pushes him off.
Cheshire wants to clinch up but MacArthur keeps it at a distance.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch but MacArthur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacArthur moves out of range as Cheshire throws a body kick.
MacArthur looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Douglas MacArthur seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Cheshire shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacArthur is looking to escape.
MacArthur tries to roll over but Cheshire keeps him under control.
Cheshire throwing shots but MacArthur is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cheshire is controlling the pace.
Cheshire seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down MacArthur for as long as he can get away with.
Cheshire prevents MacArthur from improving his position.
Cheshire trying to control the action but MacArthur is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur is looking to improve his position.
MacArthur pushes Cheshire off looking to stand but Cheshire dives back in and keeps control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cheshire or perhaps it was just good defense by MacArthur, which made it look bad.
Cheshire defending well as MacArthur loads up on a big left hand.
MacArthur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacArthur throws a shot from downtown. Cheshire moves away and avoids it.
MacArthur misses with a two punch combination.
MacArthur misses with a few strikes there.
MacArthur throws a hook to the side of Cheshire's head but Cheshire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cheshire has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cheshire has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MacArthur avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cheshire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cheshire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacArthur is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from MacArthur - that landed with a thud.
MacArthur is trying to break the clinch but Cheshire is controlling him.
MacArthur has had enough of the clinch but Cheshire keeps him there for the moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cheshire.
Cheshire blocks an elbow strike.
Cheshire is trying to stall.
MacArthur looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cheshire comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MacArthur looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cheshire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

MacArthur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cheshire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacArthur.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Benji Cheshire will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

MacArthur looks to land a combination but Cheshire avoids it well.
Cheshire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and MacArthur connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cheshire scrambles back to his feet.
MacArthur stuffs the takedown attempt from Cheshire. Cheshire gets slowly back to his feet.
MacArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cheshire wants to clinch
and MacArthur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacArthur connects with a right hand. Cheshire shakes it off.
Cheshire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacArthur.
Cheshire throws a counter high kick but MacArthur was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cheshire is looking to clinch but MacArthur is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheshire.
Cheshire looks for a takedown but MacArthur sprawls well.
Cheshire wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur throws the left hand but Cheshire avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by MacArthur.
MacArthur fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
MacArthur throws a combination. Cheshire tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cheshire wants to clinch.
MacArthur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacArthur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Cheshire takes the fight into the clinch.
MacArthur avoiding damage as Cheshire throws knees to the body.
MacArthur throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cheshire blocks it with crossed arms.
MacArthur wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacArthur creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
MacArthur tries a knee to the head but Cheshire blocks it.
Cheshire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cheshire prevents MacArthur from breaking the clinch.
Cheshire with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cheshire scores with a knee to the head.
Cheshire misses with an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacArthur tries to break the clinch but Cheshire is controlling the position.
Cheshire throws an elbow but it misses.
MacArthur blocks the elbow strike.
MacArthur with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cheshire wants to stall.

MacArthur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cheshire closes the distance looking to clinch
and MacArthur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur looks to land a combination. Cheshire sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
MacArthur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacArthur keeps the fight on the outside.

Cheshire closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. MacArthur did well to prevent Cheshire getting side control.
Benji Cheshire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacArthur is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cheshire seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
MacArthur looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cheshire controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacArthur is trying to control but can't.
MacArthur is trying to get back to full guard.
Cheshire trying to control the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
MacArthur throws a nice looking combination but Cheshire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas MacArthur really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cheshire dodges the punch combination from MacArthur.
Cheshire feinted with a counter takedown.

Cheshire closes the distance and pushes MacArthur back into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cheshire.
MacArthur throws an elbow but it misses.
Cheshire stalling in the clinch but MacArthur improves position.

MacArthur breaks from the clinch.
MacArthur misses with an uppercut. Cheshire saw that one coming.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacArthur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacArthur displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
MacArthur throws a right and a left that Cheshire avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheshire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
MacArthur keeps the fight on the outside.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacArthur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacArthur throws a counter combo.
Cheshire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacArthur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire wants to clinch up but MacArthur keeps it at a distance.
Cheshire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacArthur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacArthur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacArthur swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cheshire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur keeps the fight on the outside.
MacArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cheshire moves away.

Cheshire clinches.
MacArthur wants to get back to striking at distance but Cheshire won't allow it.

MacArthur breaks the clinch.

Cheshire drives through and clinches with MacArthur against the cage.
MacArthur is trying to break the clinch but Cheshire has him pressed against the cage.
MacArthur tries to break free but Cheshire pushes him back against the cage.
Cheshire lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacArthur backwards.
Cheshire tries to land knees in the clinch but MacArthur avoids the damage to the body.
Cheshire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacArthur is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Douglas MacArthur has been cut.
MacArthur tries to stall but Cheshire uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
MacArthur tries to circle away but Cheshire has him pinned against the cage.
Cheshire lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacArthur with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cheshire misses with a knee to the head.
Cheshire stalling in the clinch but MacArthur improves position.
Cheshire landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cheshire is stalling here.
Cheshire scores with a shot to the side of MacArthur's head.

MacArthur is rocked!
Cheshire misses with an elbow strike.
MacArthur is still on wobbly legs! Can Cheshire finish him?
Cheshire throws an elbow that misses.
Cheshire throws an elbow but it misses.
Cheshire throws an elbow but it misses.
Cheshire pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cheshire misses with an elbow strike.
Cheshire pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
MacArthur dodges an elbow strike from Cheshire.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cheshire throws an elbow but misses.
MacArthur dodges an elbow strike from Cheshire.
MacArthur blocks an elbow strike from Cheshire.
Cheshire misses with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cheshire just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacArthur's brow.
Cheshire swings wildly with an uppercut but MacArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheshire throws a knee to the head but misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cheshire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacArthur avoids a wild elbow strike from Cheshire.
Cheshire throws a punch but it's blocked by MacArthur.
Cheshire throws an elbow but it misses.
Cheshire throws a punch but it's blocked by MacArthur.
Cheshire throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cheshire pushes off an throws an elbow but MacArthur leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
MacArthur blocks an elbow strike.
MacArthur blocks an elbow strike.
Cheshire looking to throw knees to the head but MacArthur is blocking nicely.
Cheshire throws an elbow that misses.
Cheshire throws an elbow but it misses.
Cheshire misses with an elbow strike.
Cheshire looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cheshire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cheshire throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cheshire with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cheshire throws an elbow but it misses.
Cheshire misses with an elbow strike.
Cheshire throws an elbow but it misses.
Cheshire tries to land a knee to the head but MacArthur blocks with his arms.
Cheshire throws an elbow that misses.
Cheshire misses with a knee strike.
Cheshire misses with a knee to the head.
MacArthur avoids the elbow strike from Cheshire, against the cage.
MacArthur blocks an elbow strike from Cheshire.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacArthur is trying to break the clinch but Cheshire is controlling him.
Cheshire tries to land a knee to the head but MacArthur blocks with his arms.
Cheshire looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cheshire misses with an elbow over the top.
MacArthur wants to break free but Cheshire has control.
MacArthur dodges an elbow strike from Cheshire.
MacArthur tries to break the clinch but Cheshire is controlling the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cheshire throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cheshire just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacArthur's brow.
MacArthur looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cheshire tries to land a knee to the head but MacArthur blocks with his arms.
Cheshire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cheshire throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacArthur blocks it with crossed arms.
MacArthur blocks an elbow strike.
Cheshire creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cheshire prevents MacArthur from breaking the clinch.
Cheshire pushes off an throws an elbow but MacArthur leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cheshire tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cheshire looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cheshire throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur is trying to break free.
Cheshire misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cheshire throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cheshire just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacArthur's brow.
MacArthur blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cheshire just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacArthur's brow.
Cheshire misses with a knee to the head.
Cheshire throws an elbow but it misses.
Cheshire misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on MacArthur's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cheshire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cheshire throws an elbow but misses.
MacArthur tries to break free but Cheshire pushes him back against the cage.
MacArthur blocks an elbow strike.
MacArthur blocks an elbow strike from Cheshire.
Cheshire throws an elbow that misses.
Cheshire looks to throw an elbow but misses.
MacArthur blocks an elbow strike.
Cheshire swings wildly with an uppercut but MacArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheshire tries to land a knee to the head but MacArthur blocks with his arms.
Cheshire pushes off an throws an elbow but MacArthur leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cheshire just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacArthur's brow.
Cheshire looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cheshire misses with an elbow strike.
MacArthur dodges an elbow strike from Cheshire.
MacArthur blocks an elbow strike from Cheshire.
MacArthur has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cheshire throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
MacArthur blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacArthur.
MacArthur blocks an elbow strike.
MacArthur dodges an elbow strike from Cheshire.
Cheshire throws an elbow but it misses.
Cheshire pushes off an throws an elbow but MacArthur leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cheshire pushes off an throws an elbow but MacArthur leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
MacArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacArthur blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheshire.
Cheshire throws an elbow that misses.
Cheshire throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cheshire throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cheshire fails to land.
MacArthur dodges an elbow strike from Cheshire.
MacArthur avoids the elbow strike from Cheshire, against the cage.
Cheshire misses with an elbow over the top.
Cheshire misses with an elbow over the top.
Cheshire throws an elbow but it misses.
Cheshire using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacArthur has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cheshire looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benji Cheshire had his way with Douglas MacArthur in that round.
The cut man is working on Douglas MacArthur's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

MacArthur misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Douglas MacArthur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacArthur feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cheshires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
MacArthur throws a front kick aimed at Cheshire's knee but Cheshire avoids it well.
Cheshire is looking to clinch but MacArthur is avoiding it.
A jab from MacArthur does it's job there.
MacArthur throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cheshire fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacArthur scores with a sloppy right hand. Cheshire should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
MacArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cheshire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacArthur.
Cheshire slips a straight right by MacArthur.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire tries to clinch there but MacArthur circles away.
MacArthur lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cheshire fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacArthur seems to have recovered his senses.
MacArthur pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cheshire back to the cage. MacArthur follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A combination from MacArthur does no damage.
MacArthur misses with a two punch combination.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacArthur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacArthur swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheshire.
Good exchange - MacArthur coming out on top.
MacArthur misses with a hook.
MacArthur keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cheshire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cheshire is looking to clinch.
MacArthur keeps the fight on the outside.
Cheshire tries to clinch up but MacArthur circles away and keeps his distance.

Cheshire takes the fight into the clinch.

MacArthur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cheshire takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cheshire wants to clinch.
MacArthur lands a really nice looking cross but Cheshire seems unphased.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacArthur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cheshire wants to clinch up but MacArthur keeps it at a distance.
MacArthur scores with a leg kick.
MacArthur plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cheshire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cheshire moves in looking to clinch but MacArthur pushes him off.
Cheshire doesn't manage to clinch there - MacArthur circles away.
MacArthur tests Cheshire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cheshire tries to clinch but MacArthur is having none of it.
MacArthur misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from MacArthur.
Cheshire blocks a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire moves in looking to clinch but MacArthur pushes him off.
Cheshire will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cheshire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cheshire tries to clinch but MacArthur is having none of it.
MacArthur throws out a loose jab but Cheshire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheshire slips under a jab from MacArthur.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cheshire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cheshire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacArthur throws out a loose jab but Cheshire uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacArthur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacArthur swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheshire.

And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas MacArthur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MacArthur has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Douglas MacArthur!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Benji Cheshire!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Douglas MacArthur!

Douglas MacArthur wins by split decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Douglas MacArthur made sure he mentioned Global Empire MMA Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.