Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C196: Bonaparte vs Rader
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
Some wild striking there from McArthur.
Koivisto scores with a jab.
McArthur throws a hook to the side of Koivisto's head but Koivisto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koivisto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koivisto thumps McArthur with a low kick.
Koivisto loads up on a big right hand but McArthur slips the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McArthur blocks a low kick nicely.
Koivisto misses with a hook. McArthur ducked under it nicely.
Koivisto scores with a three punch combo!
Koivisto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koivisto, as that shot connected.
A decent looking cross lands there for McArthur.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koivisto connects with the punch.
McArthur thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Koivisto misses its target.
A big left from Koivisto misses.
Koivisto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Koivisto misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from McArthur misses.
Koivisto lands a slapping body shot.
McArthur misses with a looping right.
McArthur takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
A big right from McArthur misses.
Koivisto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McArthur cracks Koivisto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from McArthur. Koivisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
McArthur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koivisto was well out of range. Poor timing from McArthur.
McArthur connects with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of McArthur 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Koivisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McArthur tries to move into range but Koivisto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McArthur misses with a hook
and Koivisto counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Koivisto does no damage.
McArthur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McArthur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koivisto.
Koivisto jabs at McArthur's body.
Koivisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koivisto lands with a good body shot.
Koivisto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koivisto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from McArthur misses its intended target.
McArthur has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McArthur moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2##KD2#
McArthur lands a left and a right that send Koivisto crashing to the mat, dazed. McArthur thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Koivisto is rocked!
Koivisto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oh Koivisto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big left from Koivisto misses.
Koivisto seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
McArthur lands a big right hand that sends Koivisto crashing to the mat! McArthur stays standing though and waves Koivisto back to his feet!
McArthur tries to work over Koivisto's front leg with a kick but Koivisto checks it.
Koivisto is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McArthur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koivisto loads up on a big right hand but McArthur slips the punch.
McArthur throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Koivisto.
McArthur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD2#
McArthur sends Koivisto crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McArthur is motioning to the referee to let Koivisto up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Koivisto blocks a jab.
Koivisto loads up on a big right hand but McArthur slips the punch.
Koivisto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koivisto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McArthur slips under a jab from Koivisto.
Koivisto throws a lazy right hand but McArthur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut there from McArthur.#T3#
Koivisto throws a jab when McArthur was well out of range.
Koivisto throws out a powerful jab.
McArthur moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Koivisto looks to land a right hand but McArthur moved out of range.
Koivisto lands a glancing blow to the side of McArthur's head.
McArthur keeps Koivisto at a distance using the push kick.
McArthur looks for the body kick but Koivisto saw that one coming.
Koivisto throws out a loose jab but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur lands an overhand right.
Koivisto throws a looping overhand right but McArthur ducks down to avoid it.
McArthur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koivisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koivisto misses with a wild combination.
McArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Koivisto misses.
McArthur throws a hook but Koivisto avoids it easily.
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koivisto.
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!
Koivisto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McArthur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koivisto connects with a right hand. McArthur shakes it off.#T4#
Koivisto throws the left hand but McArthur avoids the punch easily.
Koivisto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McArthur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koivisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Koivisto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McArthur.
A decent looking cross lands there for McArthur.
McArthur misses with a wild combination.
Koivisto is looking to counter punch.
McArthur darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Koivisto slips a straight right by McArthur.
Koivisto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McArthur explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Koivisto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McArthur to score with a decent uppercut.
A head kick misses from McArthur.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koivisto throws a series of punches but McArthur moves out of range.
Koivisto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McArthur.
McArthur listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Koivisto checks a leg kick nicely.
Koivisto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McArthur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Koivisto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McArthur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koivisto looks to throw the jab but McArthur is out of range.
Koivisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
Koivisto throws a hook but McArthur blocks it.
McArthur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McArthur throws a body punch but Koivisto moves out of range.
Koivisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McArthur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Koivisto might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Koivisto looks to land a right hand but McArthur moved out of range.
Koivisto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Koivisto throws the left hand but McArthur avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Koivisto misses.
Koivisto throws a series of punches but McArthur avoids them all with ease. #KD2#
McArthur lands a big head kick that sends Koivisto tumbling to the mat! McArthur takes a step backwards and waves Koivisto back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koivisto gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! McArthur gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kieran McArthur!
A relieved looking Kieran McArthur thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C192: Jones vs Rader
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
McArthur lands with a thumping leg kick.
McArthur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Land. #TD#
Land shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Land was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Land cracks McArthur with a big right hand but McArthur just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Land working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Land is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McArthur is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Land trying to control the action but McArthur is working from the bottom.
McArthur takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Land wants to lay and pray for a moment but McArthur keeps working.
Land working away.#T1#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
McArthur tries to improve position but can't.
Land will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Land sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McArthur is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McArthur is trying to improve his position.
McArthur manages to work his way to half guard, despite Land's best efforts.#SUB#
Land seems to be working for a kimura but McArthur defends the submission attempt.
McArthur wants to control but Land is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Land thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Land missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Land is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McArthur sees it coming and defends easily.
We've been hearing that Land has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
McArthur controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Land is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McArthur has managed to free his arm - good work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McArthur can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Land is looking for a kimura but McArthur is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Land to get the leverage. #SUB#
Land is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Land throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McArthur has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Land is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Land prevents McArthur from improving his position.
Land seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McArthur is looking for a sweep. Land is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Land not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Land throwing shots but McArthur is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Land seems content to control.
Land working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Land there. #T4#
Land seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Land is working for a submission of some sort.
Land moves into full mount! McArthur won't be happy about that!
Land unloading with bombs!
McArthur really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Land. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McArthur tries to lock up and control but Land gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Land lands a big shot there that rocks McArthur but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Land landing strikes from the mount and McArthur is in trouble!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zee Land dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McArthur pushes Land away with a front kick.
McArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Land moves away.
McArthur avoids the head kick by Land.
A little jabbing left from McArthur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body punch from Land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Land.
McArthur throws a jab but it's blocked by Land.
Land keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Land appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McArthur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Land tenderised McArthur's leg. McArthur is trying to keep his angry face on.
Land moves out of range of the strikes.
Land is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McArthur can do to turn this around?
Land is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Land really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Land lands with a thumping leg kick.
Land tries to land a front kick but McArthur steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Land pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from McArthur misses.
McArthur swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Land.
McArthur fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Land is out of range. #T1#
McArthur takes a swing at Land's ribcage but misses.
Zee Land seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Land looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab by Land.#TD#
Land closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McArthur did well to prevent Land getting side control.
Land works his foot free and advances to mount.
Land lands a heavy elbow.
McArthur is bucking up trying to escape but Land cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McArthur tries to hold on but Land pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McArthur working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McArthur wants to control but Land is having none of it.#SUB#
Land is working for a guillotine from mount but McArthur frees his head quite easily.
Kieran McArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Land is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McArthur has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Land has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McArthur's face.
Zee Land overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Land jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McArthur manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Land is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McArthur is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Land is working to tighten his grip on McArthur's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. McArthur has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Land is really squeezing tight and eventually McArthur passes out! Land breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Zee Land!
A very excited looking Zee Land made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C186: Dos Anjos vs Ji Woo
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1#
McArthur paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Man Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McArthur throws a shot from downtown. Man Iii moves away and avoids it.
Man Iii lands a nice looking body shot.
Man Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Man Iii lands with a straight right. McArthur didn't see that one coming.
McArthur has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Man Iii is looking to slow McArthur down with leg kicks.
Man Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McArthur.
Man Iii throws a leg kick which misses McArthur's front leg but catches the back leg as McArthur tries to avoid it.
Man Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McArthur is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Man Iii with a body shot.
McArthur is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Man Iii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McArthur misses with an uppercut. Man Iii saw that one coming.
Man Iii throws a leg kick but McArthur checks it.
McArthur throws a lazy right hand but Man Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McArthur misses with a hook. Man Iii ducked under it nicely.
McArthur takes a swing at Man Iii's ribcage but misses.
McArthur looks to land a left hand but Man Iii moved out of range nicely.
Man Iii throws a low kick but McArthur moves out of range easily.
Yip Man Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McArthur scores with a kick to the body.
Man Iii pivots, looking for a leg kick but McArthur is out of range and Man Iii settles back down.
McArthur is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Man Iii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McArthur's head backwards.
Man Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Nice shot lands for McArthur.#CUT2#It looks like Yip Man Iii has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Man Iii as he connects with a hook.
McArthur defending well as Man Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Man Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McArthur.
McArthur moves out of range of the leg kick from Man Iii.
McArthur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a low kick but McArthur moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McArthur! But no joy.
McArthur swings for the body but Man Iii moves out of range.
Man Iii connects with a single shot there.
McArthur just misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur looks for the body kick but Man Iii saw that one coming.
McArthur misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Man Iii misses its target.
Man Iii misses with a looping right.
McArthur walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Man Iii throws a good cross that connects.
Man Iii misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man Iii. McArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McArthur lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McArthur moves out of range of the leg kick from Man Iii.#T2##KD2#
McArthur sends Man Iii crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McArthur is motioning to the referee to let Man Iii up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Man Iii is rocked!
McArthur misses with an uppercut. Man Iii saw that one coming.
Oh Man Iii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man Iii seems to have got his legs back now.
Man Iii with the inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Man Iii. That's going to slow McArthur down.
Man Iii throws a right hand that McArthur ducks under and follows up with a left that McArthur also avoids with ease.
McArthur throws a jab but it's blocked by Man Iii.
McArthur misses with a leg kick.
Man Iii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Man Iii lands a leg kick that knocks McArthur off balance momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Man Iii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McArthur moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Man Iii cracks a nice hook into McArthur's ribs.
Man Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McArthur just misses with a punch to the body.
Man Iii slips under a jab.
Man Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Man Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McArthur. That did some damage!
Man Iii throws a leg kick but McArthur checks it.
Man Iii moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McArthur tried to score with a low kick but Man Iii checks it.
Man Iii is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Man Iii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McArthur throws out a loose jab but Man Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man Iii misses with a body shot.
Man Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Man Iii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McArthur takes one to the chin there.
Man Iii throws a low kick but McArthur avoids it.
McArthur's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Man Iii, as that shot connected.
Man Iii blocks the body kick.
It looked like Man Iii was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McArthur.
McArthur tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Man Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McArthur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Man Iii wants to land a leg kick but McArthur is out of range.
Man Iii lands a nice leg kick that just misses McArthur's sensitive parts.
Man Iii throws a solid leg kick but McArthur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man Iii.
Man Iii takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McArthur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McArthur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man Iii.
McArthur throws a hook but Man Iii blocks it.#T4#
McArthur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Man Iii is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Man Iii lands a nice shot that snaps McArthur's head back.
Man Iii cracks McArthur with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Man Iii scores with a sloppy right hand. McArthur should have avoided that one.
Man Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McArthur.
Man Iii jabs at McArthur's body.
Man Iii scores with a one two! McArthur had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Man Iii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McArthur's hands.
Man Iii throws a series of punches but McArthur avoids them all with ease.
Man Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Man Iii blocks the leg kick.
McArthur on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Man Iii throws a leg kick that is checked
and McArthur counters with a straight right hand.
Man Iii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McArthur's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Man Iii lands with a good body shot.
McArthur takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Man Iii misses with a leg kick
letting McArthur counter with a right hand.
McArthur takes a swing at Man Iii's ribcage but misses.
Man Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yip Man Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yip Man Iii's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McArthur has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McArthur there as he acknowledges the shot.
McArthur throws a low kick, looking for Man Iii's leg but Man Iii calmly moves out of range.
Man Iii thumps McArthur with a low kick.
Man Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McArthur.
Man Iii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Man Iii!
A good leg kick by Man Iii.
Nice uppercut lands for Man Iii. That snapped McArthur's head back.
McArthur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man Iii lands with an overhand left.
Man Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Man Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McArthur has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Man Iii misses the shot to the body.
Man Iii throws the left hand but McArthur avoids the punch easily.
Man Iii swings widly with a right hand
and McArthur counters with a body kick that stops Man Iii in his tracks momentarily.
Man Iii ducks under a wild hook from McArthur.
McArthur lands with a thumping leg kick.
McArthur tries to land a leg kick but Man Iii saw it coming and moves away.
Man Iii half committed to a counter leg kick.
McArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Man Iii pivots, looking for a leg kick but McArthur is out of range and Man Iii settles back down.
McArthur is looking for the big counter here.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
Man Iii looks to throw the jab but McArthur is out of range.
Man Iii is looking to slow McArthur down with leg kicks.
Man Iii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McArthur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man Iii manages to avoid it.
Man Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but McArthur avoided it.
Man Iii connects with an inside leg kick.
McArthur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a leg kick but McArthur checks it.
Man Iii throws a leg kick which misses McArthur's front leg but catches the back leg as McArthur tries to avoid it.
Man Iii sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McArthur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Man Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Man Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
McArthur misses with a low kick as Man Iii jumps back.
Man Iii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Man Iii throws out a powerful jab.
McArthur connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McArthur on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Man Iii. Man Iii obviously looking to wear him down.
Kieran McArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McArthur misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Man Iii tries to work over McArthur's front leg with a kick but McArthur checks it.
Man Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Man Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
McArthur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McArthur looks to land a combination but Man Iii avoids it well.
Man Iii lands with a cross.
Man Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by McArthur.
A nice leg kick from McArthur, right into the meat of the thigh.
Man Iii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McArthur.
Man Iii throws a chopping leg kick but McArthur manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McArthur keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Man Iii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like McArthur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Man Iii with a nice calf kick.
Man Iii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Man Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces McArthur off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Man Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
McArthur checks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Man Iii.
Man Iii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Man Iii misses with a low kick.
Man Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
Man Iii takes a swing at McArthur's ribcage but misses.
McArthur misses the shot to the body.
Man Iii throws a leg kick but McArthur moved away.
McArthur misses the jab.
A clash of legs there as McArthur blocks the low kick.
Yip Man Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot lands for Man Iii.
Man Iii on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A left lands for McArthur.
McArthur looks to land a left hand but Man Iii moved out of range nicely.
McArthur takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Man Iii throws out a loose jab but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man Iii lands with a hook. McArthur tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McArthur takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Man Iii there.
McArthur attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Man Iii throws a leg kick but McArthur checks it.
And McArthur responds with a good body kick, but Man Iii manages to step out the way in time.
McArthur fails to land with a series of punches.
McArthur fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Man Iii on the side of the head.
Man Iii throws a leg kick but McArthur checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Man Iii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Man Iii.
McArthur looks to land a left hand but Man Iii moved out of range nicely.
McArthur misses with a straight right.
Donk. Man Iii catches McArthur right on the button with a cross.
Man Iii looks to land a left hand but McArthur moved out of range nicely.
McArthur scoring well with a low kick there.
Man Iii blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur cracks a nice hook into Man Iii's ribs.
Man Iii displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Man Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McArthur can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from McArthur.
Donk. Man Iii catches McArthur right on the button with a cross.
McArthur misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yip Man Iii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yip Man Iii's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Man Iii cracks McArthur with an open hand slap.
Man Iii misses with a low kick.
McArthur misses with a looping left.
A cross from McArthur lands.
McArthur throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Man Iii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Man Iii lands a two punch combo.
McArthur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a looping overhand right but McArthur ducks down to avoid it. #KD2#
McArthur drops Man Iii with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Man Iii looks back up at him and smiles so McArthur waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McArthur walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by McArthur.
McArthur is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Man Iii with a body shot.
Man Iii connects with a leg kick.
McArthur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a leg kick that misses.
Man Iii scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Man Iii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Man Iii.
Man Iii looks to land a combination but McArthur avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
McArthur lands a nice hook to Man Iii's body. Man Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Man Iii misses its intended target.
McArthur throws a hook to the side of Man Iii's head but Man Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Man Iii was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McArthur.
McArthur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McArthur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man Iii.
Man Iii walks into a jab.
Man Iii does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McArthur cracks Man Iii with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kieran McArthur!
A victorious Kieran McArthur thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C177: Finlayson vs Frost
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Billabong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McArthur has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Billabong blocks the body kick.
A clash of legs there as Billabong blocks the low kick.
Billabong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McArthur is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Billabong with a body shot.
A big left from McArthur misses.
A jab lands there for Billabong.
McArthur on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Billabong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billabong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Billabong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from McArthur.
McArthur just misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Billabong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Billabong lands a jab to McArthur's midsection.
Nice shot by Billabong.
McArthur misses with a straight right.
McArthur throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Billabong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McArthur's guard.#T1#
McArthur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McArthur has his hands on Billabong's head, controlling the position.
McArthur wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Billabong is now in half guard.
Billabong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McArthur defending well though.
Billabong trying to control the action but McArthur is working from the bottom.
Billabong thows a huge punch but McArthur dodges it nicely.
McArthur is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Billabong wants to work for an arm triangle but McArthur is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Billabong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Billabong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Billabong lands with a punch from half guard.
Billabong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Billabong is taking a breather. McArthur says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
McArthur trying to control from the bottom.
Billabong is keen to just control but McArthur is a slippery customer.
McArthur wants to get back to full guard.
Billabong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Billabong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Billabong with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Billabong.
Billabong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Billabong walks into a straight right hand from McArthur.
McArthur throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Billabong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McArthur wants to get back to full guard but Billabong has passed into side control.#T4#
McArthur is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but McArthur keeps working.
Billabong lands a nice forearm strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McArthur is trying to work for a sweep but Billabong has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Billabong with the ground and pound from mount.
McArthur is wriggling around trying to escape.
Billabong trying to control but McArthur is having none of it.
McArthur wants to hold on but Billabong pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McArthur looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Billabong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Billabong stands up over McArthur, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McArthur has control of Billabong's left arm, preventing Billabong from doing any damage.
Billabong passes McArthur's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McArthur wants to improve his position but Billabong is controlling well.
McArthur really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Billabong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Billabong has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur wants to hold on but Billabong pushes him away.
Billabong tries to control but McArthur wriggling away. #T1#
Billabong tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Billabong working McArthur over with strikes here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McArthur can do anything to dispel that myth.
McArthur is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Billabong trying to control but McArthur is having none of it.
Billabong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Billabong tries to control but McArthur wriggling away.
Kieran McArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Billabong tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billabong lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Billabong working McArthur over with strikes here.
Billabong lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Billabong punishing his opponent with strikes.
Billabong prevents McArthur from getting the reversal.#T3#
A nice elbow there by Billabong.
Billabong raining down hammerfists from mount.
McArthur taking shots to the head.
McArthur is squirming around, avoiding Billabong's attempts to control the action.
Billabong content just to control the position here.
Billabong dominating with strikes here.
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Billabong postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McArthur looks a forlorn figure.
Billabong unloading with bombs!
McArthur is trying desperately to improve position.
Billabong with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Billabong prevents McArthur from getting the reversal.
Billabong controlling the position easily from mount.
Billabong lands a nice shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that second round.
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!#R3#
McArthur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Billabong.
Billabong fails with a takedown attempt.
Billabong tests McArthur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McArthur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McArthur missing with a left hand there. Billabong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McArthur misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Billabong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McArthur!
Billabong is looking to take a break and control but McArthur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur being controlled for a moment. #T1#
McArthur tries to buck Billabong off but Billabong is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Billabong stalls from top position.
McArthur prevents Billabong from improving position.
McArthur tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Billabong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McArthur being controlled for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Billabong scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Billabong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McArthur knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McArthur tries to buck Billabong off but Billabong is having none of it.
Billabong working the ground and pound from side control.
Billabong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McArthur can do to turn this around?
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but McArthur keeps working. #T3#
Billabong landing a few strikes.
Billabong remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Billabong misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Johnny Billabong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Billabong advances to full mount.
Billabong content just to control the position here. #T4#
McArthur can't escape the position.
Billabong fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Billabong controlling from mount.
McArthur is looking to improve his position but Billabong isn't that keen on the idea.
Billabong controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McArthur really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Billabong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Billabong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: C171: Nakagawa vs Obama III
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Finger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Finger tries to bum rush McArthur with a series of wild strikes but McArthur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A countering left hand to the body from McArthur misses.
Finger lands with a nice combination. McArthur backs away looking to recover.
Finger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McArthur counters with an outside leg kick.
Finger scoring well with a low kick there.
Middle Finger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finger lands a head shot.
Finger misses with an uppercut
and McArthur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McArthur's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McArthur scrambles back to his feet.
McArthur connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#It looks like Middle Finger has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finger checks a leg kick.
Finger connects with a nice looking jab.
Finger throws a leg kick which misses McArthur's front leg but catches the back leg as McArthur tries to avoid it.
Finger with a jab.
Finger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Finger throws a leg kick but McArthur checks it.
McArthur gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Finger.#T1#
Finger looks to land a left hand but McArthur moved out of range nicely.
McArthur chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Finger can pounce on him.
Finger throws a nice inside leg kick.
McArthur has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Finger lands a jab to McArthur's midsection.
McArthur loads up on a big right hand but Finger slips the punch.
Finger misses with the combination.
McArthur slips a straight right by Finger.
McArthur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finger.
McArthur misses with an attempted mid kick.
Finger tried to counter with a leg kick but McArthur avoided it.
Finger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Finger throws a poor cross that misses
and McArthur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from McArthur misses. #T2#
Finger missing with a left hand there. McArthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McArthur throws a fast counter high kick but Finger manages to duck under it in time.
McArthur looks to score with a jab to the body but Finger is just out of range.
McArthur walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McArthur takes one to the side of the head.
McArthur throws a solid leg kick but Finger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McArthur.
Finger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McArthur.
McArthur fails to land with a series of punches.
Finger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finger connects with a leg kick.
Finger misses with a body shot.
Finger thows a left - swing and a miss!
McArthur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finger checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Finger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finger with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Finger throws a chopping leg kick but McArthur manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Finger cracks McArthur with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McArthur drops his hands momentarily and Finger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Finger is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McArthur defending well as Finger loads up on a big left hand.
McArthur misses with a looping right.
Finger scores with a punch to the head.
McArthur lands a nice hook to Finger's body. Finger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Finger misses with a low kick.
Finger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Finger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McArthur.
The fighters circling - McArthur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McArthur misses with a looping left.
Finger throwing a counter right hand but McArthur manages to avoid it.
McArthur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finger. #T4#
Finger's jab looks to have found its range, popping McArthur under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finger throws an off balance right hand
and McArthur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McArthur throws a leg kick
and Finger counters with a thumping low kick.
Jab by McArthur.
A telegraphed right hand from Finger misses the target.
Finger misses with a straight right.
Finger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Finger's head coaches at LA Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McArthur's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Finger blocks a low kick nicely.
McArthur fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Finger.
Finger misses with a leg kick
and McArthur counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finger blocks a jab.
McArthur throws the left hand but Finger avoids the punch easily.
Finger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Middle Finger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Middle Finger's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Finger lands with a thumping leg kick.
McArthur throws a lazy uppercut
and Finger counters with a nice low kick that buckles McArthur's knee momentarily.
Finger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finger throws a body shot but no joy.
McArthur walks into a left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Finger.
Finger thows a leg kick but McArthur checks it
and McArthur counters with a thumping low kick.
Middle Finger is winning the standup battle so far.
McArthur moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finger misses with a low kick.
It seemed like McArthur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McArthur's head backwards.
Finger throws a series of punches but McArthur avoids them all with ease.
McArthur tries a quick counter leg kick but Finger is wise to it.
Finger misses the shot to the body.
McArthur has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finger.#T1#
Donk. McArthur catches Finger right on the button with a cross.
Finger loads up on a big right hand but McArthur slips the punch.
Finger looks to land a right hand but McArthur moved out of range.
Finger throws an overhand right that lands on McArthur's shoulder, as McArthur tries to avoid the shot.
McArthur throws out a counter right but Finger avoids it with no problem.
A punch lands to the side of McArthur 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McArthur walks into a jab.
A slow jab from McArthur misses its intended target.
McArthur shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Finger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McArthur. That did some damage!
McArthur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McArthur throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Finger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McArthur.
A jab lands there for Finger.
Kieran McArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Finger staying out of range there.
McArthur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McArthur throws out a leg kick but Finger moves out of range and McArthur only half commits.
A lazy left from Finger finds it's target.
Finger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McArthur.
McArthur blocks a jab.
Finger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Finger lands with a straight right. McArthur didn't see that one coming.
Finger lands a right hook to the body.
McArthur looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Finger scores with a nice strike.
McArthur checks the leg kick.
McArthur scores with a sloppy right hand. Finger should have avoided that one. #T3#
Finger looks to land a left hand but McArthur moved out of range nicely.
McArthur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finger's sensitive parts.
Finger scores with the left hand. McArthur knows he should have avoided that one.
McArthur takes one to the chin there.
A leg kick checked by Finger.
Finger scores with a jab.
McArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finger moves away.
McArthur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McArthur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finger cracks McArthur with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Finger finds it's way through McArthur's defenses.
Finger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McArthur.
McArthur doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A chopping leg kick lands by McArthur. #T4#
Finger lands with a straight right. McArthur didn't see that one coming.
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!
Finger misses with a hook. McArthur ducked under it nicely.
McArthur misses with a body shot.
Finger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McArthur can do to turn this around?
Finger thumps McArthur with a low kick.
McArthur has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McArthur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finger manages to avoid it.
Finger scoring well with a low kick there.
Finger connects with an inside leg kick.
McArthur throws a head kick that half lands.
McArthur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McArthur throws a shot from downtown. Finger moves away and avoids it.
McArthur throws a sloppy body shot
and Finger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Finger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Finger.
Finger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Middle Finger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Middle Finger's cut.
That's time! Finger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
McArthur moves away from the strike by Finger.
It seemed like McArthur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finger throws a jab when McArthur was well out of range.
McArthur was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Finger throws a hook to the side of McArthur's head but McArthur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McArthur rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McArthur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McArthur takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Finger throws a jab when McArthur was well out of range.
Finger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McArthur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McArthur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finger.
Finger misses with a lunging right hand
and McArthur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finger scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
McArthur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McArthur scores with a shot to the body.
McArthur blocks a jab.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Finger.
Finger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A punch combination from Finger misses. #KD2#
McArthur cracks Finger with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McArthur has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Finger to stand back up!#ROC2#Finger is rocked!#CUT2#Middle Finger's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finger looks to land a left hand but McArthur moved out of range nicely.
Oh Finger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McArthur with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McArthur ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Finger's jaw. Finger's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! McArthur does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kieran McArthur!
Kieran McArthur decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Middle Finger was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame my Sponsors for this loss, fuck em!'.

Event: SFL 156 | Stalinovich vs Stark
Date: May 11, 2022

#R1#
Victor shoots in and drives through. McArthur sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Victor.
Victor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A nice inside leg kick there by McArthur. That's going to slow Victor down.
Nice body kick from McArthur.
McArthur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victor looks to land a right hand but McArthur moved out of range.
McArthur tried to counter with a leg kick but Victor avoided it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Victor or perhaps it was just good defense by McArthur, which made it look bad.
Kieran McArthur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Victor.#T1#
A shot to the body from Victor misses
and McArthur counters with a nice low kick that buckles Victor's knee momentarily.
McArthur leaves Victor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McArthur jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McArthur scores with a one two! Victor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Victor moves away.
Victor misses with a wild combination.
McArthur throws a leg kick which misses Victor's front leg but catches the back leg as Victor tries to avoid it.
McArthur dips to his left and cracks Victor with an uppercut!#T2#
McArthur cracks Victor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Victor throws a hook to the side of McArthur's head but McArthur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A good leg kick by McArthur.
We've been told by McArthur's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McArthur lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by McArthur.
McArthur lands a jab.
Victor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McArthur slips a straight right by Victor.
Victor misses with a left hand
and McArthur counters with a left to the body.
McArthur tries a head kick but it misses.
Victor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McArthur moves away.
McArthur is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
McArthur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Victor walks into a straight right hand from McArthur.
McArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Victor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Victor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Victor.
McArthur was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Victor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McArthur circles away quickly and effectively.
Victor dives in and grabs McArthur's left leg, looking for a takedown. McArthur pushes down on Victor's head and hops out.
Victor lands a glancing blow to the side of McArthur's head.
Victor throws a lazy uppercut
and McArthur counters with a low kick, right behind Victor 's knee.
Victor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Victor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McArthur counters with an outside leg kick. #T4#
McArthur with a hook.
McArthur lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Victor looks to throw the jab but McArthur is out of range.
McArthur with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Victor misses with a wild body shot.
McArthur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Victor fails to land the takedown.
Victor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McArthur lands an overhand right.#TD2#
McArthur gets caught flat footed, as Victor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McArthur has Victor pulled in close to control his posture.
Victor tries to free his leg and advance position but McArthur is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur pulls Victor in close to prevent any damage.
Victor wants to pass the guard but McArthur is keeping the position.#T1#
McArthur controlling Victor's posture.
McArthur has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McArthur moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Victor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McArthur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Victor as he connects with a hook.
McArthur tests Victor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Victor shoots in looking for a takedown. McArthur tries to sprawl out of it but Victor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McArthur manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
McArthur jabs Victor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McArthur keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McArthur connects with a leg kick.
Victor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McArthur manages to avoid it.
McArthur appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
McArthur misses with an uppercut. Victor saw that one coming.
Victor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McArthur throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Victor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McArthur! #SUB2#
Victor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Victor tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Victor has knee on belly momentarily but McArthur bucks him off and regains half guard.
McArthur is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McArthur wants to control but Victor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Victor is looking to advance position but McArthur won't allow it.
McArthur is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Victor wants to free his trapped foot but McArthur is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Victor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McArthur has managed to free his arm - good work.
Victor passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McArthur!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Victor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A leg kick checked by Victor.
McArthur with the inside leg kick.
McArthur dips to his left and cracks Victor with an uppercut!
McArthur cracks a nice hook into Victor's ribs.
Victor swinging wildly here.
McArthur misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McArthur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Victor can do to turn this around?
Victor has his takedown stuffed
and McArthur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Victor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
McArthur takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McArthur throws out a powerful jab.
Victor scores with a jab to the head.
Victor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McArthur. McArthur obviously looking to wear him down.
Victor lands with a right hand.
McArthur with a jab.
Victor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McArthur defends well and Victor ends up having to push McArthur into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McArthur throws a low kick but it's checked well by Victor.
Victor feints the counter takedown.
Victor misses with an uppercut. McArthur saw that one coming.#T2#
A lazy left from McArthur finds it's target.
Victor throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and McArthur tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McArthur connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McArthur throws a body punch but Victor moves out of range.
Victor shoots for a takedown but McArthur saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kieran McArthur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Victor.
Victor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McArthur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Victor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Victor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Victor takes one to the chin there.
McArthur's corner calls for a 1-2. McArthur obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Victor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and McArthur counters with a crisp right hand that drops Victor! McArthur lets Victor back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Victor is rocked!
McArthur fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Victor to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Victor looks to clinch but McArthur throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Victor taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kieran McArthur!
Our winner, Kieran McArthur, 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.

Event: SFL 144 | King of the Hill
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
McArthur throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Hector Morales has been cut.
Morales checks the leg kick.
Morales looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McArthur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morales fails in his attempt to clinch.
McArthur throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've been hearing reports that Morales has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McArthur lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morales at a distance.
McArthur misses with a leg kick.
McArthur looks to land a body kick but Morales moved away.
Morales takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Morales looks up at the clock. Bad move! McArthur lands a right hand from hell, dropping Morales. McArthur pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kieran McArthur!
Kieran McArthur thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SFL 135 | Akinwande vs Wanker
Date: Feb 04, 2022

#R1#
Reedtz lands a nice leg kick that just misses McArthur's sensitive parts.
McArthur throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
No joy there for Reedtz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reedtz with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling McArthur to counter with a crisp jab.
Reedtz connects with a body shot that sends McArthur's belly button to the back.
McArthur with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McArthur tries a low kick but Reedtz avoids it.
McArthur scores with a punch to the head.
Reedtz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McArthur.
Reedtz misses with a body punch
and McArthur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by McArthur as he checks the leg kick.
Reedtz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reedtz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McArthur.
Reedtz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reedtz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McArthur manages to avoid it.
Reedtz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Rasmus Reedtz has been cut.
McArthur blocks a head kick by Reedtz.
It appears McArthur was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kieran McArthur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
McArthur misses with a right hand
and Reedtz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McArthur has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McArthur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McArthur takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reedtz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reedtz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McArthur.
Reedtz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by McArthur there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reedtz. McArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reedtz throws a leg kick but McArthur moved away.
Reedtz shoots in for a double leg but McArthur sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reedtz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McArthur connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reedtz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reedtz blocks a jab.
Reedtz with the counter takedown but McArthur avoids it easily.
Reedtz throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, jab by McArthur - just one landing.
McArthur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reedtz.
Nice straight punches there by McArthur. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McArthur.
A big left from McArthur misses.
Reedtz throws a poor cross that misses
and McArthur makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McArthur with a jab.
McArthur looks to land a right hand but Reedtz moved out of range.
Reedtz throws a body punch but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for McArthur.
McArthur throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Reedtz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McArthur trying to keep a closed guard but Reedtz is proving a slippery customer.
McArthur managing to control the position. #T3#
Reedtz passes into half guard.
Reedtz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McArthur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McArthur blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reedtz. #SUB2#
Reedtz is working for a kimura but McArthur is defending it quite comfortably.
McArthur on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McArthur is looking for a sweep. Reedtz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McArthur is holding on to half guard well.
McArthur trying to control but Reedtz postures up.
McArthur keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reedtz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Reedtz is working for a submission of some sort.
McArthur is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rasmus Reedtz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Reedtz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McArthur lands a leg kick that knocks Reedtz off balance momentarily.
Reedtz goes for a double leg but McArthur avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McArthur continues to drive forward.
Reedtz misses with a body punch
and McArthur counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Reedtz throws a body shot but no joy.
McArthur tried to counter with a leg kick but Reedtz avoided it.
Reedtz throws a sloppy head kick and McArthur moves out of range easily.
McArthur fires out a quick counter leg kick but Reedtz just manages to avoid it.
Reedtz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McArthur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reedtz.
McArthur takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reedtz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reedtz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good leg kick by Reedtz.
Reedtz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McArthur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reedtz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Reedtz throws a low kick, looking for McArthur's leg but McArthur calmly moves out of range.
McArthur swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reedtz takes a swing at McArthur's ribcage but misses.
A cross from McArthur lands.
Nice takedown defense from McArthur. No joy for Reedtz on that attempt.
Reedtz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McArthur throws out the jab.
Reedtz throws a leg kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McArthur - that will leave a mark!
McArthur connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reedtz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McArthur rather than just go for the knockout.
McArthur jabs Reedtz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reedtz shoots and misses
and McArthur counters with a nice body kick.
Kieran McArthur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasmus Reedtz.
Reedtz is breathing heavily.
That kick from McArthur tenderised Reedtz's leg. Reedtz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reedtz feints and then cracks McArthur's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McArthur down.
Reedtz throws a looping overhand right but McArthur ducks down to avoid it.
A lazy left from McArthur finds it's target.#T2#
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!
Reedtz fails with a takedown attempt.
McArthur half committed to a counter leg kick.
Reedtz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McArthur counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reedtz. McArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
McArthur cracks Reedtz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McArthur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McArthur misses with a hook.
McArthur throws out a loose jab but Reedtz uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur lands a lovely overhand right.
McArthur goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reedtz with the counter takedown but McArthur avoids it easily.
McArthur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McArthur lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Reedtz.
Reedtz throws a sloppy head kick
and McArthur counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reedtz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McArthur throws the left hand but Reedtz avoids the punch easily.
Reedtz throws out a counter right but McArthur avoids it with no problem.
McArthur thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Reedtz if he has to take too many more of those.
Horrible takedown attempt by Reedtz or perhaps it was just good defense by McArthur, which made it look bad.
Good leg kick by McArthur.
Reedtz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rasmus Reedtz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McArthur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reedtz misses with a lunging right hand
and McArthur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kieran McArthur is winning the standup battle so far.
Reedtz tries to score with a low kick but McArthur moves his leg out of the way.
Reedtz closes this distance looking for a takedown but McArthur circles away.#T4#
A low kick from McArthur misses #TD2#
and Reedtz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McArthur holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Reedtz drops an elbow to the side of McArthur's head. #SUB2#
Reedtz is looking for a kimura here.
Reedtz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McArthur tries to get to full guard but Reedtz has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rasmus Reedtz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Reedtz's corner calls for a 1-2. Reedtz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reedtz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reedtz just misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur misses the jab.
As McArthur backs off Reedtz throws a huge counter combo but McArthur manages to avoid it all.
Reedtz missing with a left hand there. McArthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McArthur lands a leg kick that knocks Reedtz off balance momentarily.
Reedtz throws a low kick but it's checked well by McArthur.
McArthur tried to counter with a leg kick but Reedtz avoided it.
Reedtz misses with an uppercut
and McArthur counters with a straight right hand.
McArthur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reedtz throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McArthur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reedtz can do to turn this around?
A leg kick checked by McArthur.
McArthur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reedtz misses with a body shot. #T1#
Reedtz cracks McArthur with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McArthur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McArthur scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reedtz doesn't seem bothered though.
Reedtz lands a nice leg kick that just misses McArthur's sensitive parts.
A clash of legs there as McArthur blocks the low kick.
Reedtz moves out of range as McArthur throws a body kick.
Reedtz cracks McArthur with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reedtz walks into a stiff left hand from McArthur.
McArthur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reedtz has time to react.
Reedtz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McArthur tries a low kick but Reedtz avoids it.
Reedtz pivots, looking for a leg kick but McArthur is out of range and Reedtz settles back down.
McArthur fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reedtz checks it well.
Reedtz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McArthur sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
McArthur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reedtz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reedtz throws a hook to the side of McArthur's head but McArthur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McArthur throws a quick counter kick to the body but Reedtz avoids it.
A thudding body kick lands there by McArthur!
Reedtz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McArthur.
McArthur throws a leg kick but Reedtz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reedtz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sloppy strikes from Reedtz. Those never looked like landing.
McArthur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reedtz connects with a looping right hand.
Reedtz shoots in but no luck this time.
McArthur lands the left hand.
McArthur connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reedtz momentarily.
McArthur connects with a leg kick.
Reedtz just misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Reedtz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McArthur throws a quick counter kick to the body but Reedtz avoids it.
The fighters circling - McArthur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reedtz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reedtz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McArthur. McArthur obviously looking to wear him down.
McArthur lands with a good body shot.
Reedtz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rasmus Reedtz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McArthur slips under a jab.
McArthur lands a leg kick that knocks Reedtz off balance momentarily.
Reedtz slips a straight right by McArthur.
Reedtz dives in for a single leg takedown but McArthur sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reedtz throws a good cross that connects.
Reedtz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reedtz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McArthur connects with a jab.#T4#
McArthur with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
McArthur chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reedtz fails with a takedown attempt.
Kieran McArthur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasmus Reedtz.
McArthur misses with a straight right.
Reedtz misses with an attempted mid kick.
McArthur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McArthur throws a leg kick but Reedtz moved away.
McArthur misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reedtz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reedtz misses with a low kick.
McArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McArthur lands with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kieran McArthur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McArthur, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieran McArthur!
A very excited looking Kieran McArthur made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SFL 129 | River vs Blyad
Date: Jan 05, 2022

#R1#
Remnant misses with a wild body shot.
McArthur scores with a leg kick.
McArthur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Remnant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McArthur throws a leg kick but Remnant checks it.
McArthur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Remnant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McArthur manages to avoid it.
McArthur takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Remnant throws a looping overhand right but McArthur ducks down to avoid it.
McArthur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Remnant.
Remnant loads up on a big right hand but McArthur slips the punch.
McArthur scores with a nice body kick.
McArthur wants to land a leg kick but Remnant is out of range.
McArthur looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Remnant lands with a thumping leg kick.
McArthur scores with a shot to the body.
Remnant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Remnant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick from McArthur, right into the meat of the thigh.
Remnant blocks the body kick.
McArthur throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Remnant.
Remnant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McArthur.
Remnant blocks a low kick nicely.
Remnant keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McArthur checks a leg kick. #T1#
A big right from Remnant misses.
McArthur half committed to a counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for McArthur.
A nice inside leg kick there by Remnant. That's going to slow McArthur down.
McArthur gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Remnant.
McArthur throws a body shot but no joy.
Remnant wants to clinch up but McArthur keeps it at a distance.
McArthur lands the left hand.
McArthur throws the left hand but Remnant avoids the punch easily.
McArthur avoids the body shot from Remnant.
McArthur throws a front kick aimed at Remnant's knee but Remnant avoids it well.
Remnant tries to counter with a clinch but McArthur shakes him off and moves away.
McArthur walks into a stiff left hand from Remnant.
Remnant takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McArthur throws a quick inside leg kick.
McArthur slips a straight right by Remnant.
Remnant moves out of range as McArthur throws a body kick.
Remnant moves out of range of the body kick from McArthur.
Remnant is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Remnant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Remnant buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Remnant throws out a leg kick but McArthur moves out of range and Remnant only half commits.
Remnant connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Remnant lands a nice shot that snaps McArthur's head back.
Remnant scores with a nice body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McArthur, as that shot connected. #T2#
The crowd cheers as Remnant lands an impressive looking overhand right. McArthur doesn't seem phased though.
Remnant throws a jab when McArthur was well out of range.
McArthur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Remnant.
Remnant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McArthur.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Remnant - that will leave a mark!
McArthur slips under a jab.
Remnant throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Remnant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McArthur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Remnant.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Remnant.
Good leg kick by Remnant.
An inside leg kick lands from McArthur.
McArthur throws a right and a left that both miss.
Remnant misses with a hook. McArthur ducked under it nicely.
Remnant scores with a body shot.
Remnant looks to throw the jab but McArthur is out of range.
Good leg kick by Remnant.
Remnant wants to clinch up but McArthur keeps it at a distance.
McArthur is looking to counter with a body kick.
Remnant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Remnant lands a head shot.
McArthur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Remnant. #T3#
Remnant blocks a low kick nicely.
Remnant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Remnant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McArthur.
Remnant wants to slow McArthur down by chopping away at his legs.
Remnant misses the shot to the body.
Remnant explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A nice combination there by Remnant.
McArthur throws a wild body kick that Remnant sees coming a mile off.
McArthur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Remnant explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McArthur throws a body shot but no joy.
Remnant tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McArthur is able to avoid easily.
Remnant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
Remnant looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Remnant getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McArthur throws a quick inside leg kick.
Remnant looks to throw the jab but McArthur is out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McArthur. Remnant shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Remnant throws a solid leg kick but McArthur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Remnant.
McArthur throws out a leg kick but Remnant moves out of range and McArthur only half commits.
Remnant is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McArthur throws a jab but it's blocked by Remnant.
McArthur misses with a body kick.
McArthur throws a hook but Remnant avoids it easily.
Remnant throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from McArthur. Remnant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Remnant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Remnant throws a leg kick but McArthur sees it coming and moves out of range.
McArthur misses with a body shot.
Remnant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Remnant connects with an inside leg kick.
McArthur throws a body punch but Remnant moves out of range.
McArthur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That kick from McArthur tenderised Remnant's leg. Remnant is trying to keep his angry face on.
McArthur takes a swing at Remnant's ribcage but misses.
Remnant has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McArthur.
The fighters circling - Remnant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Remnant throws a quick inside leg kick.
McArthur scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Remnant fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McArthur is out of range.
Remnant throws the left hand but McArthur avoids the punch easily.
Remnant throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Remnant keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slow jab from McArthur misses its intended target.
Remnant misses the jab.
McArthur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Remnant throws a jab when McArthur was well out of range.
Remnant avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Soviet Remnant dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McArthur takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McArthur fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Remnant checks it well.
Remnant ducks under a wild hook from McArthur.
A big right from Remnant misses.
Remnant motions for McArthur to come forward. Remnant throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Remnant shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McArthur misses with an uppercut. Remnant saw that one coming.
McArthur scores with a body shot.
Remnant checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Remnant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Remnant moves into range and clinches up with McArthur.
McArthur misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McArthur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Remnant blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Remnant. #BC2#
Remnant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Remnant looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McArthur takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Remnant throws a head kick that misses.
Remnant throws a leg kick but McArthur moved away.
A slow jab from Remnant misses its intended target. #CL2#
Remnant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McArthur, pushing him back against the cage.
Remnant pushes McArthur back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Remnant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Remnant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Remnant throws a punch but it's blocked by McArthur. #BC#
McArthur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Remnant slips a jab from McArthur.
Remnant throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Remnant backs away, McArthur returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Remnant's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McArthur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Remnant.
Remnant jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Remnant clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Remnant breaks from the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by McArthur. That's going to slow Remnant down.
McArthur gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Remnant.
Remnant tries to clinch but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur misses with a looping left.
Remnant throws a low kick but McArthur moves out of range easily.
McArthur tests Remnant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McArthur feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Remnants jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Remnant.
Remnant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McArthur.
McArthur misses with a low kick as Remnant jumps back.
McArthur misses with a body kick.
Kieran McArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big left from Remnant misses. #CL2#
Remnant instigates a clinch.
McArthur lands a hook that snaps the head of Remnant backwards. #BC#
McArthur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - McArthur coming out on top.
Remnant thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from McArthur misses.
Remnant looks to land a left hand but McArthur moved out of range nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Remnant.
Remnant thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McArthur if he has to take too many more of those.
Remnant tries to clinch up.
Remnant lands a jab to the head.
McArthur connects with a leg kick.
Remnant lands an overhand right.
Remnant motions for McArthur to come forward. Remnant throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Remnant.
McArthur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Remnant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab lands there for Remnant.
Remnant tries to clinch but McArthur is having none of it.
McArthur misses the shot to the body.
Soviet Remnant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Remnant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McArthur has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
McArthur takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good leg kick by McArthur.
McArthur keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McArthur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Remnant was well out of range. Poor timing from McArthur.
Remnant moves out of range of the body kick.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McArthur misses with a wild body shot.
Remnant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McArthur.
McArthur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McArthur misses the shot to the body.
McArthur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Remnant.
A nice inside leg kick there by Remnant. That's going to slow McArthur down.
McArthur walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Remnant checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McArthur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Remnant.
Remnant connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Remnant tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Remnant slips under a jab from McArthur.
Remnant drops his hands momentarily and McArthur takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Remnant moves in looking to clinch but McArthur pushes him off.
McArthur misses the shot to the body.
Remnant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Remnant bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Remnant catches McArthur with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Remnant wants to slow McArthur down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from McArthur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McArthur rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Remnant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Remnant closes the distance and clinches.
Remnant tries a body shot but McArthur blocks it.
Remnant misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from McArthur.
Remnant has a couple of punches blocked by McArthur.
Remnant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur struggles to land a body shot inside as Remnant controls his hands.
Remnant blocking some punches. #BC#
McArthur manages to break the clinch.
Remnant pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Remnant throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Remnant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McArthur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McArthur fires out a quick counter leg kick but Remnant just manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Remnant.
Remnant scores with a jab. McArthur acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Remnant.
Remnant misses with a looping right.
Remnant connects with a solid leg kick.
Remnant misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Soviet Remnant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
McArthur connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Remnant throws a solid leg kick but McArthur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Remnant.
McArthur was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Remnant lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Remnant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McArthur.
Remnant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Remnant throws a series of punches but McArthur avoids them all with ease.
Remnant blocks the body kick.
Remnant scores with a head kick.
McArthur thuds his shin into the meat of Remnant's side.
McArthur misses with a straight left.
McArthur with a jab.
McArthur slips a jab from Remnant.
Remnant throws a half hearted mid kick.
McArthur will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McArthur scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Soviet Remnant has been cut.
McArthur tries to score with a low kick but Remnant moves his leg out of the way.
Remnant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McArthur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A leg kick checked by McArthur.
Remnant connects with a solid leg kick.
McArthur misses with an attempted mid kick.
McArthur misses the shot to the body.
McArthur ducks right into an uppercut from Remnant. #T1#
Remnant attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McArthur blocks a jab.
McArthur throws a looping overhand right but Remnant ducks down to avoid it.
McArthur connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Remnant lands a nice leg kick that just misses McArthur's sensitive parts.
Remnant throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick from McArthur misses.
A clash of legs there as Remnant blocks the low kick.
Remnant needs to keep his hands up - McArthur had a free shot at his head there.
McArthur lands a front kick.
McArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Remnant throws a shot from downtown. McArthur moves away and avoids it.
Remnant shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McArthur eats them both and turns towards Remnant to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McArthur throws an overhand right that lands on Remnant's shoulder, as Remnant tries to avoid the shot.
McArthur tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from McArthur. Remnant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Remnant appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McArthur takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Remnant misses with a straight right.
McArthur appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice straight punches there by McArthur. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McArthur.
McArthur defending well as Remnant loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
McArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Remnant thows a left - swing and a miss!
McArthur on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McArthur moves out of range of the strikes.
McArthur moves out of range as Remnant throws a body kick.
Remnant fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Remnant gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Remnant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McArthur takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Remnant.
Remnant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McArthur.
McArthur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McArthur throws a jab but it's blocked by Remnant.
Remnant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McArthur lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McArthur has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Remnant finds it's way round the side to connect with McArthur's head.
Remnant misses with a body kick.
Remnant thumps McArthur with a low kick.
McArthur throws a leg kick that misses.
Remnant fails to land with a series of punches.
McArthur on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Remnant misses with an uppercut. #T3#
McArthur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McArthur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Remnant.
McArthur throws a low kick but Remnant moves out of range easily.
Remnant's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McArthur connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Remnant scrambles back to his feet.
Remnant throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McArthur's head.
McArthur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Remnant.
McArthur is looking to counter punch.
McArthur throws a quick inside leg kick.
Remnant lands with a straight right. McArthur didn't see that one coming.
McArthur tries to land a front kick but Remnant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Remnant, as that shot connected.
A slow jab from Remnant misses its intended target.
McArthur throws a leg kick but Remnant moved away.
Remnant lands a right hook to the body.
McArthur works Remnant's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Remnant takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McArthur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McArthur looks to land a left hand but Remnant moved out of range nicely.
Remnant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McArthur's head.
Remnant throws out a powerful jab.
McArthur keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Remnant lands a nice leg kick that just misses McArthur's sensitive parts.
McArthur slips a jab from Remnant.
Some wild striking there from Remnant.
Remnant throws a nice outside leg kick.
McArthur throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Remnant.
Remnant moves out of range of the strikes.
McArthur misses with a head kick.
Remnant connects with a single shot there.
McArthur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Remnant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McArthur cracks Remnant with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That kick from Remnant tenderised McArthur's leg. McArthur is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Remnant listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McArthur shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Remnant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McArthur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fight stays on the outside here - Remnant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Soviet Remnant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Remnant 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soviet Remnant!
A very excited looking Soviet Remnant made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SFL 118 | Hopkins vs Stalin
Date: Nov 24, 2021

#R1#
Ozolinsh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McArthur misses with a body shot.
McArthur throws an off balance right hand
and Ozolinsh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh scores with a head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Kieran McArthur has been cut.
McArthur does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McArthur misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like McArthur wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up but McArthur circles away and keeps his distance.
McArthur lands with a right hand.
Kieran McArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
McArthur uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McArthur with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ozolinsh misses with a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh avoids the body shot from McArthur.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozolinsh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from McArthur. Ozolinsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozolinsh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up.
McArthur feints and then cracks Ozolinsh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ozolinsh down.
McArthur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McArthur avoids the head kick by Ozolinsh.
McArthur bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ozolinsh's head.
Ozolinsh slips a jab from McArthur.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McArthur scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ozolinsh in his tracks.
McArthur misses with a hook.
Ozolinsh tries to close the distance and clinch up but McArthur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ozolinsh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McArthur scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ozolinsh scores with a shot to the body.
McArthur lands with a thumping leg kick.
McArthur delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McArthur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McArthur's corner calls for a 1-2. McArthur obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for McArthur. #T2#
Ozolinsh connects with a body shot that sends McArthur's belly button to the back.
Ozolinsh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McArthur.
McArthur scores with a body shot.
Ozolinsh wants to clinch.
McArthur darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McArthur fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch combination from Ozolinsh misses.
Ozolinsh misses with a jab, cross combination.
McArthur swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
McArthur sets himself, and Ozolinsh steps forward looking for the clinch! McArthur avoids it this time.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch.
Ozolinsh checks the leg kick.
Ozolinsh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch but McArthur is avoiding it.
A nice leg kick lands there from McArthur. #T3#
McArthur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McArthur does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McArthur throws a sloppy body shot
and Ozolinsh counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ozolinsh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ozolinsh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ozolinsh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McArthur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McArthur lands a glancing blow to the side of Ozolinsh's head.
McArthur lands a nice shot that snaps Ozolinsh's head back.
McArthur moves out of range of the body kick from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to move into range but McArthur moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at McArthur's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from McArthur. Ozolinsh does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
McArthur tries to keep at a distance but Ozolinsh has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McArthur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McArthur lands a shot to the body.
McArthur lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ozolinsh or not.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as McArthur controls his hands.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as McArthur controls the action. #BC#
McArthur breaks the clinch.
McArthur fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ozolinsh.#CL2#
Ozolinsh moves into the clinch.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Ozolinsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McArthur on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McArthur tries to break free but Ozolinsh pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
McArthur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McArthur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McArthur blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McArthur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McArthur rather than just go for the knockout.
McArthur works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ozolinsh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McArthur tries to land a front kick but Ozolinsh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kieran McArthur's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McArthur scores with a jab to the head.
McArthur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ozolinsh can do to turn this around?
McArthur throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ozolinsh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McArthur.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up.
McArthur connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by McArthur.
Ozolinsh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozolinsh moves away.
McArthur circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch there but McArthur circles away.
McArthur circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by McArthur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from McArthur.
Ozolinsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McArthur throws out the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ozolinsh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ozolinsh fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Ozolinsh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McArthur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ozolinsh.
McArthur takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
McArthur throws a hook but Ozolinsh avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McArthur with a body shot.
McArthur scores with a leg kick.
McArthur with a nice calf kick.
Ozolinsh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh moves out of range as McArthur strikes.
McArthur throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ozolinsh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McArthur stuns Ozolinsh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McArthur paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McArthur throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozolinsh moves away.
McArthur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Ozolinsh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McArthur swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ozolinsh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kieran McArthur is winning the standup battle so far.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch but McArthur is avoiding it.
Ozolinsh throws a jab when McArthur was well out of range.
Ozolinsh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McArthur. McArthur obviously looking to wear him down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ozolinsh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McArthur scores with a nice strike.
A clash of legs there as Ozolinsh blocks the low kick.
McArthur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Ozolinsh drives through and clinches with McArthur against the cage.
Ozolinsh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but McArthur avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but McArthur blocks it.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Ozolinsh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McArthur throws a solid leg kick but Ozolinsh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McArthur.
A combination from Ozolinsh does no damage.
McArthur lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ozolinsh will feel that in the morning.
McArthur blocks a head kick by Ozolinsh.
McArthur misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Ozolinsh counters by clinching up.
McArthur misses with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur pushes Ozolinsh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ozolinsh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McArthur avoids it.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but McArthur blocks it.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Ozolinsh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McArthur avoids it.
McArthur lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
McArthur struggles to land a body shot inside as Ozolinsh controls his hands. #BC#
McArthur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McArthur lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh fails with an attempt to clinch.
McArthur scores with a hook to the body. Ozolinsh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the body kick.
Ozolinsh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Ozolinsh gets a clinch. #BC2#
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McArthur scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
Ozolinsh has managed to clinch.
Ozolinsh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McArthur lands with a right to the head.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McArthur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McArthur's elbow.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Ozolinsh taking a breather.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as McArthur controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kieran McArthur's cut.
That's time! McArthur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
McArthur swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
McArthur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McArthur lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ozolinsh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McArthur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McArthur connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McArthur scores with a nice body kick.
Ozolinsh tries to close the distance and clinch up but McArthur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McArthur is looking to chop away at Ozolinsh's legs.
McArthur lunges at Ozolinsh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ozolinsh's hand.
Ozolinsh throws a series of punches but McArthur avoids them all with ease.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch.
McArthur moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Teodors Ozolinsh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Ozolinsh rushes McArthur and presses him up against the cage.
McArthur cracks Ozolinsh with a nice body shot.#T1#
McArthur tries to throw a body punch but Ozolinsh avoids it by throwing McArthur back against the cage.
McArthur misses with a body punch.
McArthur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch. #BC#
McArthur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McArthur cracks Ozolinsh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big right from McArthur misses.
McArthur cracks Ozolinsh with an open hand slap.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ozolinsh in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McArthur scores with a jab. Ozolinsh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ozolinsh wants to clinch.#CL2#
Ozolinsh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from McArthur as the two fighters clinch. #T2##BC#
McArthur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McArthur throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McArthur cracks Ozolinsh with a good jab.
Ozolinsh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McArthur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozolinsh.
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!
Ozolinsh blocks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for McArthur. That snapped Ozolinsh's head back.
McArthur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by McArthur.
McArthur scores with a hook to the body. Ozolinsh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ozolinsh throws a quick inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by McArthur. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Ozolinsh closes the distance and clinches.
McArthur lands with a short shot to the head.
McArthur lands a hook that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards.
Ozolinsh missing with knees to the body.
McArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McArthur lands a body shot.
McArthur throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozolinsh. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
Ozolinsh has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McArthur.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with an uppercut but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
McArthur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee calls for Ozolinsh to work. #BC#
McArthur breaks from the clinch.
Ozolinsh takes a jab right on the kisser.
McArthur throws a hook but Ozolinsh avoids it easily.
McArthur misses with a low kick as Ozolinsh jumps back.
Ozolinsh tries to counter by closing the distance.
McArthur circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ozolinsh blocks a leg kick.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up but McArthur circles away and keeps his distance.
Ozolinsh doesn't manage to clinch there - McArthur circles away.
McArthur throws the left hand but Ozolinsh avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot by McArthur.#T4#
McArthur throws a wild body kick that Ozolinsh sees coming a mile off.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McArthur connects with an inside leg kick.
McArthur scores with a hook to the body. Ozolinsh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McArthur misses with a leg kick.
Ozolinsh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ozolinsh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McArthur scores with a jab to the head.
McArthur throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ozolinsh tries to counter with a clinch but McArthur shakes him off and moves away.
Ozolinsh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ozolinsh takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ozolinsh looking to land some kicks to the body here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kieran McArthur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McArthur, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieran McArthur!
Kieran McArthur decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SFL 112 | Boss Level
Date: Nov 03, 2021

#R1#
McArthur lands a nice looking body shot.
McArthur throws a nice outside leg kick.
McArthur walks into a left hand.
Pandens swings widly with a right hand
and Pandens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pandens throws the left hand but McArthur avoids the punch easily.
Pandens walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pandens ducks under a wild hook from McArthur.
McArthur seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McArthur lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pandens has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pandens and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pandens's coach down at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pandens's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pandens swings away with a body shot that misses
and McArthur counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McArthur feints and then cracks Pandens's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pandens down.
McArthur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pandens.
McArthur scores with a shot to the body.
Pandens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kieran McArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pandens works McArthur's body with a nice hook.
Pandens throws a body shot but no joy.
McArthur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McArthur swings widly with a right hand
and Pandens counters with a nice uppercut.
Pandens misses with a body shot.
McArthur thinks about countering with a body kick.
McArthur misses with a double jab
enabling Pandens to counter with a crisp jab.
McArthur digs a good hook to Pandens's body. #T1#
McArthur does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pandens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McArthur circles away quickly and effectively.
Pandens throws an overhand right that lands on McArthur's shoulder, as McArthur tries to avoid the shot.
McArthur throws a poor cross that misses
and Pandens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McArthur throws a good cross that connects.
Pandens just misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur throws a sloppy head kick and Pandens moves out of range easily.
McArthur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pandens.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pandens. McArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Pandens misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from McArthur misses the target.
McArthur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pandens scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McArthur connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pandens. Pandens circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McArthur takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pandens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandens feints and then cracks McArthur's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McArthur down.
Pandens ducks under a wild hook from McArthur.
Pandens misses with an uppercut. McArthur saw that one coming.
Pandens throws a hook but McArthur avoids it easily.
Pandens misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Pandens lunges at McArthur with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McArthur's hand.
McArthur connects with an inside leg kick.
Pandens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McArthur manages to avoid it.
Pandens throws a jab but it's blocked by McArthur.
McArthur fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pandens checks it well.
Pandens throws out a counter right but McArthur avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Pandens misses.
Pandens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pandens tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pandens defending well as McArthur loads up on a big left hand.
Pandens misses with a straight left.
McArthur throws a hook but Pandens blocks it.
McArthur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McArthur walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McArthur is looking to chop away at Pandens's legs.
Pandens looks to land a right hand but McArthur moved out of range.
Pandens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McArthur.
McArthur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pandens has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McArthur misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pandens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McArthur throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Pandens scores with the left hand. McArthur knows he should have avoided that one.
McArthur takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McArthur defending well as Pandens loads up on a big left hand.
A good leg kick by McArthur.
McArthur takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McArthur with a nice cross.
McArthur misses with a hook.
McArthur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McArthur takes a swing at Pandens's ribcage but misses.
Pandens misses with a looping left.
McArthur cracks Pandens with a good jab.
Pandens tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McArthur is able to avoid easily.
Pandens misses with a looping right.
McArthur is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pandens scores with a jab to the body.
Pandens throws a right hand that McArthur ducks under and follows up with a left that McArthur also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McArthur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandens.
Pandens misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pandens.
McArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Pandens swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McArthur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pandens moves out of range of the body kick from McArthur.
Pandens misses with a body shot.
McArthur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pandens slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Pandens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pandens moves into range and connects with a jab.
McArthur wants to land a leg kick but Pandens is out of range.
McArthur's corner calls for a 1-2. McArthur obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pandens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from McArthur misses.
It seemed like Pandens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pandens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McArthur moves away.
Pandens lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur throws an overhand right that lands on Pandens's shoulder, as Pandens tries to avoid the shot.
A clash of legs there as Pandens blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pandens! But no joy.
Pandens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McArthur.
McArthur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pandens.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Azriel Pandens will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Pandens connects with a body shot.
McArthur misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Pandens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pandens throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McArthur throws the left hand but Pandens avoids the punch easily.
Pandens throws a body punch but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandens moves away.
McArthur throws a low kick but Pandens avoids it.
McArthur defending well as Pandens loads up on a big left hand.
McArthur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandens.
A low kick lands for McArthur.
McArthur misses with the body kick
and Pandens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McArthur lands with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Pandens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pandens looks to land a right hand but McArthur moved out of range.
McArthur does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pandens appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McArthur lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McArthur throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McArthur slips under a jab from Pandens.#T1#
McArthur scores with a leg kick.
McArthur throws a big shot that misses.
McArthur throws a sloppy body shot
and Pandens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pandens lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McArthur has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McArthur and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McArthur tries a head kick but it misses.
Pandens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pandens shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A quick step to the side and McArthur tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pandens throws a solid leg kick but McArthur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pandens.
Azriel Pandens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McArthur throws the kick towards the body but Pandens avoids it.
Pandens is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McArthur with a body shot.
Pandens looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
McArthur looks for the body kick but Pandens saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pandens! But no joy.
Pandens's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McArthur misses with a wild combination.
Pandens misses with an uppercut. McArthur saw that one coming.
McArthur misses the shot to the body.
Pandens misses with a hook.
As Pandens backs away, McArthur returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McArthur on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McArthur works Pandens's body with a nice hook.
McArthur misses with a hook. Pandens ducked under it nicely.
Kieran McArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McArthur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McArthur throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandens takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McArthur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pandens.
McArthur throws a lazy body kick
and Pandens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McArthur misses the jab.
Pandens swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur half committed to a counter leg kick.
McArthur staying out of range there.
Pandens looks to land a right hand but McArthur moved out of range.
Pandens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McArthur fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pandens on the side of the head.
Pandens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pandens misses with an uppercut.
McArthur throws a body kick that misses.
Pandens steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
McArthur throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pandens's head.
McArthur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pandens manages to avoid it.
McArthur blocks a low kick nicely.
Pandens lunges at McArthur with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McArthur's hand. #T3#
A big left from McArthur misses.
McArthur scores with a nice body kick.
McArthur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pandens.
A little jabbing left from Pandens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pandens moves out of range as McArthur throws a body kick.
McArthur looks for the body kick but Pandens saw that one coming.
McArthur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McArthur throws a solid leg kick but Pandens takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McArthur.
Pandens is looking to land body kicks.
A swing and a miss from McArthur.
A little jabbing left from Pandens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McArthur scores with a leg kick.
McArthur connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pandens moves out of range of the body kick from McArthur.
Pandens ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pandens ducks under a wild hook from McArthur.
Pandens throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pandens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McArthur circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McArthur staying out of range there.#T4#
Pandens is looking to slow McArthur down with leg kicks.
Pandens thows a left - swing and a miss!
That kick from Pandens tenderised McArthur's leg. McArthur is trying to keep his angry face on.
McArthur connects with an inside leg kick.
McArthur throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pandens steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McArthur. That one must have hurt.
Pandens misses with a looping right.
McArthur lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice cross by Pandens.
A swing and a miss from Pandens.
McArthur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pandens's sensitive parts.
Pandens tests McArthur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pandens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McArthur loads up on a big right hand but Pandens slips the punch.
McArthur connects with a solid leg kick.
Pandens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McArthur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kieran McArthur will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
McArthur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pandens.
McArthur smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McArthur takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McArthur connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from McArthur.
McArthur connects with a leg kick.
McArthur throws a predictable looking body shot
and McArthur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McArthur goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McArthur shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McArthur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pandens throws a lazy right hand but McArthur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pandens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pandens misses with a looping left.
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!
McArthur lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pandens thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
McArthur tried to score with a low kick but Pandens checks it.
McArthur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pandens throws a body shot but no joy.
Pandens scores with a body shot.
McArthur looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McArthur slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pandens lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pandens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pandens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandens.
Pandens moves out of range of the body kick from McArthur.
Pandens misses with a wild body shot.
Pandens checks a low kick from McArthur.
Pandens is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pandens punishes McArthur's body with a nice straight punch.
Pandens moves out of range as McArthur throws a body kick.
Pandens connects with a single shot there.
Pandens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McArthur looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Pandens misses its intended target. #T2#
Pandens scores with a shot to the body.
McArthur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McArthur catches Pandens with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pandens missing with a left hand there. McArthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pandens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McArthur throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pandens throws a body kick that misses.
Pandens connects with a good right hand that stumbles McArthur. McArthur circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice straight punches there by McArthur. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McArthur.
Pandens throws a hook to the side of McArthur's head but McArthur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McArthur misses with a straight right.
Pandens jabs McArthur to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McArthur scoring well with a low kick there.
Pandens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McArthur is looking to score with low kicks.
McArthur gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McArthur lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pandens has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pandens and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pandens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McArthur has time to react.#T3#
Pandens lands a nice looking body kick.
McArthur is looking to slow Pandens down with leg kicks.
Pandens moves out of range as McArthur strikes.
McArthur thows a leg kick but Pandens checks it
and Pandens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McArthur throws out a leg kick but Pandens moves out of range and McArthur only half commits.
McArthur misses with a hook.
Pandens works McArthur's body with a nice hook.
Pandens connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McArthur's hands.
Pandens drops his hands momentarily and McArthur takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pandens dips to his left and cracks McArthur with an uppercut!
McArthur needs to keep his hands up - Pandens had a free shot at his head there.
McArthur lands a nice hook to Pandens's body. Pandens takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Pandens misses with an uppercut.
McArthur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pandens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McArthur moves away.
It looked like McArthur wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McArthur gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pandens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pandens scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Nice body kick there by McArthur.
McArthur gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pandens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pandens scores with a decent looking hook.
McArthur throws a body shot but no joy.
Pandens feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McArthurs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McArthur throws a front kick aimed at Pandens's knee but Pandens avoids it well.
McArthur misses with an uppercut
and Pandens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pandens digs a good hook to McArthur's body.
A jab from McArthur finds it's way through Pandens's defenses.
Pandens takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McArthur throws a nice inside leg kick.
McArthur throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pandens thumps McArthur with a low kick.
McArthur misses with a hook.
McArthur lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pandens at a distance.
McArthur throws an overhand right that lands on Pandens's shoulder, as Pandens tries to avoid the shot.
Pandens is looking to slow McArthur down with leg kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Azriel Pandens.
Well Pandens 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Azriel Pandens!
Azriel Pandens spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: PFC 267 Joy vs Caunt
Date: May 23, 2021

#R1#
McArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from McArthur. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Pesonen. Those never looked like landing.
McArthur lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pesonen will feel that in the morning.
McArthur does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pesonen throws a fast counter high kick but McArthur manages to duck under it in time.
Pesonen misses with a head kick.
McArthur scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Donk. McArthur catches Pesonen right on the button with a cross.
Pesonen misses with a straight right.
McArthur moves out of range of the body kick from Pesonen.
McArthur tries to land a leg kick but Pesonen saw it coming and moves away.
A combination from Pesonen does no damage.
Pesonen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Kieran McArthur has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McArthur throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from McArthur misses.
McArthur misses with a kick to the body.
Pesonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pesonen cracks a nice hook into McArthur's ribs.
Pesonen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big right from Pesonen misses.
McArthur tried to score with a low kick but Pesonen checks it.#T1#
McArthur lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McArthur throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pesonen staying out of range there.
McArthur misses the body punch
and Pesonen counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for McArthur.
A head kick misses from Pesonen. #CL2#
Pesonen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McArthur misses with a punch on the inside.
McArthur misses with some punches.
Pesonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by McArthur.
McArthur misses with the head strike.
McArthur misses with a body punch.
Pesonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McArthur has a couple of punches blocked by Pesonen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McArthur. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McArthur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pesonen has McArthur pushed against the cage.
McArthur gets underhooks to prevent Pesonen's takedown attempt.
McArthur lands with a short shot to the head.
McArthur struggles to land a body shot inside as Pesonen controls his hands.
McArthur is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pesonen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McArthur walks away with a smile on his face. Pesonen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Pesonen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McArthur looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Pesonen tries for a kimura but McArthur is defending well.
Pesonen working away.
McArthur is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Pesonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but McArthur keeps working.
McArthur can't do much from the bottom here.
Pesonen trying to control the position but McArthur is working away.
McArthur sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pesonen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McArthur trying to control from the bottom.
McArthur works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pesonen 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.
McArthur has his hands on Pesonen's head, controlling the position.
McArthur keeping moving, preventing Pesonen from controlling successfully.
Pesonen looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jab from Pesonen.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McArthur. Pesonen shrugs it off though.
A chopping leg kick lands by McArthur.
Pesonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McArthur.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kieran McArthur will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kieran McArthur's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McArthur slaps away a takedown attempt from Pesonen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pesonen looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
Pesonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McArthur.
McArthur throws a low kick, looking for Pesonen's leg but Pesonen calmly moves out of range.
Pesonen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McArthur with a body shot.
Pesonen moves out of range of the body kick from McArthur.
The crowd cheers as Pesonen lands an impressive looking overhand right. McArthur doesn't seem phased though.
Pesonen goes for a double leg but McArthur avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McArthur continues to drive forward.
McArthur throwing a counter right hand but Pesonen manages to avoid it.
McArthur is looking to score with low kicks.
Pesonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sloppy strikes from Pesonen. Those never looked like landing.
McArthur lands a nice looking body kick.
Pesonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pesonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pesonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McArthur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pesonen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McArthur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pesonen walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Pesonen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McArthur was covering up waiting for the punch and Pesonen finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T1#
McArthur managing to control the position.
McArthur's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pesonen wants to control from the top but McArthur keeps moving.
McArthur pulls Pesonen in to control the position. #T2#
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.
Pesonen wants to control from the top but McArthur keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McArthur is trying to keep Pesonen in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pesonen is looking to land body kicks.
Pesonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kieran McArthur is winning the standup battle so far.
Pesonen blocks the body kick.
Pesonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from McArthur tenderised Pesonen's leg. Pesonen is trying to keep his angry face on.
McArthur misses with a two punch combination.
McArthur looks for the body kick but Pesonen saw that one coming.
McArthur misses with an uppercut.
Pesonen thows a leg kick but McArthur checks it
and McArthur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McArthur scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Pesonen has closed the distance and engaged McArthur in a clinch. #T3#
Pesonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
McArthur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McArthur is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pesonen moves out of range as McArthur throws a body kick.
Pesonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McArthur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McArthur is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Pesonen shoots in and drives through. McArthur sprawls well.
Kieran McArthur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jallu Pesonen.
Pesonen throws a lazy right hand but McArthur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pesonen throws a leg kick that is checked
and McArthur counters with a stiff right hand.
Pesonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McArthur bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Pesonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pesonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Pesonen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McArthur.
McArthur lands with an uppercut that bounces Pesonen off the cage and back into range.
Pesonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but McArthur is out of range and Pesonen settles back down.
McArthur half committed to a counter leg kick.
McArthur tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pesonen is able to avoid easily.
McArthur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McArthur goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pesonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
McArthur throws a leg kick but Pesonen moved away.
McArthur scores with a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from McArthur
and Pesonen counters with a nice body kick.
McArthur connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pesonen. Pesonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McArthur scores with the left hand. Pesonen knows he should have avoided that one.
McArthur stuffs the takedown attempt from Pesonen. Pesonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Pesonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kieran McArthur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pesonen throws a jab when McArthur was well out of range.
Pesonen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pesonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McArthur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pesonen misses with a wild body shot.
Pesonen looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
McArthur throws a push kick but Pesonen slaps the foot to one side.
Pesonen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McArthurs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good standup being displayed there by McArthur as he connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kieran McArthur's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McArthur cracks Pesonen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pesonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McArthur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McArthur throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Pesonen gets a double leg takedown into McArthur's guard.
Pesonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McArthur is keeping the position for now.
McArthur looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesonen tries to free his leg and advance position but McArthur is retaining full guard.
Pesonen is working McArthur over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pesonen working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Pesonen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pesonen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Pesonen is fighting to break McArthur's control of his arms but McArthur is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pesonen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McArthur keeping full guard, as Pesonen tries to pass.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pesonen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pesonen slips a straight right by McArthur.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McArthur leaves Pesonen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Pesonen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Check out the look on Pesonen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jallu Pesonen has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
McArthur is trying to get back to half guard.
McArthur struggling a bit here.
McArthur trying to remain calm as Pesonen controls from the top position.
Pesonen wants to control but McArthur is keeping him busy.
McArthur struggling a bit here.
Pesonen wants to control but McArthur is keeping him busy.
Pesonen taking a breather here. #T3#
Pesonen wants to control but McArthur is keeping him busy.
McArthur struggling a bit here.
Pesonen trying to control the position but McArthur is working away.
Jallu Pesonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McArthur can't do much from the bottom here.
McArthur is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McArthur struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pesonen works McArthur's body with a nice hook.
Pesonen scores with a hook.
No joy there for Pesonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jallu Pesonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McArthur.
McArthur lands with a thumping leg kick.
McArthur misses with an uppercut.
Pesonen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
McArthur is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pesonen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pesonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McArthur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McArthur is looking to land body kicks.
Pesonen tries to close the distance and clinch but McArthur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McArthur lands with a slapping head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jallu Pesonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McArthur has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieran McArthur!
Kieran McArthur was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: PFC 265 Mfer vs Jabbar
Date: May 09, 2021

#R1#
Ignatowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Ignatowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ignatowski tries to throw a body punch but McArthur avoids it by throwing Ignatowski back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ignatowski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ignatowski trying to stall but McArthur improves his position.
Ignatowski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McArthur to keep the fight standing.
McArthur lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ignatowski backwards.
Ignatowski is looking to control McArthur's arms but McArthur gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ignatowski has his back to the cage.
McArthur misses with a punch on the inside.
Ignatowski prevents a body shot from McArthur.
Ignatowski throws a punch but it's blocked by McArthur. #BC2#
McArthur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McArthur has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McArthur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ignatowski seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for McArthur.
McArthur throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab by McArthur.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ignatowski is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Ignatowski tries to clinch but McArthur is having none of it.
McArthur throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McArthur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL#
Ignatowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ignatowski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McArthur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur tries a body shot but Ignatowski blocks it.
McArthur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McArthur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ignatowski taking a breather.
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Ignatowski drags the fight down to the ground.
McArthur trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but McArthur is one step ahead there.
McArthur controlling from the top position. #T2##SUB#
Ignatowski is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! McArthur has his hands clasped together but Ignatowski extends and breaks McArthur's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ignatowski.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
A very excited looking The Reverend Jim Ignatowski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PFC 258 Golovkin vs Caunt
Date: Apr 11, 2021

#R1#
McArthur wants to slow Jack down by chopping away at his legs.
McArthur checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as McArthur blocks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Jack, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McArthur looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jack pivots, looking for a leg kick but McArthur is out of range and Jack settles back down.
McArthur lands a leg kick that knocks Jack off balance momentarily.
McArthur misses with an uppercut
and Jack counters with a stiff right hand.
Jack lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Jack misses the target.
Jack with a nice cross.
McArthur swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McArthur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jack throws a push kick but McArthur slaps the foot to one side.
McArthur quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McArthur.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McArthur checks a leg kick.
Jack walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jack works the jab nicely.
Jack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McArthur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McArthur throws out the jab.
Jack takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McArthur tried to score with a low kick but Jack checks it.#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jack crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McArthur - the referee stops the clock and Jack gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McArthur. Jack manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McArthur is looking to score with low kicks.
Jack throws a body kick that misses.
McArthur misses with a body kick.
Jack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McArthur.
A telegraphed right hand from McArthur misses the target.
Jack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McArthur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McArthur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Jack.
McArthur misses with a jab to the body
letting Jack counter with a right hand.
Kieran McArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McArthur throws a push kick but Jack slaps the foot to one side.
A nice leg kick from Jack, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circle momentarily. McArthur darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jack takes one to the chin there.
McArthur lands a front kick.
McArthur misses with an attempted mid kick.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by McArthur.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McArthur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jack misses with a low kick.
Jack slips under a jab from McArthur.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Nice jab there from Jack.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jack. That's going to slow McArthur down.
Jack avoids the body shot from McArthur.
McArthur is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
McArthur digs a good body shot into Jack's ribs.
McArthur avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jack. McArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from McArthur misses the target.
Jack throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jack connects with an inside leg kick.
Jack has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jack there as he acknowledges the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McArthur checks a leg kick.
McArthur fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McArthur dips to his left and cracks Jack with an uppercut!
McArthur moves out of range of the leg kick from Jack.
McArthur on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jack. Jack obviously looking to wear him down.
Jack throws a body punch but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
McArthur shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McArthur feints a jab promting Jack to slip. McArthur then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jack slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McArthur throws the kick towards the body but Jack avoids it.
Jack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McArthur.#T3#
Crunch! McArthur slams his shin into Jack's torso.
Some wild striking there from McArthur.
McArthur paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Jack misses the target.
Jack looks to throw the jab but McArthur is out of range.
McArthur moves out of range of the strikes.
Jack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McArthur appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jack looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jack takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A low kick lands for McArthur.
Jack avoids the body shot from McArthur.
McArthur looks to score with a jab to the body but Jack is just out of range.
McArthur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McArthur on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jack. Jack obviously looking to wear him down.
Jack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McArthur lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jack blocks a jab.
Jack tries to counter with a clinch but McArthur shakes him off and moves away.
Jab, jab by McArthur - just one landing.
McArthur is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Jack avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jack throws a big shot that misses.
McArthur throws a nice looking combination but Jack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jack misses with a body shot.
McArthur half committed to a counter leg kick.
McArthur throws a series of punches but Jack avoids them all with ease.
McArthur has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jack.
McArthur is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McArthur connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jack tries to work over McArthur's front leg with a kick but McArthur checks it.
Jack throws a low kick but McArthur avoids it.
Jack missing with a left hand there. McArthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McArthur throws a push kick but Jack slaps the foot to one side.
A big right from Jack misses.
Jack throws an overhand right that lands on McArthur's shoulder, as McArthur tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Jack misses its intended target.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jack shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jack scores with a nice head shot.
Jack missing with a left hand there. McArthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McArthur tried to counter with a leg kick but Jack avoided it.
Jack blocks a jab.
Jack fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kieran McArthur will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McArthur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McArthur feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jack shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McArthur takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McArthur misses the shot to the body.
Jack appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by McArthur.
McArthur throws a sloppy head kick and Jack moves out of range easily.
Jab from McArthur.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jack.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McArthur closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jack fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McArthur throws a leg kick that misses.
McArthur misses with the combination.
Jack throws a chopping leg kick but McArthur manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like McArthur wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jack throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McArthur.
McArthur looks to land a body kick but Jack moved away.
McArthur scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jack on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jack looks to throw the jab but McArthur is out of range. #T1#
Jack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McArthur.
Jack throws a leg kick but McArthur checks it.
Jack throws a good cross that connects.
McArthur looks to throw the jab but Jack is out of range.
Jack lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jack throws a head kick that misses.
Jack connects with a single shot there.
McArthur tries to clinch there but Jack circles away.
Jack misses with a hook
and McArthur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jack takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McArthur. That did some damage!
Jack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McArthur.
Kieran McArthur is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Jack.
McArthur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McArthur throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jack throws a chopping leg kick but McArthur manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McArthur checks a leg kick.
McArthur slips under a jab.
Jack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
A lazy left from McArthur finds it's target.
McArthur throws a nice head kick!
McArthur fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jack looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McArthur on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jack blocks a jab.
McArthur moves out of range of the strikes.
McArthur looks for the body kick but Jack saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick from McArthur misses.
Jack connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Jack.
Jack scores with a head kick. McArthur tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Jack.
McArthur on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McArthur throws a leg kick but Jack sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jack comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McArthur punishes Jack's body with a nice straight punch.
McArthur lands a leg kick that knocks Jack off balance momentarily.
McArthur misses the shot to the body.
McArthur takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
McArthur tries to score with a low kick but Jack moves his leg out of the way.
Jack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McArthur.
Jack throws a front kick that sends McArthur stumbling back into the cage.
McArthur blocks a low kick nicely.
Jack tries to land a leg kick but McArthur saw it coming and moves away.
Jack blocks a jab.
Jack moves out of range as McArthur throws a body kick.
McArthur with a nice cross.
Jack throws a hook but McArthur avoids it easily.
Donk. McArthur catches Jack right on the button with a cross.
McArthur throws a leg kick but Jack checks it.
McArthur throws a lazy right hand but Jack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from McArthur tenderised Jack's leg. Jack is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by McArthur.
McArthur throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jack checks a leg kick.
Jack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jack checks a leg kick.
Jack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Jack backs away, McArthur returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jack defending well as McArthur loads up on a big left hand.
McArthur misses with a hook. Jack ducked under it nicely. #T4#
McArthur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack manages to avoid it.
Jack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McArthur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jack lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McArthur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McArthur throws a leg kick that misses.
McArthur moves away from the strike by Jack.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from McArthur.
Jack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McArthur.
McArthur misses with a wild body shot.
McArthur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack manages to avoid it.
McArthur bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McArthur tries a low kick but Jack avoids it.
McArthur misses with a wild body shot.
McArthur on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jack tries to clinch but McArthur is having none of it.
Jack wants to slow McArthur down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jack. That's going to slow McArthur down.
Nice shot lands for Jack.
Nice defenses there by McArthur.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kieran McArthur will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
McArthur tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McArthur tries to land a body kick
and Jack counters with a nice uppercut.
Jack throws a jab but it's blocked by McArthur.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from McArthur.
Jack on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McArthur swinging wildly here.
McArthur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jack throws out the jab.
Jack feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McArthurs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jack lands with a shot to the body.
Jack needs to keep his hands up - McArthur had a free shot at his head there.
Jack lands a nice leg kick that just misses McArthur's sensitive parts.
McArthur lands with a cross.
McArthur throws a body kick that misses
and Jack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jack moves out of range as McArthur throws a body kick.
McArthur wants to slow Jack down by chopping away at his legs.
Jack throws a low kick but McArthur avoids it.
Jack lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McArthur misses with a leg kick.
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jack.
It looked like McArthur wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Jack moves out of range of the leg kick from McArthur.
An inside leg kick from McArthur misses.
Jack moves out of range of the leg kick from McArthur.
McArthur looks for the body kick but Jack saw that one coming.
Jack swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
Jack's jab looks to have found its range, popping McArthur under the eye.
Jack throws a hook but McArthur avoids it easily.
McArthur throws out a loose jab but Jack uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jack lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A good leg kick by McArthur.
McArthur attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jack checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jack throws out a counter right but McArthur avoids it with no problem.
A bone on bone clash there as Jack blocks the leg kick.
Jack misses with a straight right.
McArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jack on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jack throws a low kick but McArthur avoids it.
McArthur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McArthur checks a leg kick.
Jack has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jack punishes McArthur's body with a nice straight punch.
Taylor Jack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McArthur will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jack only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McArthur takes a swing at Jack's ribcage but misses.
Jack wants to slow McArthur down by chopping away at his legs.
McArthur tries to land a leg kick but Jack saw it coming and moves away. #CL#
McArthur rushes Jack and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Jack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jack tries a body shot but McArthur blocks it.
Jack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from McArthur.
McArthur misses with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur misses with some punches.
McArthur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jack blocking some punches.
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur is leaning against Jack and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McArthur blocking some punches. #T3#
McArthur misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Jack fails to land.
McArthur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McArthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McArthur throws a punch but it's blocked by Jack.
McArthur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jack.
McArthur scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jack has a couple of punches blocked by McArthur.
Jack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur misses with the head strike.
Jack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McArthur takes a shot to the head.
McArthur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Jack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack misses with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur lands a left hand.
McArthur tries to throw a body punch but Jack avoids it by throwing McArthur back against the cage.
McArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Jack uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jack swings wildly with an uppercut but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Jack.
Jack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jack misses with some punches.
Jack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McArthur blocks a body shot from Jack.
Jack misses with some punches.
McArthur prevents a body shot from Jack.
Good body shot from Jack.
Jack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kieran McArthur has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McArthur pushes Jack back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Jack breaks from the clinch.
Jack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McArthur stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A good leg kick by McArthur.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kieran McArthur.
Well McArthur has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kieran McArthur!
Kieran McArthur decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PFC 253 Golovkin vs Joy
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1#
McArthur just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez is looking to land body kicks.
Good exchange - McArthur coming out on top.
Rodriguez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McArthur is able to avoid easily.
Kieran McArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut.
McArthur misses with a right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Rodriguez misses.
Rodriguez throws a hook but McArthur blocks it.
McArthur lands a glancing blow to the side of Rodriguez's head.
McArthur misses the shot to the body.
McArthur scores with a punch to the head.
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McArthur was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick but McArthur checks it.
McArthur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
Rodriguez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rodriguez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez throws a poor cross that misses
and McArthur counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez misses with a looping left.
McArthur connects with a looping right hand.
McArthur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodriguez.
McArthur fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rodriguez on the side of the head.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from McArthur.
Rodriguez misses with a looping left.
McArthur throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand.
McArthur misses with an uppercut
and Rodriguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McArthur scores with a leg kick.
McArthur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McArthur chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Rodriguez misses.
McArthur keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McArthur tries to land a front kick but Rodriguez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McArthur looks to land a left hand but Rodriguez moved out of range nicely.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a hook but McArthur blocks it.
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut. McArthur saw that one coming.
McArthur will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slapping body kick lands there for McArthur.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McArthur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McArthur gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Rodriguez misses with a straight right.
McArthur misses with a kick to the body.
McArthur throws out a powerful jab.
Rodriguez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice body punch from McArthur.
Jab by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McArthur.
McArthur on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rodriguez. Rodriguez obviously looking to wear him down.
Rodriguez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McArthur lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McArthur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodriguez's sensitive parts.
Rodriguez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from McArthur misses.
Rodriguez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McArthur misses with a two punch combination.
Rodriguez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
McArthur misses with a low kick. #T3#
McArthur wants to slow Rodriguez down by chopping away at his legs.
McArthur scores with a hook to the body. Rodriguez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rodriguez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McArthur walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rodriguez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McArthur tries to move into range but Rodriguez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McArthur throws a leg kick but Rodriguez sees it coming and moves out of range.
McArthur moves out of range as Rodriguez strikes.
Rodriguez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rodriguez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McArthur - the referee stops the clock and Rodriguez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McArthur. Rodriguez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McArthur feints and then cracks Rodriguez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodriguez down.
McArthur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McArthur wants to land a leg kick but Rodriguez is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rodriguez! But no joy.
Rodriguez avoids a kick to the body.
McArthur avoids a kick to the body.
McArthur scores with a nice right hand.
Rodriguez swings widly with a right hand
and McArthur makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez lands a jab.
Rodriguez tries to land a front kick but McArthur steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McArthur scoring well with a low kick there.
It looks like McArthur has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Rodriguez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McArthur misses with a body kick.
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the kisser.
McArthur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McArthur is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A lazy left from McArthur finds it's target.
Rodriguez throws a looping overhand right but McArthur ducks down to avoid it.
Rodriguez throws a front kick that sends McArthur stumbling back into the cage.
Rodriguez takes one to the chin there.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut.
As Rodriguez backs away, McArthur returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. McArthur ducked under it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rodriguez.
A counter left hand to the body from McArthur misses its target.
McArthur scores with a jab. Rodriguez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McArthur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rodriguez counters with a head kick.
McArthur punishes Rodriguez's body with a nice straight punch.
Rodriguez slips under a jab from McArthur.
McArthur checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kieran McArthur will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rodriguez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McArthur can pounce on him.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McArthur scores with a sloppy right hand. Rodriguez should have avoided that one.
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rodriguez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice inside leg kick there by McArthur. That's going to slow Rodriguez down.
McArthur blocks a jab.
McArthur thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kieran McArthur is winning the standup battle so far.
McArthur jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. McArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
McArthur catches Rodriguez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McArthur tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodriguez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
McArthur swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from McArthur.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McArthur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Despite the aggression on Rodriguez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McArthur throws a leg kick
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McArthur throws a hook but Rodriguez avoids it easily.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McArthur defending well as Rodriguez loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
McArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Rodriguez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McArthur looks to throw a body kick
and Rodriguez counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Rodriguez misses.
Rodriguez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McArthur lands with a thumping leg kick.
McArthur moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez connects with the punch.
McArthur is looking to slow Rodriguez down with leg kicks.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice defenses there by McArthur.
A cross from McArthur lands.
McArthur scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McArthur slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
McArthur bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McArthur fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rodriguez might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McArthur has got the better of the exchanges.
Rodriguez needs to keep his hands up - McArthur had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Rodriguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McArthur moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McArthur lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rodriguez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rodriguez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McArthur lands with a hook. Rodriguez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McArthur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rodriguez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McArthur.
McArthur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McArthur lands with a nice body kick.
Rodriguez misses with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for McArthur.
McArthur moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McArthur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McArthur moves out of range as Rodriguez strikes.
McArthur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from McArthur lands.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from McArthur.
Rodriguez looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
McArthur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?
McArthur fakes the leg kick and cracks Rodriguez in the body.
McArthur throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
McArthur on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McArthur slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
A cross from McArthur lands.
McArthur with a hook.
Rodriguez tries a head kick but it misses.
McArthur misses with a body punch
and Rodriguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McArthur throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rodriguez looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by McArthur.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.
McArthur swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rodriguez.
McArthur throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodriguez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McArthur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from McArthur.
McArthur darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crunch! McArthur slams his shin into Rodriguez's torso.#T4#
Rodriguez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from McArthur.
Rodriguez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rodriguez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Kieran McArthur has been cut.
Rodriguez clobbers McArthur with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sloppy strikes from Rodriguez. Those never looked like landing.
McArthur thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rodriguez misses with a two punch combination.
McArthur feints and then cracks Rodriguez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodriguez down.
McArthur connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodriguez momentarily.
McArthur with the inside leg kick.
McArthur throws a leg kick but Rodriguez moved away.
McArthur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rodriguez throws out a counter right but McArthur avoids it with no problem.
McArthur walks into a straight right hand from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez checks a low kick from McArthur.
An inside leg kick lands from McArthur.
Nice body kick from McArthur.
McArthur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rodriguez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kieran McArthur's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Rodriguez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A combination from McArthur does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Rodriguez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McArthur connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rodriguez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Rodriguez misses.
McArthur motions for Rodriguez to come forward. McArthur throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Rodriguez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rodriguez lunges at McArthur with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McArthur's hand.
Rodriguez tests McArthur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McArthur tries to work over Rodriguez's front leg with a kick but Rodriguez checks it.
Rodriguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McArthur.
Rodriguez walks into a straight right hand from McArthur.
McArthur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McArthur scores with a kick to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McArthur lands with a nice body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as McArthur checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but McArthur moved out of range.
McArthur lands with a nice body kick.
McArthur takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
McArthur throws a leg kick but Rodriguez checks it.
Rodriguez checks a low kick from McArthur.
McArthur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodriguez's sensitive parts.
McArthur slips under a jab.
McArthur lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rodriguez dips to his left and cracks McArthur with an uppercut!
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McArthur lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodriguez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McArthur.
McArthur ducks right into an uppercut from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but McArthur moved out of range.
Rodriguez misses with a body kick.
Rodriguez misses with a body kick.
Rodriguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McArthur.
Rodriguez is trying to counter with his kicks.
McArthur connects with an inside leg kick.
McArthur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McArthur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
McArthur throws a leg kick
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand.
Rodriguez thuds a left hand into McArthur's body.
McArthur throws a solid leg kick but Rodriguez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McArthur.
Nice defenses there by McArthur.
A lazy left from McArthur finds it's target.
McArthur scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodriguez in his tracks.
McArthur gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McArthur defending well as Rodriguez loads up on a big left hand.
McArthur takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ryan Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodriguez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McArthur circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
McArthur clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodriguez staying out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McArthur.
McArthur slips a straight right by Rodriguez.
McArthur moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by McArthur. #T3#
A solid body kick from McArthur.
McArthur looks for the body kick but Rodriguez saw that one coming.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick from McArthur lands but Rodriguez takes it in his stride.
McArthur swings for the body but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Good leg kick by McArthur.
McArthur moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
McArthur slips a straight right by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but McArthur moved out of range nicely.
McArthur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McArthur half committed to a counter leg kick.
McArthur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McArthur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodriguez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McArthur can pounce on him.
McArthur looks to land a body kick but Rodriguez moved away.
Rodriguez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McArthur staying out of range there.
Rodriguez throws a hook but McArthur avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McArthur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Rodriguez misses with a hook. McArthur ducked under it nicely.
Rodriguez connects with a right hand. McArthur shakes it off.
A low kick lands for McArthur.
McArthur lands a jab to Rodriguez's midsection.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McArthur lands a nice looking body shot.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the jaw.
McArthur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodriguez has time to react.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick which misses McArthur's front leg but catches the back leg as McArthur tries to avoid it.
Rodriguez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McArthur throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from McArthur.
McArthur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez throws a hook but McArthur blocks it.
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
Rodriguez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McArthur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kieran McArthur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McArthur has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieran McArthur!
Kieran McArthur decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: PFC 246 Poli vs Graves
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1#
Timmon looks to throw the jab but McArthur is out of range.
Timmon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Timmon digs a good body shot into McArthur's ribs.
Timmon throws a hook but McArthur avoids it easily.
McArthur throws a leg kick which misses Timmon's front leg but catches the back leg as Timmon tries to avoid it.
McArthur comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice defenses there by McArthur.
McArthur moves out of range as Timmon strikes.
McArthur throws a nice inside leg kick.
Timmon tries a head kick but it misses.
Timmon throws a sloppy head kick and McArthur moves out of range easily.
Timmon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Timmon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timmon throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by McArthur.
McArthur with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McArthur moves away from the strike by Timmon.
A solid leg kick lands there for McArthur.
McArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McArthur takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Kieran McArthur has been cut.
Timmon looks to land a left hand but McArthur moved out of range nicely.
Timmon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McArthur fakes the leg kick and cracks Timmon in the body.
Timmon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for McArthur. #T1#
McArthur lands with a thumping leg kick.
McArthur avoids a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Timmon.
McArthur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Timmon throws a hook to the side of McArthur's head but McArthur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Timmon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Timmon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Timmon.
McArthur lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Timmon.
McArthur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McArthur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McArthur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Timmon.
Timmon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Timmon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McArthur moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McArthur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Timmon. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McArthur fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Timmon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McArthur avoids the head kick by Timmon.
McArthur connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McArthur moves out of range as Timmon strikes.
McArthur is looking to slow Timmon down with leg kicks. #T2#
Good shot there by McArthur.
Timmon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McArthur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Timmon.
Timmon throws a sloppy head kick and McArthur moves out of range easily.
McArthur with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McArthur throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McArthur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Timmon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McArthur. McArthur obviously looking to wear him down.
McArthur has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
McArthur is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McArthur with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A good leg kick by McArthur. #CL2#
McArthur has closed the distance and engaged Timmon in a clinch.
Timmon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Timmon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McArthur.
McArthur lands a shot to the body.
McArthur lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Timmon lands a nice shot to the body.
I was talking to Timmon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Timmon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Timmon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Timmon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timmon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
A short right from McArthur.
A nice right hand lands inside from Timmon.
A short uppercut from Timmon.
Timmon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Timmon misses with a punch to the body.
Timmon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Timmon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McArthur blocks a body shot from Timmon.
Timmon tries a body shot but McArthur blocks it.
Timmon misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from McArthur.
McArthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Timmon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McArthur's elbow.
Timmon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Timmon on the inside.
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur prevents a body shot from Timmon.
A short uppercut from McArthur.
McArthur misses with the head strike.
McArthur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Timmon lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McArthur.
Timmon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Timmon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McArthur backwards.
McArthur misses with some punches.
Timmon presses McArthur against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Timmon lands a body shot in the clinch.
McArthur throws a head punch that misses.
Timmon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McArthurs head.
A left hand lands to the body for McArthur.
Timmon misses with the head strike.
Timmon tries to throw a body punch but McArthur avoids it by throwing Timmon back against the cage.
Timmon lands a right hand.
McArthur tries to throw a body punch but Timmon avoids it by throwing McArthur back against the cage.
Timmon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Timmon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McArthur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McArthur scores with a nice hook to the head.
Timmon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McArthur can't find room to land a body shot as Timmon controls the action.
Timmon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Timmon scores with a shoulder strike.
Timmon lands a body shot.
McArthur has a couple of punches blocked by Timmon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kieran McArthur will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kieran McArthur's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McArthur lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Timmon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Timmon has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McArthur scores with a jab.
McArthur takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McArthur, as that shot connected.
McArthur listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McArthur with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McArthur slips a straight right by Timmon.
McArthur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Timmon.
Timmon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McArthur.
A big left from Timmon misses.
McArthur is trying to counter with his kicks.
Timmon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McArthur flicks out a counter leg kick but Timmon steps away.
Timmon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kieran McArthur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timmon throws a lazy right hand but McArthur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Timmon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Timmon walks forward, straight into a front kick from McArthur.
McArthur scores with a sloppy right hand. Timmon should have avoided that one.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McArthur is looking to chop away at Timmon's legs.
Sloppy strikes from McArthur. Those never looked like landing.
McArthur blocks a head kick by Timmon.
Timmon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McArthur sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
McArthur staying out of range there.
McArthur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Timmon.
A nice leg kick from McArthur, right into the meat of the thigh.
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Timmon.
Timmon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McArthur throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from McArthur tenderised Timmon's leg. Timmon is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Timmon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Timmon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Timmon misses with a straight left.
McArthur thows a body kick. Timmon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for McArthur.
Timmon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Timmon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McArthur.
McArthur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Timmon throws a big shot that misses.
Timmon misses with a head kick.
McArthur works Timmon's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timmon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McArthur.
McArthur connects with a body shot.
Timmon throws a sloppy head kick and McArthur moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Timmon takes a swing at McArthur's ribcage but misses. #T2#
A solid body kick from McArthur.
A nice leg kick from McArthur, right into the meat of the thigh.
Timmon misses with a body shot.
Timmon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Timmon looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
McArthur throws out a counter right but Timmon avoids it with no problem.
Timmon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McArthur.#CL2#
McArthur closes the distance and clinches.
McArthur lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Timmon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McArthur's elbow.
Timmon throws a head punch that misses.
Timmon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McArthur lands a hook to the side of the head.
McArthur blocks an uppercut.
Timmon misses with a punch to the body.
Timmon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McArthur or not.
Timmon lands with a light punch inside.
Timmon misses with some punches.
Timmon swings wildly with an uppercut but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timmon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Timmon tries to throw a body punch but McArthur avoids it by throwing Timmon back against the cage.
Timmon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McArthur's elbow. #T3#
McArthur lands with a light punch inside.
McArthur has a couple of punches blocked by Timmon.
Timmon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Timmon lands with a short shot to the head.
McArthur blocking some punches.
McArthur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Timmon can't find room to land a body shot as McArthur controls the action.
McArthur throws a head punch that misses.
McArthur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McArthur misses with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur lands a left hand that snaps the head of Timmon backwards.
Timmon struggles to land a body shot inside as McArthur controls his hands.
Timmon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Timmon blocks an uppercut.
McArthur scores with a hook to the body.
Timmon tries to throw a body punch but McArthur avoids it by throwing Timmon back against the cage.
Timmon cracks McArthur with a nice body shot.
McArthur scores with a shot to the side of Timmon's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McArthur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kieran McArthur seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McArthur scores with a hook to the body.
McArthur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Timmon.
McArthur lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McArthur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McArthur pushes Timmon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McArthur lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#Timmon is rocked!
McArthur lands a shot to the body.
Oh Timmon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McArthur lands a left hand that snaps the head of Timmon backwards.
McArthur throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McArthur lands a nice uppercut.
McArthur creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Timmon's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Timmon drops to his knees and McArthur pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kieran McArthur!
A very excited looking Kieran McArthur rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: PFC 232 Arundel vs Gravas
Date: Dec 20, 2020

#R1#
McArthur connects with a body shot that sends Kingston's belly button to the back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McArthur.
McArthur jabs Kingston right on the nose. Kingston blinks but takes it well.
Kingston misses with a head kick.
McArthur moves out of range as Kingston throws a body kick.
Kingston throws a nice looking combination but McArthur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McArthur slips a jab from Kingston.
Crunch! Kingston slams his shin into McArthur's torso.
McArthur jabs Kingston to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McArthur avoids the head kick by Kingston.
Kingston misses with a straight right.
McArthur connects with a right hand. Kingston shakes it off.
Kingston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McArthur.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kingston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McArthur throws a leg kick
enabling Kingston to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
McArthur is looking to score with low kicks.
McArthur looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kingston fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McArthur checks it well.
Kingston throws a leg kick but McArthur sees it coming and moves out of range.
McArthur looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingston is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McArthur with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Kingston fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McArthur, pushing him back against the cage.
McArthur keeps control of Kingston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Kingston breaks the clinch. #T1#
McArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McArthur with a hook.
Kingston slips a jab from McArthur.
McArthur gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McArthur takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
McArthur thumps Kingston with a low kick.
Kingston misses with a kick to the body.
Kingston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McArthur.
McArthur tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kingston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McArthur lands with a thumping leg kick.
McArthur tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kingston is able to avoid easily.
McArthur connects with a body shot that sends Kingston's belly button to the back.
McArthur keeps the fight on the outside.
McArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McArthur is looking to slow Kingston down with leg kicks.
McArthur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good leg kick by McArthur.
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!#CL2#
Kingston gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McArthur lands with a left to the head. #T2#
McArthur lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kingston backwards.
Kingston trying to control the position but instead, McArthur has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kingston into the cage.
Kingston's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McArthur blocks an uppercut.
Kingston misses with a hook from the clinch.
McArthur lands a body punch.
Kingston's coach down at The Scrap Squad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kingston's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur blocks a body shot from Kingston.
McArthur misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from McArthur.
McArthur throws a head punch that misses.
Kingston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McArthur misses with a punch to the body.
Kingston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McArthur lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from McArthur.
McArthur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kingston looks winded!
Still in the clinch, McArthur scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Kingston is trying to maintain a safe position but McArthur gets an underhook and turns Kingston into the cage.
McArthur lands an uppercut.
Kingston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kingston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McArthur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kingston or not.
A short uppercut from McArthur.
Kingston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from McArthur.
McArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Kingston uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur prevents a body shot from Kingston.
McArthur softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McArthur lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kingston backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kingston fails to land.
Kingston takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McArthur misses with a punch on the inside.
Kingston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kingston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from McArthur.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
Kingston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
McArthur scores with a nice hook to the head.
McArthur throws a punch but it's blocked by Kingston. #BC2#
Kingston manages to break the clinch.
McArthur swats away the attempt to clinch by Kingston.
Kingston fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McArthur is out of range.
McArthur jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kingston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McArthur scores with a jab to the jaw.
McArthur chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McArthur fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kingston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McArthur.
McArthur checks a low kick from Kingston.
Kingston darts in trying to clinch
and McArthur counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kingston tries to close the distance and clinch but McArthur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kingston chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kingston avoids a kick to the body.
Kingston slips a jab from McArthur.
McArthur looks to land a body kick but Kingston moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur dominated that round.
That's time! McArthur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McArthur takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kingston looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
Kingston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McArthur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kingston can do to turn this around?
McArthur with the inside leg kick.
McArthur scoring well with a low kick there.
McArthur swats away the attempt to clinch by Kingston.
McArthur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kingston on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McArthur tries to clinch but Kingston is having none of it.
Kingston throws a hook to the side of McArthur's head but McArthur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kingston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McArthur throws a nice head kick!
Kingston tries to close the distance and clinch but McArthur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kingston's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McArthur throws a wild body kick that Kingston sees coming a mile off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingston fails in his attempt to clinch.
McArthur throws a low kick, looking for Kingston's leg but Kingston calmly moves out of range.
A big left from Kingston misses.
McArthur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1##CL2#
Kingston clinches.
McArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McArthur scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kingston swings wildly with an uppercut but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McArthur keeps control of Kingston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kingston is trying to break free.
McArthur is leaning against Kingston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kingston is breathing heavily.
Kingston is trying to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Kingston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McArthur throws a punch but it's blocked by Kingston.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McArthur.
Kingston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McArthur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McArthur misses with the head strike.
McArthur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kingston throws a head punch that misses.
McArthur lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Kingston is rocked!
McArthur throws a big uppercut that drops Kingston! More strikes from McArthur and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kingston lies dazed against the cage as McArthur celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kieran McArthur!
Kieran McArthur spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Carl Kingston was interviewed post fight and said 'You're so very special... I wish I was special. But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo. What the hell am I doing here? I don't belong here'.

Event: PFC 223 Song vs Bathory
Date: Nov 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McArthur looks to land a right hand but Tiger moved out of range.
Tiger with the counter takedown but McArthur avoids it easily.
McArthur seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tiger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McArthur connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Tiger moves into the clinch.
Tiger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McArthur gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Tiger pulls guard successfully.
McArthur slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McArthur postures up. #SUB2#
Tiger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McArthur defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Tiger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Tiger is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Tiger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McArthur defends well.
McArthur controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tiger trying to keep a closed guard but McArthur is proving a slippery customer.
McArthur controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tiger is trying to control the position but McArthur postures up.
Tiger being controlled here, momentarily.
McArthur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tiger swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Tiger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McArthur defends it easily.#SUB2#
Tiger is looking for a triangle but McArthur pushes his legs off easily.
McArthur slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tiger keeping moving, preventing McArthur from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McArthur trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Tiger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tiger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McArthur's guard. #REVB##T3#
McArthur managing to control the position.
Tiger wants to control from the top but McArthur keeps moving.
McArthur has his hands on Tiger's head, controlling the position.
Tiger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McArthur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McArthur seems keen to control Tiger's posture.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tiger tries to free his leg and advance position but McArthur is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McArthur wants to control the position but Tiger says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
McArthur is pressing down on Tiger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tiger postures up.
Tiger looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Tiger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McArthur seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tiger wants to control from the top but McArthur keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Great Tiger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tiger checks a low kick from McArthur.
The crowd cheers as Tiger lands an impressive looking overhand right. McArthur doesn't seem phased though.
McArthur takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McArthur avoids a punch combination nicely.
McArthur walks into a straight right hand from Tiger.
Tiger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tiger swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tiger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McArthur walks into a stiff left hand from Tiger.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tiger. That's going to slow McArthur down.
McArthur throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiger misses with a low kick.
Good work by Tiger as he checks the leg kick.
McArthur throws a lazy right hand but Tiger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McArthur looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
McArthur has Tiger up against the cage in a clinch.
McArthur lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
A hook to the body from McArthur.
Tiger jumps guard but McArthur stands there with Tiger around his waist. Tiger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Tiger pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Tiger looking for a guillotine here but McArthur defends easily.
McArthur preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Tiger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McArthur wants to pass the guard but Tiger is keeping the position.
McArthur slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kieran McArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McArthur has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Tiger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McArthur has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McArthur trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McArthur content to stall in guard here.
Tiger keeping moving, preventing McArthur from controlling successfully.
McArthur not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McArthur moves out of range of the body kick from Tiger.
Tiger tries to close the distance and clinch but McArthur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McArthur takes a swing at Tiger's ribcage but misses.
McArthur gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Tiger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tiger wants to lay and pray for a moment but McArthur keeps working. #SUB2#
Tiger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Tiger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McArthur moves into full guard.
McArthur is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Tiger wants to control from the top but McArthur keeps moving.
McArthur pulls Tiger in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Tiger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tiger trying to control but McArthur is working from the bottom.
McArthur pulls Tiger in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tiger wants to control from the top but McArthur keeps moving.
Tiger being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Great Tiger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for McArthur.
Tiger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiger misses with a body kick.
McArthur lands with a nice body punch.
Tiger throws a nice head kick!
Kieran McArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McArthur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McArthur cracks Tiger with a good jab.
McArthur tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McArthur loads up on a big right hand but Tiger slips the punch.
Tiger steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McArthur. That one must have hurt.
Tiger scores with a body shot.
Tiger digs a good hook to McArthur's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McArthur takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McArthur misses with a series of wild punches.
Tiger moves away from the strike by McArthur.
Tiger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McArthur rather than just go for the knockout.
McArthur throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tiger dives in and grabs McArthur's left leg, looking for a takedown. McArthur pushes down on Tiger's head and hops out.#T1#
McArthur throws a low kick, looking for Tiger's leg but Tiger calmly moves out of range.
Tiger throws a solid leg kick but McArthur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tiger.
McArthur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McArthur connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McArthur pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tiger is out of range and McArthur settles back down.
And Tiger tries to counter it with a takedown but McArthur pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tiger looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
McArthur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tiger throws a looping overhand right but McArthur ducks down to avoid it.
Tiger throws a jab but it's blocked by McArthur.
McArthur bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tiger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tiger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McArthur.
The fighters circle momentarily. McArthur darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Tiger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Tiger 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McArthur tries to get to full guard but Tiger has control of the leg. #T2#
McArthur is concentrating on defense, preventing Tiger from advancing position. #SUB2#
Tiger wants to work for an arm triangle but McArthur is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McArthur is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tiger trying to control the action but McArthur is working from the bottom.
Tiger trying to pass the guard but McArthur defending well. #T3#
McArthur is pressing down on Tiger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McArthur looking to control.
McArthur is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tiger wants to pass the guard but McArthur is keeping the position.
Tiger wants to control from the top but McArthur keeps moving.
Tiger pushes down on McArthur's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McArthur trying to control but Tiger postures up.
McArthur tries to get to full guard but Tiger has control of the leg. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Tiger is looking for a kimura here.
McArthur is trying to control but Tiger manages to pass to mount!
Tiger landing strikes from the mount and McArthur is in trouble! #SUB2#
Tiger looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
A nice elbow there by Tiger.
McArthur swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Tiger lands a heavy elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Great Tiger.
I've got Tiger winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Great Tiger!
After winning the bout, Great Tiger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PFC 215 Gray vs Gormsson
Date: Oct 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McArthur blocks a low kick nicely.
Vilson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McArthur. That did some damage!
McArthur misses with a low kick as Vilson jumps back.
Vilson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McArthur wants to clinch.
Vilson throws a leg kick but McArthur moved away.
Vilson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McArthur is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McArthur throws a push kick but Vilson slaps the foot to one side.
Vilson swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
Vilson swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
That kick from Vilson tenderised McArthur's leg. McArthur is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McArthur lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vilson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vilson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vilson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vilson misses with an uppercut. McArthur saw that one coming.
McArthur closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McArthur misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur moves away from the strike by Vilson.
Vilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McArthur throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vilson throws an overhand right that lands on McArthur's shoulder, as McArthur tries to avoid the shot.
Vilson throws a front kick aimed at McArthur's knee but McArthur avoids it well.
Vilson throws a body punch but McArthur moves out of range.
A big right from McArthur misses.
McArthur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vilson. #T1#
Vilson throws a body punch but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vilson.
Vilson flicks out a counter leg kick but McArthur steps away.
Vilson misses with a wild body shot.
Vilson misses with a low kick.
McArthur is looking to land body kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McArthur scores with a kick to the body.
McArthur slips under a jab from Vilson.
McArthur throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vilson throws a low kick but McArthur moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vilson.
Vilson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vilson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McArthur misses with a hook.
Vilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McArthur moves away.
And McArthur counters with a quick kick to the body but Vilson blocks it.
McArthur throws a body punch but Vilson moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vilson! But no joy.
Vilson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Vilson.
Vilson swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vilson checks it well.
Vilson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vilson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
McArthur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vilson.#T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for McArthur.
A clash of legs there as McArthur blocks the low kick.
McArthur throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vilson throws a low kick but McArthur moves out of range easily.
Vilson lands with a right hand.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
Kieran McArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McArthur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vilson! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Vilson misses the target.
McArthur walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vilson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vilson looks to land a right hand but McArthur moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Vilson misses the target.
A jab lands there for Vilson.
Vilson loads up on a big right hand but McArthur slips the punch.
Vilson lands a leg kick that knocks McArthur off balance momentarily.
McArthur scores with a leg kick.
Vilson connects with the punch.
McArthur looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vilson looks to throw the jab but McArthur is out of range.
McArthur throws a jab when Vilson was well out of range.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
McArthur with a nice calf kick.
McArthur wants to land a leg kick but Vilson is out of range.
Vilson misses with a straight right. #T3#
McArthur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Vilson.
McArthur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vilson.
Vilson throws out a counter right but McArthur avoids it with no problem.
Vilson blocks the body kick.
McArthur is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Vilson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Vilson checks a leg kick.
McArthur checks the leg kick nicely there.
McArthur feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A lazy left from Vilson finds it's target.
Vilson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McArthur lands a lovely overhand right.
McArthur moves away from the strike by Vilson.
McArthur throws a front kick aimed at Vilson's knee but Vilson avoids it well.
McArthur shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vilson throws a head kick but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vilson throws a big shot that misses.
Vilson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McArthur had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice straight punches there by Vilson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vilson.
Vilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McArthur throws a looping overhand right but Vilson ducks down to avoid it.
Vilson clobbers McArthur with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McArthur misses with the combination. #T4#
Vilson throws a body punch but McArthur moves out of range.
Vilson feints and then cracks McArthur's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McArthur down.
Vilson throws a hook to the side of McArthur's head but McArthur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McArthur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vilson's sensitive parts.
McArthur throws a body punch but Vilson moves out of range.
Vilson slips a jab from McArthur.
Vilson lands a jab to McArthur's midsection.
Vilson scores with a jab to the jaw.
McArthur throws a sloppy head kick and Vilson moves out of range easily.
McArthur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McArthur defending well as Vilson loads up on a big left hand.
McArthur moves out of range as Vilson strikes.
McArthur feints and then cracks Vilson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vilson down.
McArthur fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vilson is out of range.
Vilson cracks McArthur with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vilson misses with a straight left.
Vilson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McArthur slips a straight right by Vilson.
Vilson scores with a crisp jab that stopped McArthur in his tracks.
McArthur throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vilson avoids the body shot from McArthur.
Vilson tries a quick counter leg kick but McArthur is wise to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Vilson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as McArthur blocks the leg kick.
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
McArthur lands a really nice looking cross but Vilson seems unphased.
Vilson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McArthur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McArthur defending well as Vilson loads up on a big left hand.
Vilson checks the leg kick.
McArthur misses the jab.
Vilson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McArthur takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick from Vilson misses.
Vilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vilson throws out a loose jab but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vilson cracks McArthur with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vilson lands with a thumping leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as McArthur blocks the leg kick.
McArthur throws a body punch but Vilson moves out of range.
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
A slow jab from McArthur misses its intended target.
McArthur blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like McArthur wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McArthur misses with a body kick.
McArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vilson moves away.
A big right from Vilson misses.
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 slapping leg kick lands for McArthur. #T1#
McArthur misses with a low kick.
McArthur throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McArthur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Vilson.
Vilson checks a low kick from McArthur.
A swing and a miss from Vilson.
A big right from McArthur misses.
Vilson missing with a left hand there. McArthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McArthur throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McArthur lands with a shot to the body.
Vilson misses the shot to the body.
Vilson looks to land a left hand but McArthur moved out of range nicely.
Junior Vilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vilson misses with a body shot.
Vilson catches McArthur with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McArthur might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Vilson throws out a loose jab but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vilson looks to land a right hand but McArthur moved out of range.
Vilson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vilson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McArthur loads up on a big right hand but Vilson slips the punch.
McArthur throws an overhand right that lands on Vilson's shoulder, as Vilson tries to avoid the shot.
McArthur feints and then cracks Vilson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vilson down.
Vilson connects with a single shot there.
Kieran McArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McArthur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vilson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
McArthur walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vilson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vilson moves out of range of the leg kick from McArthur.
McArthur takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vilson with the inside leg kick.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
Vilson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McArthur. McArthur obviously looking to wear him down.
Vilson throws a jab when McArthur was well out of range.
Junior Vilson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
McArthur just misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur checks a leg kick.
McArthur looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McArthur misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vilson.
McArthur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vilson.
Vilson misses with a body shot.
McArthur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vilson pivots, looking for a leg kick but McArthur is out of range and Vilson settles back down.
McArthur throws a jab but it's blocked by Vilson.
Vilson lands a glancing blow to the side of McArthur's head.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as McArthur blocks the leg kick.
Vilson misses with a straight right.
McArthur feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vilson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vilson avoids the body shot from McArthur.
Vilson throws a hook to the side of McArthur's head but McArthur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vilson cracks McArthur with a good jab.
Vilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vilson misses with a hook. McArthur ducked under it nicely.
Vilson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McArthur throws a low kick, looking for Vilson's leg but Vilson calmly moves out of range.
Vilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vilson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vilson moves away.
Vilson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McArthur throws a hook to the side of Vilson's head but Vilson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vilson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McArthur takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from McArthur misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McArthur fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vilson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McArthur connects with a solid leg kick.
McArthur with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vilson thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Vilson lands with an overhand left.
Vilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vilson throws a jab when McArthur was well out of range.
Vilson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McArthur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vilson.
McArthur cracks Vilson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vilson throws a low kick but McArthur moves out of range easily.
Vilson ducks under a wild hook from McArthur.
Vilson lands with a slapping head kick.
McArthur blocks a jab.
Vilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McArthur manages to avoid it.
McArthur appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vilson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McArthur. That did some damage!
Vilson misses with a body shot.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
Nice defenses there by McArthur.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vilson misses with a hook.
McArthur misses with a body kick.
Vilson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McArthur bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vilson's head.
McArthur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Junior Vilson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! McArthur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Vilson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Vilson.
McArthur throws the kick towards the body but Vilson avoids it.
Vilson scores with a hook.
Vilson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vilson looks to throw the jab but McArthur is out of range.
McArthur tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McArthur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vilson throws a low kick but it's checked well by McArthur.
Vilson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Vilson misses.
Vilson is looking to slow McArthur down with leg kicks.
Vilson needs to keep his hands up - McArthur had a free shot at his head there.
Some bone on bone action there as McArthur checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McArthur takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vilson connects with the punch.
McArthur misses with an uppercut.
McArthur blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vilson.
McArthur misses with a body shot.
Vilson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
McArthur throws a shot from downtown. Vilson moves away and avoids it.
Vilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vilson.
McArthur misses with a body shot.
Vilson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
McArthur fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vilson, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from McArthur.
Vilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vilson blocks an uppercut.
McArthur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McArthur misses with a punch on the inside.
McArthur lands a right hand.
Vilson has a couple of punches blocked by McArthur.
Vilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McArthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for McArthur.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Vilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McArthur tries a low kick but Vilson avoids it.
A big right from McArthur misses.
Vilson is looking to slow McArthur down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Vilson.
Vilson misses with an uppercut.
McArthur staying out of range there.
Vilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McArthur was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jab, jab by McArthur - just one landing.
McArthur looks to score with a jab to the body but Vilson is just out of range.
Vilson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McArthur lands with a kick to the ribs.
McArthur throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Vilson misses its intended target.
McArthur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vilson jabs McArthur right on the nose. McArthur blinks but takes it well.
McArthur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T3#
McArthur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McArthur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vilson's sensitive parts.
McArthur misses with a looping right.
McArthur misses with a kick to the body.
Vilson lands a really nice looking cross but McArthur seems unphased.
Vilson staying out of range there.
McArthur throws a right and a left that Vilson avoids nicely.
Vilson throws out a counter right but McArthur avoids it with no problem.
Vilson thuds his right hand into McArthur's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McArthur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McArthur pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vilson is out of range and McArthur settles back down.
McArthur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McArthur tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vilson is able to avoid easily.
Vilson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McArthur's head.
McArthur clobbers Vilson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vilson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McArthur.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McArthur throws a wild body kick that Vilson sees coming a mile off.
McArthur scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Vilson.
Vilson with a nice cross.
McArthur tries to clinch there but Vilson circles away.
Vilson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Vilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - McArthur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vilson jabs McArthur right on the nose. McArthur blinks but takes it well.
Vilson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vilson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vilson scores with the left hand. McArthur knows he should have avoided that one.
Vilson slips under a jab.
Vilson misses with a looping right.
McArthur throws a body shot but no joy.
McArthur has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McArthur there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vilson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vilson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McArthur.
McArthur throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur tries to move into range but Vilson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McArthur takes one to the side of the head.
McArthur connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McArthur takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Vilson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Junior Vilson.
I've got Vilson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Vilson!
Our winner, Junior Vilson, 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.

Event: PFC 208 Perera vs Singh
Date: Sep 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BySubtraction takes a shot to the body in his stride.
BySubtraction throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McArthur lands a leg kick that knocks BySubtraction off balance momentarily.#CL2#
McArthur closes the distance and clinches.
McArthur working aggressively here.
McArthur can't find room to land a body shot as BySubtraction controls the action.
BySubtraction tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but BySubtraction uses good head movement to avoid it.
BySubtraction tries a body shot but McArthur blocks it.
BySubtraction leaning his opponent against the cage.
McArthur pushes BySubtraction back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McArthur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
BySubtraction stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur lands a hook that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
BySubtraction stalling the fight.
BySubtraction has a couple of punches blocked by McArthur.
A body shot lands from McArthur.
BySubtraction throws a punch but it's blocked by McArthur.
BySubtraction tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McArthur misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
McArthur misses with a punch on the inside.
McArthur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McArthur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McArthur lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McArthurs head.
BySubtraction throws a punch but it's blocked by McArthur.
McArthur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from McArthur as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, McArthur scores with a nice short uppercut.
BySubtraction swings wildly with an uppercut but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
BySubtraction is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McArthur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McArthur misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
BySubtraction has clasped his hands together around McArthur's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McArthur gets back to half guard.
McArthur controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2##SUB#
BySubtraction is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McArthur is looking for a sweep. BySubtraction is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McArthur slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McArthur is adopting a defensive guard.#T3##SUB#
BySubtraction thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McArthur keeping moving, preventing BySubtraction from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
BySubtraction drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and BySubtraction jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McArthur controlling the position.
BySubtraction throwing strikes but missing.
McArthur is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McArthur scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
BySubtraction misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from McArthur.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McArthur lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and BySubtraction has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from BySubtraction and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
BySubtraction ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McArthur moves away.
McArthur misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and BySubtraction holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
BySubtraction misses with a punch on the inside.
BySubtraction is trying to drag McArthur to the mat but McArthur just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McArthur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur misses with a punch on the inside.
McArthur softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McArthur gets through BySubtraction's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McArthur lands with a short shot to the head.
McArthur is pressed up against the cage. BySubtraction has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McArthur down to the mat. McArthur avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McArthur swats away the attempt to clinch by BySubtraction.
McArthur scores with a jab. BySubtraction acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McArthur scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as BySubtraction checks a leg kick.
BySubtraction connects with a right hand. McArthur shakes it off.
McArthur with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McArthur with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McArthur throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from McArthur misses #CL#
and BySubtraction holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
BySubtraction tries for a takedown but McArthur manages to get underhooks.
BySubtraction is looking for a takedown.
BySubtraction is trying to maintain a safe position but McArthur gets an underhook and turns BySubtraction into the cage.
McArthur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
BySubtraction is trying to maintain a safe position but McArthur gets an underhook and turns BySubtraction into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McArthur.
BySubtraction blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McArthur.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McArthur gets through BySubtraction's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McArthur lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt BySubtraction or not.
McArthur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with BySubtraction's elbow. #T1#
BySubtraction misses with a short punch on the inside.
BySubtraction blocking some punches.
BySubtraction has McArthur pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McArthur manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Addition BySubtraction. That's going to take a lot out of him.
BySubtraction throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McArthur as BySubtraction tries to tie him up.
McArthur lands with a right to the head.
McArthur lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from BySubtraction fails to land.
BySubtraction scores with a nice hook to the head.
McArthur working aggressively here.
McArthur blocking some punches.
McArthur working aggressively here.
McArthur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
BySubtraction blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McArthur lands a hook that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
McArthur lands with a left to the head.
McArthur blocks a body shot from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction misses with a hook from the clinch.
McArthur throws a punch but it's blocked by BySubtraction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BySubtraction is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McArthur is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McArthur.
McArthur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
BySubtraction has McArthur pushed against the cage.
McArthur lands a left hand that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
McArthur prevents the takedown attempt.
BySubtraction looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from BySubtraction fails to land.
McArthur blocks a body shot from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from McArthur.
McArthur struggles to land a body shot inside as BySubtraction controls his hands.
McArthur misses with some punches.
Kieran McArthur seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from McArthur.
McArthur lands a left hand that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
McArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but BySubtraction uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur lands a right hand.
McArthur blocks an uppercut.
BySubtraction fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
BySubtraction prevents a body shot from McArthur.
McArthur lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
McArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but BySubtraction uses good head movement to avoid it.
BySubtraction taking a breather.#T3#
BySubtraction wants to stall.
McArthur lands a shoulder strike.
McArthur is leaning against BySubtraction and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
BySubtraction swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur throws a blind hook that connects with the side of BySubtractions head.
McArthur stops a takedown attempt from BySubtraction.
McArthur softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McArthur lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
BySubtraction makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McArthur tries to throw a body punch but BySubtraction avoids it by throwing McArthur back against the cage.
McArthur lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
BySubtraction lands with a short shot to the head.
McArthur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
BySubtraction drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McArthur gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McArthur lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BySubtraction trying to control the position but instead, McArthur has worked for underhooks and has pushed BySubtraction into the cage.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by McArthur.
McArthur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with BySubtraction's elbow.
BySubtraction lands a body punch.
McArthur misses with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur blocking some punches.
McArthur misses with some punches.
McArthur throws a punch but it's blocked by BySubtraction.
McArthur working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McArthur throws a punch but it's blocked by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
BySubtraction leaning against his opponent.
McArthur misses with a hook from the clinch.
BySubtraction can't find room to land a body shot as McArthur controls the action.
BySubtraction blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McArthur prevents a body shot from BySubtraction.
McArthur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but BySubtraction uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur tries to work over BySubtraction's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
McArthur throws a hook to the side of BySubtraction's head but BySubtraction sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McArthur with a nice cross.
McArthur throws a leg kick which misses BySubtraction's front leg but catches the back leg as BySubtraction tries to avoid it.
BySubtraction bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
BySubtraction half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McArthur has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kieran McArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McArthur throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
BySubtraction tries to counter by clinching up but McArthur breaks away and moves out of range.
BySubtraction defending well as McArthur loads up on a big left hand.
BySubtraction checks a low kick from McArthur.#CL#
BySubtraction moves into the clinch successfully.
BySubtraction misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for BySubtraction.
BySubtraction is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McArthur blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for BySubtraction.
BySubtraction is leaning against McArthur and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
BySubtraction is looking for a takedown.
BySubtraction fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
McArthur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McArthur blocking some punches.
BySubtraction misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McArthur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from BySubtraction.
McArthur throws a head punch that misses.
BySubtraction tries to work over McArthur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McArthur lands with a left to the head.
BySubtraction blocks a body shot from McArthur.
A right hand to the body from McArthur.
BySubtraction is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McArthur pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from McArthur on the inside.
BySubtraction swings wildly with an uppercut but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
BySubtraction tries to work over McArthur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
BySubtraction misses with the head strike.
BySubtraction has a couple of punches blocked by McArthur.
McArthur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
BySubtraction pushes McArthur back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Addition BySubtraction has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McArthur misses with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McArthur lands a body punch.
BySubtraction blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McArthur as BySubtraction tries to tie him up.
BySubtraction takes a shot to the head.
McArthur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McArthur scores with a nice hook to the head.
BySubtraction tries to stall but McArthur uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McArthur gets underhooks to prevent BySubtraction's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Addition BySubtraction. That's going to take a lot out of him.
BySubtraction blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McArthur lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McArthur has a couple of punches blocked by BySubtraction.
A left hand lands to the body for McArthur.
BySubtraction is leaning against McArthur and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
BySubtraction changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McArthur fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McArthur works the jab nicely.#T3#
McArthur lands a front kick.
BySubtraction closes this distance looking for a takedown but McArthur circles away.
BySubtraction takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
BySubtraction misses the shot to the body.
McArthur appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
BySubtraction throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McArthur fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McArthur throws a one two combo.
McArthur misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from McArthur.
McArthur lands with a nice body punch.
McArthur connects with a single shot there.
BySubtraction has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McArthur.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BySubtraction throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from McArthur misses the target.
BySubtraction uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McArthur.
BySubtraction looks to land a right hand but McArthur moved out of range.
It seemed like McArthur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McArthur throws a head kick but BySubtraction moves out of range.
McArthur attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McArthur swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McArthur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A chopping leg kick lands by McArthur.
McArthur connects with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by McArthur.
A nice inside leg kick there by McArthur. That's going to slow BySubtraction down.
BySubtraction blocks a leg kick.
BySubtraction is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kieran McArthur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McArthur winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieran McArthur!
A very excited looking Kieran McArthur rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: PFC 203 Nao vs Singh
Date: Aug 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaroslav misses the shot to the body.
Jaroslav throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Jaroslav.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McArthur delivers a nice body kick.
Jaroslav fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McArthur misses with a wild body shot.
Kieran McArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McArthur moves away from the strike by Jaroslav.
McArthur feints a counter leg kick.
Jaroslav pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaroslav misses with a body shot.
McArthur lands with a slapping head kick. #CL2#
McArthur clinches up with Jaroslav and pushes him back against the cage.
Jaroslav softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McArthur lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McArthur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jaroslav lands with a right to the head.
McArthur working aggressively here.
Jaroslav blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaroslav lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaroslav.
McArthur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jaroslav makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jaroslav scores with a shoulder strike.
Jaroslav swings wildly with an uppercut but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
McArthur blocking some punches.
Jaroslav misses with a hook to the ribs.
McArthur working aggressively here.
McArthur lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaroslav backwards.
McArthur has a couple of punches blocked by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav tries a body shot but McArthur blocks it.
Jaroslav throws a head punch that misses.
Jaroslav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from McArthur.
McArthur blocks a body shot from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav blocks an uppercut.
McArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McArthur misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaroslav.
McArthur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McArthur.
McArthur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McArthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McArthur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaroslav blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
Jaroslav blocking some punches. #T2#
McArthur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from McArthur.
Jaroslav pushes McArthur back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaroslav tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaroslav throws a head punch that misses.
Jaroslav misses with the head strike.
McArthur lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaroslav backwards.
McArthur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaroslav doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaroslav uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from McArthur as the two fighters clinch.
McArthur misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav digs a right hand into McArthur's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McArthur's gas tank.
Jaroslav goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jaroslav creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McArthur lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaroslav backwards.
McArthur misses with some punches.
McArthur misses with a punch on the inside.
McArthur misses with some punches.
McArthur takes a shot to the head.
McArthur cracks Jaroslav with a nice body shot.#T3#
McArthur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaroslav lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McArthur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jaroslav lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McArthur blocking some punches.
Jaroslav throws a head punch that misses.
Jaroslav misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaroslav blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav misses with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaroslav's elbow.
Jaroslav tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jaroslav lands an uppercut.
McArthur lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McArthur.
Jaroslav tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav tries to work over McArthur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaroslav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jaroslav blocking some punches.
McArthur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McArthur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Jaroslav presses McArthur against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jaroslav throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McArthurs head.
Jaroslav misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaroslav.
McArthur working aggressively here.
Jaroslav throws a head punch that misses.
McArthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaroslav.
Jaroslav swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jaroslav lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McArthur backwards.
Nice body punch from Jaroslav - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaroslav.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Jaroslav fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaroslav misses with a punch on the inside.
McArthur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav misses with a punch to the body.
Jaroslav blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Felix Jaroslav will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McArthur avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jaroslav throws a front kick aimed at McArthur's knee but McArthur avoids it well.
Jaroslav lands the left hand.
McArthur avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jaroslav.
McArthur on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jaroslav. Jaroslav obviously looking to wear him down.
McArthur throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaroslav tried to score with a low kick but McArthur checks it.#CL#
Jaroslav drives through and clinches with McArthur against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jaroslav creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
Jaroslav lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
Felix Jaroslav has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaroslav blocking some punches.
Jaroslav misses with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jaroslavs head.
McArthur working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaroslav lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaroslav misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Jaroslav. #T1#
McArthur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jaroslav misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from McArthur.
A right handed body shot lands from McArthur.
Jaroslav misses with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur lands a left hand.
McArthur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by McArthur.
McArthur misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jaroslav.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McArthur.
McArthur misses with the head strike.
Jaroslav doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McArthur blocks an uppercut.
Jaroslav blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaroslav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaroslav tries a body shot but McArthur blocks it.
Jaroslav has a couple of punches blocked by McArthur.
Kieran McArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McArthur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jaroslav has a couple of punches blocked by McArthur.
McArthur tries a body shot but Jaroslav blocks it.
Jaroslav blocks a body shot from McArthur.
McArthur lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaroslav blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McArthur.
Jaroslav blocking some punches.
McArthur throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav works on McArthur's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Jaroslav.
McArthur lands with a light punch inside.
McArthur throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaroslav.
McArthur blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Jaroslav fails to land.
McArthur lands a hook to the side of the head.
McArthur scores with a shoulder strike.
McArthur misses with a punch on the inside.
McArthur tries a body shot but Jaroslav blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Jaroslav.
Jaroslav throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Jaroslav working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McArthur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McArthur tries to work over Jaroslav's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaroslav scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jaroslav lands a left hand that snaps the head of McArthur backwards.
Jaroslav misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaroslav misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaroslav misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
McArthur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McArthur blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Jaroslav.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McArthur.
McArthur misses with a hook to the ribs.
McArthur working aggressively here.
McArthur works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jaroslav working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Jaroslav.
Jaroslav tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
McArthur lands a hook to the side of the head.
McArthur blocks a body shot from Jaroslav.
McArthur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaroslav's elbow.
A short uppercut from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from McArthur.
Jaroslav lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jaroslav swings wildly with an uppercut but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaroslav lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Jaroslav - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaroslav.
A right hand to the body from McArthur.
Jaroslav tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McArthur scores with a shot to the side of Jaroslav's head.
McArthur presses Jaroslav against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaroslav tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McArthur's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
Jaroslav tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McArthur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Felix Jaroslav will probably get the nod.
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!#R3#
Jaroslav does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McArthur scores with a jab to the jaw.
McArthur drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jaroslav has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL2#
McArthur instigates a clinch.
McArthur misses with a body punch.
McArthur lands a nice shot to the body.
McArthur lands an uppercut.
Jaroslav scores with a shoulder strike.
Jaroslav misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaroslav tries to work over McArthur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
McArthur pushes Jaroslav back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McArthur presses Jaroslav against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McArthur blocking some punches.
Jaroslav tries to work over McArthur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McArthur struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaroslav controls his hands.
Jaroslav scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav takes a shot to the head. #T1#
McArthur throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jaroslavs head.
Jaroslav blocks an uppercut.
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaroslav tries to throw a body punch but McArthur avoids it by throwing Jaroslav back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jaroslav.
McArthur misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur presses Jaroslav against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jaroslav blocks an uppercut.
McArthur lands a shoulder strike.
Jaroslav blocking some punches.
Jaroslav's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jaroslav tries to work over McArthur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaroslav has a couple of punches blocked by McArthur.
Jaroslav misses with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaroslav backwards.
Jaroslav fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaroslav.
McArthur misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Jaroslav.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Jaroslav lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McArthur misses with a punch to the body.
Jaroslav tries to work over McArthur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McArthur blocks an uppercut.
McArthur lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jaroslav or not.
McArthur blocking some punches.
Jaroslav goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaroslav blocks an uppercut.
McArthur misses with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from McArthur.
Jaroslav lands a nice uppercut.
Jaroslav lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from McArthur.
McArthur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Jaroslav - that landed with a thud.
Jaroslav misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaroslav digs a right hand into McArthur's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McArthur's gas tank.
McArthur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McArthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McArthur misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Jaroslav lands a body punch.
Jaroslav lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Jaroslav scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from McArthur.
Jaroslav working aggressively here.
Jaroslav blocking some punches.
McArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaroslav misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur tries a body shot but Jaroslav blocks it.
McArthur lands with a short shot to the head.
McArthur tries to throw a body punch but Jaroslav avoids it by throwing McArthur back against the cage.
Jaroslav scores with a hook to the body.
McArthur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaroslav.
McArthur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McArthur blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Jaroslav - that landed with a thud.
McArthur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Jaroslav. #T4#
McArthur throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Jaroslav scores with a shot to the side of McArthur's head.
Jaroslav throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McArthurs head.
McArthur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from McArthur.
Jaroslav goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaroslav working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jaroslav misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaroslav misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaroslav misses with a punch to the body.
Jaroslav swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaroslav.
McArthur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaroslav makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jaroslav misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaroslav can't find room to land a body shot as McArthur controls the action.
Jaroslav throws a head punch that misses.
Jaroslav makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaroslav can't find room to land a body shot as McArthur controls the action.
Jaroslav blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Felix Jaroslav.
Well Jaroslav has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Jaroslav!
Felix Jaroslav thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PFC 198 Pearson vs Nao
Date: Aug 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar Chavez cracks McArthur with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Escobar Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
McArthur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McArthur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from McArthur.
McArthur keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McArthur defending well as Escobar Chavez loads up on a big left hand.
McArthur throws a nice outside leg kick.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Escobar Chavez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McArthur fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Escobar Chavez.
McArthur misses with an uppercut.
McArthur moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McArthur moves away.
McArthur throws a front kick aimed at Escobar Chavez's knee but Escobar Chavez avoids it well.
Nice uppercut there from Escobar Chavez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McArthur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Escobar Chavez has time to react.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but McArthur avoids it easily.
A low kick lands for McArthur.
McArthur looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McArthur.
A solid leg kick lands there for McArthur.
McArthur throws a head kick but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McArthur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McArthur scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Escobar Chavez lands a right hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping right.
McArthur throws a hook but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Jab, jab by McArthur - just one landing.
Escobar Chavez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McArthur misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Escobar Chavez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Escobar Chavez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McArthur manages to circle out of the way.
Escobar Chavez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McArthur throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
McArthur with the inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez jabs at McArthur's body.
Kieran McArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McArthur is looking to score with low kicks.
Escobar Chavez tests McArthur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McArthur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick that misses.
McArthur throws a body shot but no joy.
McArthur blocks the body kick.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.#T2#
An inside leg kick from McArthur misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right.
Escobar Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McArthur.
Escobar Chavez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McArthur is able to avoid easily.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McArthur manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez walks into a left hand.
Escobar Chavez throws out a loose jab but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur scores with a nice strike.
McArthur lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
Escobar Chavez dips to his left and cracks McArthur with an uppercut!
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping left.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice strike.
McArthur takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McArthur throws a big shot that misses.
McArthur is looking to chop away at Escobar Chavez's legs.
McArthur wants to clinch.#T3#
McArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Escobar Chavez catches McArthur with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McArthur lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but McArthur avoids it easily.#CL2#
McArthur moves into the clinch.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
McArthur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McArthur working aggressively here.
McArthur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as McArthur controls the action.
McArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McArthur lands a nice uppercut.
McArthur blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
McArthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McArthur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
McArthur lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut. #T4#
McArthur lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from McArthur.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
McArthur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands with a right to the head.
McArthur lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McArthur lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
McArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McArthur lands a hook that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McArthur throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by McArthur.
McArthur misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ramon Escobar Chavez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McArthur swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Escobar Chavez.
McArthur's jab looks to have found its range, popping Escobar Chavez under the eye.
Escobar Chavez missing with a left hand there. McArthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
A leg kick checked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McArthur walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Escobar Chavez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McArthur misses with an uppercut.
McArthur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McArthur throws an off balance right hand
letting Escobar Chavez counter with a right hand.
Escobar Chavez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McArthur's hands.
McArthur avoids the head kick by Escobar Chavez.
A little jabbing left from McArthur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
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!
McArthur on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McArthur throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Escobar Chavez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McArthur throws a half hearted mid kick.
McArthur feints and then cracks Escobar Chavez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Escobar Chavez down.
Escobar Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McArthur.
A bone on bone clash there as Escobar Chavez blocks the leg kick. #T1#
McArthur swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McArthur throws a quick inside leg kick.
McArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McArthur lunges at Escobar Chavez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobar Chavez's hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for McArthur.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McArthur crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Escobar Chavez - the referee stops the clock and McArthur gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Escobar Chavez. McArthur manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick from McArthur.
Escobar Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A left lands for Escobar Chavez.
McArthur tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Escobar Chavez is able to avoid easily.
McArthur is looking to score with low kicks.
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick that misses.
Escobar Chavez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right.
McArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
McArthur on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Escobar Chavez. Escobar Chavez obviously looking to wear him down.
McArthur looks to land a body kick but Escobar Chavez moved away.
Escobar Chavez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McArthur.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McArthur's jab looks to have found its range, popping Escobar Chavez under the eye.
Kieran McArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut. McArthur saw that one coming.
McArthur jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Escobar Chavez misses.
McArthur throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McArthur walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping right.
McArthur misses with a few strikes there.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
McArthur misses with an uppercut. Escobar Chavez saw that one coming.
McArthur tries to work over Escobar Chavez's front leg with a kick but Escobar Chavez checks it.
McArthur throws a front kick that sends Escobar Chavez stumbling back into the cage.
McArthur lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Escobar Chavez backs up against the cage.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch up but McArthur circles away and keeps his distance.
McArthur throws a low kick but it's checked well by Escobar Chavez.
McArthur on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McArthur scores with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McArthur slips a straight right by Escobar Chavez.#T3#
Escobar Chavez checks the leg kick.
McArthur moves out of range as Escobar Chavez throws a body kick.
McArthur tries to work over Escobar Chavez's front leg with a kick but Escobar Chavez checks it.
McArthur connects with a solid leg kick.
McArthur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Escobar Chavez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escobar Chavez throws the kick towards the body but McArthur avoids it.
It seemed like McArthur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McArthur thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Escobar Chavez if he has to take too many more of those.
McArthur throws a quick inside leg kick.
McArthur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Escobar Chavez has time to react.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
McArthur fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McArthur slips a straight right by Escobar Chavez.
Some bone on bone action there as Escobar Chavez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McArthur thows a leg kick but Escobar Chavez checks it
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Escobar Chavez is looking to land body kicks.
Escobar Chavez throws a shot from downtown. McArthur moves away and avoids it.
Escobar Chavez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McArthur.
McArthur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar Chavez.
McArthur misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McArthur. McArthur obviously looking to wear him down.
McArthur throws a low kick but Escobar Chavez moves out of range easily.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping overhand right but McArthur ducks down to avoid it.
McArthur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kieran McArthur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McArthur at a distance.
A cross from McArthur lands.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping overhand right but McArthur ducks down to avoid it.
McArthur avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
McArthur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez connects with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at McArthur's ribcage but misses.
McArthur moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McArthur lands with a nice body punch.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McArthur now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McArthur bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Escobar Chavez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kieran McArthur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on McArthur's shoulder, as McArthur tries to avoid the shot.
McArthur lands a lovely overhand right.
A clash of legs there as Escobar Chavez blocks the low kick.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body kick.
Escobar Chavez scores with a crisp jab that stopped McArthur in his tracks.
McArthur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
McArthur throws the kick towards the body but Escobar Chavez avoids it.
Nice body punch from McArthur.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
McArthur lands a nice looking body kick.
McArthur with a nice cross.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by McArthur. That's going to slow Escobar Chavez down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez connects with a body shot that sends McArthur's belly button to the back.
Escobar Chavez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McArthur throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
McArthur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
McArthur rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Escobar Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McArthur tried to score with a low kick but Escobar Chavez checks it.
Escobar Chavez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A nice leg kick from McArthur, right into the meat of the thigh.
McArthur moves away from the strike by Escobar Chavez.
McArthur has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McArthur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
McArthur blocks a leg kick.
McArthur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McArthur swings for the body but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
McArthur misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Escobar Chavez misses the target.
McArthur misses with a body shot.
A big left from Escobar Chavez misses.
McArthur lands a leg kick that knocks Escobar Chavez off balance momentarily.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight left.
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick as McArthur jumps back.
McArthur tries to score with a low kick but Escobar Chavez moves his leg out of the way.
McArthur misses with a wild body shot.
McArthur wants to slow Escobar Chavez down by chopping away at his legs.
McArthur throws a lazy right hand but Escobar Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar Chavez misses the target. #T2#
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from McArthur, right into the meat of the thigh.
McArthur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escobar Chavez's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McArthur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Escobar Chavez. That did some damage!
McArthur lands a nice hook to Escobar Chavez's body. Escobar Chavez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McArthur is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
McArthur tries to land a front kick but Escobar Chavez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab when McArthur was well out of range.
Escobar Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McArthur chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Escobar Chavez can pounce on him.
McArthur looks for the body kick but Escobar Chavez saw that one coming.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McArthur has time to react.
McArthur throws out a leg kick but Escobar Chavez moves out of range and McArthur only half commits.
Escobar Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McArthur throws out the jab.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
McArthur is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
McArthur on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McArthur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
McArthur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Escobar Chavez misses with a head kick.
McArthur looks to land a right hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from McArthur.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight left.
McArthur takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A solid leg kick lands there for McArthur.
Escobar Chavez tests McArthur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar Chavez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McArthur's head.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab.
McArthur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar Chavez throws out the jab.
McArthur throws a low kick but Escobar Chavez moves out of range easily.
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!
McArthur walks into a straight right hand from Escobar Chavez.#T4#
Nice defenses there by McArthur.
McArthur delivers a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by McArthur. #CL2#
McArthur clinches up with Escobar Chavez and pushes him back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McArthur prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by McArthur.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
McArthur blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but McArthur avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
McArthur presses Escobar Chavez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McArthur lands a body punch in the clinch.
McArthur misses with a hook from the clinch.
McArthur lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from McArthur.
McArthur gets through Escobar Chavez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McArthur lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from McArthur.
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from McArthur.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kieran McArthur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McArthur 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieran McArthur!
Kieran McArthur bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PFC 192 Murphy vs Krison
Date: Jul 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caunt tries to land a front kick but McArthur steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McArthur was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Caunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McArthur looks to land a left hand but Caunt moved out of range nicely.
McArthur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Caunt fires out a quick counter leg kick but McArthur just manages to avoid it.
Caunt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McArthur looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Caunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Caunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McArthur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McArthur throws a solid leg kick but Caunt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McArthur.
McArthur has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Caunt cracks McArthur with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Caunt misses with a hook.
McArthur looks to land a left hand but Caunt moved out of range nicely.
Caunt throws a leg kick which misses McArthur's front leg but catches the back leg as McArthur tries to avoid it.
McArthur slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from McArthur.
Caunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by McArthur.
McArthur scores with a leg kick.
McArthur tries to move into range but Caunt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caunt wants to slow McArthur down by chopping away at his legs.
McArthur slips under a jab from Caunt.
Good work by McArthur as he checks the leg kick.
Caunt misses with a low kick.
Caunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Caunt lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Caunt.
McArthur cracks Caunt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Caunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McArthur bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Caunt's head backwards.
McArthur throws a leg kick but Caunt checks it.
Caunt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McArthur.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Caunt checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Caunt. That snapped McArthur's head back.
McArthur moves out of range of the leg kick from Caunt.
McArthur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Caunt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A solid body kick from McArthur.
Caunt lands a head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from McArthur misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McArthur slips under a jab.
McArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caunt moves away.
Caunt lands with a cross.
Caunt scores with a leg kick.
McArthur misses with a looping right.
Caunt throws a shot from downtown. McArthur moves away and avoids it.
Caunt thows a body kick. McArthur tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caunt.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Caunt.
Caunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McArthur walks into a stiff left hand from Caunt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Caunt checks a leg kick.
Caunt throws a big shot that misses.
Caunt misses with a straight left.
Caunt throws an off balance right hand
and McArthur counters with a straight right hand.
Caunt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McArthur misses with a hook.
McArthur moves out of range as Caunt strikes.
Caunt backing away here, and McArthur unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Caunt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McArthur's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Caunt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McArthur scrambles back to his feet.
Caunt misses with a head kick.
McArthur connects with an inside leg kick.
Caunt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McArthur looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McArthur throws a leg kick which misses Caunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Caunt tries to avoid it.
Caunt connects with a good right hand that stumbles McArthur. McArthur circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Caunt blocks a leg kick.
Caunt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McArthur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caunt manages to avoid it.
Caunt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McArthur momentarily.
McArthur on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Caunt. Caunt obviously looking to wear him down.
Caunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Caunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3#
McArthur throws a hook to the side of Caunt's head but Caunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Caunt tries to bum rush McArthur with a series of wild strikes but McArthur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Caunt misses the jab.
A head kick misses from McArthur.
A slow jab from McArthur misses its intended target.
Caunt looks to land a left hand but McArthur moved out of range nicely.
Caunt connects with a looping right hand.
Caunt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McArthur on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A lazy left from McArthur finds it's target.
McArthur slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Caunt. Those never looked like landing.
McArthur lands a leg kick that knocks Caunt off balance momentarily.
McArthur blocks a leg kick.
McArthur keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McArthur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Caunt's sensitive parts.
McArthur slips under a jab from Caunt.
McArthur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Caunt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Caunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McArthur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McArthur misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Caunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McArthur throws a series of punches but Caunt moves out of range.
McArthur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Caunt.
McArthur is trying to counter with his kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from McArthur. Caunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
McArthur checks a leg kick.
Caunt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McArthur is looking to chop away at Caunt's legs.
Caunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McArthur.
Caunt takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McArthur throws a low kick but it's checked well by Caunt.
Caunt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McArthur bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Caunt's head backwards.
McArthur moves out of range of the body kick.
An inside leg kick from Caunt misses.
Caunt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McArthur misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caunt throws out a loose jab but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur throws a shot from downtown. Caunt moves away and avoids it.
Caunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Caunt tries a low kick but McArthur avoids it.
Caunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McArthur misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Caunt dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
McArthur has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McArthur there as he acknowledges the shot.
McArthur cracks Caunt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Caunt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McArthur throws a jab but it's blocked by Caunt.
Caunt slips under a jab from McArthur.
McArthur looks to land a left hand but Caunt moved out of range nicely.
McArthur takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Caunt swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
Caunt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Caunt moves out of range of the strikes.
McArthur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from McArthur misses its intended target.
McArthur missing with a left hand there. Caunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McArthur moves out of range of the body kick.
Caunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McArthur throws out the jab.
Caunt pivots, looking for a leg kick but McArthur is out of range and Caunt settles back down.
Caunt connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Caunt checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for McArthur.
Caunt stalks McArthur and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McArthur's face. McArthur staggers backwards, shaken.
Caunt tries to land a leg kick but McArthur saw it coming and moves away.
Caunt throws a chopping leg kick but McArthur manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
McArthur defending well as Caunt loads up on a big left hand.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
McArthur takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McArthur might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Caunt has got the better of the exchanges.
Nice body kick from McArthur.
McArthur takes a swing at Caunt's ribcage but misses.
Caunt missing with a left hand there. McArthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A thudding body kick lands there by McArthur!
McArthur thuds his shin into the meat of Caunt's side.
Caunt missing with a left hand there. McArthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McArthur flicks out a counter leg kick but Caunt steps away.
Caunt looks for the body kick but McArthur saw that one coming.
Caunt checks a leg kick nicely.
Caunt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Caunt throws a leg kick but McArthur sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slow jab from McArthur misses its intended target.
McArthur slips a jab from Caunt.
And McArthur responds with a good body kick, but Caunt manages to step out the way in time.
McArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caunt moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Caunt misses the target.
McArthur tries to land a front kick but Caunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Caunt, as that shot connected.
Caunt misses with a straight left.
Caunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caunt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A head kick misses from McArthur. #T2#
McArthur fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Caunt lands a leg kick that knocks McArthur off balance momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Caunt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Caunt checks the leg kick.
Caunt scores with a leg kick.
Caunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Caunt slips a jab from McArthur.
Nice cross by Caunt.
Dick Caunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Caunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McArthur throws out the jab.
McArthur looks to land a body kick but Caunt moved away.
Caunt slips a jab from McArthur.
Caunt throws a leg kick
and McArthur makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Caunt really felt that one!
An inside leg kick lands from McArthur.
Caunt throws a hook to the side of McArthur's head but McArthur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McArthur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Caunt.
McArthur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Caunt.
Jab, jab by Caunt - just one landing.
Caunt throws a combination. McArthur tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McArthur ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Caunt misses with a body kick.
McArthur only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McArthur has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Caunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Caunt slips under a jab from McArthur.
McArthur with a nice calf kick.
McArthur misses with an uppercut.
Caunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McArthur misses with an attempted mid kick.
McArthur connects with a solid leg kick.
McArthur takes a swing at Caunt's ribcage but misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McArthur.
Caunt misses with a body shot.
Caunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Caunt lands with a hook. McArthur tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McArthur missing with a left hand there. Caunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Caunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Caunt.
Caunt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Caunt misses with a straight left.
Caunt connects with a single shot there.
Caunt throws a front kick aimed at McArthur's knee but McArthur avoids it well.
Caunt misses with a looping right.
Caunt lands with a cross.
McArthur misses with a body kick.
McArthur cracks Caunt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caunt needs to keep his hands up - McArthur had a free shot at his head there.
Caunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Caunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McArthur counters with a body kick.
McArthur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caunt was well out of range. Poor timing from McArthur.
Caunt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McArthur's hands.
Caunt tests McArthur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McArthur is looking to land body kicks.
Caunt misses with a double jab.
Caunt throws a jab but it's blocked by McArthur.
Caunt looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
Caunt slips under a jab.
Caunt is looking to counter punch.
Caunt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Caunt throws a hook to the side of McArthur's head but McArthur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Caunt throws an off balance right hand
and McArthur counters with a straight right hand.
Caunt slips a straight right by McArthur.
McArthur lands a jab to the nose.
McArthur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caunt.
Caunt with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Caunt misses.
McArthur lands with a cross.
Caunt throws a half hearted mid kick.
McArthur staying out of range there.
Caunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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 Dick Caunt will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from McArthur. Caunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
McArthur tests Caunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Caunt throws a hook to the side of McArthur's head but McArthur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McArthur throws an overhand right that lands on Caunt's shoulder, as Caunt tries to avoid the shot.
Caunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
McArthur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McArthur thumps Caunt with a low kick.
Caunt blocks the body kick.
McArthur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Caunt.
Caunt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good leg kick by Caunt.
Caunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Caunt with a hook.
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caunt.
McArthur scores with a hook to the body. Caunt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McArthur scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McArthur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Caunt.
McArthur moves out of range as Caunt throws a body kick.
Caunt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McArthur smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McArthur scores with a jab. Caunt acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caunt.
Caunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McArthur.
McArthur lands a jab to Caunt's midsection.
Nice body kick from Caunt.
Caunt tries to land a leg kick but McArthur saw it coming and moves away.
McArthur is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Caunt with a body shot.
Caunt ducks under a wild hook from McArthur.
Caunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
McArthur doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McArthur takes one to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Caunt.
Caunt misses with a kick to the body.
McArthur connects with the punch.
Caunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and McArthur releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McArthur throws a low kick, looking for Caunt's leg but Caunt calmly moves out of range.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Caunt.
McArthur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McArthur slips a jab from Caunt.
Nice defenses there by McArthur.
McArthur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Caunt throws out the jab.
Caunt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Caunt misses with a straight left. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McArthur scores with a body shot.
McArthur thumps Caunt with a low kick.
Caunt connects with a jab.
McArthur takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Caunt misses the jab.
Caunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
McArthur thows a left - swing and a miss!
McArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caunt moves away.
Caunt is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from McArthur misses.
An inside leg kick lands from McArthur.
Caunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McArthur misses the shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Caunt.
McArthur tries to work over Caunt's front leg with a kick but Caunt checks it.
McArthur with the inside leg kick.
McArthur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Caunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McArthur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McArthur - that will leave a mark!
Caunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McArthur. McArthur obviously looking to wear him down.
McArthur checks a leg kick.#T3#
McArthur throws out a leg kick but Caunt moves out of range and McArthur only half commits.
Caunt takes a jab right on the kisser.
McArthur defending well as Caunt loads up on a big left hand.
McArthur throws a nice inside leg kick.
Caunt throws a lazy right hand but McArthur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Caunt misses its intended target.
Caunt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McArthur.
McArthur walks forward, straight into a front kick from Caunt.
Caunt misses with a looping left.
Caunt throws a jab but it's blocked by McArthur.
McArthur on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Caunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like McArthur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McArthur checks the leg kick nicely there.
McArthur slips a jab from Caunt.
McArthur appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Caunt scores with a sloppy right hand. McArthur should have avoided that one.
McArthur works the jab nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from McArthur.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McArthur misses with a body shot.
Caunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McArthur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McArthur misses with a head kick. #T4#
McArthur fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McArthur moves forwards but Caunt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McArthur looks to throw the jab but Caunt is out of range.
Caunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Caunt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McArthur has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McArthur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McArthur throws a good cross that connects.
McArthur throws a leg kick which misses Caunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Caunt tries to avoid it.
Caunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Caunt.
McArthur with a nice cross.
Caunt misses with a body kick.
Caunt misses with a hook. McArthur ducked under it nicely.
Caunt tried to score with a low kick but McArthur checks it.
McArthur fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Caunt misses with a low kick.
Caunt motions for McArthur to come forward. Caunt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McArthur.
McArthur just misses with a punch to the body.
Caunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McArthur.
Caunt throws a leg kick that misses.
Caunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McArthur now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kieran McArthur just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caunt.
McArthur appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Caunt lunges at McArthur with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McArthur's hand.
Caunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McArthur.
Caunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Caunt moves out of range of the body kick.
McArthur misses the jab.
McArthur slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McArthur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caunt.
McArthur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caunt.
McArthur checks the leg kick nicely there.
McArthur moves out of range as Caunt strikes.
McArthur looks to throw the jab but Caunt is out of range.
A good leg kick by Caunt.
Caunt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McArthur fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McArthur throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McArthur lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Caunt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Caunt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Caunt throws a leg kick but McArthur moved away.
McArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McArthur lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Caunt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Caunt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McArthur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Caunt.#T1#
McArthur with the inside leg kick.
Caunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McArthur.
Caunt lands with a nice body punch.
McArthur throws a wild body kick that Caunt sees coming a mile off.
McArthur moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Caunt throws a jab but it's blocked by McArthur.
A combination from Caunt does no damage.
McArthur throws a low kick, looking for Caunt's leg but Caunt calmly moves out of range.
McArthur defending well as Caunt loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Caunt misses the target.
Caunt backing away here, and McArthur unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McArthur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Caunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Caunt looks to land a left hand but McArthur moved out of range nicely.
Caunt swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
Caunt misses with a low kick.
Caunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circle momentarily. McArthur darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab from Caunt.
Caunt jabs McArthur right on the nose. McArthur blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Caunt misses.
Kieran McArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McArthur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McArthur keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big left from Caunt misses.
McArthur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Caunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Caunt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab by Caunt.
McArthur lands a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Caunt.
McArthur lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Caunt at a distance.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Caunt.
Caunt checks the leg kick.
McArthur throws a body punch but Caunt moves out of range.
Caunt throws a hook but McArthur avoids it easily.
McArthur scores with a crisp jab that stopped Caunt in his tracks.
McArthur jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That kick from McArthur tenderised Caunt's leg. Caunt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Caunt - that will leave a mark!
McArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caunt moves away.
McArthur throws a hook but Caunt blocks it.
Caunt throws a hook to the side of McArthur's head but McArthur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
McArthur tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Caunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McArthur scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Caunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Caunt.
McArthur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Caunt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Caunt with the inside leg kick.
Caunt thumps McArthur with a low kick.
McArthur just misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur throws a front kick aimed at Caunt's knee but Caunt avoids it well.
Caunt throws out a leg kick but McArthur moves out of range and Caunt only half commits.
Caunt moves out of range of the strikes.
McArthur looks to land a body kick but Caunt moved away.
Caunt misses with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by McArthur.
McArthur throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Caunt throws an overhand right that lands on McArthur's shoulder, as McArthur tries to avoid the shot.
Caunt walks into a stiff left hand from McArthur.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McArthur.
McArthur throws a head kick but Caunt moves out of range. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McArthur fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McArthur throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from McArthur does it's job there.
McArthur misses with an uppercut. Caunt saw that one coming.
Caunt slips under a jab.
It looked like Caunt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Caunt with a jab.
McArthur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Caunt.
Caunt lands a head shot.
McArthur connects with a body shot that sends Caunt's belly button to the back.
Caunt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McArthur looks to land a right hand but Caunt moved out of range.
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caunt.
McArthur defending well as Caunt loads up on a big left hand.
Caunt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McArthur moves out of range of the body kick.
Caunt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab lands there for McArthur.
Caunt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McArthur's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kieran McArthur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
McArthur scores with a spinning back kick!
A left lands for Caunt.
McArthur fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Caunt.
McArthur misses with a body kick.
Caunt throws the kick towards the body but McArthur avoids it.
McArthur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caunt.
Caunt half committed to a counter leg kick.
Caunt connects with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McArthur.
Caunt is looking to land body kicks.
McArthur motions for Caunt to come forward. McArthur throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McArthur connects with a leg kick.
McArthur scores with a leg kick.
Caunt misses the shot to the body.
McArthur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Caunt cracks McArthur with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Caunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McArthur feints and then cracks Caunt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Caunt down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McArthur attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McArthur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McArthur takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T1#
Caunt looks to land a left hand but McArthur moved out of range nicely.
McArthur scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caunt. McArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
McArthur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caunt.
McArthur misses with a straight right.
Good leg kick by McArthur.
McArthur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Caunt jabs McArthur to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McArthur throws a body punch but Caunt moves out of range.
Nice cross by Caunt.
Caunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McArthur.
Caunt pivots, looking for a leg kick but McArthur is out of range and Caunt settles back down.
Caunt looks to land a body kick but McArthur moved away.
Caunt moves forwards but McArthur connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Caunt scoring well with a low kick there.
Caunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Caunt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McArthur avoids the body shot from Caunt.
McArthur takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McArthur.
Caunt tried to counter with a leg kick but McArthur avoided it.
McArthur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caunt was well out of range. Poor timing from McArthur.
McArthur misses with an uppercut. Caunt saw that one coming.
McArthur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Caunt takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Caunt misses the jab.
McArthur moves out of range of the body kick from Caunt.
McArthur connects with a solid leg kick.
Caunt checks a leg kick.
McArthur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Caunt cracks McArthur with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Caunt throwing a counter right hand but McArthur manages to avoid it.
McArthur scores with a jab.
Caunt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McArthur throws a push kick but Caunt slaps the foot to one side.
Caunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good shot there by Caunt.
McArthur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caunt was well out of range. Poor timing from McArthur.
Caunt throwing a counter right hand but McArthur manages to avoid it.
McArthur misses with a looping left.#T3#
McArthur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McArthur missing with a left hand there. Caunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Caunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Caunt with the inside leg kick.
Caunt slips under a jab.
Caunt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Caunt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Caunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by McArthur.
Caunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McArthur. McArthur obviously looking to wear him down.
McArthur takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McArthur blocks a jab.
McArthur was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McArthur lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Caunt lands a leg kick that knocks McArthur off balance momentarily.
McArthur on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Caunt. Caunt obviously looking to wear him down.
McArthur tries to land a leg kick but Caunt saw it coming and moves away.
Caunt is looking to counter with a body kick.
Caunt throws a jab but it's blocked by McArthur.
Caunt with the inside leg kick.
McArthur lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McArthur checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Caunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McArthur takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Caunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McArthur.
McArthur slips under a jab.
It seemed like McArthur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McArthur takes a jab right on the kisser.
McArthur misses with a two punch combination.
McArthur lands with an uppercut that bounces Caunt off the cage and back into range.
Caunt avoids the body shot from McArthur.
McArthur throws out a loose jab but Caunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
An inside leg kick from Caunt misses.
Nice defenses there by Caunt.
McArthur with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McArthur missing with a left hand there. Caunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good work by Caunt as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caunt misses with a hook.
McArthur throws a big shot that misses.
Caunt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Caunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McArthur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McArthur is looking to slow Caunt down with leg kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kieran McArthur.
I think McArthur 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dick Caunt!
Dick Caunt retains his featherweight title!
Dick Caunt was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: PFC 185 Bathory vs Hijikata
Date: Jun 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Jack.
Jack takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jack looks for the body kick but McArthur saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jack.
Jack takes a swing at McArthur's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Jack misses its intended target.
McArthur only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McArthur slips a jab from Jack.
Jack closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McArthur moves out of range of the body kick.
Jack misses the shot to the body.
Jack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jack tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McArthur fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from McArthur misses.
A head kick misses from McArthur.
Jack slips a straight right by McArthur.
Jack avoids the body shot from McArthur.
Jab from McArthur.
McArthur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jack. That did some damage!
Jack has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McArthur slips a jab from Jack.
Jack just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by McArthur.
McArthur with the inside leg kick. #T1#
McArthur misses with a wild body shot.
McArthur moves out of range as Jack throws a body kick.
Donk. McArthur catches Jack right on the button with a cross.
McArthur keeps Jack at a distance using the push kick.
McArthur misses with a low kick as Jack jumps back.
McArthur lands a slapping body shot.
McArthur attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jack blocks the body kick.
McArthur has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McArthur there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jack is looking to land body kicks.
Jack lands a jab to McArthur's midsection.
McArthur swings for the body but Jack moves out of range.
Jack lands a head shot.
Jack lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jack lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jack fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McArthur on the side of the head.
Jack missing with a left hand there. McArthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jack takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McArthur looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Jack.
McArthur tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jack is able to avoid easily.
McArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Jack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McArthur looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jack dips to his left and cracks McArthur with an uppercut!
McArthur connects with a body shot that sends Jack's belly button to the back.
Jack looks to land a right hand but McArthur moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jack, as that shot connected.
Jack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jack looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
Jack checks a leg kick nicely.
McArthur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for McArthur, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice leg kick from McArthur, right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Jack.
Jack on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McArthur lands a nice looking body kick.
McArthur thuds his shin into the meat of Jack's side.
Jack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McArthur manages to avoid it.
McArthur throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McArthur thows a body kick. Jack tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jack misses with a looping right.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
McArthur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jack.
Jab from Jack.#T3#
Jack lands a right hook to the body.
Jack shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jack is looking to slow McArthur down with leg kicks.
McArthur pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jack is out of range and McArthur settles back down.
McArthur moves out of range of the body kick.
McArthur keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McArthur blocks a low kick nicely.
Jack lands a slapping body shot.
Good work by Jack as he checks the leg kick.
Jack scores with a nice right hand.
Jack listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from McArthur finds it's target.
Jack will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jack connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McArthur moves out of range of the body kick.
McArthur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McArthur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jack tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jack missing with a left hand there. McArthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jack uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McArthur has time to react.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jack.
Jack with the inside leg kick.
Jack is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
McArthur slips under a jab.
Jack scores with a sloppy right hand. McArthur should have avoided that one.
Jack on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McArthur crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jack - the referee stops the clock and McArthur gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jack. McArthur manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jack thuds a left hand into McArthur's body.
McArthur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slow jab from McArthur misses its intended target.
McArthur throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McArthur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McArthur manages to avoid it.
McArthur works Jack's body with a nice hook.
Jack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McArthur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jack misses with a wild body shot.
McArthur misses with a low kick as Jack jumps back.
Jack was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McArthur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jack's sensitive parts.
McArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McArthur takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jack blocks a leg kick.
McArthur connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Taylor Jack will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jack checks a leg kick.
Jack looks to land a right hand but McArthur moved out of range.
Jack moves out of range of the body kick.
Jack throws a jab but it's blocked by McArthur.
Jack misses with a looping left.
Jack takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jack looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McArthur! But no joy.
Jack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McArthur.
McArthur takes one to the side of the head.
Jack throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McArthur moves out of range of the body kick from Jack.
Jack looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
Jack misses with an uppercut. McArthur saw that one coming.
McArthur misses the shot to the body.
Jack connects with a good right hand that stumbles McArthur. McArthur circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by McArthur misses
and Jack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McArthur takes a swing at Jack's ribcage but misses.
Jack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Jack.
Crunch! McArthur slams his shin into Jack's torso.
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!
Jack will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jack. #T1#
Jack just misses with a punch to the body.
Jack misses with a wild body shot.
Jack throws a hook to the side of McArthur's head but McArthur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Jack misses the target.
Jack throws a leg kick but McArthur sees it coming and moves out of range.
Taylor Jack is winning the standup battle so far.
Jack lands a nice shot that snaps McArthur's head back.
McArthur has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McArthur there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jack avoids the body shot from McArthur.
Jack chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McArthur can pounce on him.
McArthur connects with an inside leg kick.
Jack takes a swing at McArthur's ribcage but misses.
McArthur's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jack under the eye.
McArthur scores with a nice strike.
A low kick lands for Jack.
McArthur scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McArthur moves away.
McArthur is looking to land body kicks.
Jack jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jack lands with a straight right. McArthur didn't see that one coming.
Jack misses with a looping right.
Jack throws a leg kick but McArthur sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kieran McArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A slow jab from McArthur misses its intended target.
Jack takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McArthur manages to avoid it.
Jack throws a looping overhand right but McArthur ducks down to avoid it.
McArthur looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McArthur slips a jab from Jack.
Jack is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McArthur cracks Jack with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McArthur does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McArthur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McArthur goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jack looks to land a right hand but McArthur moved out of range.
McArthur slips under a jab.
Jack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Jack.
Jack connects with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Jack.
Jack throws the left hand but McArthur avoids the punch easily.
McArthur connects with a body shot.
Jack misses with a hook. McArthur ducked under it nicely.
Jack throws a body kick that misses.
Jack throws a jab when McArthur was well out of range.
A leg kick checked by Jack.#T3#
McArthur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McArthur explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jack, as that shot connected.
Jack throws a solid leg kick but McArthur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jack.
McArthur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McArthur throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McArthur scores with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Jack.
Jack scoring well with a low kick there.
Jack takes a swing at McArthur's ribcage but misses.
McArthur connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
McArthur scores with a push kick.
Jack uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McArthur has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jack connects with a body shot.
McArthur lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jack will feel that in the morning.
McArthur will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jack throws a leg kick which misses McArthur's front leg but catches the back leg as McArthur tries to avoid it.
Nice jab there from McArthur. #T4#
Jack throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from Jack misses.
Jack throws a hook but McArthur blocks it.
McArthur throws a leg kick but Jack sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jack swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jack is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jack avoids a kick to the body.
McArthur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McArthur is looking to chop away at Jack's legs.
McArthur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McArthur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jack.
McArthur tries a quick counter leg kick but Jack is wise to it.
That kick from Jack tenderised McArthur's leg. McArthur is trying to keep his angry face on.
McArthur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jack.
McArthur lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jack will feel that in the morning.
McArthur scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jack throws out a leg kick but McArthur moves out of range and Jack only half commits.
Good leg kick by Jack.
McArthur takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jack checks a low kick from McArthur.
McArthur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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 Taylor Jack will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McArthur misses with a low kick.
That kick from McArthur tenderised Jack's leg. Jack is trying to keep his angry face on.
McArthur lands a nice hook to Jack's body. Jack takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jack on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McArthur. McArthur obviously looking to wear him down.
McArthur takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McArthur has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McArthur takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McArthur has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jack fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McArthur is out of range.
Jack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McArthur.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
McArthur throws a chopping leg kick but Jack manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McArthur wants to slow Jack down by chopping away at his legs.
McArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McArthur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McArthur.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
Jack lands a slapping body shot.
McArthur swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jack counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jack throws out a leg kick but McArthur moves out of range and Jack only half commits.
McArthur delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
McArthur lands with a shot to the body.
Jack slips a straight right by McArthur.
McArthur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jack misses with a looping left.
Jack throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack misses with a hook. McArthur ducked under it nicely.
Jack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McArthur scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Taylor Jack has been cut.
Jack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McArthur.
Nice jab there from Jack.
Jack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McArthur moves away from the strike by Jack.
McArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McArthur cracks Jack with an open hand slap.
Jack blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jack is looking to slow McArthur down with leg kicks.
McArthur scores with the left hand. Jack knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Jack is rocked!
Jack scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oh Jack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jack throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McArthur throws a lazy right hand but Jack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
McArthur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jack.
McArthur fakes the leg kick and cracks Jack in the body.
Jack seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McArthur.
Jack misses with an uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for McArthur.
McArthur misses with a straight right.
Jack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McArthur scores with a kick to the body.
McArthur lands a nice hook to Jack's body. Jack takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McArthur wants to land a leg kick but Jack is out of range.
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McArthur moves away.
McArthur misses with a head kick.
Jack with a hook.
Jack blocks a jab.
Jack tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body kick from McArthur.
McArthur on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jack lands a jab to the nose.
Jack pivots, looking for a leg kick but McArthur is out of range and Jack settles back down. #KD2#
McArthur cracks Jack with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McArthur has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jack to stand back up!#T3#
Jack looks up at the clock. Bad move! McArthur lands a right hand from hell, dropping Jack. McArthur pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kieran McArthur!
Kieran McArthur decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PFC 178 Ispa vs Semenko
Date: May 17, 2020

#R1#
McArthur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golovkin.
McArthur drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McArthur throws a low kick but Golovkin avoids it.
McArthur is looking to slow Golovkin down with leg kicks.
Golovkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Golovkin lands a jab-cross combination.
A big right from McArthur misses.
McArthur walks into a jab.
Golovkin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Champion Factory in the buildup to the fight.
McArthur attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McArthur slips under a jab from Golovkin.
Golovkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McArthur.
Golovkin with a hook.
McArthur throws a low kick but Golovkin moves out of range easily.
Golovkin lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Golovkin misses.
McArthur misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Golovkin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McArthur is looking to chop away at Golovkin's legs.
Golovkin misses with a body shot. #T1#
Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McArthur moves away.
A jab from Golovkin finds it's way through McArthur's defenses.
Golovkin lands with a shot to the body.
Golovkin connects with a leg kick. McArthur looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Golovkin missing with a left hand there. McArthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McArthur tries a quick counter leg kick but Golovkin is wise to it.
McArthur swinging wildly here.
Golovkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Golovkin lands a jab to McArthur's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from McArthur. Golovkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Golovkin takes a swing at McArthur's ribcage but misses.
Golovkin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McArthur shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McArthur feints and then cracks Golovkin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Golovkin down.
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!
Golovkin scores with a nice head shot.
Golovkin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Golovkin looks to land a left hand but McArthur moved out of range nicely.
Golovkin lands a leg kick that knocks McArthur off balance momentarily.
Golovkin looks to land a right hand but McArthur moved out of range.
Golovkin slips under a jab from McArthur.
Golovkin tried to counter with a leg kick but McArthur avoided it.
Golovkin throws a poor cross that misses
and McArthur counters with a good low kick that Golovkin was not able to check.
McArthur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Golovkin misses with a body shot.
Golovkin slips under a jab.
Golovkin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McArthur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McArthur lands with a thumping leg kick.
Golovkin blocks the body kick.
Golovkin connects with a right hand. McArthur shakes it off.
McArthur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Golovkin.
McArthur throws a body kick that misses
and Golovkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McArthur moves out of range of the strikes.
Golovkin cracks a nice hook into McArthur's ribs.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Golovkin. McArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
McArthur appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McArthur is looking to score with low kicks.
Golovkin misses the jab.
Golovkin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Golovkin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
Golovkin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McArthur tries a low kick but Golovkin avoids it.
McArthur throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Golovkin counters with a stiff right hand.
McArthur misses the jab.
McArthur takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Golovkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McArthur.
Golovkin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McArthur finds it's way round the side to connect with Golovkin's head.
McArthur misses with a straight left.
Golovkin throws a leg kick that is checked
and McArthur counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Golovkin swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
Golovkin misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Golovkin takes one to the chin there.
McArthur is looking to score with low kicks.
Golovkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Golovkin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McArthur on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from McArthur. Golovkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Golovkin scores with a jab to the body.
McArthur has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McArthur there as he acknowledges the shot.
McArthur shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin.
Golovkin lands a head shot.
Golovkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
Golovkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Golovkin.
Golovkin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur throws a low kick but it's checked well by Golovkin.
McArthur misses with a right hand
letting Golovkin counter with a right hand.
McArthur motions for Golovkin to come forward. McArthur throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Golovkin avoids the head kick by McArthur.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Golovkin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Golovkin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McArthur throws a solid leg kick but Golovkin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McArthur.
Golovkin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Golovkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McArthur manages to avoid it.
Golovkin misses with a body shot.
Golovkin checks a leg kick.
McArthur swings away with a body shot that misses
and Golovkin counters with a straight right hand.
Golovkin lands with a cross.
Golovkin throws a hook but McArthur avoids it easily.
McArthur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golovkin.
Golovkin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McArthur misses with a left hand
and Golovkin counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McArthur looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Golovkin throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by McArthur.
Golovkin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Golovkin misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Golovkin.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McArthur might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Golovkin has got the better of the exchanges.
McArthur throws a nice outside leg kick.
Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McArthur loads up on a big right hand but Golovkin slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Golovkin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McArthur cracks Golovkin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Golovkin looks to land a left hand but McArthur moved out of range nicely.
Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Golovkin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A swing and a miss from Golovkin.
A little jabbing left from McArthur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McArthur has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Golovkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McArthur gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Golovkin throws a shot to the body.
Golovkin moves out of range as McArthur throws a body kick.
McArthur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kieran McArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Golovkin misses with a body shot.
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!
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin.
Golovkin lands an overhand right.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Golovkin!
Vadim Golovkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Golovkin thuds a left hand into McArthur's body.
McArthur takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Golovkin throws a hook to the side of McArthur's head but McArthur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McArthur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Golovkin manages to avoid it.
McArthur attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Golovkin connects with a looping right hand.
Golovkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McArthur can do to turn this around?
Good work by McArthur as he checks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from McArthur misses.
Nice uppercut there from Golovkin.
McArthur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McArthur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Golovkin manages to avoid it.
Golovkin throws an overhand right that lands on McArthur's shoulder, as McArthur tries to avoid the shot.
Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McArthur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McArthur scores with a nice head shot.#T3##KD2#
Oooooh!!! McArthur has knocked Golovkin down with a huge combo! McArthur steps away and waves a wobbly Golovkin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Golovkin is rocked!
Both fighters circling a little - McArthur finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Oh Golovkin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McArthur cracks Golovkin with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kieran McArthur!
Kieran McArthur decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: PFC 171 Semenko vs Peterson
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
McArthur moves out of range of the leg kick from Dong.
Dong backing away here, and McArthur unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Yung Hung Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dong tests McArthur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McArthur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McArthur bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dong's head backwards.
McArthur throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dong.
A good leg kick by McArthur.
A big right from McArthur misses.
Dong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dong misses with a wild body shot.
McArthur looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick from McArthur misses
and Dong counters with a good low kick that McArthur was not able to check.
A big left from Dong misses.
McArthur stuns Dong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McArthur chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dong can pounce on him.
Dong clobbers McArthur with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from Dong misses.
A big left from Dong misses.
McArthur scores with a body shot.
Dong misses with a low kick.
McArthur misses with a low kick as Dong jumps back.
Dong jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Dong throws a push kick but McArthur slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like McArthur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McArthur throws a leg kick but Dong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Dong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McArthur misses with a body kick.
Dong is looking for a counter combo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McArthur lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dong cracks McArthur with a good jab.
Dong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McArthur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dong throws a big shot that misses.
Dong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McArthur takes a swing at Dong's ribcage but misses.
Dong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dong scores with a hook to the body. McArthur takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dong wants to slow McArthur down by chopping away at his legs.
Dong lands with a nice body kick.
McArthur moves away from the strike by Dong.
McArthur throws out a loose jab but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dong feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
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!
Decent striking displayed by McArthur there.
Dong scores with a jab.
Dong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McArthur misses with an uppercut.
Dong is looking to chop away at McArthur's legs.
Dong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dong connects with a looping right hand.
McArthur thows a left - swing and a miss!
McArthur fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dong throws a jab but it's blocked by McArthur.
The crowd cheers as Dong lands an impressive looking overhand right. McArthur doesn't seem phased though.
Dong misses with a low kick as McArthur jumps back.
McArthur moves out of range of the body kick from Dong.
Dong thumps McArthur with a low kick.
McArthur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dong misses with a wild body shot.
Dong throws out a leg kick but McArthur moves out of range and Dong only half commits. #T3#
Dong lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice body kick from Dong.
Dong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McArthur throws out the jab.
Dong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McArthur looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong is just out of range.
McArthur lands with an overhand left.
Dong tries to land a front kick but McArthur steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McArthur bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dong's head backwards.
Dong misses with a low kick.
McArthur is looking to score with low kicks.
McArthur misses with a straight left.
McArthur scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dong misses with a straight left.
McArthur needs to keep his hands up - Dong had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Dong darts in and clinches McArthur up against the cage.#BC#
Dong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dong cracks the inside of McArthur's front leg.
McArthur jabs Dong right on the nose. Dong blinks but takes it well.
McArthur takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Dong throws a low kick but it's checked well by McArthur.
Dong defending well as McArthur loads up on a big left hand.
Dong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dong throws a wild body kick that McArthur sees coming a mile off.
McArthur moves out of range of the strikes.
McArthur appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dong takes one on the button.
McArthur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dong. That did some damage!
Dong misses with a kick to the body
and McArthur counters with a thumping low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for McArthur.
Dong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McArthur has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dong with a jab.
Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Dong.
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McArthur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dong throws a push kick but McArthur slaps the foot to one side.
McArthur throws a hook but Dong blocks it.
McArthur throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yung Hung Dong will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong moves away.
McArthur throws a body punch but Dong moves out of range.
McArthur throws a leg kick but Dong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McArthur tried to score with a low kick but Dong checks it.
McArthur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong.
Dong thows a leg kick but McArthur checks it
and McArthur counters with a slapping leg kick.
McArthur cracks Dong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dong moves away from the strike by McArthur.
McArthur misses with a looping right.
Dong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dong looks for the body kick but McArthur saw that one coming.
McArthur is looking for the big counter here.
McArthur takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McArthur throws a solid leg kick but Dong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McArthur.
Dong missing with a left hand there. McArthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dong.
McArthur wants to land a leg kick but Dong is out of range.
Dong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Dong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dong is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Dong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dong misses with an attempted mid kick.
McArthur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dong throws a body punch but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur lands a body shot.
Dong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dong connects with a nice looking jab.
McArthur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dong. That did some damage!
McArthur tried to score with a low kick but Dong checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Dong misses the target.
Dong scores with a leg kick.
Dong throws a body kick that misses
letting McArthur counter with a right hand.
Dong just misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur thinks about the counter body kick.
McArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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 lazy left from Dong finds it's target.
Dong tries to score with a low kick but McArthur moves his leg out of the way.
Dong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McArthur's calf.
Kieran McArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dong has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T2#
McArthur looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dong looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
McArthur appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from McArthur. Dong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McArthur.
A solid body kick from McArthur.
A looping hook to the body misses from McArthur. Dong does a little dance to reset his feet.
McArthur bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dong's head backwards.
Dong defending well as McArthur loads up on a big left hand.
McArthur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dong. McArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Dong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McArthur tries to work over Dong's front leg with a kick but Dong checks it.
Dong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dong lands with an uppercut that bounces McArthur off the cage and back into range.
Dong scores with a sloppy right hand. McArthur should have avoided that one.
Nice straight punches there by Dong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dong.#T3#
McArthur takes one to the chin there.
Dong blocks a jab.
Dong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dong lands with a nice body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dong lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McArthur has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McArthur and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And McArthur responds with a good body kick, but Dong manages to step out the way in time.
McArthur misses with a head kick.
Dong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McArthur misses with a low kick. #CL#
Dong closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from McArthur.
Dong lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from McArthur.
McArthur blocking some punches.
McArthur struggles to land a body shot inside as Dong controls his hands.
Dong tries to pull guard but McArthur forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dong working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong digs a right hand underneath McArthur's ribcage. McArthur let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dong tries to stall but McArthur uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T4#
Dong struggles to land a body shot inside as McArthur controls his hands.
Dong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McArthur walks away with a smile on his face. Dong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McArthur scores with a nice body kick.
McArthur takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McArthur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McArthur is looking to land body kicks.
Dong throws a big counter combination but McArthur scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dong throws a sloppy head kick and McArthur moves out of range easily.
Dong moves into range and connects with a jab.
McArthur throws a hook to the side of Dong's head but Dong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McArthur has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dong.
McArthur changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McArthur tries a low kick but Dong avoids it.
McArthur misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McArthur bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dong's head backwards.
Dong scores with a three punch combo!
McArthur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong was well out of range. Poor timing from McArthur.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kieran McArthur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dong defending well as McArthur loads up on a big left hand.
Dong is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Dong moves into range and clinches up with McArthur.
McArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McArthur blocks a body shot from Dong.
McArthur lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McArthur has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McArthur is trying to push Dong away but Dong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McArthur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McArthur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dong misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong digs a right hand into McArthur's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McArthur's gas tank.
Dong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Dong has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McArthur uses from the top position. #SUB#
Dong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McArthur looking to pass the guard.
McArthur must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Dong is trying to keep McArthur in close.
Dong seems keen to control McArthur's posture.
McArthur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dong is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Dong is looking for a triangle but McArthur pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Dong has his feet on McArthur's thighs here. He's pushed McArthur off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! McArthur screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yung Hung Dong!
After winning the bout, Yung Hung Dong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PFC 162 Reid vs Wild
Date: Mar 13, 2020

#R1#
Cassino avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jab, jab by McArthur - just one landing.
McArthur throws a leg kick but Cassino moved away.
Cassino throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McArthur tried to counter with a leg kick but Cassino avoided it.
McArthur connects with a single shot there.
Cassino moves out of range of the body kick from McArthur.
McArthur lands a nice shot to the body.
Cassino wants to clinch up but McArthur keeps it at a distance.
McArthur scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cassino misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from McArthur is predictable there
and Cassino counters with a one-two to the body.
Cassino avoids the head kick by McArthur.
McArthur checks the leg kick nicely there.
McArthur looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cassino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassino scoring well with a low kick there.
McArthur delivers a nice body kick.
Cassino takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McArthur scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
McArthur lands with a kick to the ribs.
McArthur misses with the combination.
McArthur scores with a nice head shot.
McArthur throws a right hand that misses
and McArthur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McArthur throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cassino throws a looping overhand right but McArthur ducks down to avoid it.
McArthur throws a solid leg kick but Cassino takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McArthur.
McArthur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cassino's sensitive parts.
McArthur is looking to slow Cassino down with leg kicks.
Cassino moves out of range of the body kick.
McArthur connects with a jab.
McArthur is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Cassino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McArthur gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cassino counters with a nice low kick that buckles McArthur's knee momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassino lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
McArthur avoids a kick to the body.
McArthur misses with a hook.
McArthur misses the body punch
and Cassino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McArthur throws a good cross that connects.
Cassino lunges at McArthur with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McArthur's hand.
McArthur tries to work over Cassino's front leg with a kick but Cassino checks it.
McArthur with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cassino to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Kieran McArthur has been cut.
McArthur misses with a looping left.
Cassino cracks the inside of McArthur's front leg.
McArthur looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McArthur throws a leg kick that misses.
McArthur on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good leg kick by McArthur there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McArthur checks the leg kick nicely there.
McArthur scores with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Cassino misses its intended target.
Cassino throws the kick towards the body but McArthur avoids it.#T3#
McArthur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cassino tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McArthur throws a good cross that connects.
Kieran McArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McArthur looks to land a body kick but Cassino moved away.
Cassino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McArthur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cassino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like McArthur was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cassino.
Cassino misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from McArthur.
McArthur fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cassino is out of range.
Nice body kick there by McArthur.
Cassino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McArthur bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McArthur connects with a single shot there.
Cassino tests McArthur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cassino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
McArthur misses with a hook. Cassino ducked under it nicely.
McArthur throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cassino.
Nice defenses there by McArthur.
McArthur shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Cassino misses.
McArthur is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McArthur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cassino shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Cassino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McArthur, pushing him back against the cage.
Cassino takes a shot to the head.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by McArthur.
McArthur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cassino misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Cassino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McArthur throws a wild body kick that Cassino sees coming a mile off.
Cassino looks to land a right hand but McArthur moved out of range.
Cassino blocks the body kick.
McArthur tries to land a leg kick but Cassino saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kieran McArthur's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McArthur scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That kick from McArthur tenderised Cassino's leg. Cassino is trying to keep his angry face on.
McArthur connects with a leg kick. Cassino looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McArthur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cassino blocks the body kick.
McArthur cracks Cassino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McArthur scores with the left hand. Cassino knows he should have avoided that one.
McArthur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cassino has time to react.
McArthur scores with a shot to the body.
Cassino avoids a punch combination nicely.
McArthur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McArthur lands a jab to Cassino's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McArthur throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Cassino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McArthur scores with a jab to the jaw.
McArthur lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Cassino avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Cassino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cassino tries to throw a body punch but McArthur avoids it by throwing Cassino back against the cage.
McArthur working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McArthur.
McArthur lands a nice shot to the body.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by McArthur.
McArthur misses with some punches.
Cassino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cassino blocks a body shot from McArthur.
Cassino lands with a light punch inside.
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cassino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from McArthur.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino digs a right hand into McArthur's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McArthur's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cassino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
McArthur lands a left hand.
McArthur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cassino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McArthur backwards.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cassino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cassino blocking some punches.
McArthur lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cassino lands a shoulder strike.
McArthur throws a punch but it's blocked by Cassino.
A short right from McArthur on the inside.
McArthur lands with a left to the head.
Cassino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McArthur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McArthur misses with some punches.
Cassino working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McArthur misses with the head strike.
McArthur has a couple of punches blocked by Cassino.
Cassino blocks an uppercut.
Kieran McArthur has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McArthur misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch.
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McArthur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cassino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cassino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McArthur throws a head punch that misses.
Cassino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McArthur lands a body shot.
McArthur softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McArthur misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cassino can do to turn this around?
McArthur lands with a right to the head.
McArthur misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Cassino.
Cassino misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McArthur lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cassino misses with a body punch.
Cassino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McArthur lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cassino backwards. #T4#
McArthur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cassino's elbow.
McArthur misses with a punch on the inside.
Cassino lands a body shot.
Cassino throws a head punch that misses.
McArthur throws a head punch that misses.
Cassino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by McArthur.
McArthur lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cassino or not.
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur throws a punch but it's blocked by Cassino.
McArthur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cassino scores with a shot to the side of McArthur's head.
McArthur gets through Cassino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McArthur misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from McArthur.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur misses with a hook from the clinch.
McArthur misses with a punch on the inside.
McArthur misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McArthur.
McArthur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kieran McArthur's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
McArthur jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cassino throws a push kick but McArthur slaps the foot to one side.
McArthur throws a leg kick but Cassino sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cassino thinks about the counter body kick.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from McArthur.
An inside leg kick from McArthur misses.
Cassino with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McArthur to score with a decent uppercut.
McArthur misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. McArthur darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McArthur throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cassino.
Cassino tries to land a leg kick but McArthur saw it coming and moves away.
A clash of legs there as Cassino blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.
McArthur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McArthur slips a straight right by Cassino.
Cassino tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Cassino throws a body shot but no joy.
McArthur tries to work over Cassino's front leg with a kick but Cassino checks it.
McArthur feints a jab promting Cassino to slip. McArthur then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cassino slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cassino's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Cassino misses.
Cassino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McArthur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cassino.
McArthur tried to counter with a leg kick but Cassino avoided it.
McArthur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassino.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McArthur.
McArthur rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Cassino to counter with a crisp jab.
McArthur throws a front kick that sends Cassino stumbling back into the cage.
Cassino looks to land a combination but McArthur avoids it well.
A cross from McArthur lands.
McArthur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Cassino checks the leg kick.
Cassino needs to keep his hands up - McArthur had a free shot at his head there.
Monte Cassino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McArthur lands a really nice looking cross but Cassino seems unphased.
McArthur throws a leg kick
letting Cassino counter with a right hand.
McArthur missing with a left hand there. Cassino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from McArthur lands.
McArthur fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cassino.
McArthur just misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cassino lands a nice leg kick that just misses McArthur's sensitive parts.
McArthur scores with a three punch combo!
Cassino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassino feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McArthur's calf.
McArthur misses with a two punch combination.
Cassino feints a counter leg kick.
Cassino throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy body kick from McArthur
and Cassino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cassino sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T3#
Nice body kick there by McArthur.
McArthur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cassino scores with a nice head shot.
Cassino throws a big shot that misses.
Cassino has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McArthur.
McArthur does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McArthur keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cassino misses with a double jab.
Nice body kick from McArthur.
McArthur motions for Cassino to come forward. McArthur throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McArthur.
A solid leg kick lands there for McArthur.
Cassino throws a body punch but McArthur moves out of range.
Cassino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McArthur can pounce on him.
McArthur lands a head shot.
Cassino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A lazy left from McArthur finds it's target.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassino tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cassino.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McArthur lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cassino has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cassino and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McArthur clobbers Cassino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McArthur.
McArthur tries a low kick but Cassino avoids it.
McArthur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McArthur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cassino throws out a counter right but McArthur avoids it with no problem.
Cassino with a hook.
McArthur throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cassino throws out a counter right but McArthur avoids it with no problem.
McArthur blocks a jab.
McArthur avoids the head kick by Cassino.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Cassino misses its intended target.
Nice shot by McArthur.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McArthur.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kieran McArthur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McArthur has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieran McArthur!
Kieran McArthur was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: PFC 158 Grabber vs Tuala III
Date: Feb 23, 2020

#R1#
McArthur misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. McArthur moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Laine lands.
Laine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McArthur on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laine moves away.#CL#
Laine takes the fight into the clinch.
McArthur lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
McArthur misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Laine breaks from the clinch.
McArthur takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McArthur throws a chopping leg kick but Laine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McArthur misses with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of McArthur 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Laine connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McArthur's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Laine gets a clinch.
Laine working aggressively here. #BC#
Laine breaks the clinch.
We've been told by Laine's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McArthur wants to slow Laine down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Laine connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from McArthur misses.
McArthur moves out of range as Laine strikes.
Nice body kick from Laine.
McArthur throws a nice outside leg kick.
McArthur has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Laine works the jab nicely.
McArthur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laine throws a leg kick which misses McArthur's front leg but catches the back leg as McArthur tries to avoid it.
Laine misses with a body shot.
McArthur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laine throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McArthur on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Laine misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laine, right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from McArthur.
McArthur scoring well with a low kick there.
Laine lands a jab to the head.
Laine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Laine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McArthur has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Laine connects with a nice looking jab.
Laine throws a predictable looking body shot
and McArthur counters with a good, hard body kick but Laine shrugs it off.
Laine throws a head kick that half lands.
Laine thuds his right hand into McArthur's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McArthur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine scoring well with a low kick there.
McArthur shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Laine clinches with his opponent.
Laine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur lands a nice uppercut.
Laine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McArthur blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Laine on the inside.
Laine has a couple of punches blocked by McArthur.
Laine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur tries to work over Laine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from McArthur.
McArthur blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Laine misses with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Laine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McArthur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laine is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Laine scores with a sloppy right hand. McArthur should have avoided that one.
Laine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McArthur tries a head kick but it misses.
Laine throws a poor cross that misses
and McArthur counters with a leg kick.
Crunch! McArthur slams his shin into Laine's torso.
McArthur lands a nice looking body kick.
Laine is breathing heavily.
McArthur avoids a kick to the body.
McArthur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McArthur. McArthur obviously looking to wear him down.
Laine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McArthur's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine lands a right hook to the body.
Laine throws a leg kick that misses.
McArthur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from McArthur.
McArthur takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Laine shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McArthur eats them both and turns towards Laine to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McArthur misses with a wild body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Laine. McArthur shrugs it off though.
McArthur misses with a body shot.
McArthur takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Laine throws a poor cross that misses
enabling McArthur to counter with a crisp jab.
Laine throws out a loose jab but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laine throws a jab when McArthur was well out of range.
McArthur appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laine misses with the body kick
and McArthur counters with a straight right hand.
McArthur motions for Laine to come forward. McArthur throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laine walks forward, straight into a front kick from McArthur.
Laine lands a nice shot that snaps McArthur's head back.
McArthur uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laine moves in looking to clinch but McArthur pushes him off.
Laine connects with a leg kick. McArthur looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McArthur tries a low kick but Laine avoids it.
McArthur throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muuka Laine dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Laine lands with a shot to the body.
McArthur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McArthur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McArthur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting McArthur counter with a right hand.
McArthur lands with a kick to the ribs.
Laine takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A nice leg kick lands there from Laine.
Laine will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McArthur fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Laine is out of range.
McArthur keeps the fight on the outside.
McArthur throws out a leg kick but Laine moves out of range and McArthur only half commits.
Laine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McArthur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
McArthur appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Laine misses.
McArthur flicks out a counter leg kick but Laine steps away.
McArthur's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McArthur swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
McArthur on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laine. Laine obviously looking to wear him down.
Laine misses with a low kick.#T1#
Laine takes one to the chin there.
McArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Laine is looking to clinch but McArthur is avoiding it.
Laine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McArthur circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from McArthur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laine scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McArthur fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Laine has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McArthur blocks the body kick.
Muuka Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
Laine lands a nice looking kick to the body. McArthur takes a step back to recover.
McArthur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laine scores with a nice body kick.
McArthur misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Laine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McArthur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McArthur connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laine momentarily.
Laine throws a leg kick that is checked
and McArthur counters with a stiff right hand.
McArthur throws a leg kick #CL#
and Laine counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Laine.
Laine lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Laine.
Kieran McArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Laine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McArthur blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Laine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laine connects with a body shot.
McArthur with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laine to score with a decent uppercut.
McArthur swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
McArthur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab lands there for Laine.
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McArthur cracks Laine with an open hand slap.
Laine is looking to score with low kicks.
McArthur slips a straight right by Laine.
McArthur avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Laine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laine jabs McArthur right on the nose. McArthur blinks but takes it well.
Laine needs to keep his hands up - McArthur had a free shot at his head there.
Laine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
McArthur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laine slips under a jab.
Laine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laine misses with an uppercut.
McArthur staying out of range there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laine, right into the meat.
Laine lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Laine.
Laine fails to land with a series of punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Laine scores with a four punch combination!
Laine throws a leg kick but McArthur sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Laine wants to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for McArthur.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine missing with a left hand there. McArthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McArthur was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McArthur throws a nice inside leg kick.
McArthur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McArthur throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Laine misses its target.
McArthur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laine avoids the body shot from McArthur. #CL#
Laine gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McArthur lands a left hand.
McArthur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Laine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McArthur misses with a punch on the inside.
Muuka Laine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Laine blocks a body shot from McArthur.
McArthur blocking some punches.
Laine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Laine or not.
Still in the clinch, Laine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Laine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Laine.
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 Muuka Laine will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Laine slips a jab from McArthur.
McArthur has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Laine motions for McArthur to come forward. Laine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laine closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from McArthur.
McArthur lands with a hook. Laine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Laine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McArthur drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Laine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McArthur can do to turn this around?
McArthur misses with a hook. Laine ducked under it nicely.
McArthur blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Laine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McArthur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McArthur unleashes a big counter combination but Laine bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#KD2#
McArthur cracks Laine with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McArthur has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Laine to stand back up!#ROC2#
Laine is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Muuka Laine has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McArthur tries to land a front kick but Laine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laine thinks about countering with a body kick.
Oh Laine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McArthur finds Laine's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Laine flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. McArthur lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Laine will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, 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.

Event: PFC 151 Wright vs Whyte
Date: Jan 19, 2020

#R1#
McLaughlin misses with a hook. McArthur ducked under it nicely.
Jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McArthur gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McLaughlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McLaughlin misses with a looping left.
McLaughlin misses with a double jab.
McLaughlin scores with a nice head shot.
McArthur throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin tries a low kick but McArthur avoids it.
McLaughlin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McArthur circles away quickly and effectively.
McArthur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McArthur misses with a body kick.
McArthur with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McLaughlin to score with a decent uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McArthur.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin misses with a hook.
McArthur throws a body kick that misses.
McArthur on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McArthur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from McArthur.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
McArthur blocks a head kick by McLaughlin.
As McLaughlin backs away, McArthur returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
McArthur misses with a left hand
and McLaughlin counters with an outside leg kick.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaughlin connects with a single shot there.
McArthur throws a hook but McLaughlin avoids it easily.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McArthur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from McArthur.
McArthur gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McLaughlin.
McArthur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McArthur steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McLaughlin. That one must have hurt.
McArthur walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but McArthur moved away.
McArthur avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McLaughlin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McLaughlin connects with a single shot there.
McArthur is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McArthur, right into the meat.
A bone on bone clash there as McArthur blocks the leg kick.
McArthur blocks a jab.
McArthur takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and McArthur tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
McArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McArthur.
McLaughlin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McArthur throws a quick inside leg kick.
McLaughlin connects with a solid leg kick.
McArthur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McArthur misses with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by McLaughlin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good shot there by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McArthur checks it well.
McLaughlin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McArthur walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McLaughlin scores with a leg kick.
McLaughlin lands a right hook to the body.
McLaughlin misses with a left hand
and McArthur counters with a nice body shot.
McArthur takes a swing at McLaughlin's ribcage but misses.
McArthur throws a looping overhand right but McLaughlin ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from McArthur misses. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from McArthur.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the body kick from McArthur.
McArthur fakes the leg kick and cracks McLaughlin in the body.
McLaughlin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McArthur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McArthur is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A shot to the liver by McLaughlin. Beautiful body shot.
A cross from McArthur lands.
McArthur slips under a jab.
McArthur jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McLaughlin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the body kick from McArthur.
A bone on bone clash there as McLaughlin blocks the leg kick.
McLaughlin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McLaughlin lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McArthur lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McArthur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McLaughlin works McArthur's body with a nice hook.
McArthur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McArthur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. McArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
McArthur throws out a loose jab but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin punishes McArthur's body with a nice straight punch.
McArthur staying out of range there.
McArthur needs to keep his hands up - McLaughlin had a free shot at his head there.
McLaughlin takes a swing at McArthur's ribcage but misses.
McArthur is looking to counter punch.
McLaughlin misses with a straight right.
McArthur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLaughlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLaughlin lands with a thumping leg kick.
McLaughlin scores with a decent looking hook.
McLaughlin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McArthur's hands.
McArthur takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McLaughlin throws out a loose jab but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McArthur manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but McArthur is out of range.
McLaughlin throws a hook but McArthur blocks it.
McLaughlin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McArthur lands a glancing blow to the side of McLaughlin's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McArthur takes one on the button.
McArthur takes a jab right on the kisser.
McLaughlin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McLaughlin lands with an overhand left.
McLaughlin misses the jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McLaughlin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McLaughlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McLaughlin throws a nice head kick!
McLaughlin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from McArthur.
McArthur throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
McLaughlin misses the body punch
and McArthur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McLaughlin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McArthur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McArthur has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McArthur might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a sloppy body shot
and McArthur counters with a nice leg kick.
McArthur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McLaughlin. That did some damage!
McLaughlin delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
McArthur throws a wild body kick that McLaughlin sees coming a mile off.
McLaughlin throws a hook but McArthur blocks it.
McArthur connects with a jab.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McArthur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McArthur delivers a nice body kick.
McArthur connects with a leg kick. McLaughlin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McArthur staying out of range there.
McArthur looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A shot to the body from McLaughlin misses
and McArthur counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McLaughlin throws a lazy uppercut
and McArthur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLaughlin pivots, looking for a leg kick but McArthur is out of range and McLaughlin settles back down.
McArthur moves out of range as McLaughlin strikes.
McArthur misses with a body shot.
McArthur throws a head kick but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the body kick.
McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
McArthur blocks a low kick nicely.
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. McArthur moves away and avoids it.
Kieran McArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A clash of legs there as McArthur blocks the low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McArthur wants to land a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range.
A little jabbing left from McLaughlin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McLaughlin swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
McLaughlin scores with a nice head shot.
McLaughlin cracks McArthur with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McLaughlin needs to keep his hands up - McArthur had a free shot at his head there.
McArthur takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McArthur throws a leg kick
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
McArthur misses with a leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McLaughlin lands with a thumping leg kick.
McLaughlin tries to work over McArthur's front leg with a kick but McArthur checks it.
McArthur misses with a low kick as McLaughlin jumps back.
McLaughlin swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McLaughlin slips a straight right by McArthur.#T3#
McLaughlin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin slips a jab from McArthur.
McLaughlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin connects with a body shot that sends McArthur's belly button to the back.
McArthur fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McLaughlin checks it well.
McArthur just misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McArthur there as he acknowledges the shot.
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. McArthur moves away and avoids it.
McArthur appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McLaughlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McLaughlin moves into range and connects with a jab.
McArthur thows a leg kick but McLaughlin checks it
and McLaughlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McLaughlin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from McArthur.
McArthur drops his hands momentarily and McLaughlin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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 big left from McLaughlin misses.
McArthur swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McLaughlin counters with an inside leg kick.
McLaughlin checks a low kick from McArthur.#T4#
McArthur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as McArthur checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McArthur is looking to counter with a body kick.
McLaughlin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McLaughlin throws a quick inside leg kick.
McLaughlin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McArthur's hands.
McLaughlin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McArthur on the side of the head.
McArthur scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McArthur tries to land a front kick but McLaughlin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McArthur backing away here, and McLaughlin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McLaughlin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McArthur tried to counter with a leg kick but McLaughlin avoided it.
McLaughlin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McArthur ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McArthur takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McLaughlin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for McLaughlin.
McArthur lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Some bone on bone action there as McLaughlin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McArthur misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McLaughlin throws a push kick but McArthur slaps the foot to one side.
McArthur looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McLaughlin tries a low kick but McArthur avoids it.
McLaughlin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McLaughlin scores with a nice body kick.
McArthur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McArthur throws out the jab.
McLaughlin moves out of range as McArthur throws a body kick.
McLaughlin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
McArthur throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McArthur lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McArthur slips under a jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the head.
McArthur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McArthur misses with a jab to the body
and McLaughlin counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.#T1#
McArthur slips under a jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands with a thumping leg kick.
McLaughlin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McArthur throws a half hearted mid kick.
McArthur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McArthur misses with a looping right.
McLaughlin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McLaughlin clobbers McArthur with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut.
McArthur misses with a looping left.
McArthur loads up on a big right hand but McLaughlin slips the punch.
A nice side step and McLaughlin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McArthur moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands a nice hook to McArthur's body. McArthur takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McArthur tries a low kick but McLaughlin avoids it.
McArthur throws a leg kick
and McLaughlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLaughlin misses with a two punch combination.
McLaughlin lands a nice leg kick that just misses McArthur's sensitive parts. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaughlin lands with a thumping leg kick.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the jaw.
McLaughlin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McArthur looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McLaughlin tries a head kick but it misses.
McArthur blocks a jab.
McLaughlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
McArthur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McArthur.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McLaughlin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McArthur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big right from McLaughlin misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McArthur doesn't seem bothered though.
McArthur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McLaughlin.
McArthur slips under a jab from McLaughlin.#T3#
McArthur throws a low kick, looking for McLaughlin's leg but McLaughlin calmly moves out of range.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McArthur counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McArthur is looking to chop away at McLaughlin's legs.
McLaughlin tries a quick counter leg kick but McArthur is wise to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. McArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLaughlin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McLaughlin cracks a nice hook into McArthur's ribs.
A punch lands to the side of McArthur 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McLaughlin.
McArthur misses with a low kick as McLaughlin jumps back.
McLaughlin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slow jab from McLaughlin misses its intended target.
McLaughlin scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
McLaughlin connects with an inside leg kick.
That kick from McLaughlin tenderised McArthur's leg. McArthur is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaughlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McArthur.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from McArthur misses.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
McArthur looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McLaughlin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McArthur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McArthur slips under a jab.
McArthur throws a hook but McLaughlin avoids it easily.
McArthur takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McArthur is looking to score with low kicks.#KD#
McArthur lands a big right hand that sends McLaughlin crashing to the mat! McArthur stays standing though and waves McLaughlin back to his feet!#ROC#
McLaughlin is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McLaughlin! But no joy.
McLaughlin is still on wobbly legs! Can McArthur finish him?
McArthur throws an overhand right that lands on McLaughlin's shoulder, as McLaughlin tries to avoid the shot.
McLaughlin lands a head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McLaughlin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McLaughlin 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin!
Mike McLaughlin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CEC 679
Date: Oct 13, 2019

#R1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Darrow, right into the meat.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Darrow.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McArthur! But no joy.
Darrow just misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur lands a body shot.
Darrow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A low kick from McArthur is predictable there
and Darrow counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Darrow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Darrow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Darrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
A jab from Darrow misses.
Darrow throws a low kick, looking for McArthur's leg but McArthur calmly moves out of range.
Blair Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darrow throws a shot from downtown. McArthur moves away and avoids it.
McArthur is trying to counter with his kicks.
McArthur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McArthur misses with a hook. Darrow ducked under it nicely.
McArthur scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McArthur lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Blair Darrow has been cut.
McArthur on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Darrow. Darrow obviously looking to wear him down.
McArthur throws a chopping leg kick but Darrow manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Darrow lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Darrow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Darrow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darrow tried to counter with a leg kick but McArthur avoided it.
McArthur comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Darrow misses with a low kick.
Darrow moves out of range of the body kick from McArthur.
McArthur on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McArthur fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Darrow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McArthur throws a good cross that connects.
McArthur throws the kick towards the body but Darrow avoids it.
Darrow lands with a good body shot.
McArthur misses the shot to the body.
McArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darrow throws a body shot but no joy.
McArthur takes a swing at Darrow's ribcage but misses.
Darrow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McArthur tries to work over Darrow's front leg with a kick but Darrow checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darrow lands with a cross.
Darrow throws a body shot but no joy.
McArthur throws a leg kick but Darrow sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Darrow cracks McArthur with a good jab.
Darrow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Darrow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McArthur's head backwards.
McArthur connects with a nice looking jab.
A swing and a miss from McArthur.
Darrow is looking to counter punch.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! McArthur has knocked Darrow down with a huge combo! McArthur steps away and waves a wobbly Darrow back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Darrow is rocked!
McArthur fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Darrow out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Kieran McArthur!
A very excited looking Kieran McArthur rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: CEC 676
Date: Sep 22, 2019

#R1#
McArthur throws a sloppy head kick and Lowe moves out of range easily.
McArthur blocks a jab.
McArthur connects with a crisp jab.
Lowe lands with a straight right. McArthur didn't see that one coming.
Lowe throws a wild body kick that McArthur sees coming a mile off.
Mike Lowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lowe misses with a body kick.
Lowe throws a leg kick but McArthur moved away.
Lowe lands a nice hook to McArthur's body. McArthur takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lowe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McArthur throws out the jab.
Lowe jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lowe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McArthur was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lowe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McArthur to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Mike Lowe has been cut.
Lowe ducks under a wild hook from McArthur.
It looked like Lowe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McArthur.
Lowe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lowe scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lowe tries to clinch up but McArthur circles away and keeps his distance.
Lowe scores with a decent looking hook.
McArthur throws a hook but Lowe blocks it.#T1#
Good shot there by Lowe.
McArthur throws out a leg kick but Lowe moves out of range and McArthur only half commits.
Jab, jab by Lowe - just one landing.
McArthur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lowe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McArthur manages to avoid it.
Lowe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lowe throws a body shot but no joy.
Lowe connects with a solid leg kick.
Lowe lands a nice looking kick to the body. McArthur takes a step back to recover.
McArthur scores with a jab. Lowe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lowe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lowe throws out a loose jab but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lowe - that will leave a mark!
McArthur throws a body shot but no joy.
Lowe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lowe sizes up McArthur with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Lowe throws a body shot but no joy.
McArthur is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McArthur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lowe manages to avoid it.
Lowe throws a big counter combination but McArthur scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lowe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lowe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McArthur checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lowe slips a straight right by McArthur.
Lowe moves out of range of the leg kick from McArthur.
McArthur ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lowe cracks McArthur with a good jab.
Lowe misses with a jab, cross combination.
McArthur throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lowe counters with a nice low kick that buckles McArthur's knee momentarily.
Lowe misses with a body kick.
Lowe takes a swing at McArthur's ribcage but misses.
McArthur scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lowe in his tracks.
McArthur throws a low kick but Lowe avoids it.
McArthur avoids the head kick by Lowe. #T3#
Lowe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McArthur lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McArthur takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lowe tries to land a front kick but McArthur steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McArthur lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#
Lowe is rocked!
Lowe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oh Lowe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McArthur on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McArthur lands a nice hook to Lowe's body. Lowe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McArthur connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Lowe out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kieran McArthur!
A less than humble Kieran McArthur misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Mike Lowe was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry for the loss. I will get back into the gym and come back stronger. I wish luck to Fu Tu in his future bouts.'.

Event: CEC 673
Date: Sep 01, 2019

#R1#
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McArthur lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kieran McArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. McArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but McArthur is out of range.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but McArthur moved out of range nicely.
McArthur throws out a powerful jab.
Nice body kick from McArthur.
McArthur connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McArthur moves away.
McArthur throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson takes a swing at McArthur's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McArthur lands with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McArthur, right into the meat.
Jackson throws a jab when McArthur was well out of range.
McArthur fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1##CL2#
McArthur drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McArthur.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McArthur misses with some punches.
McArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McArthur misses with a punch on the inside.
McArthur throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
McArthur tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing McArthur back against the cage.
McArthur blocks an uppercut.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
McArthur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson blocking some punches.
McArthur struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy. #T2#
A short uppercut from McArthur.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson misses with some punches.
McArthur blocking some punches.
A short right from McArthur.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Jackson gets control of McArthur's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jackson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McArthur slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McArthur can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McArthur must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but McArthur is proving a slippery customer.
McArthur showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McArthur wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McArthur defends it easily.#SUB#
Jackson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. McArthur doesn't defend quickly enough and Jackson has managed to lock this one up! Can McArthur escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jackson on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). DeShawn Jackson!
DeShawn Jackson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CEC 667
Date: Jul 21, 2019

#R1#
McArthur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McArthur throws a leg kick which misses White's front leg but catches the back leg as White tries to avoid it.
White looks to land a left hand but McArthur moved out of range nicely.
McArthur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from McArthur.
McArthur takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
White misses with a looping right.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
White tries to land a front kick but McArthur steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McArthur connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've been told by McArthur's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McArthur tries to land a front kick but White steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A cross from White lands.
McArthur tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice straight punches there by McArthur. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McArthur.
McArthur chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before White can pounce on him.
Nice uppercut there from White.
White throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McArthur tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
White moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from White misses
and McArthur counters with a good low kick that White was not able to check.
White throws a hook but McArthur avoids it easily.
McArthur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from White there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
McArthur on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by White. White obviously looking to wear him down.
McArthur misses with an uppercut
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
White dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts White, as that shot connected.
McArthur's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McArthur duly obliges.
White throws a leg kick that misses.
White attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.
White throws a hook but McArthur blocks it.
White misses with a low kick as McArthur jumps back.
McArthur is looking for a counter combo.
Nice uppercut there from McArthur.
White connects with a good right hand that stumbles McArthur. McArthur circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McArthur misses with a wild body shot.
White now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McArthur.
White throws the kick towards the body but McArthur avoids it.
White throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from White.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McArthur throws out the jab.
McArthur throws a hook but White avoids it easily.
White blocks a low kick nicely.
McArthur throws a half hearted mid kick.
White throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
White misses with an attempted mid kick.
McArthur defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
McArthur missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White misses with a body shot.
McArthur fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
McArthur takes the fight into the clinch.
White is trying to maintain a safe position but McArthur gets an underhook and turns White into the cage.
White can't break the clinch.
White doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McArthur pushes White back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
White struggles to land a body shot inside as McArthur controls his hands.
White misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White tries a body shot but McArthur blocks it.
White lands an elbow just above McArthur 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Kieran McArthur has been cut.
White stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McArthur throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
McArthur tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White lands with a right to the head.
White trying to stall but McArthur improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White. #T3#
A short right from McArthur.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White tries to throw a body punch but McArthur avoids it by throwing White back against the cage.
White has a couple of punches blocked by McArthur.
White lands an uppercut.
White struggles to land a body shot inside as McArthur controls his hands.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
McArthur lands a left hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by McArthur.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur throws a head punch that misses.
McArthur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White blocking some punches.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McArthur doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McArthur.
White fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McArthur is out of range.
McArthur on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by White. White obviously looking to wear him down.
White cracks McArthur with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
White buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
McArthur connects with a high kick.
A bone on bone clash there as McArthur blocks the leg kick.
McArthur moves out of range of the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McArthur, right into the meat.
White throws a low kick but McArthur avoids it.
McArthur blocks a jab.
McArthur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
A quick step to the side and McArthur tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
White looks to land a right hand but McArthur moved out of range.
McArthur tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McArthur catches White with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McArthur blocks a low kick nicely.
White throws an overhand right that lands on McArthur's shoulder, as McArthur tries to avoid the shot.
McArthur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
White lands a front kick.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by McArthur.
White throws a chopping leg kick but McArthur manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur scores with a jab to the head.
McArthur paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McArthur checks a low kick from White.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McArthur.
A bone on bone clash there as McArthur blocks the leg kick.
White thuds his right hand into McArthur's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Walter White will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kieran McArthur's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
White throws a shot from downtown. McArthur moves away and avoids it.
White shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McArthur misses with a looping right.
White throws a leg kick but McArthur sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by White. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of White.
White misses with a low kick.
McArthur is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
White connects with a single shot there.
McArthur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
White flicks out a counter leg kick but McArthur steps away.
McArthur lands a lovely overhand right.
McArthur scores with a nice head shot.
White throws a hook but McArthur blocks it.
McArthur misses the shot to the body.
McArthur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
White takes a swing at McArthur's ribcage but misses.
White cracks the inside of McArthur's front leg.
McArthur tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McArthur takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
White misses with an uppercut. McArthur saw that one coming.
McArthur lands a nice shot that snaps White's head back.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McArthur moves away.
Walter White seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
McArthur gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
McArthur misses with the head strike.
McArthur lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of White backwards.
McArthur has a couple of punches blocked by White.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
White blocks a body shot from McArthur.
McArthur misses with the head strike.
McArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White leaning against his opponent.
White lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White.
McArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White scores with a shoulder strike.
McArthur lands a right hand.
White is trying to stall.
McArthur letting White take a breather here.
McArthur blocks an elbow strike.
McArthur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kieran McArthur has scored more points in the clinch so far.
White works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kieran McArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McArthur lands a right hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McArthur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McArthur lands a right hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
McArthur misses with a hook from the clinch.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White swings wildly with an uppercut but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White lands with a short head shot on the inside.
White takes a shot to the head.
White misses with a body punch.
McArthur lands with a short shot to the head.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McArthur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from White.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
McArthur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McArthur digs a right hand into White's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on White's gas tank.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McArthur.
White lands with a left to the head. #T3#
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White swings wildly with an uppercut but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur misses with a short punch on the inside.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McArthur tries a low kick but White avoids it.
White moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
White throws a looping overhand right but McArthur ducks down to avoid it.
McArthur is looking to counter punch.
White throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
White digs a good hook to McArthur's body.
McArthur shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McArthur works the jab nicely.
White thumps McArthur with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as White blocks the low kick.
White throws a leg kick that misses.
McArthur fails with an attempt to clinch.
White let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
White throws a body punch but McArthur moves out of range.
White takes a swing at McArthur's ribcage but misses.
McArthur jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.#T4#
White fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McArthur checks it well.
McArthur throws a hook but White blocks it.
McArthur misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
McArthur attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
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!
McArthur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by McArthur.
Kieran McArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White misses with an uppercut.
Jab by White.
McArthur avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McArthur slips a jab from White.
McArthur throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McArthur will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
White connects with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as McArthur blocks the low kick.
White tries to land a front kick but McArthur steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
White ducks right into an uppercut from McArthur.
McArthur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McArthur goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
White feints a counter leg kick.
White looks to throw the jab but McArthur is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kieran McArthur's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
White throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
White moves out of range of the leg kick from McArthur.
White changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McArthur wants to land a leg kick but White is out of range.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McArthur manages to avoid it.
White throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McArthur throws a nice outside leg kick.
White tries to work over McArthur's front leg with a kick but McArthur checks it.
McArthur takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McArthur throws out the jab.
White takes a jab right on the kisser.
White scores with a kick to the midsection.
White takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McArthur looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
And White responds with a good body kick, but McArthur manages to step out the way in time.
A nice inside leg kick there by McArthur. That's going to slow White down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White scores with a leg kick.
McArthur takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McArthur takes one on the button.
McArthur misses with a body kick.
McArthur misses with the body kick
letting White counter with a right hand.
McArthur misses with a kick to the body
and White counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
White moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McArthur connects with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Walter White has been cut.
McArthur misses with a body kick.
White throws out a loose jab but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on White if he has to take too many more of those.
McArthur throws a leg kick but White moved away.
McArthur checks a leg kick nicely.
McArthur throws out a leg kick but White moves out of range and McArthur only half commits.
McArthur checks the leg kick nicely there.
White throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McArthur on the side of the head.
McArthur moves out of range of the leg kick from White.
McArthur looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
White connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
White connects with an inside leg kick.
McArthur wants to land a leg kick but White is out of range.
White dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McArthur. That did some damage!
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
White blocks the body kick.
McArthur lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
McArthur bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of White's head.
McArthur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White throws a jab when McArthur was well out of range.
McArthur's hands are dropping dangerously low here and White connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McArthur scrambles back to his feet.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
It appears McArthur was looking to counter with a kick there.
White fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McArthur looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McArthur throws a leg kick that misses.
White scores with a nice body kick.
McArthur throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
White connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McArthur momentarily.
White's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and White duly obliges.
McArthur throws a head kick that misses.
White takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice uppercut there from White.
White lands a jab to the head.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
White looks like he wants to counter punch here.
White has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
White looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
White sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McArthur is looking to land body kicks.
White misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
McArthur scores with a jab.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McArthur.
McArthur throws an ugly left hook that misses
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White throws a solid leg kick but McArthur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at White.
McArthur misses with a body shot.
White feints a counter leg kick.
McArthur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McArthur throws a leg kick that is checked
and White counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
White swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McArthur.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White lands with a right hand.
White throws the kick towards the body but McArthur avoids it.
McArthur looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
White turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
White throws a front kick aimed at McArthur's knee but McArthur avoids it well.
McArthur closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
White scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McArthur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White. That did some damage!
McArthur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McArthur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White. #T4#
White attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McArthur avoids a kick to the body.
White lands a nice leg kick that just misses McArthur's sensitive parts.
McArthur throws a wild body kick that White sees coming a mile off.
Both fighters circling a little - White finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McArthur misses with an uppercut.
White lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for White.
McArthur tries a low kick but White avoids it.
White counters with a body kick.
White scores with the left hand. McArthur knows he should have avoided that one.
McArthur jabs White to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McArthur walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. White checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McArthur will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. McArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
McArthur misses with a body kick.
McArthur checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
White throws a half hearted mid kick.
McArthur walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
White will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Walter White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think White 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter White!
A relieved looking Walter White thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEC 663
Date: Jun 23, 2019

#R1#
McArthur throws an overhand right that lands on Heisenberg's shoulder, as Heisenberg tries to avoid the shot.
Heisenberg throws a head kick that half lands.
McArthur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heisenberg throws a nice outside leg kick.
McArthur scores with a sloppy right hand. Heisenberg should have avoided that one.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Heisenberg.
Nice uppercut lands for McArthur. That snapped Heisenberg's head back.
Heisenberg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheers as McArthur lands an impressive looking overhand right. Heisenberg doesn't seem phased though.
Heisenberg throws a hook to the side of McArthur's head but McArthur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heisenberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McArthur. McArthur obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
McArthur blocks a jab.
McArthur lands a jab to the head.
Heisenberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McArthur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Heisenberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McArthur throws out the jab.
McArthur tests Heisenberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McArthur has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Heisenberg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Heisenberg blocks a leg kick.
McArthur takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Heisenberg is looking to slow McArthur down with leg kicks.
Nice jab there from McArthur.
McArthur scores with a hook to the body. Heisenberg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Heisenberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McArthur lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Heisenberg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Heisenberg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Heisenberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Heisenberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
A nice inside leg kick there by Heisenberg. That's going to slow McArthur down.
Heisenberg moves away from the strike by McArthur.
Nice body punch from McArthur.
Heisenberg throws a chopping leg kick but McArthur manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Heisenberg misses with a straight right. #TD#
Heisenberg shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McArthur is trying to defend but Heisenberg finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heisenberg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McArthur wants to get back to full guard.
Heisenberg stalling.
McArthur is looking to improve his position.
McArthur has hold of Heisenberg's hands but Heisenberg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Heisenberg prevents McArthur from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heisenberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Heisenberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Heisenberg winds up and cracks McArthur with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heisenberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McArthur's head.
McArthur is not content to let Heisenberg control the position.
Heisenberg is nestled in close to McArthur, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McArthur is looking for a sweep. Heisenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McArthur keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McArthur is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Heisenberg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Heisenberg's back!
Heisenberg tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Heisenberg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Heisenberg can't escape the position.
McArthur avoids the attempt from Heisenberg to control.
Heisenberg is trying desperately to improve position.
McArthur content just to control the position here.
McArthur prevents Heisenberg from getting the reversal.
Heisenberg sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Heisenberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McArthur is working away from the top position though.
McArthur is trying to control. Heisenberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
McArthur performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Heisenberg regains full guard. Nicely done.
McArthur trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Heisenberg looking for a guillotine here but McArthur defends easily.
Heisenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but McArthur is one step ahead there.
McArthur not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Heisenberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Raphaele Heisenberg will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heisenberg.
McArthur cracks the inside of Heisenberg's front leg.
Heisenberg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Heisenberg shoots in looking for a takedown but McArthur manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Heisenberg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Heisenberg ducks under a wild hook from McArthur.
Heisenberg looks to land a right hand but McArthur moved out of range.
Heisenberg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McArthur defends well and Heisenberg ends up having to push McArthur into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McArthur moves out of range as Heisenberg strikes.
The fighters circling - Heisenberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heisenberg misses with an uppercut. McArthur saw that one coming.
McArthur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg connects with an inside leg kick.
McArthur scores with a leg kick.
McArthur has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Heisenberg moves away from the strike by McArthur.
Heisenberg is really struggling to find his range with his punches. McArthur's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
McArthur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McArthur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heisenberg throws out the jab.
McArthur thinks about the counter body kick.
A cross from McArthur lands.
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!
McArthur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heisenberg shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McArthur throws out a leg kick but Heisenberg moves out of range and McArthur only half commits.
Heisenberg throws a body punch but McArthur moves out of range.
Heisenberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Heisenberg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McArthur on the side of the head.#T1#
Heisenberg throws a low kick, looking for McArthur's leg but McArthur calmly moves out of range.
McArthur works the jab nicely.
McArthur throws a low kick, looking for Heisenberg's leg but Heisenberg calmly moves out of range.
Heisenberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McArthur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McArthur fails to land with a series of punches.
McArthur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heisenberg ducks under a wild hook from McArthur.
Heisenberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Heisenberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Heisenberg throws a lazy right hand but McArthur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McArthur throws a wild body kick that Heisenberg sees coming a mile off.
Heisenberg throws a jab but it's blocked by McArthur.
Heisenberg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McArthur has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McArthur throws a push kick but Heisenberg slaps the foot to one side.
McArthur scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McArthur fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Heisenberg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McArthur is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Heisenberg. McArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
McArthur lands a nice looking kick to the body. Heisenberg takes a step back to recover.
Heisenberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McArthur.
Heisenberg throws a looping overhand right but McArthur ducks down to avoid it.
McArthur throws out a counter right but Heisenberg avoids it with no problem.
A leg kick checked by Heisenberg.
Kieran McArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big right from McArthur misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McArthur, as that shot connected.
McArthur does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A slow jab from McArthur misses its intended target.
McArthur scores with a jab to the head.
Kieran McArthur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McArthur cracks a nice hook into Heisenberg's ribs.
Kieran McArthur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heisenberg scores with a jab. McArthur acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Heisenberg throws a jab but it's blocked by McArthur.
Heisenberg loads up on a big right hand but McArthur slips the punch.
McArthur drops his hands momentarily and Heisenberg takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A punch combination from Heisenberg misses.
McArthur misses with a wild body shot.
Heisenberg misses with an uppercut. McArthur saw that one coming.
Heisenberg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McArthur avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphaele Heisenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McArthur pivots, looking for a leg kick but Heisenberg is out of range and McArthur settles back down.
Heisenberg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Heisenberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heisenberg blocks a low kick nicely.
Heisenberg avoids a kick to the body.
McArthur lets loose with a powerful body kick. Heisenberg will feel that in the morning.
McArthur takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
McArthur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heisenberg.
McArthur takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McArthur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heisenberg.
McArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McArthur is looking to slow Heisenberg down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from McArthur.
Heisenberg feints and then cracks McArthur's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McArthur down. #TD#
Heisenberg drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Heisenberg are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Heisenberg trying to control the action but McArthur is working from the bottom.
McArthur can't do much from the bottom here.
Heisenberg is working McArthur over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4##SUB#
Heisenberg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heisenberg throws a strike aimed at the side of McArthur's head but McArthur avoids it well.
McArthur manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Heisenberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McArthur is looking for a sweep. Heisenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McArthur trying to control but Heisenberg postures up.
Heisenberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McArthur is pressing down on Heisenberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Heisenberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur keeping moving, preventing Heisenberg from controlling successfully.
Heisenberg landing some decent shots from guard.
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 Raphaele Heisenberg will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
McArthur moves out of range as Heisenberg throws a body kick.
Heisenberg backing away here, and McArthur unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Heisenberg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Heisenberg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick from McArthur.
Heisenberg takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McArthur.
Heisenberg fails with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from McArthur misses.
Heisenberg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McArthur sizes up Heisenberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McArthur lands with a kick to the temple. Heisenberg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Heisenberg throws a quick inside leg kick.
Heisenberg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heisenberg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McArthur as he avoids it easily.
McArthur is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McArthur misses with a head kick.
McArthur lands a nice shot that snaps Heisenberg's head back.
McArthur scores with a jab.
McArthur scores with a shot to the body.
A cross from McArthur lands.
McArthur fakes the leg kick and cracks Heisenberg in the body.
McArthur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heisenberg.#T1#
McArthur lands with a shot to the body.
McArthur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McArthur moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Heisenberg.
A jab from Heisenberg misses.
McArthur leaves Heisenberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphaele Heisenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McArthur bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Heisenberg's head.#ROC2#
Heisenberg is rocked!
McArthur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Heisenberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heisenberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Heisenberg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McArthur connects with a leg kick. Heisenberg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McArthur lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Heisenberg throws a sloppy head kick and McArthur moves out of range easily. #TD#
Heisenberg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McArthur!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heisenberg looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McArthur is avoiding damage well.
Heisenberg in the domination position with McArthur hanging on.#T2#
McArthur wants to control but Heisenberg postures up.
Heisenberg scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on McArthur's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McArthur tries to buck Heisenberg off but Heisenberg is having none of it.
Heisenberg cracks McArthur with a big right hand but McArthur just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Heisenberg creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McArthur sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Heisenberg working the ground and pound.
McArthur tries to bench press Heisenberg off him but Heisenberg keeps the position.
Heisenberg is looking to take a break and control but McArthur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heisenberg scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Heisenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but McArthur keeps working.
Heisenberg is working McArthur over with some ground and pound from side control.
McArthur struggling a bit here.
McArthur is not content to let Heisenberg control the position.
Heisenberg misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Heisenberg throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Heisenberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McArthur is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McArthur has one of Heisenberg's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T4#
McArthur struggling a bit here.
Heisenberg fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McArthur struggling a bit here.
McArthur tries to improve position but can't.
Heisenberg working the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kieran McArthur.
I think Heisenberg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphaele Heisenberg!
Raphaele Heisenberg decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: EMP Tower vs IsMore
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McArthur.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McArthur lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#
It looks like Marcinho Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
McArthur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sitsongrit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McArthur defends it nicely.
McArthur let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from McArthur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur lands a glancing blow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser.
McArthur jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
McArthur takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcinho Sitsongrit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McArthur misses with an attempted mid kick.
McArthur has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McArthur lands with a kick to the temple. Sitsongrit shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McArthur bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.#ROC2#
Sitsongrit is rocked!
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and McArthur counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of McArthur's head but McArthur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and McArthur finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and McArthur counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McArthur displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sitsongrit. #TD#
Sitsongrit shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McArthur is trying to defend but Sitsongrit finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McArthur wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
McArthur is holding on to half guard well.
McArthur trying to control but Sitsongrit postures up.
McArthur is controlling Sitsongrit's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McArthur sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Sitsongrit is working for a submission of some sort.
McArthur is doing well to control the position and prevent Sitsongrit from advancing to side control.#T3##SUB#
Sitsongrit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McArthur has managed to free his arm - good work.
McArthur is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McArthur trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McArthur doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sitsongrit.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit trying to mount his opponent but McArthur defends it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sitsongrit is keen to just control but McArthur is a slippery customer.
McArthur is looking for a sweep. Sitsongrit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Sitsongrit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sitsongrit wants to pass to mount but McArthur is defending the position.
Sitsongrit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McArthur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McArthur misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Sitsongrit counters with a takedown into side control.
McArthur can't do much from the bottom here.
Sitsongrit advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kieran McArthur will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcinho Sitsongrit's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McArthur gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into McArthur's body.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
Marcinho Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McArthur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit cracks McArthur with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to McArthur's body. McArthur takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Sitsongrit backs off McArthur throws a huge counter combo but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it all.#T1#
A good leg kick by McArthur.
McArthur takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
McArthur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
McArthur bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
McArthur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit feinted with a counter takedown.
A slow jab from McArthur misses its intended target.
McArthur ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McArthur.
Kieran McArthur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and McArthur counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Sitsongrit darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McArthur wants to improve his position but Sitsongrit is controlling well. #T2##SUB#
McArthur is defending against the submission attempts here by Sitsongrit. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McArthur has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marcinho Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McArthur is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sitsongrit stalling away here and it's allowed McArthur to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McArthur wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
McArthur keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McArthur is keeping the position for now.
McArthur is adopting a defensive guard.
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sitsongrit is fighting to break McArthur's control of his arms but McArthur is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McArthur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sitsongrit looking to pass the guard.
McArthur keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McArthur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
The fighters circling - McArthur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McArthur drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
McArthur stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit jabs at McArthur's body.
Kieran McArthur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
McArthur lands the left hand.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcinho Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcinho Sitsongrit's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
McArthur misses with a hook.
McArthur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit cracks McArthur with an open hand slap.
Good leg kick by McArthur there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
McArthur feints a counter leg kick.
McArthur throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur looks for the body kick but Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
McArthur throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown but McArthur shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sitsongrit fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
McArthur connects with a solid leg kick.
It looks like Sitsongrit has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and McArthur counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sitsongrit thinking.
Sitsongrit takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McArthur can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but McArthur avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
McArthur digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.#T2#
Sitsongrit cracks McArthur with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McArthur counters with a body kick that stops Sitsongrit in his tracks momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcinho Sitsongrit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McArthur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McArthur. McArthur obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by McArthur.
Sitsongrit backing away here, and McArthur unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good work by Sitsongrit as he checks the leg kick.
McArthur scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McArthur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as McArthur throws a body kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a takedown attempt
enabling McArthur to counter with a crisp jab.
McArthur throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but McArthur moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh Sitsongrit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
McArthur drops Sitsongrit with a huge uppercut! Sitsongrit drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. McArthur is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kieran McArthur!
Kieran McArthur tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: EMP Heavyweight vs IsMore
Date: Mar 31, 2019

#R1#
McArthur tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
McArthur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
McArthur lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by McArthur.
McArthur misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Sitsongrit was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McArthur lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at McArthur's legs.
McArthur slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
McArthur throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but McArthur avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but McArthur manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit jabs McArthur right on the nose. McArthur blinks but takes it well.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but McArthur circles away.
McArthur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling a little - McArthur finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from McArthur.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
A looping hook to the body misses from McArthur. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of McArthur's head but McArthur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McArthur thuds his shin into the meat of Sitsongrit's side.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
McArthur scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but McArthur blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
McArthur digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
McArthur looks for the body kick but Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on McArthur's shoulder, as McArthur tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by McArthur. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McArthur has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sitsongrit cracks McArthur with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by McArthur - just one landing.
McArthur defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
McArthur lands with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McArthur's calf.#T2#
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. McArthur tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but McArthur circles away.
Kieran McArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
McArthur lands a nice hook to Sitsongrit's body. Sitsongrit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McArthur throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McArthur takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
McArthur connects with a solid leg kick.
McArthur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses McArthur's front leg but catches the back leg as McArthur tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McArthur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from McArthur.#T3#
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McArthur.
McArthur lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sitsongrit will feel that in the morning.
A clash of legs there as McArthur blocks the low kick.
McArthur moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
McArthur steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McArthur.
McArthur misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
McArthur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McArthur, as that shot connected.
McArthur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McArthur blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McArthur misses the target.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at McArthur's legs.
McArthur throws a push kick but Sitsongrit slaps the foot to one side.
Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit.
McArthur misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from McArthur misses.
McArthur connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.
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!
McArthur tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
McArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
McArthur scores with a jab. Sitsongrit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McArthur.
Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McArthur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McArthur.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by McArthur. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McArthur.
McArthur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
McArthur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
McArthur connects with the punch.
McArthur lands a head shot.
Sitsongrit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McArthur looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
McArthur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but McArthur moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on McArthur's shoulder, as McArthur tries to avoid the shot.
McArthur has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
McArthur throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
McArthur misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kieran McArthur will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
McArthur misses with a low kick.
McArthur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit thumps McArthur with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but McArthur sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Good standup being displayed there by McArthur as he connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and McArthur counters with a left to the body.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McArthur walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crunch! McArthur slams his shin into Sitsongrit's torso.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but McArthur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kieran McArthur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McArthur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but McArthur manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McArthur! But no joy.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but McArthur ducks down to avoid it.
McArthur lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McArthur tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crunch! McArthur slams his shin into Sitsongrit's torso.#T1#
McArthur connects with a crisp jab.
That kick from McArthur tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
McArthur takes one on the button.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McArthur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
McArthur has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
McArthur fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
McArthur misses with a leg kick.
A combination from McArthur does no damage.
McArthur with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
McArthur takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McArthur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
McArthur lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
McArthur fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from McArthur. #T2#
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up but McArthur circles away and keeps his distance.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but McArthur saw that one coming.
McArthur just misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
McArthur digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body. #CL#
Sitsongrit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McArthur, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Petdee Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McArthur blocking some punches.
McArthur lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sitsongrit or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
McArthur has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McArthur.
McArthur struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands. #T3#
McArthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McArthur.
McArthur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McArthur can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
McArthur misses with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from McArthur.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McArthur's elbow.
McArthur prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
McArthur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
McArthur's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McArthur has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike. #T4##BC2#
McArthur manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick nicely there.
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!
McArthur gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McArthur connects with a jab.
McArthur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McArthur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but McArthur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McArthur looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
McArthur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McArthur checks the leg kick nicely there.
McArthur checks a leg kick.
McArthur scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
McArthur swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from McArthur.
McArthur blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McArthur tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sitsongrit blocks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. McArthur looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McArthur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from McArthur.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McArthur takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
McArthur lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but McArthur manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McArthur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McArthur swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit backing away here, and McArthur unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McArthur does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by McArthur. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McArthur.
McArthur throws a chopping leg kick but Sitsongrit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good work by McArthur as he checks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by McArthur. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McArthur walks into a jab.#T1#
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. McArthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
McArthur slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
McArthur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit thumps McArthur with a low kick.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit takes one to the chin there.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
McArthur thows a body kick. Sitsongrit tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McArthur keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McArthur misses with a straight right.
McArthur scores with a decent looking hook.
Sitsongrit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sitsongrit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McArthur can pounce on him.
McArthur throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McArthur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
McArthur throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McArthur.
McArthur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McArthur feints a counter leg kick.
McArthur checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McArthur tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McArthur circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Kieran McArthur has been cut.
Sitsongrit tries to work over McArthur's front leg with a kick but McArthur checks it.
McArthur takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sitsongrit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from McArthur.
That kick from McArthur tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but McArthur is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
McArthur tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McArthur jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from McArthur. #T3#
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
Sitsongrit motions for McArthur to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as McArthur throws a body kick.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McArthur thows a body kick. Sitsongrit tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from McArthur.
McArthur checks a leg kick nicely.
McArthur throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit.
McArthur jabs Sitsongrit right on the nose. Sitsongrit blinks but takes it well.
McArthur changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but McArthur is having none of it.
McArthur connects with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but McArthur is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. McArthur saw that one coming.
McArthur throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McArthur throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Crunch! Sitsongrit slams his shin into McArthur's torso.
McArthur defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
McArthur checks the leg kick.#T4#
Sitsongrit throws a front kick that sends McArthur stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McArthur. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McArthur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
McArthur slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but McArthur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but McArthur steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. McArthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by McArthur. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McArthur.
McArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
McArthur jabs Sitsongrit right on the nose. Sitsongrit blinks but takes it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kieran McArthur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McArthur winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieran McArthur!
Kieran McArthur decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: EMP Snowdon vs Scrotum
Date: Feb 22, 2019

#R1#
Matsunaga drops his hands momentarily and McArthur takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. McArthur ducked under it nicely.
McArthur takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McArthur.
McArthur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McArthur throws a wild body kick that Matsunaga sees coming a mile off.
Kieran McArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsunaga misses with a few strikes there.
McArthur throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Matsunaga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McArthur throws a leg kick which misses Matsunaga's front leg but catches the back leg as Matsunaga tries to avoid it.
McArthur connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matsunaga's hands.
McArthur takes a kick to the side of the head.
Matsunaga checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick that misses.
McArthur slips under a jab.
McArthur checks the leg kick.
Matsunaga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McArthur at a distance.
McArthur throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Matsunaga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
McArthur tries to score with a low kick but Matsunaga moves his leg out of the way.
Matsunaga throws out a leg kick but McArthur moves out of range and Matsunaga only half commits. #T1#
McArthur sizes up Matsunaga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McArthur keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matsunaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
McArthur is looking to counter punch.
McArthur blocks a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Matsunaga scores with a four punch combination!
McArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matsunaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. McArthur saw that one coming.
McArthur appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a head kick but McArthur moves out of range.
Matsunaga throws a nice outside leg kick.
McArthur throws a leg kick but Matsunaga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matsunaga scores with a decent looking hook.
McArthur avoids the body shot from Matsunaga.
McArthur is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
McArthur tries to land a front kick but Matsunaga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McArthur jabs at Matsunaga's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. McArthur saw that one coming.
McArthur throws a push kick but Matsunaga slaps the foot to one side.
McArthur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a low kick but it's checked well by McArthur.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matsunaga throws a hook but McArthur blocks it.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Matsunaga. Beautiful body shot.
McArthur comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McArthur takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matsunaga slips a jab from McArthur.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of McArthur's head but McArthur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McArthur misses with a body shot.
McArthur lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matsunaga throws a solid leg kick but McArthur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matsunaga.
McArthur throws a lazy right hand but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McArthur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
McArthur was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from McArthur. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
McArthur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Matsunaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matsunaga throws a jab when McArthur was well out of range.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by McArthur there.
McArthur with a nice cross.
McArthur wants to slow Matsunaga down by chopping away at his legs.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsunaga.#T3#
McArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsunaga now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McArthur fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matsunaga is out of range.
Matsunaga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
McArthur fakes the leg kick and cracks Matsunaga in the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Matsunaga crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McArthur - the referee stops the clock and Matsunaga gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McArthur. Matsunaga manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matsunaga.
McArthur slips under a jab.
McArthur slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
A swing and a miss from McArthur.
A telegraphed right hand from McArthur misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. McArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
McArthur uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McArthur.
Matsunaga connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McArthur throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matsunaga misses with a kick to the body.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur ducks right into an uppercut from Matsunaga.
McArthur moves out of range of the strikes.
McArthur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McArthur appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McArthur lands a nice shot that snaps Matsunaga's head back.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
McArthur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Matsunaga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McArthur slips under a jab.
Matsunaga connects with a crisp jab.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
Matsunaga walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McArthur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McArthur misses with an attempted mid kick.
McArthur misses with a hook.
McArthur is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McArthur.
Matsunaga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McArthur staying out of range there.
McArthur lands a nice hook to Matsunaga's body. Matsunaga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McArthur scores with a nice strike.
McArthur throws a nice inside leg kick.
McArthur staying out of range there.
That kick from McArthur tenderised Matsunaga's leg. Matsunaga is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matsunaga clobbers McArthur with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matsunaga's corner calls for a 1-2. Matsunaga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses.
McArthur throws a lazy right hand but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body kick there by McArthur.
Matsunaga lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga moves forwards but McArthur connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McArthur throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McArthur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga throws a body kick that misses.
McArthur scoring well with a low kick there.
McArthur tries to score with a low kick but Matsunaga moves his leg out of the way.
Matsunaga checks a low kick from McArthur.
McArthur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsunaga takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Matsunaga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
McArthur connects with an inside leg kick.
McArthur slips under a jab.
Matsunaga swinging wildly here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McArthur does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McArthur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but McArthur moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McArthur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga misses with a double jab.
Matsunaga throws a body punch but McArthur moves out of range.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
McArthur slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Kieran McArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McArthur slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McArthur lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matsunaga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matsunaga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matsunaga drops his hands momentarily and McArthur takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by McArthur. Beautiful body shot.
McArthur throws a leg kick which misses Matsunaga's front leg but catches the back leg as Matsunaga tries to avoid it.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McArthur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matsunaga drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McArthur throws the kick towards the body but Matsunaga avoids it.
Kieran McArthur is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Matsunaga misses.
McArthur connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Matsunaga moves forwards but McArthur connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McArthur throws a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head but Matsunaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. McArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McArthur has time to react.
McArthur throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.
Matsunaga throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McArthur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsunaga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
Matsunaga works McArthur's body with a nice hook.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but McArthur moved out of range nicely.
McArthur throws a body shot but no joy.
McArthur misses with a looping right.
McArthur blocks a head kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McArthur backs up against the cage.
McArthur misses with a straight left.
McArthur connects with an inside leg kick.
McArthur misses with a kick to the body
letting Matsunaga counter with a right hand.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by McArthur.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga tries to score with a low kick but McArthur moves his leg out of the way.
A good leg kick by McArthur. #T4#
McArthur thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking cross lands there for McArthur.
Matsunaga's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Matsunaga duly obliges.
McArthur stuns Matsunaga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McArthur moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMatsunaga.
Jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the leg kick from McArthur.
Matsunaga throws a hook but McArthur avoids it easily.
Matsunaga pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McArthur back to the cage. Matsunaga follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Matsunaga has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McArthur.
McArthur tries a low kick but Matsunaga avoids it.
McArthur throws a low kick but Matsunaga moves out of range easily.
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McArthur manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga punishes McArthur's body with a nice straight punch.
McArthur takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McArthur goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matsunaga doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McArthur tries to work over Matsunaga's front leg with a kick but Matsunaga checks it.
Matsunaga is looking for the big counter here.
Matsunaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McArthur circles away quickly and effectively.
McArthur throws a big counter combination but Matsunaga scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
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 Kieran McArthur will probably get the nod.
That's time! McArthur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
McArthur scores with a leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Matsunaga throws a poor cross that misses
and McArthur counters with a good, hard body kick but Matsunaga shrugs it off.
Matsunaga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McArthur. McArthur obviously looking to wear him down.
McArthur throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
McArthur looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McArthur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McArthur moves out of range of the body kick.
Matsunaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McArthur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McArthur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsunaga's corner calls for a 1-2. Matsunaga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McArthur checks the leg kick.
Matsunaga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McArthur is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Matsunaga.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Matsunaga throws a good cross that connects.
Matsunaga throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McArthur's head.#T1#
McArthur connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for McArthur.
Matsunaga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McArthur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsunaga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by McArthur.
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McArthur manages to avoid it.
McArthur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McArthur cracks Matsunaga with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
Matsunaga has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McArthur.
McArthur tries a head kick but it misses.
McArthur will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McArthur. Matsunaga shrugs it off though.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
McArthur jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McArthur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McArthur throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matsunaga connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
McArthur misses with a body kick.
Matsunaga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Futoshi Matsunaga has been cut.
Matsunaga misses with a head kick.
Matsunaga connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from McArthur misses.
Matsunaga checks the leg kick nicely there.
McArthur looks to land a body kick but Matsunaga moved away.
McArthur throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Matsunaga counters with a stiff right hand.
McArthur fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsunaga checks it well.
Donk. McArthur catches Matsunaga right on the button with a cross.
McArthur connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McArthur misses with a kick to the body.
Matsunaga works McArthur's body with a nice hook.
McArthur checks a leg kick.
McArthur throwing a counter right hand but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
McArthur getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McArthur blocks a jab.
McArthur thinks about countering with a body kick.
Matsunaga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McArthur keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Matsunaga throws the left hand but McArthur avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga checks a leg kick nicely.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McArthur cracks the inside of Matsunaga's front leg.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McArthur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Matsunaga.
McArthur misses with a body kick.
A low kick from McArthur is predictable there
letting Matsunaga counter with a right hand.
McArthur throws a big shot that misses.
McArthur misses with a shot to the body
letting Matsunaga counter with a right hand.
McArthur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Matsunaga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McArthur has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McArthur throws a wild body kick that Matsunaga sees coming a mile off.#T4#
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McArthur throws a shot to the body.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
McArthur lands with a nice body kick.
Matsunaga does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McArthur appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McArthur throws out a leg kick but Matsunaga moves out of range and McArthur only half commits.
McArthur fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsunaga checks it well.
McArthur feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matsunaga's calf.
McArthur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McArthur looks to land a left hand but Matsunaga moved out of range nicely.
McArthur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McArthur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McArthur throws a sloppy head kick and Matsunaga moves out of range easily.
Matsunaga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsunaga checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
McArthur misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Matsunaga finds it's way through McArthur's defenses.
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by McArthur.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kieran McArthur.
Well McArthur has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kieran McArthur!
Kieran McArthur decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: EMP Ahma vs Vasquez
Date: Jan 24, 2019

#R1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McArthur, right into the meat.
Hirigushi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hirigushi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Hirigushi has closed the distance and engaged McArthur in a clinch.
Hirigushi lands a left hand.
McArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Hirigushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Hirigushi fails to land.
I was talking to Hirigushi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hirigushi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
McArthur lands with a right to the head.
Hirigushi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Hirigushi breaks from the clinch.
McArthur misses with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Hirigushi. Beautiful body shot.
McArthur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hirigushi is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McArthur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hirigushi. That did some damage!
Hirigushi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McArthur's head backwards.
Hirigushi misses with a body shot. #T1#
Hirigushi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hirigushi there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#
Hirigushi is rocked!
Hirigushi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McArthur throws a sloppy head kick and Hirigushi moves out of range easily.
McArthur thuds his shin into the meat of Hirigushi's side.
Hirigushi swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
Hirigushi missing with a left hand there. McArthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McArthur doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slapping leg kick lands for McArthur.
McArthur is looking to score with low kicks.
McArthur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hirigushi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McArthur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hirigushi throws a big counter combination but McArthur scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McArthur has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McArthur throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McArthur throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hirigushi misses with a looping left.#T2#
McArthur misses with a looping left.
Hirigushi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hirigushi misses with a double jab
and McArthur counters with a nice body kick.
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!#CL#
Hirigushi takes the fight into the clinch.
Hirigushi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McArthur throws a head punch that misses.
Hirigushi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McArthur scores with a shot to the side of Hirigushi's head.
McArthur tries a body shot but Hirigushi blocks it.
McArthur blocks a body shot from Hirigushi.
McArthur lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hirigushi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hirigushi lands a right hand that snaps the head of McArthur backwards.
McArthur lands with a light punch inside.
Hirigushi has a couple of punches blocked by McArthur.
McArthur misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur misses with a body punch.
McArthur lands a body punch.
McArthur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hirigushi blocks an uppercut.
McArthur has a couple of punches blocked by Hirigushi.
McArthur misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, McArthur scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McArthur.
McArthur misses with a punch to the body.
Hirigushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McArthur.
Hirigushi throws a head punch that misses.
Hirigushi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hirigushi lands a shoulder strike.
Hirigushi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hirigushi misses with a hook to the ribs.
McArthur scores with a shot to the side of Hirigushi's head.
McArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Hirigushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hirigushi. #T4#
Hirigushi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirigushi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hirigushi.
McArthur tries to work over Hirigushi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hirigushi has a couple of punches blocked by McArthur.
McArthur blocks a body shot from Hirigushi.
McArthur gets through Hirigushi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McArthur. #BC#
Hirigushi breaks the clinch.
Hirigushi avoids the body shot from McArthur.
Hirigushi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McArthur throws a shot from downtown. Hirigushi moves away and avoids it.
Hirigushi blocks a low kick nicely.
Hirigushi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McArthur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
McArthur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McArthur throws a leg kick
and Hirigushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hirigushi checks a low kick from McArthur.
Hirigushi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hirigushi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McArthur.
McArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hirigushi moves away.
Hirigushi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McArthur takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McArthur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McArthur feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hirigushi's calf.
Hirigushi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McArthur misses with a hook
and Hirigushi counters with a three punch combo that has McArthur backing up. McArthur nods at Hirigushi to acknowledge the strikes.
Hirigushi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur works the jab nicely.
McArthur connects with a jab.
Oh Hirigushi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from McArthur tenderised Hirigushi's leg. Hirigushi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hirigushi misses with a wild body shot.
McArthur now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Good exchange - Hirigushi coming out on top.
Hirigushi seems to have got his legs back now.
McArthur throws a solid leg kick but Hirigushi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McArthur.
A quick step to the side and Hirigushi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Hirigushi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
Hirigushi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from McArthur.
McArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Hirigushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hirigushi.
Hirigushi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hirigushi misses with a body punch.
Hirigushi scores with a hook to the body.
Hirigushi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hirigushi.
Kieran McArthur seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hirigushi misses with a hook from the clinch.
McArthur can't find room to land a body shot as Hirigushi controls the action. #BC2#
McArthur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McArthur throws a leg kick but Hirigushi sees it coming and moves out of range.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
McArthur scores with a kick to the body.
Hirigushi is looking to wear down McArthur with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hirigushi misses with a looping right.
Hirigushi lands a jab to the nose.
McArthur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Hirigushi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hirigushi throws a body shot but no joy.
McArthur walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hirigushi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hirigushi throws a shot to the body.
McArthur throws a looping overhand right but Hirigushi ducks down to avoid it.
Kieran McArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hirigushi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McArthur can pounce on him.
Hirigushi just misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good leg kick by McArthur there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL#
Hirigushi gets a clinch. #T3#
A frustrated look appears on Hirigushi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hirigushi tries to throw a body punch but McArthur avoids it by throwing Hirigushi back against the cage.
McArthur working aggressively here.
McArthur prevents a body shot from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi misses with some punches.
McArthur struggles to land a body shot inside as Hirigushi controls his hands.
Hirigushi throws a punch but it's blocked by McArthur.
Hirigushi is working McArthur over against the cage.
A short right from Hirigushi on the inside.
Hirigushi tries a body shot but McArthur blocks it.
McArthur stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hirigushi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McArthur digs a right hand underneath Hirigushi's ribcage. Hirigushi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McArthur blocking some punches.
Hirigushi lands a nice uppercut.
Hirigushi tries to work over McArthur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
McArthur scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Hirigushi breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Hirigushi walks forward, straight into a front kick from McArthur.
Kieran McArthur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McArthur explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirigushi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sloppy strikes from Hirigushi. Those never looked like landing.
Crunch! McArthur slams his shin into Hirigushi's torso.
McArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hirigushi throws an overhand right that lands on McArthur's shoulder, as McArthur tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from McArthur.
McArthur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi throwing a counter right hand but McArthur manages to avoid it.
McArthur connects with a solid leg kick.
Hirigushi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McArthur.
McArthur with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kieran McArthur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McArthur looks for the body kick but Hirigushi saw that one coming.
Hirigushi appears to be looking for a big counter.
McArthur does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McArthur, right into the meat.
McArthur fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McArthur takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McArthur misses with a kick to the body
and Hirigushi counters with a left and a right that stings McArthur.
McArthur throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hirigushi swings widly with a right hand
and McArthur counters with a good low kick that Hirigushi was not able to check.
A punch combination from McArthur misses.
McArthur throws a leg kick that misses.
Hirigushi works over McArthur's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirigushi wants to clinch.#T1#
Hirigushi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McArthur scores with a shot to the body.
Hirigushi's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
McArthur tried to score with a low kick but Hirigushi checks it.
Hirigushi blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hirigushi. McArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
McArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - McArthur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hirigushi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McArthur momentarily.
McArthur lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kendo Hirigushi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McArthur feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hirigushi's calf.
Hirigushi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hirigushi avoids the body shot from McArthur.
Hirigushi ducks under a wild hook from McArthur.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hirigushi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McArthur can pounce on him.
McArthur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hirigushi.
Hirigushi throwing a counter right hand but McArthur manages to avoid it.
Hirigushi checks a low kick from McArthur.
Hirigushi punishes McArthur's body with a nice straight punch.
Hirigushi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hirigushi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hirigushi misses with a looping right.
Hirigushi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hirigushi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Hirigushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McArthur moves away.
Hirigushi throws a shot from downtown. McArthur moves away and avoids it.
McArthur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hirigushi was well out of range. Poor timing from McArthur.
McArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McArthur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McArthur throws a big shot that misses.
McArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McArthur stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hirigushi throws a series of punches but McArthur avoids them all with ease.
McArthur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hirigushi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McArthur swings for the body but Hirigushi moves out of range.
Hirigushi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
McArthur throws an overhand right that lands on Hirigushi's shoulder, as Hirigushi tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Hirigushi clinches up with McArthur and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Hirigushi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McArthur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McArthur scores with a jab to the body.
McArthur misses with a hook.
Hirigushi misses with a straight left.
Hirigushi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McArthur manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McArthur throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McArthur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hirigushi swings widly with a right hand
and McArthur counters with a leg kick.
Hirigushi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hirigushi slips under a jab from McArthur.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kieran McArthur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McArthur winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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.

Event: EMP Tower vs Wolff
Date: Dec 28, 2018

#R1#
Yoshida misses with a body shot.
McArthur now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McArthur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoshida.
Jab, jab by Yoshida - just one landing.
Yoshida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McArthur missing with a left hand there. Yoshida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McArthur goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yoshida cracks the inside of McArthur's front leg.
McArthur checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by McArthur.
Yoshida checks a leg kick.
Yoshida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McArthur.
Yoshida scores with a jab.
A big right from Yoshida misses.
McArthur connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yoshida misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshida throws a solid leg kick but McArthur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yoshida.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from McArthur.
McArthur's coach down at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McArthur's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yoshida swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yoshida throws a body punch but McArthur moves out of range.
A slow jab from Yoshida misses its intended target.
McArthur tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yoshida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McArthur throws out a leg kick but Yoshida moves out of range and McArthur only half commits.
Yoshida misses with a low kick. #T1#
McArthur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McArthur. Yoshida shrugs it off though.
Yoshida scores with a nice head shot.
Yoshida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yoshida slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Yoshida misses its intended target.
Yoshida connects with an inside leg kick.
McArthur blocks a leg kick.
McArthur's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yoshida connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McArthur scrambles back to his feet.
Yoshida blocks the body kick.
As McArthur backs away, Yoshida returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yoshida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McArthur.
McArthur staying out of range there.
McArthur slips a jab from Yoshida.
McArthur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yoshida.
Good work by Yoshida as he checks the leg kick.
McArthur fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McArthur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoshida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yoshida misses with a hook.
McArthur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yoshida takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McArthur scores with a kick to the body. #T2#
McArthur throws a leg kick but Yoshida sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McArthur throws out a loose jab but Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yoshida lunges at McArthur with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McArthur's hand.
Yoshida misses with a straight right.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from McArthur.
Yoshida throws a jab when McArthur was well out of range.
Yoshida slips under a jab.
Yoshida throws an overhand right that lands on McArthur's shoulder, as McArthur tries to avoid the shot.
Yoshida checks the leg kick.
Yoshida is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yoshida looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
McArthur thuds his shin into the meat of Yoshida's side.
Yoshida on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McArthur throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yoshida throws a leg kick that misses.
McArthur looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshida is just out of range.
Yoshida connects with a body shot.
Yoshida misses with the combination.
McArthur misses with a looping right.
McArthur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshida manages to avoid it.
McArthur throws a hook but Yoshida blocks it.#T3#
Yoshida takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McArthur pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yoshida is out of range and McArthur settles back down.
McArthur looks to throw the jab but Yoshida is out of range.
McArthur connects with a body shot that sends Yoshida's belly button to the back.
Yoshida lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yoshida misses with a kick to the body.
Yoshida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McArthur. That did some damage!
Yoshida misses with a body shot.
McArthur will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Yoshida.
McArthur falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yoshida counters with a stiff right hand.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but McArthur sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good work by Yoshida as he checks the leg kick.
Yoshida misses with a wild body shot.
McArthur connects with a single shot there.
Yoshida lands a jab to the nose.
McArthur drops his hands momentarily and Yoshida takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshida moves out of range of the body kick.
Yoshida moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McArthur.
Some bone on bone action there as Yoshida checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
Yoshida lands with a straight right. McArthur didn't see that one coming.
Yoshida lands a leg kick that knocks McArthur off balance momentarily.
Yoshida moves out of range of the body kick from McArthur.
Yoshida throws a right hand that McArthur ducks under and follows up with a left that McArthur also avoids with ease.
McArthur checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by McArthur.
McArthur is trying to counter with his kicks.
McArthur connects with a body shot.
McArthur throws a body kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Yoshida tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - McArthur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yoshida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McArthur.
Yoshida with a hook.
McArthur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yoshida misses with an uppercut. McArthur saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from McArthur misses.
McArthur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yoshida.
McArthur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but McArthur sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshida throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yoshida sizes up McArthur with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from McArthur. Yoshida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoshida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McArthur misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Takashi Yoshida will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McArthur slips a straight right by Yoshida.
McArthur misses with a head kick.
Yoshida just misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yoshida with a body shot.
McArthur will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yoshida catches McArthur with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yoshida misses with a body shot.
McArthur scores with a leg kick.
Yoshida moves away from the strike by McArthur.
Yoshida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as McArthur checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yoshida has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yoshida there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yoshida looks to land a left hand but McArthur moved out of range nicely.
Yoshida will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Yoshida avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McArthur cracks a nice hook into Yoshida's ribs.
McArthur looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshida is just out of range.
Yoshida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yoshida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McArthur. That did some damage!
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McArthur moves away.
Yoshida checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshida lands a jab to the head.
McArthur lands a head kick!
McArthur connects with a leg kick. Yoshida looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
McArthur misses with a hook. Yoshida ducked under it nicely.
McArthur scores with a jab to the head.
Yoshida cracks the inside of McArthur's front leg.
McArthur just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Yoshida explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McArthur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yoshida motions for McArthur to come forward. Yoshida throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
Yoshida drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yoshida cracks McArthur with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yoshida throws a jab but it's blocked by McArthur.
McArthur tried to score with a low kick but Yoshida checks it.
Yoshida fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McArthur checks it well.
McArthur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McArthur looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshida is just out of range.
Yoshida misses with an uppercut. McArthur saw that one coming.
Yoshida takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Yoshida here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Yoshida looks to land a body kick but McArthur moved away.
Yoshida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshida feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McArthur's calf.
Kieran McArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McArthur missing with a left hand there. Yoshida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McArthur lands a nice shot to the body.
McArthur misses with a wild body shot.
McArthur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good leg kick by McArthur there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yoshida looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McArthur lands a jab to the nose.
McArthur lands a nice looking body shot.
Yoshida lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A good leg kick by Yoshida.
McArthur lands a nice hook to Yoshida's body. Yoshida takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McArthur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with an attempted mid kick.
McArthur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yoshida.
McArthur on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yoshida has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McArthur.
Yoshida scores with a jab to the body.
McArthur lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McArthur misses with a leg kick.
Yoshida walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McArthur checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McArthur throws a body kick that misses
and Yoshida counters with a good low kick that McArthur was not able to check. #T3#
McArthur connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yoshida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McArthur.
McArthur misses with a lunging right hand
and Yoshida counters with a good low kick that McArthur was not able to check.
Yoshida just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yoshida takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yoshida connects with a body shot that sends McArthur's belly button to the back.
McArthur loads up on a big right hand but Yoshida slips the punch.
A jab from McArthur does it's job there.
McArthur's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That kick from Yoshida tenderised McArthur's leg. McArthur is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yoshida scores with a leg kick.
McArthur swings for the body but Yoshida moves out of range.
McArthur moves out of range of the leg kick from Yoshida.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McArthur throws out a leg kick but Yoshida moves out of range and McArthur only half commits.
Takashi Yoshida is winning the standup battle so far.
McArthur delivers a nice body kick.
Yoshida works the jab nicely.
Yoshida missing with a left hand there. McArthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McArthur looks to throw the jab but Yoshida is out of range.
Yoshida lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McArthur cracks the inside of Yoshida's front leg. #T4#
McArthur throws a jab when Yoshida was well out of range.
A slow jab from Yoshida misses its intended target.
McArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McArthur will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yoshida tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yoshida throws a jab but it's blocked by McArthur.
McArthur with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McArthur takes a swing at Yoshida's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Yoshida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab, jab by McArthur - just one landing.
McArthur walks into a stiff left hand from Yoshida.
McArthur looks to land a body kick but Yoshida moved away.
McArthur slips under a jab from Yoshida.
Yoshida keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McArthur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yoshida.
A telegraphed right hand from Yoshida misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshida moves out of range as McArthur throws a body kick.
Yoshida throwing a counter right hand but McArthur manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from McArthur.
McArthur throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yoshida moves out of range of the body kick.
Yoshida fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kieran McArthur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Yoshida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
McArthur defending well as Yoshida loads up on a big left hand.
McArthur is looking for the big counter here.
Yoshida fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McArthur throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yoshida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McArthur lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McArthur lands with an uppercut that bounces Yoshida off the cage and back into range.
McArthur lands a really nice looking cross but Yoshida seems unphased.
Yoshida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McArthur.
McArthur takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McArthur staying out of range there.
Yoshida slips under a jab from McArthur.
Yoshida lands a nice looking kick to the body. McArthur takes a step back to recover.
Yoshida misses the shot to the body.
McArthur loads up on a big right hand but Yoshida slips the punch.
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!
McArthur is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yoshida scores with a head kick. McArthur tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Yoshida misses with a body shot.
McArthur misses with a straight right.
McArthur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshida.
Nice body kick there by McArthur.
McArthur takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
McArthur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McArthur has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McArthur blocks a jab.
Yoshida smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yoshida throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McArthur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yoshida misses with a leg kick.
McArthur checks the leg kick nicely there.
A leg kick checked by McArthur.
McArthur throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yoshida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McArthur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yoshida.
Yoshida misses the shot to the body.
Yoshida thows a left - swing and a miss!
McArthur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McArthur throws a wild body kick that Yoshida sees coming a mile off.
McArthur lands a front kick.
McArthur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McArthur's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yoshida under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McArthur misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from McArthur misses its intended target.
Yoshida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Yoshida.#T2#
Yoshida smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yoshida lands a nice shot that snaps McArthur's head back.
Yoshida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yoshida.
McArthur misses with a body kick.
McArthur connects with the punch.
Yoshida throws a lazy right hand but McArthur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McArthur scores with a sloppy right hand. Yoshida should have avoided that one.
A solid body kick from McArthur.
McArthur avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A swing and a miss from McArthur.
Yoshida on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yoshida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McArthur at a distance.
No joy there for Yoshida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yoshida checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yoshida throws a right hand that McArthur ducks under and follows up with a left that McArthur also avoids with ease.
Yoshida avoids a kick to the body.
Yoshida feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshida moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as McArthur blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Yoshida misses the jab.
McArthur misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yoshida throws a head kick that misses.
Yoshida takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yoshida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshida.
McArthur throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McArthur misses with a looping right.
Yoshida takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
An inside leg kick from McArthur misses.
Yoshida throws a nice head kick!
McArthur avoids the body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshida drops his hands momentarily and McArthur takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yoshida feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McArthur's calf.
McArthur throws a shot from downtown. Yoshida moves away and avoids it.
Yoshida throws a jab when McArthur was well out of range.
A leg kick checked by Yoshida.
McArthur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoshida.
Good leg kick by Yoshida there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoshida takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
McArthur avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yoshida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McArthur throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yoshida throws an overhand right that lands on McArthur's shoulder, as McArthur tries to avoid the shot.
Yoshida thumps McArthur with a low kick.
Yoshida feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McArthur's calf.
Yoshida throws a front kick aimed at McArthur's knee but McArthur avoids it well.
Yoshida connects with a looping right hand.
McArthur misses the shot to the body.
McArthur lands a nice looking body kick.
McArthur throws a looping overhand right but Yoshida ducks down to avoid it.
Yoshida throws a hook but McArthur avoids it easily.
McArthur tries to land a front kick but Yoshida steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yoshida does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yoshida jabs McArthur to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yoshida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McArthur.
McArthur lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Takashi Yoshida.
Well Yoshida has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takashi Yoshida!

Event: ABW 175 McArthur-Kansalainen 2
Date: Nov 13, 2018

#R1#
McArthur lands a glancing blow to the side of Kansalainen's head.
Kansalainen slips under a jab.
McArthur swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
McArthur misses with a kick to the body.
McArthur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kansalainen lands with a nice body punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Kansalainen blocks the leg kick.
Kansalainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
McArthur throws a leg kick but Kansalainen moved away.
McArthur misses with a body kick.
McArthur just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen misses with a body kick.
Good shot there by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kansalainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kansalainen throws a nice looking combination but McArthur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McArthur stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McArthur, right into the meat.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McArthur sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fighters circle momentarily. McArthur darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
McArthur cracks a nice hook into Kansalainen's ribs.
Kansalainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as McArthur blocks the low kick.
Kansalainen throws a push kick but McArthur slaps the foot to one side.
Kansalainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kansalainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McArthur ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kansalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McArthur manages to avoid it.
McArthur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but McArthur moved out of range.
Kansalainen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kansalainen.
McArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansalainen throws the left hand but McArthur avoids the punch easily.
A clash of legs there as McArthur blocks the low kick.
McArthur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kansalainen's sensitive parts.
McArthur misses with a looping left.
McArthur jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McArthur manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the body kick.
Kansalainen is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Kansalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Kansalainen looks to land a body kick but McArthur moved away.
A quick step to the side and McArthur tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McArthur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kansalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McArthur seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the head.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a lazy uppercut
and McArthur counters with a nice leg kick.
McArthur misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Kansalainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kansalainen throws a hook but McArthur avoids it easily.
Kansalainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McArthur crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kansalainen - the referee stops the clock and McArthur gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kansalainen. McArthur manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kansalainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McArthur takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
McArthur punishes Kansalainen's body with a nice straight punch.
McArthur avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McArthur looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen lands a slapping body shot.
McArthur moves out of range of the strikes.
McArthur throws a push kick but Kansalainen slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Kansalainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. McArthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Kansalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McArthur wants to land a leg kick but Kansalainen is out of range.
McArthur throws a leg kick but Kansalainen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kansalainen scores with a nice right hand.
Kansalainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McArthur can pounce on him.
Kansalainen throws a low kick, looking for McArthur's leg but McArthur calmly moves out of range.
McArthur scores with a shot to the body.
Kansalainen throws a low kick but McArthur moves out of range easily.
McArthur lands with a nice body kick.
Kansalainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McArthur scores with a jab to the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as McArthur checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kansalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and McArthur counters with a nice body kick.
Kansalainen works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
Kansalainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McArthur is looking to counter punch.
Kansalainen blocks the body kick.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick
and McArthur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.#T4#
McArthur changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kansalainen scores with a nice strike.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
Good work by Kansalainen as he checks the leg kick.
Kansalainen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McArthur connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - McArthur finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kansalainen throws a chopping leg kick but McArthur manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kansalainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kansalainen walks forward, straight into a front kick from McArthur.
The fighters circle momentarily. McArthur darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
And McArthur counters with a quick kick to the body but Kansalainen blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from McArthur.
McArthur is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McArthur lands a nice hook to Kansalainen's body. Kansalainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kansalainen scores with a decent looking hook.
McArthur misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McArthur lands an overhand right.
Kansalainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kansalainen misses with a straight left.
That kick from Kansalainen tenderised McArthur's leg. McArthur is trying to keep his angry face on.
McArthur ducks right into an uppercut from Kansalainen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kieran McArthur will probably get the nod.
That's time! McArthur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kansalainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
McArthur throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kansalainen lands a jab to the nose.
McArthur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
McArthur throws a chopping leg kick but Kansalainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McArthur throws a quick inside leg kick.
McArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McArthur throws a right hand that Kansalainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Kansalainen also avoids with ease.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
McArthur looks to land a combination but Kansalainen avoids it well.
Kieran McArthur is winning the standup battle so far.
McArthur lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kansalainen slips a straight right by McArthur.
Nice body punch from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McArthur thuds a left hand into Kansalainen's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansalainen lands with a slapping head kick.
McArthur lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kansalainen takes a step back to recover.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right.
McArthur takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
McArthur throws a half hearted mid kick.
McArthur with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kansalainen to score with a decent uppercut.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the head.
Nice cross by McArthur.
Kansalainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McArthur connects with a body shot.
A good leg kick by McArthur.
Kansalainen misses with a wild combination.
Kansalainen throws a sloppy head kick and McArthur moves out of range easily.
Kansalainen scores with a hook.
McArthur with a hook.
McArthur blocks a low kick nicely.
Kansalainen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McArthur.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kansalainen throws a shot to the body.
McArthur darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McArthur misses with a straight left.
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McArthur.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as McArthur lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kansalainen doesn't seem phased though.
McArthur throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
McArthur connects with a leg kick. Kansalainen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McArthur scores with a spinning back kick!
Kansalainen looks for the body kick but McArthur saw that one coming.
McArthur throws a leg kick which misses Kansalainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Kansalainen tries to avoid it.
Kansalainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kansalainen tries to move into range but McArthur moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen fails to land with a series of punches.
McArthur tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McArthur throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kansalainen thinks about the counter body kick.
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen scores with a jab. McArthur acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by McArthur as he connects with a hook.
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McArthur moves away.
McArthur takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
McArthur with a jab.
McArthur throws a hook but Kansalainen avoids it easily.
Kansalainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kansalainen slips a jab from McArthur.
McArthur with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kansalainen throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
McArthur fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
A quick step to the side and McArthur tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from McArthur.
Kansalainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McArthur momentarily.
Kansalainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
McArthur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen scores with a leg kick.
A combination from McArthur does no damage.
Kansalainen checks the leg kick.
Kansalainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kansalainen digs a good hook to McArthur's body.
McArthur explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McArthur slips a jab from Kansalainen.
McArthur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
McArthur takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kansalainen checks a low kick from McArthur.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansalainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kansalainen lands a body shot.
Kansalainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kansalainen scores with a hook to the body. McArthur takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
McArthur jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McArthur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kansalainen's sensitive parts.
Nice body punch from Kansalainen.
A slow jab from Kansalainen misses its intended target.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McArthur thows a left - swing and a miss!
McArthur throws a body kick that misses.
Kansalainen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McArthur throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by McArthur.
A jab from Kansalainen finds it's way through McArthur's defenses.
Kansalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kansalainen misses with a wild body shot.
McArthur appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kansalainen lands a glancing blow to the side of McArthur's head.
Kansalainen wants to slow McArthur down by chopping away at his legs.
McArthur feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kansalainen's calf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kansalainen tries to land a front kick but McArthur steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McArthur lands a head shot.
McArthur looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McArthur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kansalainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut. McArthur saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tapani Kansalainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen throws a lazy right hand but McArthur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansalainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McArthur lands with an overhand left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kansalainen.
McArthur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from McArthur.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from McArthur.
Kansalainen cracks the inside of McArthur's front leg.
McArthur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kansalainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kansalainen tries to move into range but McArthur moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kansalainen throws a shot from downtown. McArthur moves away and avoids it.
McArthur lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McArthur's corner calls for a 1-2. McArthur obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McArthur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McArthur needs to keep his hands up - Kansalainen had a free shot at his head there.
Kansalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kansalainen checks a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by McArthur there.
Kansalainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
McArthur throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kansalainen throws out a counter right but McArthur avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Kansalainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Kansalainen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kansalainen misses with a lunging right hand
and McArthur counters with a body kick that stops Kansalainen in his tracks momentarily.
McArthur shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kansalainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McArthur.
Kansalainen misses with a hook. McArthur ducked under it nicely.
McArthur lands a body shot.
Kansalainen blocks the body kick.
Kansalainen scores with a shot to the body.
Kansalainen throws a lazy right hand but McArthur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McArthur cracks Kansalainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McArthur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from McArthur.
Kansalainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McArthur.
McArthur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kansalainen.
McArthur lands a nice hook to Kansalainen's body. Kansalainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McArthur connects with an inside leg kick.
Kansalainen scores with a jab. McArthur acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
McArthur throws a chopping leg kick but Kansalainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kansalainen flicks out a counter leg kick but McArthur steps away.
Kansalainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Kansalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McArthur thows a body kick. Kansalainen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McArthur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McArthur throws a hook to the side of Kansalainen's head but Kansalainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Kansalainen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McArthur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McArthur tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Kansalainen finds it's way through McArthur's defenses.
Kansalainen digs a good hook to McArthur's body.
McArthur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McArthur throws a big shot that misses.
McArthur tests Kansalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McArthur avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
McArthur blocks a head kick by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kansalainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McArthur misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
McArthur throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from McArthur. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McArthur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
McArthur thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
McArthur checks a leg kick nicely.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but McArthur sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Kansalainen.
McArthur tries to work over Kansalainen's front leg with a kick but Kansalainen checks it.
McArthur tries to land a leg kick but Kansalainen saw it coming and moves away.
Kansalainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McArthur looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kansalainen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McArthur counters with a body kick.
McArthur ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McArthur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kansalainen's sensitive parts.
Kansalainen is looking to chop away at McArthur's legs.
McArthur tried to counter with a leg kick but Kansalainen avoided it.
Kansalainen takes a swing at McArthur's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McArthur misses with a body kick.
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McArthur moves away.#T4#
Kansalainen throws a wild body kick that McArthur sees coming a mile off.
McArthur gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Kansalainen misses.
McArthur stuns Kansalainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kansalainen misses with a hook. McArthur ducked under it nicely.
McArthur throws the left hand but Kansalainen avoids the punch easily.
Kansalainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a leg kick.
A lazy left from McArthur finds it's target.
Kansalainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Kansalainen backs away, McArthur returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right.
McArthur throws a hook to the side of Kansalainen's head but Kansalainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McArthur lands a head shot.
Kansalainen lands with a straight right. McArthur didn't see that one coming.
McArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur lunges at Kansalainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kansalainen's hand.
Kansalainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kansalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McArthur's calf.
McArthur scores with a jab. Kansalainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McArthur throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Kansalainen lands with a cross.
McArthur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansalainen.
McArthur throws a nice head kick!
Kansalainen throws a series of strikes that have McArthur backpedaling.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McArthur throws an overhand right that lands on Kansalainen's shoulder, as Kansalainen tries to avoid the shot.
McArthur throws a quick inside leg kick.
McArthur works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McArthur staying out of range there.
That kick from McArthur tenderised Kansalainen's leg. Kansalainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kansalainen scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansalainen. McArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
McArthur throws a low kick, looking for Kansalainen's leg but Kansalainen calmly moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansalainen throws a push kick but McArthur slaps the foot to one side.
McArthur lands a jab to the nose.
McArthur misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by McArthur.
A nice leg kick lands there from McArthur.
Kansalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McArthur lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
McArthur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kansalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kansalainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McArthur looks to land a right hand but Kansalainen moved out of range.
Kansalainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McArthur slips a jab from Kansalainen.
McArthur checks a leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as McArthur checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McArthur throws a shot from downtown. Kansalainen moves away and avoids it.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the body kick from McArthur.
Kansalainen throws a chopping leg kick but McArthur manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McArthur slips a jab from Kansalainen.
McArthur moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kansalainen motions for McArthur to come forward. Kansalainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen tries a head kick but it misses.
McArthur is looking to land body kicks.
Kansalainen scores with a spinning back kick!
Kansalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by McArthur.
An inside leg kick from Kansalainen misses. #T2#
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McArthur throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McArthur lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Kansalainen misses its intended target.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but McArthur moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McArthur. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
McArthur lands with a nice body punch.
McArthur scores with a kick to the body.
McArthur misses the shot to the body.
McArthur lands a front kick.
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. McArthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McArthur just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid body kick from McArthur.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansalainen. McArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kansalainen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McArthur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansalainen.
McArthur fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kansalainen is out of range.
Kansalainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Kansalainen blocks a leg kick.
Kansalainen loads up on a big right hand but McArthur slips the punch.
Kansalainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kansalainen looks to throw the jab but McArthur is out of range.
Kansalainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Kansalainen checks a low kick from McArthur.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut.
Kansalainen scores with a nice strike.
McArthur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McArthur blocks a leg kick.
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
McArthur looks for the body kick but Kansalainen saw that one coming.
Kansalainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
McArthur takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kansalainen loads up on a big right hand but McArthur slips the punch.
McArthur takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McArthur throws a front kick that sends Kansalainen stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Kansalainen misses.
McArthur staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from McArthur misses the target.#T4#
McArthur moves out of range of the leg kick from Kansalainen.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but McArthur sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut.
McArthur tries to land a leg kick but Kansalainen saw it coming and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Kansalainen.
McArthur smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McArthur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McArthur misses the jab.
McArthur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansalainen.
McArthur is looking to slow Kansalainen down with leg kicks.
Kansalainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kansalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and McArthur counters with a straight right hand.
Kansalainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kansalainen throws an overhand right that lands on McArthur's shoulder, as McArthur tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur scores with a nice body kick.
Kansalainen avoids a kick to the body.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
A slow jab from Kansalainen misses its intended target.
Kansalainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kieran McArthur will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Kansalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McArthur misses with a hook.
McArthur moves out of range of the body kick from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the side of McArthur's head but McArthur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kansalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McArthur scoring well with a low kick there.
McArthur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McArthur lunges at Kansalainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kansalainen's hand.
McArthur lands with a hook. Kansalainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Decent striking displayed by McArthur there.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but McArthur sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from McArthur.
Kansalainen misses with a hook
and Kansalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McArthur throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur tries to land a leg kick but Kansalainen saw it coming and moves away.
Kansalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from McArthur misses its target.
McArthur blocks the body kick.
Kansalainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kansalainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McArthur has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McArthur and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kansalainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot.
McArthur throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kansalainen throws a counter combo.
McArthur moves out of range as Kansalainen throws a body kick.
Kansalainen connects with a body shot.
McArthur avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
McArthur is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kansalainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McArthur fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kansalainen checks it well.
A cross from Kansalainen lands.
Jab by McArthur.
Kansalainen throws a solid leg kick but McArthur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a hook. McArthur ducked under it nicely.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right.
Kansalainen lands a body shot.
Nice body kick from McArthur.
McArthur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McArthur with a hook.
Tapani Kansalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kansalainen jabs McArthur right on the nose. McArthur blinks but takes it well.
McArthur lands with a nice body kick.
Kansalainen throws an overhand right that lands on McArthur's shoulder, as McArthur tries to avoid the shot.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kansalainen scores with a hook.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McArthur throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kansalainen throws the left hand but McArthur avoids the punch easily.
Kansalainen misses with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Kansalainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kansalainen.
McArthur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen tries to score with a low kick but McArthur moves his leg out of the way.
McArthur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kansalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McArthur scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McArthur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansalainen.
McArthur keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kansalainen throws an overhand right that lands on McArthur's shoulder, as McArthur tries to avoid the shot.
McArthur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
McArthur feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kansalainen's calf.#T3#
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
McArthur cracks the inside of Kansalainen's front leg.
Kansalainen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McArthur.
Kansalainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McArthur.
McArthur tests Kansalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McArthur lands with a nice body punch.
Kansalainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McArthur misses with a kick to the body.
Kansalainen lands a slapping body shot.
McArthur checks a low kick from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws an overhand right that lands on McArthur's shoulder, as McArthur tries to avoid the shot.
McArthur shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#
It looks like Kieran McArthur has been cut.
McArthur blocks the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McArthur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansalainen.
McArthur stuns Kansalainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McArthur.
McArthur scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
A big left from Kansalainen misses.
Jab, jab by McArthur - just one landing.
McArthur avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut.
Kansalainen moves out of range as McArthur throws a body kick.
McArthur lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kansalainen drops his hands momentarily and McArthur takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McArthur gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kansalainen pushes McArthur away with a front kick.
The crowd cheers as Kansalainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. McArthur doesn't seem phased though.
McArthur avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kansalainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McArthur can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right.
Kansalainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McArthur's head backwards.
Kansalainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kansalainen checks a low kick from McArthur.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kieran McArthur.
Well McArthur has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tapani Kansalainen!
Tapani Kansalainen is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Tapani Kansalainen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: ABW 166 McArthur - Jenkins
Date: Oct 09, 2018

#R1#
Jenkins swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
Jenkins misses with a straight left.
Jenkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jenkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McArthur.
We've been told by McArthur's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McArthur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McArthur throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jenkins on the side of the head.
McArthur on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jenkins misses with a body kick.
McArthur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jenkins throws out the jab.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
Jenkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jenkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jenkins scores with a push kick.
A head kick misses from Jenkins.
McArthur motions for Jenkins to come forward. McArthur throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McArthur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McArthur cracks Jenkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jenkins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from McArthur tenderised Jenkins's leg. Jenkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jenkins throws the kick towards the body but McArthur avoids it.
Jenkins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McArthur digs a good hook to Jenkins's body.
McArthur checks a low kick from Jenkins.#T1#
McArthur misses with a body kick.
McArthur tries to land a front kick but Jenkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McArthur's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jenkins under the eye.
Jenkins misses with a straight right.
As Jenkins tries to get set, McArthur tries to push him back and clinch up but Jenkins manages to avoid the attempt.
Jenkins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jenkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jenkins throws a looping overhand right but McArthur ducks down to avoid it.
McArthur lands a right hook to the body.
McArthur lands a jab.
McArthur blocks a low kick nicely.
McArthur is looking to slow Jenkins down with leg kicks.
Jenkins avoids a kick to the body.
Jenkins throws a hook to the side of McArthur's head but McArthur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McArthur with a hook.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Jenkins.
McArthur checks a leg kick.
McArthur looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jenkins digs a good hook to McArthur's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by McArthur.
McArthur is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Jenkins misses with a lunging right hand
and McArthur counters with a two punch combo.
McArthur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jenkins.
McArthur moves out of range of the leg kick from Jenkins.
Jenkins tries to clinch up but McArthur circles away and keeps his distance.
Jenkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McArthur counters with a leg kick.
McArthur throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jenkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jenkins is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
McArthur slips a jab and a cross from Jenkins.
Jenkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McArthur. McArthur obviously looking to wear him down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McArthur lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jenkins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jenkins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jenkins throws a leg kick but McArthur checks it.
McArthur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jenkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that McArthur avoids nicely.
Jenkins misses with a wild combination.
Kieran McArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McArthur avoids the body shot from Jenkins.
McArthur misses with a leg kick. #CL#
McArthur has closed the distance and engaged Jenkins in a clinch. #T3#
Jenkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McArthur is working Jenkins over against the cage.
Jenkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jenkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jenkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McArthur blocks an uppercut.
McArthur misses with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenkins misses with the head strike.
Jenkins lands with a left to the head.
Jenkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McArthur working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jenkins.
McArthur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
Still in the clinch, McArthur scores with a nice short uppercut.
McArthur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McArthur.
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!
McArthur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenkins is trying to maintain a safe position but McArthur gets an underhook and turns Jenkins into the cage.
Jenkins misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Jenkins trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McArthur.
McArthur misses with a body punch.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from McArthur.
A nice left hand lands by McArthur.
McArthur tries a body shot but Jenkins blocks it.
McArthur lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jenkins misses with some punches.
McArthur lands with a left to the head.
McArthur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
Jenkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McArthur misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Jenkins breaks from the clinch.
Jenkins throws a looping overhand right but McArthur ducks down to avoid it.
McArthur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jenkins's sensitive parts.
Jenkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
McArthur is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McArthur. Jenkins shrugs it off though.
McArthur scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jenkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McArthur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jenkins can do to turn this around?
Jenkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McArthur.
McArthur connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McArthur throws a hook to the side of Jenkins's head but Jenkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McArthur moves out of range of the body kick from Jenkins.
Kieran McArthur is winning the standup battle so far.
McArthur throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jenkins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jenkins misses with an uppercut. McArthur saw that one coming.#CL2#
Jenkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McArthur, pushing him back against the cage.
McArthur prevents a body shot from Jenkins.
Jenkins tries to work over McArthur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jenkins misses with a body punch.
McArthur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jenkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McArthur backwards.
McArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
McArthur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McArthur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur lands a left hand.
McArthur misses with a punch on the inside.
Jenkins lands with a short shot to the head.
McArthur scores with a nice hook to the head.
McArthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kieran McArthur has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McArthur gets through Jenkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins lands with a right to the head.
Jenkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McArthur's elbow.
McArthur scores with a nice hook to the head.
McArthur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jenkins tries a body shot but McArthur blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by McArthur.
Jenkins struggles to land a body shot inside as McArthur controls his hands.
McArthur blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McArthur.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jenkins.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McArthur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
Jenkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
McArthur lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Jenkins tries to work over McArthur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jenkins can't find room to land a body shot as McArthur controls the action.
Jenkins presses McArthur against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jenkins tries to work over McArthur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jenkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jenkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jenkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jenkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from McArthur as the two fighters clinch.
Jenkins pushes McArthur back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jenkins working aggressively here.
McArthur pushes Jenkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jenkins throws a head punch that misses.
Jenkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McArthurs head.
A short right from McArthur on the inside.
McArthur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A short right from McArthur. #T3#
Jenkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins lands a nice shot to the body.
McArthur lands with a light punch inside.
McArthur lands a body punch in the clinch.
McArthur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McArthur has a couple of punches blocked by Jenkins.
McArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur has a couple of punches blocked by Jenkins.
McArthur misses with some punches.
McArthur struggles to land a body shot inside as Jenkins controls his hands.
Jenkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McArthur's elbow.
A short left from Jenkins.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McArthur scores with a shot to the side of Jenkins's head.
Jenkins is trying to stall.
Jenkins working aggressively here.
McArthur lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from McArthur.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McArthur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from McArthur - that landed with a thud.
McArthur blocks a body shot from Jenkins.
McArthur lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jenkins.
McArthur blocks a body shot from Jenkins.
McArthur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jenkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Jenkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
Jenkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur working aggressively here.
McArthur lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Jenkins is trying to break the clinch but McArthur is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur has a couple of punches blocked by Jenkins.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jenkins.
Jenkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
McArthur thumps Jenkins with a low kick.
McArthur lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jenkins lands a body shot.
McArthur takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McArthur takes a swing at Jenkins's ribcage but misses.
Jenkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Jenkins throws a push kick but McArthur slaps the foot to one side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McArthur, right into the meat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jenkins checks a leg kick.
Jenkins throws a counter combo.
McArthur works the jab nicely.
Jenkins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McArthur to score with a decent uppercut.
McArthur connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Jenkins misses the target.
Jenkins throws a body kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McArthur throws a shot to the body.
Jenkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McArthur moves out of range of the leg kick from Jenkins.
It looked like McArthur was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jenkins.
Jenkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
McArthur misses with a few strikes there.
Jenkins is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McArthur lands with an uppercut that bounces Jenkins off the cage and back into range.
Jenkins misses with a wild body shot.
McArthur scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jenkins is looking to land body kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Jenkins. Those never looked like landing.
Jenkins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McArthur connects with the punch.
Jenkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McArthur doesn't seem bothered though.
Jenkins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McArthur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McArthur.
Jenkins has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McArthur.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McArthur moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from McArthur misses #CL2#
and Jenkins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McArthur.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McArthur.
Jenkins pushes McArthur back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jenkins tries to throw a body punch but McArthur avoids it by throwing Jenkins back against the cage. #BC2#
Jenkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Jenkins tries a low kick but McArthur avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from McArthur misses the target.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
Jenkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McArthur has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jenkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McArthur.
McArthur with a nice cross.
McArthur lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jenkins at a distance. #CL#
McArthur clinches up against the cage.
McArthur misses with a punch on the inside.
Jenkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McArthur blocking some punches.
Jenkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
McArthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenkins wants to stall.
McArthur lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
McArthur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McArthur works on Jenkins's body with a couple of short punches.
McArthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
McArthur lands a hook that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jenkins takes a shot to the head.
McArthur tries to throw a body punch but Jenkins avoids it by throwing McArthur back against the cage.
Jenkins misses with some punches.
Jenkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McArthur backwards.
Jenkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
Jenkins lands with a left to the head.
Jenkins struggles to land a body shot inside as McArthur controls his hands.
Jenkins scores with a hook to the body.
Jenkins throws a head punch that misses.
Jenkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McArthur prevents a body shot from Jenkins.
McArthur lands a nice shot to the body.
Jenkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jenkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur working aggressively here.
McArthur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McArthur lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McArthur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McArthur lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
McArthur lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McArthur lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jenkins struggles to land a body shot inside as McArthur controls his hands.
Jenkins has a couple of punches blocked by McArthur.
McArthur scores with a shot to the side of Jenkins's head.
Still in the clinch, McArthur scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jenkins misses with the head strike.
McArthur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McArthur lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jenkins tries a body shot but McArthur blocks it.
Jenkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McArthur misses with the head strike.
Jenkins wants to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McArthur misses with a hook to the ribs.
McArthur has a couple of punches blocked by Jenkins.
McArthur throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Jenkins avoids the body shot from McArthur.
Jenkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McArthur.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but McArthur moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jenkins.
McArthur throws a wild body kick that Jenkins sees coming a mile off.
McArthur lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from McArthur does it's job there.
McArthur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jenkins throws out the jab.
Jenkins swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur moves out of range as Jenkins strikes.#CL#
McArthur moves into the clinch successfully.
McArthur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jenkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur digs a right hand underneath Jenkins's ribcage. Jenkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jenkins is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McArthur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins swings wildly with an uppercut but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
A short left from McArthur.
Jenkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jenkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by McArthur.
McArthur lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McArthur throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from McArthur.
Jenkins stalling in the clinch but McArthur improves position.
McArthur digs a right hand underneath Jenkins's ribcage. Jenkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McArthur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from McArthur.
Jenkins misses with the head strike.
McArthur misses with a punch on the inside.
McArthur lands an uppercut.
Jenkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McArthur scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McArthur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jenkins trying to control the position but instead, McArthur has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jenkins into the cage.
Jenkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Still in the clinch, McArthur scores with a nice short uppercut.
McArthur throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenkins.
McArthur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jenkins.
A short right from McArthur on the inside.
McArthur lands an uppercut.
Jenkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McArthur tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McArthur struggles to land a body shot inside as Jenkins controls his hands.
McArthur misses with the head strike.
McArthur lands a hook that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards. #BC2#
Jenkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jenkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McArthur.
Jenkins throws a fast counter high kick but McArthur manages to duck under it in time.
Jenkins blocks a leg kick.
McArthur takes a swing at Jenkins's ribcage but misses.
Jenkins scores with a hook to the body. McArthur takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jenkins walks into a straight right hand from McArthur.
McArthur misses with a body kick.#T3#
McArthur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jenkins wants to land a leg kick but McArthur is out of range.
Jenkins connects with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Jenkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jenkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good work by McArthur as he checks the leg kick.
Jenkins throws a wild body kick that McArthur sees coming a mile off.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McArthur looks for the body kick but Jenkins saw that one coming.
Jenkins moves out of range of the body kick.
McArthur looks for the body kick but Jenkins saw that one coming. #CL2#
Jenkins gets a clinch.
Jenkins swings wildly with an uppercut but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
McArthur blocks the elbow strike.
Jenkins cracks McArthur with a nice body shot.#T4#
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by McArthur.
McArthur scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jenkins looking to slow down the pace here.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from McArthur.
McArthur lands with a light punch inside.
Jenkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins misses with the head strike.
Jenkins misses with some punches.
McArthur throws a head punch that misses.
Jenkins misses with some punches.
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins swings wildly with an uppercut but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur misses with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur lands with a left to the head.
McArthur working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur had his way with Thurgood Jenkins in that round.
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!
#R5#
Jenkins looks to land a combination but McArthur avoids it well.
McArthur thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jenkins if he has to take too many more of those.
Jenkins throws out a loose jab but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur throws out a leg kick but Jenkins moves out of range and McArthur only half commits. #CL#
McArthur closes the distance and clinches.
McArthur misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McArthur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jenkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McArthur presses Jenkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McArthur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
McArthur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur works on Jenkins's body with a couple of short punches.
McArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur blocks a body shot from Jenkins.
Still in the clinch, McArthur scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Jenkins swings wildly with an uppercut but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur has a couple of punches blocked by Jenkins.
Jenkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McArthur is defending well for now.
McArthur throws a head punch that misses.
Jenkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McArthur misses with the head strike.
Jenkins misses with some punches.
McArthur lands with a short shot to the head.
Jenkins is looking to control McArthur's arms but McArthur gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jenkins has his back to the cage.
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jenkins lands with a left to the head.
Jenkins scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from McArthur on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
McArthur blocks a body shot from Jenkins.
McArthur blocking some punches. #T2#
Jenkins lands a shoulder strike.
McArthur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jenkins digs a right hand underneath McArthur's ribcage. McArthur let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McArthur keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jenkins's efforts to push away.
Jenkins tries a body shot but McArthur blocks it.
A short right from McArthur.
Jenkins tries to throw a body punch but McArthur avoids it by throwing Jenkins back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McArthur lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jenkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McArthur prevents a body shot from Jenkins.
A right hook to the body lands for Jenkins.
Jenkins working aggressively here.
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins scores with a shoulder strike.
McArthur lands a hook that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
McArthur lands with a short shot to the head.
Jenkins blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
A short uppercut from Jenkins.
McArthur letting Jenkins take a breather here.
Jenkins scores with a hook to the body.
McArthur throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenkins. #BC2#
Jenkins breaks the clinch.
McArthur misses with a head kick.
Jenkins tries a quick counter leg kick but McArthur is wise to it.
McArthur throws the kick towards the body but Jenkins avoids it.
Jenkins throws the left hand but McArthur avoids the punch easily.
McArthur lunges at Jenkins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jenkins's hand.
McArthur takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McArthur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jenkins throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McArthur counters with a nice body kick.
Jenkins scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Jenkins closes the distance and clinches.
McArthur lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
McArthur blocks a body shot from Jenkins.
McArthur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a nice uppercut.
McArthur misses with the head strike.
Jenkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Jenkins.
Jenkins blocks an uppercut.
McArthur lands a hook to the side of the head.
McArthur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McArthur backwards.
McArthur blocks an uppercut.
Jenkins lands a body shot.
McArthur working aggressively here.
Thurgood Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jenkins blocks a body shot from McArthur.
McArthur takes a shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kieran McArthur.
Well McArthur has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:46
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieran McArthur!
Kieran McArthur retains his featherweight title!
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.

Event: ABW 158 MaArthur - Ali II
Date: Sep 06, 2018

#R1#
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from McArthur enables Ali to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McArthur manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McArthur has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ali postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McArthur has control of Ali's left arm, preventing Ali from doing any damage.
Ali wants to control from the top but McArthur keeps moving.
Ali postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ali has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ali tries to free his leg and advance position but McArthur is retaining full guard.
Ali wants to control from the top but McArthur keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali with a flurry of punches that miss.
McArthur working a defensive guard here.
Ali trying to control the position from guard on top but McArthur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
McArthur has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McArthur continues to stall.
Ali stays in close to McArthur's body and controls the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McArthur is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McArthur keeps Ali at a distance using the push kick.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on McArthur's shoulder, as McArthur tries to avoid the shot.
McArthur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Ali lands a nice looking body shot.
Ali throws a lazy uppercut
and McArthur makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ali really felt that one!#T2#
Ali moves in looking to clinch but McArthur pushes him off.
A big right from Ali misses.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from McArthur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McArthur wants to slow Ali down by chopping away at his legs.
Ali blocks a leg kick.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McArthur slips under a jab from Ali.
Ali blocks a leg kick.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on McArthur's shoulder, as McArthur tries to avoid the shot.
Ali closes this distance looking for a takedown but McArthur circles away.
McArthur throws a right hand that misses
and Ali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali defending well as McArthur loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Ali swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McArthur.
Ali missing with a left hand there. McArthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali tries to score with a low kick but McArthur moves his leg out of the way.
McArthur doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Ali as he connects with a hook.
McArthur swings widly with a right hand
and Ali counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McArthur seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McArthur avoids the body shot from Ali.
McArthur throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ali misses with a hook.
Ali works McArthur's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Ali misses with an uppercut. McArthur saw that one coming.
Ali bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ali misses the jab.
McArthur fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ali just manages to avoid it.
Ali swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McArthur throws a leg kick which misses Ali's front leg but catches the back leg as Ali tries to avoid it.
Ali lands a jab.
McArthur takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice jab there from McArthur.
McArthur slips under a jab from Ali.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sarfraz Ali dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McArthur moves away.
McArthur cracks Ali with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by McArthur.
As Ali backs away, McArthur returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McArthur.
Ali moves in looking to clinch but McArthur pushes him off.
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McArthur moves out of range as Ali strikes.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Ali blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
McArthur drops Ali with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ali looks back up at him and smiles so McArthur waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Ali is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali misses with a hook. McArthur ducked under it nicely.
As Ali looks to move away, McArthur throws a big counter combo but Ali just gets out of the way.
Ali is still on wobbly legs! Can McArthur finish him?
McArthur misses with a body kick.
Ali seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
McArthur misses with a kick to the body.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McArthur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McArthur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on McArthur's shoulder, as McArthur tries to avoid the shot.
Ali misses with a hook. McArthur ducked under it nicely.
Ali throws a head kick but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur throws a big shot that misses.
McArthur blocks a leg kick.
Ali throws a hook to the side of McArthur's head but McArthur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ali lands a high kick!
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McArthur manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from McArthur misses its target.
Ali slips under a jab from McArthur.
Ali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
McArthur walks into a straight right hand from Ali.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McArthur lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice jab there from McArthur.
McArthur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.
McArthur misses with a low kick as Ali jumps back.
Ali jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McArthur does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ali looks to land a left hand but McArthur moved out of range nicely.
Ali works McArthur's body with a nice hook.
Ali fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ali throws a jab when McArthur was well out of range.#T3#
Ali throws a hook but McArthur blocks it.
Ali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McArthur walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McArthur takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ali listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McArthur lands an overhand right.
Ali scores with a hook to the body. McArthur takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McArthur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McArthur defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McArthur.
McArthur thinks about countering with a body kick.#T4#
McArthur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ali misses with a hook.
Ali jabs McArthur to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
It appears McArthur was looking to counter with a kick there.
McArthur bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ali throws a leg kick that misses.
McArthur moves out of range as Ali strikes.
Ali lands a body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ali scores with a shot to the side of McArthur's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sarfraz Ali will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Ali tries a low kick but McArthur avoids it.
Ali digs a good body shot into McArthur's ribs.
Ali punishes McArthur's body with a nice straight punch.
McArthur cracks Ali with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - McArthur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McArthur keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from McArthur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ali lands a jab to the nose.
McArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Ali looks to land a right hand but McArthur moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from McArthur misses the target.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
McArthur scores with a kick to the body.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McArthur throwing a counter right hand but Ali manages to avoid it.
McArthur steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ali. That one must have hurt.
A big left from Ali misses.
McArthur thuds a left hand into Ali's body.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Ali swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McArthur counters with a nice body shot.
Ali does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McArthur connects with a leg kick. Ali looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McArthur is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Ali misses with a body shot.
It looked like McArthur was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ali.#CL2#
McArthur tries to keep at a distance but Ali has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Ali jumps into guard, dragging McArthur to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Ali is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Ali looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McArthur slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ali keeping full guard, as McArthur tries to pass.
McArthur forces his way into half guard.
Ali is looking for a sweep. McArthur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McArthur trying to pass the guard but Ali defending well.
Ali wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
McArthur looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ali trying to control but McArthur postures up.
McArthur wants to pass to mount but Ali is defending the position. #SUB2#
Ali looking for submissions off his back.
McArthur sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ali is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Ali looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Ali looking for submissions off his back.
McArthur is taking a breather. Ali says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ali is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Ali actively working from the bottom here.
Ali wants to improve his position but McArthur is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McArthur looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ali wants to improve his position but McArthur is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Sarfraz Ali just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like McArthur wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ali swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling McArthur to counter with a crisp jab.
Ali takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ali darts in looking for a takedown but McArthur gets double underhooks and turns Ali into the cage.
McArthur throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab.
McArthur throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McArthur misses with a right hand
and Ali counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McArthur swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ali throws a leg kick which misses McArthur's front leg but catches the back leg as McArthur tries to avoid it.
Ali misses with an uppercut. #T1#
McArthur fakes the leg kick and cracks Ali in the body.
Ali is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ali takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#KD#
McArthur cracks Ali with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ali looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McArthur finish him?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ali, right into the meat.
and McArthur counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Ali! He's just covering up as McArthur starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kieran McArthur!
Kieran McArthur retains his featherweight title!
A less than humble Kieran McArthur misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: ABW 150 McArthur - Nielsen
Date: Aug 07, 2018

#R1#
Nielsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
It looks like Kieran McArthur has been cut.
Nielsen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McArthur scores with a kick to the body.
McArthur has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Nielsen throws a lazy uppercut
and McArthur counters with a nice kick to the body.
McArthur lands with an overhand left.
Bobo Nielsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Nielsen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McArthur throws a punch but it's blocked by Nielsen.
Nielsen misses with the head strike. #BC#
McArthur breaks the clinch.
Nielsen throws out a loose jab but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD#
McArthur lands a left and a right that send Nielsen crashing to the mat, dazed. McArthur thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nielsen looks to clinch
enabling McArthur to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Nielsen is rocked!
McArthur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Nielsen has managed to clinch.
McArthur scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Nielsen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McArthur working aggressively here.
McArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Nielsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from McArthur.
Nielsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McArthurs head.
McArthur lands a nice shot to the body.
McArthur is leaning against Nielsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
Nielsen trying to stall but McArthur improves his position.
McArthur goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Nielsen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
McArthur tries to get to full guard but Nielsen has control of the leg.
McArthur wants to control the action here but instead Nielsen manages to pass to full mount! #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nielsen avoids the attempt from McArthur to control.
McArthur avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nielsen.
Nielsen avoids the attempt from McArthur to control.
McArthur is working to get back to half guard.
Nielsen avoids the attempt from McArthur to control.
McArthur is trying desperately to improve position.
McArthur tries to hold on but Nielsen pushes him away. #T3#
Nielsen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McArthur can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McArthur slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McArthur keeping control of the position.
Nielsen is controlling the pace.
McArthur is staying active underneath Nielsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Nielsen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McArthur tries to roll over but Nielsen keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kieran McArthur's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nielsen misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Nielsen.
Nielsen jabs at McArthur's body.
McArthur misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nielsen. McArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nielsen scores with a nice head shot.
Nielsen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McArthur throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen throws a big shot that misses.
Nielsen scoring well with a low kick there.
Nielsen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McArthur walks into a straight right hand from Nielsen.
Kieran McArthur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nielsen misses with a head kick.
McArthur digs a good hook to Nielsen's body.
Nielsen misses with a body shot.
Nielsen throws an off balance right hand
and McArthur makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McArthur tried to score with a low kick but Nielsen checks it.
McArthur blocks a jab.#CL2#
Nielsen rushes McArthur and presses him up against the cage.
McArthur prevents a takedown attempt there.
McArthur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nielsen has a couple of punches blocked by McArthur.
Nielsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of McArthur backwards.
McArthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nielsen is trying to maintain a safe position but McArthur gets an underhook and turns Nielsen into the cage.
McArthur stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
A short body shot lands from McArthur as the two fighters clinch.
McArthur is working Nielsen over against the cage.
Nielsen is breathing heavily.
McArthur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from McArthur - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McArthur lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McArthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McArthur misses with the head strike.
McArthur scores with a shoulder strike.
McArthur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nielsen working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from McArthur as the two fighters clinch.
McArthur throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McArthur lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McArthur.
Nielsen blocks an uppercut.
McArthur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nielsen can do to turn this around?
McArthur lands a left hand.
McArthur lands a left hand.
Nielsen prevents a body shot from McArthur.
McArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from McArthur. #T3#
Nielsen misses with the head strike.
McArthur gets through Nielsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nielsen tries a body shot but McArthur blocks it.
McArthur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur throws a punch but it's blocked by Nielsen.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
A short left from McArthur.
McArthur misses with a punch on the inside.
McArthur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nielsen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McArthur throws a punch but it's blocked by Nielsen.
McArthur pushes Nielsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McArthur lands a left hand.
Nielsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kieran McArthur has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from McArthur.
A nice right hand lands inside from McArthur.
Nielsen has a couple of punches blocked by McArthur.
McArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from McArthur. #T4#
McArthur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McArthur pushes Nielsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McArthur misses with the head strike.
Nielsen has a couple of punches blocked by McArthur.
Nielsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McArthur working aggressively here.
McArthur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nielsen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McArthur gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
McArthur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McArthur swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nielsen.
McArthur moves out of range as Nielsen strikes.
Nielsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McArthur.
McArthur slips under a jab.
McArthur is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kieran McArthur's cut.
That's time! McArthur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Nielsen throws an off balance right hand
and McArthur counters with a slapping leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nielsen or perhaps it was just good defense by McArthur, which made it look bad.
Nielsen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nielsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McArthur doesn't seem bothered though.
Nielsen misses with a takedown attempt
and McArthur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nielsen misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen connects with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from McArthur.
Nielsen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McArthur throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Nice defenses there by McArthur.
A big left from Nielsen misses.
The crowd cheers as Nielsen lands an impressive looking overhand right. McArthur doesn't seem phased though.
McArthur scores with a jab to the head.
McArthur connects with a leg kick. Nielsen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McArthur slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#KD#
McArthur lands a big right hand that sends Nielsen crashing to the mat! McArthur stays standing though and waves Nielsen back to his feet!
Nielsen is still on wobbly legs! Can McArthur finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nielsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McArthur moves away.
Kieran McArthur is winning the standup battle so far.
McArthur scores with a push kick.
Nielsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McArthur lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McArthur.
Nielsen ducks into an uppercut from McArthur and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kieran McArthur!
Kieran McArthur retains his featherweight title!
Kieran McArthur decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: ABW 142 McArthur - Kansalainen
Date: Jul 05, 2018

#R1#
McArthur motions for Kansalainen to come forward. McArthur throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McArthur throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kansalainen on the side of the head.
Kansalainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansalainen. McArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
McArthur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McArthur has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a right hand that McArthur ducks under and follows up with a left that McArthur also avoids with ease.
McArthur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansalainen.
McArthur tries to work over Kansalainen's front leg with a kick but Kansalainen checks it.
McArthur misses with a kick to the body.
Kansalainen throws an off balance right hand
and McArthur counters with a thumping low kick.
McArthur misses with a body kick.
Kansalainen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McArthur will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kansalainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McArthur fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kansalainen is out of range.
McArthur throws a leg kick which misses Kansalainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Kansalainen tries to avoid it.
McArthur changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McArthur misses with a wild body shot.
McArthur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McArthur lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kansalainen backs up against the cage.
Kansalainen moves out of range as McArthur strikes.#T1#
McArthur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen is looking for the big counter here.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but McArthur moved out of range nicely.
McArthur avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kansalainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McArthur takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kansalainen!
McArthur is looking to slow Kansalainen down with leg kicks.
Kansalainen connects with an inside leg kick.
McArthur lands a really nice looking cross but Kansalainen seems unphased.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kansalainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McArthur has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McArthur and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
McArthur moves out of range of the strikes.
Kansalainen is looking to chop away at McArthur's legs.
McArthur uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McArthur missing with a left hand there. Kansalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McArthur feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kansalainen's calf.
McArthur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen walks forward, straight into a front kick from McArthur.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
McArthur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
As Kansalainen backs away, McArthur returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
Kansalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kansalainen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McArthur back to the cage. Kansalainen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McArthur scores with a body shot.
McArthur walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kansalainen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McArthur is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kansalainen lands with an uppercut that bounces McArthur off the cage and back into range.
McArthur tests Kansalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A cross from McArthur lands.
McArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
Kansalainen is looking for the big counter here.
McArthur throws a wild body kick that Kansalainen sees coming a mile off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot.
Kieran McArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansalainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McArthur eats them both and turns towards Kansalainen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Kieran McArthur has been cut.
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from McArthur.
Kansalainen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A swing and a miss from McArthur.
A swing and a miss from McArthur.
McArthur attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Donk. McArthur catches Kansalainen right on the button with a cross.
Kansalainen scores with a spinning back kick!
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McArthur motions for Kansalainen to come forward. McArthur throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Kansalainen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kansalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McArthur.
A jab from Kansalainen does it's job there.
McArthur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen is looking to land body kicks.
McArthur will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kansalainen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A left and a right from Kansalainen both land. Nice combination.
Kansalainen is looking to land body kicks.
Kansalainen throws a hook but McArthur blocks it.
McArthur misses with an uppercut.
McArthur tests Kansalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansalainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kansalainen scores with a nice body kick.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right.
A slapping leg kick lands for McArthur. #T4#
McArthur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McArthur throws out a loose jab but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kansalainen throws a looping overhand right but McArthur ducks down to avoid it.
McArthur motions for Kansalainen to come forward. McArthur throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
It appears McArthur was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kansalainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McArthur takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McArthur moves away from the strike by Kansalainen.
McArthur chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McArthur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as McArthur blocks the leg kick.
Kansalainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McArthur can pounce on him.
McArthur dips to his left and cracks Kansalainen with an uppercut!
Kansalainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McArthur can pounce on him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McArthur tries to land a front kick but Kansalainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McArthur cracks a nice hook into Kansalainen's ribs.
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McArthur manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kansalainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kieran McArthur will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kieran McArthur's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McArthur tries to work over Kansalainen's front leg with a kick but Kansalainen checks it.
Kansalainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McArthur.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kansalainen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McArthur moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
McArthur throws a body shot but no joy.
McArthur checks the leg kick.
Kansalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McArthur.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen looks for the body kick but McArthur saw that one coming.
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from McArthur.
McArthur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kansalainen's sensitive parts.
McArthur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
McArthur moves out of range of the leg kick from Kansalainen.
A quick step to the side and McArthur tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McArthur slips a jab from Kansalainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur throws a jab when Kansalainen was well out of range.
McArthur scores with a leg kick.
McArthur scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McArthur throws an off balance right hand
and Kansalainen counters with a left to the body.
McArthur scoring well with a low kick there.
Kansalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McArthur.
McArthur tried to counter with a leg kick but Kansalainen avoided it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Kansalainen blocks a jab.
Kansalainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kansalainen is looking to slow McArthur down with leg kicks.
Kansalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McArthur's calf.
Kansalainen swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An inside leg kick from McArthur misses.
McArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
Kansalainen misses with a straight left.
McArthur misses with a hook.
McArthur lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kansalainen will feel that in the morning.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McArthur throws a nice inside leg kick.
McArthur takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McArthur misses with a leg kick.
Kansalainen is trying to counter with his kicks.
An inside leg kick from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but McArthur moved out of range nicely.
McArthur is looking to land body kicks.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
McArthur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from McArthur.
McArthur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
McArthur connects with a solid leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a solid leg kick but McArthur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McArthur connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kansalainen. Kansalainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
Kansalainen lands a two punch combo.
McArthur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansalainen is looking to score with low kicks.
McArthur misses with a looping left.
Kansalainen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kansalainen misses with a kick to the body.
McArthur throws a shot to the body.
Kansalainen misses with a hook. McArthur ducked under it nicely.
McArthur connects with a leg kick. Kansalainen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McArthur connects with a single shot there.
A bone on bone clash there as McArthur blocks the leg kick.
McArthur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Kansalainen. That's going to slow McArthur down.
McArthur missing with a left hand there. Kansalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McArthur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Kansalainen responds with a good body kick, but McArthur manages to step out the way in time.
Kansalainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McArthur at a distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McArthur - that will leave a mark!
Kansalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from McArthur.
McArthur tries to score with a low kick but Kansalainen moves his leg out of the way.
An inside leg kick from McArthur misses.
McArthur moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
Kansalainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McArthur attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen throws a shot from downtown. McArthur moves away and avoids it.
McArthur is looking to score with low kicks.
McArthur looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick.
McArthur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen jabs McArthur to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McArthur throws a big shot that misses.
Kansalainen thinks about the counter body kick.#T4#
McArthur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
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 slow jab from Kansalainen misses its intended target.
Kansalainen is looking to land body kicks.
Kansalainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McArthur. That did some damage!
Kansalainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kansalainen keeps McArthur at a distance using the push kick.
Nice jab there from McArthur.
Kansalainen slips under a jab from McArthur.
McArthur cracks a nice hook into Kansalainen's ribs.
Kansalainen connects with a solid leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McArthur checks a leg kick.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
McArthur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by McArthur.
Kansalainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur misses with an uppercut
and Kansalainen counters with a nice body shot.
McArthur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a low kick but McArthur avoids it.
Kansalainen throws a jab when McArthur was well out of range.
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 Kieran McArthur will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kieran McArthur's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
McArthur slips a straight right by Kansalainen.
A jab from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kansalainen throws a front kick that sends McArthur stumbling back into the cage.
McArthur lands with a straight right. Kansalainen didn't see that one coming.
Kansalainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kansalainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Kansalainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kansalainen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McArthur if he has to take too many more of those.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
McArthur staying out of range there.
A jab from Kansalainen does it's job there.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansalainen cracks McArthur with a right hand to the side of the head.
McArthur lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kansalainen takes a step back to recover.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kansalainen throws a series of punches but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McArthur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick which misses McArthur's front leg but catches the back leg as McArthur tries to avoid it. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansalainen. McArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
McArthur connects with the punch.
Kansalainen throws a chopping leg kick but McArthur manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McArthur changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kansalainen wants to slow McArthur down by chopping away at his legs.
McArthur lands with a nice body punch.
McArthur thows a body kick. Kansalainen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kansalainen tries to bum rush McArthur with a series of wild strikes but McArthur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McArthur.
The crowd cheers as McArthur lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kansalainen doesn't seem phased though.
McArthur pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kansalainen is out of range and McArthur settles back down.
McArthur backing away here, and Kansalainen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansalainen. McArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but McArthur sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kansalainen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McArthur back to the cage. Kansalainen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for McArthur.
McArthur thumps Kansalainen with a low kick.
McArthur has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kansalainen.#T2#
McArthur blocks a jab.
McArthur lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kieran McArthur is winning the standup battle so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McArthur, as that shot connected.
McArthur checks a low kick from Kansalainen.
McArthur throws a nice inside leg kick.
McArthur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen walks into a stiff left hand from McArthur.
McArthur throws a low kick, looking for Kansalainen's leg but Kansalainen calmly moves out of range.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McArthur moves away from the strike by Kansalainen.
Donk. McArthur catches Kansalainen right on the button with a cross.
Kansalainen is looking to land body kicks.
McArthur looks to land a right hand but Kansalainen moved out of range.
Kansalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Kansalainen throws the left hand but McArthur avoids the punch easily.
Kansalainen lands the left hand.
Kansalainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
McArthur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansalainen.
McArthur tried to counter with a leg kick but Kansalainen avoided it.
McArthur walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kansalainen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good standup being displayed there by McArthur as he connects with a hook.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McArthur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a hook.
Kansalainen digs a good hook to McArthur's body.
A head kick from McArthur lands but Kansalainen takes it in his stride.
Kansalainen throws a jab when McArthur was well out of range.
McArthur walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kansalainen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kansalainen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McArthur makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McArthur tried to score with a low kick but Kansalainen checks it.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McArthur connects with an inside leg kick.
McArthur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from McArthur.
Kansalainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A combination from Kansalainen does no damage.
Kansalainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kansalainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
McArthur throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Good leg kick by Kansalainen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McArthur delivers a nice body kick.
McArthur lands a front kick.
Kansalainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McArthur.
A jab from McArthur does it's job there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kansalainen. That's going to slow McArthur down.
McArthur moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McArthur lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kansalainen misses with a right hand
and McArthur makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kansalainen really felt that one!
McArthur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Kansalainen checks a low kick from McArthur.
McArthur takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
Kansalainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kieran McArthur's cut.
That's time! McArthur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
McArthur moves out of range of the body kick.
Kansalainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McArthur tests Kansalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McArthur throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kansalainen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McArthur fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick.
McArthur walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kansalainen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kansalainen connects with a solid leg kick.
McArthur connects with a leg kick. Kansalainen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid leg kick lands there for McArthur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kansalainen.
McArthur looks to land a body kick but Kansalainen moved away.
McArthur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a hook.
McArthur just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by McArthur. #T1#
Kansalainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen is looking to land body kicks.
Kansalainen throws an overhand right that lands on McArthur's shoulder, as McArthur tries to avoid the shot.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
McArthur looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McArthur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kansalainen connects with a jab.
Kansalainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
McArthur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansalainen.
A looping hook to the body misses from McArthur. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kansalainen tries to bum rush McArthur with a series of wild strikes but McArthur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McArthur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McArthur bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kansalainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McArthur moves forwards but Kansalainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. McArthur darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McArthur lands a leg kick that knocks Kansalainen off balance momentarily.
McArthur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as McArthur blocks the leg kick.
As Kansalainen backs away, McArthur returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kansalainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McArthur is able to avoid easily.
McArthur connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kansalainen. Kansalainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McArthur lands a leg kick that knocks Kansalainen off balance momentarily.
McArthur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kansalainen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McArthur eats them both and turns towards Kansalainen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McArthur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by McArthur.
McArthur thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kansalainen if he has to take too many more of those.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McArthur, right into the meat.
Kansalainen punishes McArthur's body with a nice straight punch.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McArthur fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McArthur thumps Kansalainen with a low kick.
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McArthur. #T3#
Kansalainen swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
Kansalainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kansalainen, right into the meat.
McArthur throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
McArthur avoids the head kick by Kansalainen.
McArthur feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kansalainen's calf.
McArthur throws out a loose jab but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen takes a swing at McArthur's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from McArthur.
McArthur connects with a leg kick. Kansalainen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kansalainen lands with a shot to the body.
McArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McArthur misses with a body shot.
Kansalainen feints a counter leg kick.
Kansalainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McArthur jabs Kansalainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.#T4#
McArthur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McArthur throws a head kick that misses.
Kansalainen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McArthur. That one must have hurt.
Kansalainen blocks a low kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Kansalainen.
McArthur was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McArthur feints and then cracks Kansalainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kansalainen down.
Kansalainen works the jab nicely.
A big right from Kansalainen misses.
McArthur avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a sloppy head kick and McArthur moves out of range easily.
McArthur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansalainen.
McArthur plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McArthur misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for McArthur.
McArthur lands with a right hand.
McArthur moves out of range of the leg kick from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a low kick but McArthur moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur had his way with Tapani Kansalainen in that round.
The cut man is working on Kieran McArthur's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
McArthur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Kansalainen misses.
McArthur blocks a low kick nicely.
McArthur looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kansalainen!
Kansalainen slips under a jab.
McArthur gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kansalainen counters with a series of strikes. McArthur will be more careful next time no doubt.
McArthur does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kansalainen tries a head kick but it misses.
McArthur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McArthur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
McArthur moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McArthur jabs Kansalainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters circling a little - McArthur finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McArthur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McArthur throws out a leg kick but Kansalainen moves out of range and McArthur only half commits.
McArthur lands a front kick.#T1#
McArthur throws a leg kick but Kansalainen checks it.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut. McArthur saw that one coming.
Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McArthur.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
McArthur lands a jab to Kansalainen's midsection.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
McArthur looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That kick from McArthur tenderised Kansalainen's leg. Kansalainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
McArthur lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kansalainen at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Kansalainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McArthur.
McArthur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from McArthur.
McArthur pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kansalainen is out of range and McArthur settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kansalainen! But no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McArthur misses with a body shot.
Tapani Kansalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McArthur cracks the inside of Kansalainen's front leg.
McArthur tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
McArthur connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McArthur scores with a shot to the body.
Kansalainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A leg kick checked by McArthur.
Kansalainen throws a looping overhand right but McArthur ducks down to avoid it.
Kansalainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McArthur slips a straight right by Kansalainen.
McArthur swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kansalainen.
McArthur throws a sloppy head kick and Kansalainen moves out of range easily.
Kansalainen misses with a kick to the body.
Kansalainen lands a nice looking kick to the body. McArthur takes a step back to recover.
McArthur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a chopping leg kick but McArthur manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McArthur moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
A good leg kick by McArthur. #T3#
McArthur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kansalainen checks a leg kick.
McArthur misses with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kansalainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McArthur lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen scores with a hook.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from McArthur.
McArthur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kansalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kansalainen thuds a left hand into McArthur's body.
McArthur moves away from the strike by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kansalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick from Kansalainen misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McArthur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Kansalainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McArthur throws a right hand that Kansalainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Kansalainen also avoids with ease.#T4#
Kansalainen cracks McArthur with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McArthur does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kansalainen throws a low kick, looking for McArthur's leg but McArthur calmly moves out of range.
Kansalainen misses with a body kick.
McArthur scores with a spinning back kick!
Jab from McArthur.
Kansalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by McArthur.
Kansalainen misses the jab.
Kansalainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McArthur can pounce on him.
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. McArthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McArthur swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kansalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
McArthur throws a leg kick which misses Kansalainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Kansalainen tries to avoid it.
McArthur throws a front kick that sends Kansalainen stumbling back into the cage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kansalainen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kieran McArthur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McArthur has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:47
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieran McArthur!
Kieran McArthur retains his featherweight title!
Kieran McArthur was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: ABW 134 Ali - McArthur
Date: May 29, 2018

#R1#
Ali thows a leg kick but McArthur checks it
and McArthur counters with a thumping low kick.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Ali throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ali looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ali misses with a hook
and McArthur counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by McArthur.
A jab from Ali misses.
McArthur looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McArthur on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
McArthur throws a big shot that misses.
Ali misses with a looping right.
McArthur looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ali throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali lands a right hook to the body.
Ali jabs McArthur to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Ali throws a head kick but McArthur moves out of range. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Ali.
Ali jabs McArthur to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ali throws the kick towards the body but McArthur avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Ali tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McArthur chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ali thows a leg kick but McArthur checks it
and McArthur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
McArthur moves into range and clinches up with Ali.
McArthur lands an uppercut.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but McArthur avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Ali works on McArthur's body with a couple of short punches.
McArthur prevents a body shot from Ali.
A short body shot lands from Ali as the two fighters clinch.
Ali lands a body punch in the clinch.
McArthur lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McArthur scores with a shoulder strike.
McArthur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McArthur blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ali.
McArthur lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
McArthur misses with a punch on the inside.
McArthur lands a left hand.
McArthur works on Ali's body with a couple of short punches.
Ali misses with the head strike.
McArthur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McArthur.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McArthur lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
McArthur lands a left hand. #ROC2#
Ali is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McArthur.
Ali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McArthur misses with some punches.
A short right from McArthur on the inside.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as McArthur controls his hands.
Ali lands a right hand.
McArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Ali misses with a body punch.
A short left from Ali.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McArthur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ali misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McArthur.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali pushes McArthur back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ali working aggressively here.
McArthur lands a shoulder strike.
McArthur lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ali or not.
Ali seems to have got his legs back now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McArthur.
McArthur lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Ali tries a body shot but McArthur blocks it.
Ali working aggressively here.
McArthur lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McArthur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
McArthur pushes Ali back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ali lands a body punch.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali is really struggling to find his range with his punches. McArthur's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
McArthur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McArthur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from McArthur.
Ali working aggressively here.
McArthur lands a body punch.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of McArthur backwards.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
McArthur has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Ali misses with some punches.
McArthur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McArthur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali lands with a right to the head.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur lands a right hand.
McArthur cracks Ali with a nice body shot.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kieran McArthur will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick lands there from Ali.
McArthur missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McArthur slips under a jab.
McArthur throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McArthur.
Ali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ali swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but McArthur ducks down to avoid it.
Ali misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from McArthur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
McArthur is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on McArthur's shoulder, as McArthur tries to avoid the shot.
McArthur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McArthur throws a leg kick but Ali checks it.
Ali throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McArthur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McArthur slips a jab from Ali.
Ali misses with a straight right.
McArthur appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sarfraz Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Ali lands with a hook. McArthur tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ali lands an overhand right.
McArthur takes a jab right on the kisser.
McArthur throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ali scores with a nice right hand.
Ali throws a predictable looking body shot
and McArthur makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McArthur cracks Ali with a good jab.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
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!#KD2#
McArthur cracks Ali with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ali looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McArthur finish him?
Ali throws an off balance right hand
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 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kieran McArthur!
Kieran McArthur is the new featherweight champion!
Kieran McArthur decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: ABW 122 Distacio Jr - Jones
Date: Apr 17, 2018

#R1#
McArthur blocks a jab.
McArthur lands with a hook. Tertelgte tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Tertelgte gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McArthur.
Tertelgte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McArthur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tertelgte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McArthur blocks an uppercut.
McArthur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tertelgte.
McArthur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McArthur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tertelgte.
McArthur tries a body shot but Tertelgte blocks it.
Tertelgte misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tertelgte fails to land.
Tertelgte working aggressively here.
Tertelgte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McArthurs head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tertelgte lands a right hand.
McArthur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tertelgte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tertelgte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tertelgte misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Tertelgte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tertelgte misses with a punch on the inside.
McArthur looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McArthur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tertelgte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur blocking some punches.
Tertelgte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McArthurs head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McArthur.
Tertelgte has a couple of punches blocked by McArthur.
Tertelgte blocks a body shot from McArthur.
Tertelgte misses with a punch on the inside.
McArthur lands a hook to the side of the head.
McArthur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tertelgte prevents a body shot from McArthur.
McArthur lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McArthur.
McArthur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McArthur.
McArthur blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McArthur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tertelgte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tertelgte misses with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A short left from McArthur.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McArthur.
McArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Tertelgte uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McArthur.
McArthur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tertelgte's elbow.
McArthur misses with the head strike.
McArthur lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tertelgte working aggressively here.
McArthur misses with a hook from the clinch.
McArthur scores with a shoulder strike.
McArthur misses with some punches.
McArthur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tertelgte misses with some punches.
Tertelgte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tertelgte.
McArthur scores with a shot to the side of Tertelgte's head.
McArthur misses with a body punch.
McArthur gets through Tertelgte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tertelgte misses with a punch on the inside.
Tertelgte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McArthur backwards. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for McArthur.
McArthur digs a right hand into Tertelgte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tertelgte's gas tank.
McArthur tries to work over Tertelgte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tertelgte.
McArthur has a couple of punches blocked by Tertelgte.
Tertelgte working aggressively here.
Tertelgte misses with the head strike.
Tertelgte throws a punch but it's blocked by McArthur.
McArthur struggles to land a body shot inside as Tertelgte controls his hands.
Tertelgte throws a punch but it's blocked by McArthur.
Tertelgte misses with some punches.
Tertelgte misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McArthur.
McArthur working aggressively here.
McArthur throws a head punch that misses.
McArthur throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tertelgtes head.
A short uppercut from McArthur.
Tertelgte throws a punch but it's blocked by McArthur.
McArthur digs a right hand into Tertelgte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tertelgte's gas tank.
Tertelgte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tertelgte misses with a hook from the clinch.
McArthur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McArthur misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Tertelgte swings wildly with an uppercut but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McArthur.
McArthur throws a punch but it's blocked by Tertelgte.
A right hook to the body lands for McArthur.
A short left from Tertelgte.
Tertelgte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McArthur cracks Tertelgte with a nice body shot.
McArthur has a couple of punches blocked by Tertelgte.
McArthur blocking some punches.
McArthur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McArthur scores with a shot to the side of Tertelgte's head.
Tertelgte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tertelgte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tertelgte lands a nice uppercut.
McArthur tries a body shot but Tertelgte blocks it.
McArthur lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tertelgte blocks an uppercut.
McArthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McArthur throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McArthur cracks Tertelgte with a nice body shot.
McArthur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McArthur misses with an uppercut. Tertelgte saw that one coming.
As McArthur tries to get set, Tertelgte tries to push him back and clinch up but McArthur manages to avoid the attempt.
Tertelgte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McArthur throws a leg kick which misses Tertelgte's front leg but catches the back leg as Tertelgte tries to avoid it.
A jab from Tertelgte misses.
McArthur misses with a looping left.
It looked like Tertelgte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tertelgte keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McArthur jabs Tertelgte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from McArthur. Tertelgte does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Tertelgte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tertelgte ducks under a wild hook from McArthur.
Tertelgte checks a low kick from McArthur.
Tertelgte lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur misses with a straight left.
McArthur's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tertelgte under the eye.
McArthur connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tertelgte misses with an uppercut.
Tertelgte misses with a right hand
and McArthur counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from McArthur misses its intended target. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McArthur.
Tertelgte misses with a looping right.
McArthur flicks out a counter leg kick but Tertelgte steps away.
McArthur getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tertelgte takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tertelgte tries to close the distance and clinch up but McArthur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McArthur ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McArthur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McArthur cracks Tertelgte with a good jab.
Tertelgte is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
McArthur darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as McArthur checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice defenses there by McArthur.
Tertelgte throws a hook but McArthur avoids it easily.
Tertelgte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McArthur.
McArthur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tertelgte slips under a jab.
Tertelgte checks the leg kick nicely there.
McArthur staying out of range there.#T2#
Tertelgte is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tertelgte misses with a right hand
and McArthur counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tertelgte moves out of range of the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tertelgte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McArthur thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Tertelgte misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for McArthur.
McArthur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from McArthur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kieran McArthur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McArthur connects with an inside leg kick.
Tertelgte is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McArthur jabs at Tertelgte's body.
McArthur misses with a hook.
McArthur throws a nice outside leg kick.
McArthur lands a front kick.
Tertelgte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
A big left from Tertelgte misses.
Tertelgte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McArthur jabs at Tertelgte's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - McArthur looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McArthur cracks Tertelgte with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McArthur takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McArthur jabs Tertelgte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tertelgte throws a lazy right hand but McArthur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Tertelgte closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McArthur struggles to land a body shot inside as Tertelgte controls his hands.
A short right from McArthur.
Tertelgte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McArthur has a couple of punches blocked by Tertelgte.
Tertelgte pushes McArthur back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
McArthur breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Tertelgte throws a jab when McArthur was well out of range.
Tertelgte misses with a looping left.
McArthur has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Tertelgte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McArthur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McArthur tries to work over Tertelgte's front leg with a kick but Tertelgte checks it. #CL#
Tertelgte clinches with his opponent.
Tertelgte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McArthur.
A right hand to the body from McArthur.
Tertelgte working aggressively here.
Tertelgte misses with a punch on the inside.
McArthur lands with a short shot to the head.
Tertelgte blocking some punches.
Tertelgte swings wildly with an uppercut but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tertelgte lands a right hand.
Tertelgte misses with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tertelgte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tertelgte cracks McArthur with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tertelgte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tertelgte moves out of range as McArthur strikes.
McArthur throws a jab but it's blocked by Tertelgte.
McArthur swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tertelgte.
McArthur blocks a jab.
Tertelgte tries to bum rush McArthur with a series of wild strikes but McArthur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McArthur doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slapping leg kick lands for McArthur.
Tertelgte throws a hook but McArthur avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from McArthur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tertelgte moves out of range of the strikes.
McArthur scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tertelgte keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
McArthur takes the fight into the clinch.
Tertelgte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tertelgte prevents a body shot from McArthur.
Tertelgte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tertelgte working aggressively here. #T1#
McArthur working aggressively here.
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tertelgte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McArthur blocking some punches.
Tertelgte lands with a light punch inside.
McArthur blocking some punches.
McArthur has a couple of punches blocked by Tertelgte.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McArthur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tertelgte misses with the head strike.
Kieran McArthur seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tertelgte misses with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from McArthur.
Tertelgte throws a head punch that misses.
Tertelgte throws a punch but it's blocked by McArthur.
Tertelgte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McArthur.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Tertelgte fails to land. #BC2#
McArthur manages to break the clinch.
McArthur blocks a jab.
McArthur thuds his shin into the meat of Tertelgte's side.
McArthur takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tertelgte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McArthur throws the left hand but Tertelgte avoids the punch easily.
Donk. McArthur catches Tertelgte right on the button with a cross.
Tertelgte misses with an uppercut. McArthur saw that one coming.
McArthur appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McArthur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tertelgte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McArthur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McArthur thumps Tertelgte with a low kick.
A cross from McArthur lands.
Tertelgte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McArthur.
McArthur throws out a counter right but Tertelgte avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters circling a little - McArthur finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McArthur connects with a solid leg kick.
McArthur feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tertelgte's calf.
McArthur misses with an uppercut.
Tertelgte lands with a straight right. McArthur didn't see that one coming.
Tertelgte tries to clinch up.#T3#
Tertelgte throws a hook but McArthur blocks it.
Tertelgte takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tertelgte throws the left hand but McArthur avoids the punch easily.
McArthur slips a jab from Tertelgte.
It seemed like McArthur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tertelgte is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Tertelgte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tertelgte blocks a jab.
McArthur scores with a sloppy right hand. Tertelgte should have avoided that one.
Ernie Tertelgte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McArthur moves away from the strike by Tertelgte.
McArthur throws a leg kick which misses Tertelgte's front leg but catches the back leg as Tertelgte tries to avoid it.
Tertelgte misses the shot to the body.
Tertelgte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tertelgte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tertelgte slips a straight right by McArthur.
McArthur staying out of range there.
McArthur changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
McArthur sizes up Tertelgte with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tertelgte throws out a loose jab but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McArthur throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tertelgte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tertelgte misses with a looping right.
McArthur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tertelgte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kieran McArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tertelgte throws a lazy uppercut
and McArthur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tertelgte throws a hook to the side of McArthur's head but McArthur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tertelgte throws out a loose jab but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from McArthur finds it's way through Tertelgte's defenses.
McArthur throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McArthur, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from McArthur.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kieran McArthur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McArthur 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieran McArthur!
Kieran McArthur spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: ABW 114
Date: Mar 15, 2018

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from McArthur misses the target.
A clash of legs there as McArthur blocks the low kick.
Chance misses with a wild body shot.
McArthur throws out a counter right but Chance avoids it with no problem.
McArthur throws a head kick that misses.
McArthur throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zero Chance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chance. McArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chance throws a right and a left that both miss.
McArthur has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chance misses with a looping left.
McArthur circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chance wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chance takes a swing at McArthur's ribcage but misses.
Chance definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chance scores with a hook.
McArthur avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Chance avoids the head kick by McArthur.
Chance throws a hook but McArthur avoids it easily.
Kieran McArthur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McArthur lands a body shot.
Chance throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chance! #CUT#
It looks like Kieran McArthur has been cut.#CL2#
McArthur clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
McArthur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chance lands with a shot to the body.
McArthur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chance was well out of range. Poor timing from McArthur.
Chance tries to move into range but McArthur moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
McArthur rushes Chance and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McArthur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chance blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McArthur tries a body shot but Chance blocks it.
Chance blocking some punches. #T2#
McArthur lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chance doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from McArthur as the two fighters clinch.
McArthur lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chance backwards.
McArthur on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
McArthur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McArthur fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC2#
Chance is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Zero Chance has been cut.
Chance looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oh Chance is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McArthur throws a pinpoint strike between Chance's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Chance crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and McArthur scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kieran McArthur!
Kieran McArthur tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: ABW 107 Mumba - Uzo
Date: Feb 20, 2018

#R1#
Long takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#
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.#KD#
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!#ROC#
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.

Event: Test Night 1
Date: Jan 24, 2017

#R1#
McArthur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good exchange - McArthur coming out on top.
McArthur scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reynolds doesn't seem bothered though.
Reynolds throws out a powerful jab.
McArthur lands with a cross. #CUT#
It looks like Cole Reynolds has been cut.#KD#
McArthur lands a big head kick that sends Reynolds tumbling to the mat! McArthur takes a step backwards and waves Reynolds back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Reynolds is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McArthur scores with the left hand. Reynolds knows he should have avoided that one.
Reynolds is still on wobbly legs! Can McArthur finish him?
McArthur punishes Reynolds's body with a nice straight punch.
Reynolds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McArthur.
Reynolds lands with a nice body punch.
Reynolds lands a nice hook to McArthur's body. McArthur takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #KD#
McArthur drops Reynolds with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Reynolds looks back up at him and smiles so McArthur waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Reynolds throws a sloppy head kick and McArthur moves out of range easily.
Crack! A monster head kick from McArthur and Reynolds falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by McArthur!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kieran McArthur!

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