PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Alexander Pauwels (ranked 1256 p4p, 174 weight class) and Robert MacArthur Jnr (ranked 2666 p4p, 353 weight class). Pauwels comes to the ring accompanied by Bad Company. MacArthur Jnr has chosen Scotland the Brave as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!

Pauwels
vs
MacArthur Jnr

182 cm
26
212 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

199 cm
24
216 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Pauwels !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert MacArthur Jnr!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArthur Jnr throws a body shot but no joy.
Pauwels staying out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacArthur Jnr.
Pauwels appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
MacArthur Jnr 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.
MacArthur Jnr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacArthur Jnr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
MacArthur Jnr scoring well with a low kick there.
Pauwels misses with a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacArthur Jnr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pauwels checks it well.
MacArthur Jnr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pauwels throws out the jab.
Pauwels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr was well out of range. Poor timing from Pauwels .
A big right from MacArthur Jnr misses.
MacArthur Jnr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Jnr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pauwels has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
MacArthur Jnr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pauwels . MacArthur Jnr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pauwels darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
MacArthur Jnr lands a jab to Pauwels 's midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacArthur Jnr misses with a wild body shot.
MacArthur Jnr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pauwels misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Pauwels .
MacArthur Jnr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pauwels with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacArthur Jnr to score with a decent uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by MacArthur Jnr.
Pauwels takes a jab right on the kisser.
MacArthur Jnr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pauwels . MacArthur Jnr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by MacArthur Jnr as he connects with a hook.
Pauwels shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pauwels throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pauwels throws a jab when MacArthur Jnr was well out of range.
The fighters circling - MacArthur Jnr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacArthur Jnr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pauwels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pauwels swings for the body but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Robert MacArthur Jnr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a nice looking jab.
MacArthur Jnr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pauwels scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
MacArthur Jnr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pauwels takes a kick to the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body punch but Pauwels moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pauwels scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacArthur Jnr lands with an uppercut that bounces Pauwels off the ropes and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert MacArthur Jnr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Pauwels misses with a straight left.
MacArthur Jnr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pauwels . That did some damage!
MacArthur Jnr motions for Pauwels to come forward. MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Pauwels checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pauwels was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Robert MacArthur Jnr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacArthur Jnr takes a swing at Pauwels 's ribcage but misses.
MacArthur Jnr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pauwels 's calf.
MacArthur Jnr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pauwels .
MacArthur Jnr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pauwels clobbers MacArthur Jnr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good leg kick by MacArthur Jnr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauwels misses with a looping left.
MacArthur Jnr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pauwels checks a leg kick nicely.
Pauwels checks a low kick from MacArthur Jnr.
Pauwels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pauwels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Jnr.
Pauwels connects with a nice looking jab.
Pauwels misses with a wild body shot.
MacArthur Jnr lands a jab to the head.
Pauwels drops his hands momentarily and MacArthur Jnr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacArthur Jnr lands a body shot.
A big right from Pauwels misses.
MacArthur Jnr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacArthur Jnr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
MacArthur Jnr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

It looks like Robert MacArthur Jnr has been cut.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick but Pauwels sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pauwels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacArthur Jnr sizes up Pauwels with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pauwels 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Jnr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pauwels throws a lazy uppercut
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacArthur Jnr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
MacArthur Jnr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pauwels .
MacArthur Jnr tries a low kick but Pauwels avoids it.
MacArthur Jnr throws a low kick but Pauwels avoids it.
MacArthur Jnr cracks Pauwels with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacArthur Jnr feints and then cracks Pauwels 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pauwels down.
Pauwels throws a jab when MacArthur Jnr was well out of range.
Pauwels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a straight left.
MacArthur Jnr thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacArthur Jnr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pauwels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pauwels is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
MacArthur Jnr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert MacArthur Jnr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robert MacArthur Jnr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Pauwels blocks a low kick nicely.
Pauwels was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
MacArthur Jnr moves into range and connects with a jab.
MacArthur Jnr misses the shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr misses the body punch
letting Pauwels counter with a right hand.
Pauwels blocks a jab.
MacArthur Jnr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pauwels throws a body punch but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from MacArthur Jnr misses.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a loose jab but Pauwels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pauwels was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A thudding body kick lands there by MacArthur Jnr!
MacArthur Jnr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauwels takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Pauwels on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MacArthur Jnr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MacArthur Jnr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by MacArthur Jnr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Jnr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
MacArthur Jnr tried to score with a low kick but Pauwels checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pauwels staying out of range there.
MacArthur Jnr thumps Pauwels with a low kick.
Pauwels tests MacArthur Jnr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pauwels throws a series of punches but MacArthur Jnr avoids them all with ease.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pauwels takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MacArthur Jnr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacArthur Jnr. That's going to slow Pauwels down.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
MacArthur Jnr misses the shot to the body.
Pauwels looks to throw the jab but MacArthur Jnr is out of range.
MacArthur Jnr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MacArthur Jnr stuns Pauwels with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping body kick lands there for MacArthur Jnr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pauwels throws an overhand right that lands on MacArthur Jnr's shoulder, as MacArthur Jnr tries to avoid the shot.
MacArthur Jnr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pauwels .
MacArthur Jnr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to slow Pauwels down with leg kicks.
MacArthur Jnr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MacArthur Jnr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pauwels takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pauwels . MacArthur Jnr does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Jnr with a nice cross.
MacArthur Jnr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacArthur Jnr with a nice cross.

Pauwels is rocked!
Pauwels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Pauwels was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from MacArthur Jnr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert MacArthur Jnr really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert MacArthur Jnr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

MacArthur Jnr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pauwels 's sensitive parts.
MacArthur Jnr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pauwels .
MacArthur Jnr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pauwels .
MacArthur Jnr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
MacArthur Jnr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pauwels is out of range and MacArthur Jnr settles back down.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pauwels throws a hook to the side of MacArthur Jnr's head but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacArthur Jnr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr keeps Pauwels at a distance using the push kick.
MacArthur Jnr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pauwels 's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauwels ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pauwels throws a body punch but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
Pauwels looks to throw the jab but MacArthur Jnr is out of range.
Pauwels takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr lands a leg kick that knocks Pauwels off balance momentarily.
MacArthur Jnr throws a good cross that connects.
Pauwels walks into a straight right hand from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a decent looking hook.
Oh Pauwels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacArthur Jnr lands a front kick.
Pauwels digs a good body shot into MacArthur Jnr's ribs.
Pauwels seems to have got his legs back now.
Pauwels throws a body shot but no joy.
MacArthur Jnr connects with an inside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr misses with an uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr lands a front kick.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pauwels . Pauwels circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body shot but no joy.
Pauwels swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pauwels throws a looping overhand right but MacArthur Jnr ducks down to avoid it.

MacArthur Jnr gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacArthur Jnr takes a shot to the head.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pauwels misses with a punch on the inside.
Pauwels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacArthur Jnr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacArthur Jnr prevents a body shot from Pauwels .
A short uppercut from Pauwels .
Pauwels pushes MacArthur Jnr back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.

MacArthur Jnr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pauwels takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pauwels is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to slow Pauwels down with leg kicks.
MacArthur Jnr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
MacArthur Jnr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacArthur Jnr jabs Pauwels right on the nose. Pauwels blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert MacArthur Jnr dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Robert MacArthur Jnr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Pauwels misses with a body shot.
Alexander Pauwels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pauwels . MacArthur Jnr does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Pauwels lands.
MacArthur Jnr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick from MacArthur Jnr misses.
MacArthur Jnr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pauwels doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a good body shot.
MacArthur Jnr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
MacArthur Jnr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pauwels will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
MacArthur Jnr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice cross by MacArthur Jnr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Jnr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pauwels lands a jab to MacArthur Jnr's midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Pauwels misses the target.
Pauwels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacArthur Jnr.
Pauwels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pauwels .
MacArthur Jnr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a shot to the body.
Robert MacArthur Jnr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacArthur Jnr lands a right hook to the body.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr dips to his left and cracks Pauwels with an uppercut!
A solid leg kick lands there for MacArthur Jnr.
Pauwels throws a looping overhand right but MacArthur Jnr ducks down to avoid it.
Pauwels tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
MacArthur Jnr's corner calls for a 1-2. MacArthur Jnr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pauwels doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pauwels scores with a jab. MacArthur Jnr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pauwels . MacArthur Jnr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pauwels throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacArthur Jnr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pauwels throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pauwels takes a jab right on the kisser.
MacArthur Jnr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
MacArthur Jnr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pauwels . That did some damage!
Pauwels keeps the fight on the outside.
MacArthur Jnr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pauwels throws out the jab.
MacArthur Jnr thumps Pauwels with a low kick.
Pauwels 's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A jab from Pauwels misses.
Pauwels misses with a looping right.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a nice body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert MacArthur Jnr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got MacArthur Jnr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Robert MacArthur Jnr!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Robert MacArthur Jnr!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Robert MacArthur Jnr!

Robert MacArthur Jnr wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Robert MacArthur Jnr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Alexander Pauwels spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn. I tried to keep this on the feet but this guy is a very good grappler. I'm sorry to my fans and coaches, I promise I'll come back stronger than ever'.