PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert MacArthur Jnr (ranked 848 p4p, 798 weight class) and Zygmunt Krol (ranked 123 p4p, 115 weight class). MacArthur Jnr comes to the cage accompanied by barbarian pipe band. The crowd seem to be enjoying Krol's choice of entrance music: Hammer Smashed Face Live. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

MacArthur Jnr
vs
Krol

199 cm
44
250
44 - 27 - 1

190 cm
29
265
12 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 44 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert MacArthur Jnr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zygmunt Krol!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArthur Jnr throws a jab when Krol was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Krol on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Krol misses with the combination.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a hook. Krol tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
MacArthur Jnr throws a big shot that misses.
MacArthur Jnr throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Jnr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Krol on the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr misses with an uppercut. Krol saw that one coming.
Krol misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Krol throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr avoids it easily.
Krol throws a right hand that misses
and MacArthur Jnr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacArthur Jnr throws a looping overhand right but Krol ducks down to avoid it.
Krol avoids the head kick by MacArthur Jnr.
Krol throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range as Krol throws a body kick.
Krol throws a body punch but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krol misses with a right hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A left lands for MacArthur Jnr.
Nice body kick there by MacArthur Jnr.
Krol swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krol throws an off balance right hand
and MacArthur Jnr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacArthur Jnr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Krol.
Krol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under a wild hook from Krol.
MacArthur Jnr lands with an uppercut that bounces Krol off the cage and back into range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr digs a good body shot into Krol's ribs.
MacArthur Jnr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Krol throws a series of punches but MacArthur Jnr avoids them all with ease.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook. Krol ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krol! But no joy.
Krol misses with a hook
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krol with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacArthur Jnr to score with a decent uppercut.
Krol goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Robert MacArthur Jnr has been cut.
MacArthur Jnr loads up on a big right hand but Krol slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krol misses with a left hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krol blocks a jab.
Krol throws a big shot that misses.
MacArthur Jnr loads up on a big right hand but Krol slips the punch.
Krol throws out a counter right but MacArthur Jnr avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krol looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacArthur Jnr looks to land a right hand but Krol moved out of range.
MacArthur Jnr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Krol checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Krol tests MacArthur Jnr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robert MacArthur Jnr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krol chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacArthur Jnr can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert MacArthur Jnr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert MacArthur Jnr's cut.
That's time! MacArthur Jnr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Krol throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Jnr moves away and avoids it.
Krol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacArthur Jnr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacArthur Jnr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Krol tries a head kick but it misses.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to counter punch.
Robert MacArthur Jnr is winning the standup battle so far.
Krol punishes MacArthur Jnr's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krol throws a head kick but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
Krol moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice cross by MacArthur Jnr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from MacArthur Jnr misses.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body shot but no joy.
Krol is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
MacArthur Jnr throws a looping overhand right but Krol ducks down to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Krol might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, MacArthur Jnr has got the better of the exchanges.
Krol explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Krol pushes MacArthur Jnr away with a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacArthur Jnr throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Krol counters with a nice right hand that sends MacArthur Jnr toppling to the canvas! MacArthur Jnr scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Krol finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krol comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Krol cracks MacArthur Jnr with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Krol has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning MacArthur Jnr to stand back up!

MacArthur Jnr is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krol throws a series of punches but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacArthur Jnr. Krol does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Jnr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krol counters with a monster head kick that knocks MacArthur Jnr out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zygmunt Krol!
During a confident post fight interview, Zygmunt Krol thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.