PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kieran McArthur (ranked 8964 p4p, 464 weight class) and Brandon Long (ranked 22409 p4p, 524 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

McArthur
vs
Long

175 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
151 lbs
6 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kieran McArthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Long!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Brandon Long has been cut.
Long misses with a straight right.
McArthur throws a quick counter head kick but Long was just out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Long has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Long tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McArthur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

McArthur lands a big head kick that sends Long tumbling to the mat! McArthur takes a step backwards and waves Long back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Long is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Long misses
and McArthur counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kieran McArthur!
In his post fight interview, Kieran McArthur started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.