PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert MacArthur Jnr (ranked 312 p4p, 380 weight class) and Dexter Krampus (ranked 48 p4p, 58 weight class). MacArthur Jnr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is barbarian pipe band. Dexter Krampus has the eye of the tiger tonight.

MacArthur Jnr
vs
Krampus

199 cm
41
220
39 - 21 - 1

190 cm
38
208
22 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q)
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 21 - 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 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Krampus!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by MacArthur Jnr.
A swing and a miss from MacArthur Jnr.

Krampus moves into the clinch successfully.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Krampus 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.
Krampus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacArthur Jnr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krampus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krampus misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a knee strike.
MacArthur Jnr is working Krampus over against the cage.
MacArthur Jnr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacArthur Jnr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krampus's elbow.
MacArthur Jnr blocks an uppercut.

Krampus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacArthur Jnr throws a nice outside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr keeps the fight on the outside.
MacArthur Jnr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Krampus misses with a wild combination.
Krampus tries to clinch but MacArthur Jnr is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krampus pushes MacArthur Jnr up against the cage in a clinch.
Krampus swings wildly with an uppercut but MacArthur Jnr uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr throws a head punch that misses.
MacArthur Jnr tries a body shot but Krampus blocks it.
Krampus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krampus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacArthur Jnrs head.
MacArthur Jnr tries to work over Krampus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krampus digs a right hand into MacArthur Jnr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacArthur Jnr's gas tank.
MacArthur Jnr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krampus's elbow.
A short right from MacArthur Jnr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krampus.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Krampus.
Krampus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacArthur Jnr's elbow.
Krampus presses MacArthur Jnr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Krampus.
Krampus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

MacArthur Jnr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krampus lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krampus tries to clinch but MacArthur Jnr is having none of it.
MacArthur Jnr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Krampus gets a clinch.
MacArthur Jnr taking a breather.

MacArthur Jnr manages to break the clinch.
Krampus blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Krampus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Krampus has MacArthur Jnr up against the cage in a clinch.
Krampus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacArthur Jnrs head.
MacArthur Jnr misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Krampus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Krampus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krampus lands a right hand.
Krampus misses with some punches.
Krampus prevents a body shot from MacArthur Jnr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krampus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Krampus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krampus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krampus lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacArthur Jnr backwards.
Krampus blocking some punches.
MacArthur Jnr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr is trying to break free.
Krampus throws a head punch that misses.
MacArthur Jnr tries to work over Krampus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krampus blocking some punches.
Krampus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacArthur Jnr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Krampus throws a punch but it's blocked by MacArthur Jnr.
Krampus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Krampus struggles to land a body shot inside as MacArthur Jnr controls his hands.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krampus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr is trying to force a seperation but Krampus has the dominant position.
Krampus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur Jnr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a hook to the body.
Krampus has a couple of punches blocked by MacArthur Jnr.
Krampus blocks an uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr working aggressively here.

MacArthur Jnr breaks the clinch.
MacArthur Jnr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Krampus rushes MacArthur Jnr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Krampus taking a breather.
Krampus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacArthur Jnr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krampus throws a punch but it's blocked by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krampus trying to control the position but instead, MacArthur Jnr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Krampus into the cage.
Krampus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Krampus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Krampus drives through and clinches with MacArthur Jnr against the cage.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacArthur Jnr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Krampus misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacArthur Jnr lands a nice shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Krampus or not.
Krampus is trying to break the clinch but MacArthur Jnr is controlling him.
Krampus has a couple of punches blocked by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MacArthur Jnr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Krampus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacArthur Jnr's elbow.
Still in the clinch, MacArthur Jnr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dexter Krampus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees to the body from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr lands a shoulder strike.
Krampus has a couple of punches blocked by MacArthur Jnr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Jnr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Krampus backwards.
A head punch on the inside from MacArthur Jnr fails to land.
MacArthur Jnr lands a hook that snaps the head of Krampus backwards.
MacArthur Jnr blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr prevents a body shot from Krampus.
Krampus scores with a shot to the side of MacArthur Jnr's head.
Still in the clinch, MacArthur Jnr scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a shot to the side of Krampus's head.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body punch.
MacArthur Jnr is leaning against Krampus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Krampus is breathing heavily.
MacArthur Jnr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacArthur Jnr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from MacArthur Jnr on the inside.

MacArthur Jnr breaks from the clinch.
MacArthur Jnr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice uppercut lands for MacArthur Jnr. That snapped Krampus's head back.
Krampus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook.
Krampus misses with a takedown attempt
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick.
Krampus ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur Jnr.
Krampus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacArthur Jnr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice leg kick from MacArthur Jnr, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacArthur Jnr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Krampus's head.

It looks like Dexter Krampus has been cut.
MacArthur Jnr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robert MacArthur Jnr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krampus tries to clinch
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Krampus's knee momentarily.
MacArthur Jnr clobbers Krampus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Krampus throws a body punch but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
The fighters circling - MacArthur Jnr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krampus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krampus fails with a takedown attempt.
Krampus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krampus moves out of range of the body kick.
Krampus looks to clinch
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Krampus thinking.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Krampus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr throws a head punch that misses.
Krampus tries to work over MacArthur Jnr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krampus misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacArthur Jnr tries to work over Krampus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krampus scores with a shot to the side of MacArthur Jnr's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

MacArthur Jnr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacArthur Jnr throws a big shot that misses.
Krampus moves in looking to clinch but MacArthur Jnr pushes him off.
MacArthur Jnr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Krampus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dexter Krampus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krampus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Krampus takes a swing at MacArthur Jnr's ribcage but misses.
MacArthur Jnr throws an overhand right that lands on Krampus's shoulder, as Krampus tries to avoid the 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!
Krampus throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Jnr moves away and avoids it.
MacArthur Jnr throws a poor cross that misses
and Krampus counters with a nice body shot.

Krampus has managed to clinch.
Krampus lands a left hand.
MacArthur Jnr tries to work over Krampus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacArthur Jnr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert MacArthur Jnr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Krampus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Krampus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

MacArthur Jnr kicks off Krampus and gets to his feet.
Krampus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down MacArthur Jnr rather than just go for the knockout.
Krampus tries to clinch there but MacArthur Jnr circles away.
Krampus misses with a hook
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Krampus ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Krampus on the side of the head.
Krampus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Krampus clinches with his opponent.
MacArthur Jnr wants to break free but Krampus has control.
Krampus misses with a body punch.
MacArthur Jnr pushes Krampus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a punch to the body.
Krampus lands with a short shot to the head.
MacArthur Jnr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
MacArthur Jnr wants to get back to striking at distance but Krampus won't allow it.
MacArthur Jnr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krampus misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacArthur Jnr.
Krampus throws a head punch that misses.
Krampus digs a right hand underneath MacArthur Jnr's ribcage. MacArthur Jnr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Krampus misses with a punch on the inside.
Krampus blocks an uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr wants to stall.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krampus lands with a right to the head.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krampus throws a head punch that misses.
Krampus throws a head punch that misses.
Krampus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacArthur Jnr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krampus digs a right hand underneath MacArthur Jnr's ribcage. MacArthur Jnr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
MacArthur Jnr throws a punch but it's blocked by Krampus.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krampus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Krampus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Krampus digs a right hand into MacArthur Jnr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacArthur Jnr's gas tank.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krampus misses with a punch on the inside.
Krampus goes for a takedown attempt but MacArthur Jnr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Krampus is looking to clinch.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a nice head shot.
MacArthur Jnr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krampus cracks MacArthur Jnr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Krampus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
MacArthur Jnr tries to move into range but Krampus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MacArthur Jnr circles away from the clinch attempt
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice body shot.
Good shot there by MacArthur Jnr.
Krampus tries to bum rush MacArthur Jnr with a series of wild strikes but MacArthur Jnr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Krampus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krampus avoids the head kick by MacArthur Jnr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krampus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacArthur Jnr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like MacArthur Jnr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Krampus.
Robert MacArthur Jnr is winning the standup battle so far.
MacArthur Jnr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
MacArthur Jnr lands a front 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!
Krampus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
MacArthur Jnr gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Krampus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krampus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a crisp jab.
Krampus tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacArthur Jnr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Krampus misses with a right hand
and Krampus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That has opened up Dexter Krampus's cut even more.
A telegraphed right hand from MacArthur Jnr misses the target.
Krampus throws out a counter right but MacArthur Jnr avoids it with no problem.
Krampus throws a poor cross that misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a huge head kick that drops Krampus! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert MacArthur Jnr!
Robert MacArthur Jnr 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.