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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Angus MacArthur Ii (ranked 191 p4p, 895 weight class) and Manolito Tai Kung (ranked 21 p4p, 118 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think MacArthur Ii might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Corvus Corax - Bibit Aleum. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus MacArthur Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manolito Tai Kung!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArthur Ii throws a leg kick but Tai Kung sees it coming and checks it nicely.
MacArthur Ii lands with a cross.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook but Tai Kung avoids it easily.
MacArthur Ii has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Tai Kung with a jab.
MacArthur Ii looks for the body kick but Tai Kung saw that one coming.
Tai Kung throws out a counter right but MacArthur Ii avoids it with no problem.
Tai Kung throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Ii moves away and avoids it.
Tai Kung throws a series of punches but MacArthur Ii avoids them all with ease.
MacArthur Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tai Kung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tai Kung looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tai Kung lands with a thumping leg kick.
MacArthur Ii takes a swing at Tai Kung's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from MacArthur Ii misses the target.
Tai Kung takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacArthur Ii. Tai Kung does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Ii with a nice calf kick.
MacArthur Ii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook but Tai Kung avoids it easily.
Tai Kung digs a good hook to MacArthur Ii's body.
Donk. MacArthur Ii catches Tai Kung right on the button with a cross.
Tai Kung fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MacArthur Ii on the side of the head.
Tai Kung checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tai Kung! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tai Kung throws a looping overhand right but MacArthur Ii ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tai Kung moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MacArthur Ii swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacArthur Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tai Kung throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tai Kung fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
MacArthur Ii with the inside leg kick.
Tai Kung scores with a decent looking hook.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice looking body shot.
MacArthur Ii misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung throws a leg kick that misses.
Tai Kung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii tries to land a front kick but Tai Kung steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tai Kung avoids the body shot from MacArthur Ii.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tai Kung! But no joy.
Nice shot by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Tai Kung throws out a counter right but MacArthur Ii avoids it with no problem.
Tai Kung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacArthur Ii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tai Kung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii throws a leg kick
and MacArthur Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Angus MacArthur Ii has been cut.
MacArthur Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacArthur Ii cracks Tai Kung with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tai Kung tests MacArthur Ii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oooooh!!! Tai Kung has knocked MacArthur Ii down with a huge combo! Tai Kung steps away and waves a wobbly MacArthur Ii back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
MacArthur Ii is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tai Kung defending well as MacArthur Ii loads up on a big left hand.
MacArthur Ii thows a body kick. Tai Kung tries to catch it but that hurt him.
MacArthur Ii slips under a jab from Tai Kung.
And MacArthur Ii counters with a quick kick to the body but Tai Kung blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tai Kung.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manolito Tai Kung dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angus MacArthur Ii's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tai Kung cracks MacArthur Ii with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacArthur Ii lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tai Kung will feel that in the morning.
A big left from Tai Kung misses.
Tai Kung avoids the head kick by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tai Kung! But no joy.
Angus MacArthur Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur Ii finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And Tai Kung responds with a good body kick, but MacArthur Ii manages to step out the way in time.
Tai Kung on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung misses with a telegraphed body shot
and MacArthur Ii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tai Kung throws a hook but MacArthur Ii avoids it easily.
Tai Kung wants to land a leg kick but MacArthur Ii is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii lands the left hand.
MacArthur Ii misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Tai Kung on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tai Kung throws the left hand but MacArthur Ii avoids the punch easily.
MacArthur Ii tries to clinch but Tai Kung moves out of range.
Tai Kung looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tai Kung misses with a straight right.
MacArthur Ii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tai Kung. Tai Kung circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circling - Tai Kung throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacArthur Ii swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice jab there from MacArthur Ii.
Tai Kung scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tai Kung misses with a hook
and MacArthur Ii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left and a right from Tai Kung both land. Nice combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from MacArthur Ii. Tai Kung shrugs it off though.
MacArthur Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Tai Kung is just out of range.
Tai Kung throws a jab when MacArthur Ii was well out of range.
Tai Kung misses with a hook to the body
and MacArthur Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacArthur Ii loads up on a big right hand but Tai Kung slips the punch.
Tai Kung was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii looks for the body kick but Tai Kung saw that one coming.
MacArthur Ii throws a right hand that misses
enabling Tai Kung to counter with a crisp jab.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice shot that snaps Tai Kung's head back.
Tai Kung misses with a hook.
MacArthur Ii is looking to counter with a body kick.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook to the side of Tai Kung's head but Tai Kung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tai Kung tried to score with a low kick but MacArthur Ii checks it.
Tai Kung throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tai Kung tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tai Kung chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacArthur Ii can pounce on him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tai Kung crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from MacArthur Ii - the referee stops the clock and Tai Kung gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says MacArthur Ii. Tai Kung manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii misses with a low kick.
Tai Kung throws out a counter right but MacArthur Ii avoids it with no problem.
Tai Kung lands with an overhand left.
MacArthur Ii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Ii is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tai Kung is keeping busy.
Tai Kung lands a nice uppercut.
Tai Kung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacArthur Ii tries to work over Tai Kung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacArthur Ii presses Tai Kung against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
MacArthur Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Tai Kung uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Tai Kung fails to land.
Tai Kung stalling in the clinch but MacArthur Ii improves position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angus MacArthur Ii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Angus MacArthur Ii'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. This is the final round!
A shot to the body from Tai Kung misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacArthur Ii feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tai Kungs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tai Kung moves out of range of the body kick.
MacArthur Ii wants to clinch.
Tai Kung swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tai Kung throws an overhand right that lands on MacArthur Ii's shoulder, as MacArthur Ii tries to avoid the shot.
MacArthur Ii half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung lands with a cross.
MacArthur Ii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacArthur Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Tai Kung is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tai Kung moves out of range of the body kick from MacArthur Ii.
Tai Kung is clearly trying to counter these attacks from MacArthur Ii with a body shot.
Tai Kung takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tai Kung throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a body kick.
Tai Kung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Tai Kung on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
MacArthur Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Tai Kung was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
MacArthur Ii misses the jab.
MacArthur Ii slips a straight right by Tai Kung.
MacArthur Ii throws a jab but it's blocked by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacArthur Ii.
Angus MacArthur Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung walks forward, straight into a front kick from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tai Kung looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacArthur Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tai Kung manages to avoid it.
Tai Kung takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacArthur Ii cracks Tai Kung with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
MacArthur Ii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tai Kung checks it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur Ii looks to throw the jab but Tai Kung is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tai Kung misses the target.
MacArthur Ii tried to counter with a leg kick but Tai Kung avoided it.
Tai Kung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacArthur Ii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung lands with an uppercut that bounces MacArthur Ii off the cage and back into range.
MacArthur Ii connects with a single shot there.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick that misses.
Tai Kung connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tai Kung misses with a two punch combination.
MacArthur Ii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tai Kung throws out the jab.
MacArthur Ii half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tai Kung slips a jab from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
MacArthur Ii misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Tai Kung on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung misses with a jab to the body
enabling MacArthur Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
Tai Kung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacArthur Ii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Ii is looking to clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by MacArthur Ii!
Tai Kung chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacArthur Ii can pounce on him.
Tai Kung lands with an uppercut that bounces MacArthur Ii off the cage and back into range.
Tai Kung fails to land with a series of punches.
MacArthur Ii throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tai Kung avoids it.
MacArthur Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Tai Kung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angus MacArthur Ii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacArthur Ii 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus MacArthur Ii!
During a confident post fight interview, Angus MacArthur Ii thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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