PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rukter Demenok (ranked 4763 p4p, 59 weight class) and Angus MacArthur Ii (ranked 4968 p4p, 62 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Demenok
vs
MacArthur Ii

168 cm
16
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
17
217 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rukter Demenok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus MacArthur Ii!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demenok with a poor takedown
and MacArthur Ii counters with a straight right hand.
MacArthur Ii should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

MacArthur Ii throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Demenok tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. MacArthur Ii is in Demenok's guard.
MacArthur Ii's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Demenok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Demenok is looking for a triangle but MacArthur Ii pushes his legs off easily.

Demenok has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacArthur Ii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacArthur Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Demenok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Ii might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Demenok haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
MacArthur Ii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii forces his way into half guard.
Demenok won't allow MacArthur Ii to pass to mount.
MacArthur Ii keeps trying to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with MacArthur Ii in particular looking to stall.
Demenok throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
MacArthur Ii slows the pace down in half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Demenok avoids a kick to the body.
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
MacArthur Ii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Demenok sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MacArthur Ii somewhat.
Demenok throws a quick counter head kick but MacArthur Ii was just out of range.
Demenok throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Demenok misses with a takedown attempt
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Demenok tenderised MacArthur Ii's leg. MacArthur Ii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rukter Demenok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circle momentarily. MacArthur Ii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Demenok or perhaps it was just good defense by MacArthur Ii, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rukter Demenok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacArthur Ii connects with a jab.
MacArthur Ii keeps Demenok at a distance using the push kick.
Demenok takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
MacArthur Ii lands a jab.
Angus MacArthur Ii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacArthur Ii shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demenok walks into a straight right hand from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii stuffs the takedown attempt from Demenok. Demenok gets slowly back to his feet.
Demenok takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Demenok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacArthur Ii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demenok scores with a jab to the body.
Demenok throws a big shot that misses.
MacArthur Ii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
MacArthur Ii is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Demenok had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
MacArthur Ii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Demenok looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacArthur Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demenok moves away.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been informed that MacArthur Ii has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Demenok motions for MacArthur Ii to come forward. Demenok throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur Ii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MacArthur Ii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
MacArthur Ii has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

MacArthur Ii drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Demenok throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Demenok is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Demenok keeping moving, preventing MacArthur Ii from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacArthur Ii 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.
MacArthur Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Demenok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Angus MacArthur Ii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacArthur Ii 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Angus MacArthur Ii!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Angus MacArthur Ii!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Angus MacArthur Ii!

Angus MacArthur Ii wins by unanimous decision!
Angus MacArthur Ii really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that UnderGround Clothing Co. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.