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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Angus MacArthur Ii (ranked 6 p4p, 8 weight class) and Izzy Bangin (ranked 1 p4p, 2 weight class). MacArthur Ii's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Corvus Corax - Bibit Aleum. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus MacArthur Ii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Izzy Bangin!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bangin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
MacArthur Ii looks to land a body kick but Bangin moved away.
Bangin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
MacArthur Ii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bangin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacArthur Ii.
An attempted straight right counter from MacArthur Ii misses the target.
We've been informed that Bangin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bangin jabs at MacArthur Ii's body.
Bangin lands a body shot.
MacArthur Ii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from MacArthur Ii misses its intended target.
MacArthur Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from MacArthur Ii finds it's target.
Bangin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
MacArthur Ii has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bangin throws a leg kick which misses MacArthur Ii's front leg but catches the back leg as MacArthur Ii tries to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bangin's corner calls for a 1-2. Bangin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur Ii 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.
MacArthur Ii throws a body punch but Bangin moves out of range.
MacArthur Ii scores with a hook to the body. Bangin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good work by MacArthur Ii as he checks the leg kick.
MacArthur Ii throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangin misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
MacArthur Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangin moves away.
Bangin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from MacArthur Ii finds it's way round the side to connect with Bangin's head.
A jab from Bangin does it's job there.
MacArthur Ii misses the body punch
letting Bangin counter with a right hand.
Bangin tries to work over MacArthur Ii's front leg with a kick but MacArthur Ii checks it.
Bangin looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Ii is just out of range.
MacArthur Ii lands with a hook. Bangin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bangin throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Bangin backs away, MacArthur Ii returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
MacArthur Ii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
MacArthur Ii moves out of range as Bangin strikes.
MacArthur Ii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from MacArthur Ii.
Bangin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice looking body shot.
MacArthur Ii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Bangin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice body kick.
Good work by MacArthur Ii as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacArthur Ii quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bangin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bangin throws an overhand right that lands on MacArthur Ii's shoulder, as MacArthur Ii tries to avoid the shot.
Bangin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bangin loads up on a big right hand but MacArthur Ii slips the punch.
Bangin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook but Bangin blocks it.
Donk. MacArthur Ii catches Bangin right on the button with a cross.
MacArthur Ii connects with a nice looking jab.
Bangin misses with a looping right.
MacArthur Ii lands with a shot to the body.
Bangin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and MacArthur Ii counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bangin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bangin.
MacArthur Ii misses the shot to the body.
Bangin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Ii manages to avoid it.
Good work by MacArthur Ii as he checks the leg kick.
MacArthur Ii jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bangin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bangin. MacArthur Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Ii half committed to a counter leg kick.
MacArthur Ii throws a lazy right hand but Bangin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Bangin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bangin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bangin scores with a leg kick.
Bangin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bangin scores with a punch to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Bangin there.
A left lands for MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bangin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacArthur Ii misses with a looping left.
Bangin misses the shot to the body.
Bangin throws a leg kick that misses.
MacArthur Ii scores with a head kick. Bangin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacArthur Ii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bangin misses with a lunging right hand
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangin ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur Ii.
Bangin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bangin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bangin scores with a hook.
That kick from Bangin tenderised MacArthur Ii's leg. MacArthur Ii is trying to keep his angry face on.
MacArthur Ii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
MacArthur Ii looks to land a left hand but Bangin moved out of range nicely.
MacArthur Ii moves out of range as Bangin strikes.
MacArthur Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bangin was well out of range. Poor timing from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Bangin is just out of range.
Bangin lands with an overhand left.
Bangin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacArthur Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangin manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacArthur Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacArthur Ii throws a looping overhand right but Bangin ducks down to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bangin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bangin tries to score with a low kick but MacArthur Ii moves his leg out of the way.
MacArthur Ii tries to bum rush Bangin with a series of wild strikes but Bangin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Angus MacArthur Ii will probably get the nod.
That's time! MacArthur Ii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
MacArthur Ii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bangin throws a jab but it's blocked by MacArthur Ii.
Angus MacArthur Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
Bangin misses with a straight left.
Bangin loads up on a big right hand but MacArthur Ii slips the punch.
MacArthur Ii throws a jab but it's blocked by Bangin.
MacArthur Ii connects with a single shot there.
Bangin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacArthur Ii at a distance.
Bangin is looking to slow MacArthur Ii down with leg kicks.
Bangin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bangin lands with a thumping leg kick.
MacArthur Ii looks to throw the jab but Bangin is out of range.
MacArthur Ii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangin scores with a decent looking hook.
MacArthur Ii misses with an uppercut.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangin.
Bangin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from MacArthur Ii. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Bangin.
MacArthur Ii takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii throws a sloppy body shot
and Bangin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacArthur Ii connects with a leg kick.
Bangin misses with an uppercut.
Bangin with the inside leg kick.
Bangin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bangin.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bangin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
MacArthur Ii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bangin throws out the jab.
MacArthur Ii connects with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Bangin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bangin misses with a straight right.
Bangin tries to land a leg kick but MacArthur Ii saw it coming and moves away.
MacArthur Ii thuds a left hand into Bangin's body.
MacArthur Ii cracks Bangin with a right hand to the side of the head.
MacArthur Ii throws a shot from downtown. Bangin moves away and avoids it.
Bangin ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur Ii.
Bangin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Bangin misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
Bangin throws a body punch but MacArthur Ii moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii misses with a combination
and MacArthur Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacArthur Ii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bangin. That did some damage!
MacArthur Ii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bangin looks to throw the jab but MacArthur Ii is out of range.
MacArthur Ii digs a good body shot into Bangin's ribs.
Bangin scores with the left hand. MacArthur Ii knows he should have avoided that one.
Bangin is looking to land body kicks.
Bangin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii looks to land a combination. Bangin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
MacArthur Ii thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacArthur Ii misses with a head kick.
Bangin blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bangin.
Bangin moves forwards but MacArthur Ii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bangin throws a low kick but MacArthur Ii avoids it.
MacArthur Ii scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii checks a low kick from Bangin.
MacArthur Ii tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from MacArthur Ii misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bangin! But no joy.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook
letting Bangin counter with a right hand.
Bangin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
MacArthur Ii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bangin.
MacArthur Ii misses with an uppercut.
Bangin throws an overhand right that lands on MacArthur Ii's shoulder, as MacArthur Ii tries to avoid the shot.
MacArthur Ii throws a wild body kick that Bangin sees coming a mile off.
MacArthur Ii pushes Bangin away with a front kick.
Bangin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick from Bangin, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacArthur Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bangin was well out of range. Poor timing from MacArthur Ii.
Bangin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii throws an off balance right hand
and Bangin counters with a good low kick that MacArthur Ii was not able to check.
MacArthur Ii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bangin misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacArthur Ii. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bangin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bangin walks into a straight right hand from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii lands a jab to the head.
Bangin with the inside leg kick.
Bangin lands with a hook. MacArthur Ii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bangin misses with a straight left.
MacArthur Ii throws the left hand but Bangin avoids the punch easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bangin.
MacArthur Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bangin.
Bangin misses with a body kick.
MacArthur Ii ducks under a wild hook from Bangin.
A low kick from Bangin is predictable there
and MacArthur Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacArthur Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangin manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii loads up on a big right hand but Bangin slips the punch.
Bangin digs a good body shot into MacArthur Ii's ribs.
MacArthur Ii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Izzy Bangin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bangin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Bangin.
MacArthur Ii swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bangin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bangin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bangin throws a hook but MacArthur Ii blocks it.
Bangin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bangin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bangin misses with a body kick.
MacArthur Ii is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bangin! But no joy.
Bangin throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from MacArthur Ii.
Bangin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bangin moves out of range as MacArthur Ii throws a body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for MacArthur Ii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Ii avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
MacArthur Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Bangin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bangin lands a high kick!
MacArthur Ii throws out a leg kick but Bangin moves out of range and MacArthur Ii only half commits.
Nice jab there from MacArthur Ii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii blocks a jab.
MacArthur Ii throws a big counter combination but Bangin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bangin catches MacArthur Ii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bangin throws a wild body kick that MacArthur Ii sees coming a mile off.
Bangin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
MacArthur Ii walks into a stiff left hand from Bangin.
Bangin throws a leg kick but MacArthur Ii sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bangin misses the target.
Bangin looks for the body kick but MacArthur Ii saw that one coming.
MacArthur Ii thumps Bangin with a low kick.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body kick.
Bangin tries a quick counter leg kick but MacArthur Ii is wise to it.
Bangin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bangin lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bangin. MacArthur Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Ii slips under a jab from Bangin.
MacArthur Ii throws a quick counter head kick but Bangin was just out of range.
MacArthur Ii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bangin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
MacArthur Ii throws a solid leg kick but Bangin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at MacArthur Ii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Bangin misses.
Bangin dips to his left and cracks MacArthur Ii with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bangin lets loose with a powerful body kick. MacArthur Ii will feel that in the morning.
A telegraphed right hand from MacArthur Ii misses the target.
MacArthur Ii looks to land a left hand but Bangin moved out of range nicely.
MacArthur Ii with a nice cross.
Bangin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like MacArthur Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from MacArthur Ii misses.
Bangin flicks out a counter leg kick but MacArthur Ii steps away.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body kick.
Bangin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
MacArthur Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bangin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bangin connects with a body shot that sends MacArthur Ii's belly button to the back.
Bangin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacArthur Ii.
Bangin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Ii scoring well with a low kick there.
MacArthur Ii throws a shot from downtown. Bangin moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii motions for Bangin to come forward. MacArthur Ii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur Ii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bangin's head.
MacArthur Ii thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacArthur Ii connects with a right hand. Bangin shakes it off.
Bangin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bangin avoids the head kick by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii throws a looping overhand right but Bangin ducks down to avoid it.
Bangin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bangin lands with a straight right. MacArthur Ii didn't see that one coming.
Bangin tries a low kick but MacArthur Ii avoids it.
MacArthur Ii lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Bangin.
MacArthur Ii misses the body punch
and Bangin counters with a nice uppercut.
Bangin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of MacArthur Ii's head.
A jab lands there for Bangin.
Bangin moves away from the strike by MacArthur Ii.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bangin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Ii moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bangin is able to avoid easily.
Bangin misses with a low kick.
MacArthur Ii scores with a jab.
Bangin throws a body punch but MacArthur Ii moves out of range.
MacArthur Ii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
MacArthur Ii tests Bangin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacArthur Ii lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bangin throws a lazy uppercut
and MacArthur Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacArthur Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Bangin misses.
A bone on bone clash there as MacArthur Ii blocks the leg kick.
MacArthur Ii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MacArthur Ii misses with a low kick.
A jab from MacArthur Ii misses.
MacArthur Ii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacArthur Ii. Bangin does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bangin! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angus MacArthur Ii clearly takes that round.
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.
MacArthur Ii shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bangin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bangin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
MacArthur Ii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
MacArthur Ii scores with a hook to the body. Bangin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Bangin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bangin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacArthur Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangin manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacArthur Ii throws a leg kick but Bangin sees it coming and moves out of range.
MacArthur Ii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
MacArthur Ii attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice looking body shot.
Bangin scores with a leg kick.
MacArthur Ii connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacArthur Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacArthur Ii connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii takes a swing at Bangin's ribcage but misses.
Bangin throws a leg kick but MacArthur Ii moved away.
MacArthur Ii takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
MacArthur Ii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bangin is out of range and MacArthur Ii settles back down.
The fighters circling - Bangin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacArthur Ii feinted there with a counter leg kick.
MacArthur Ii scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bangin in his tracks.
Bangin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacArthur Ii to score with a decent uppercut.
MacArthur Ii misses with a straight right.
Bangin lands a glancing blow to the side of MacArthur Ii's head.
MacArthur Ii throws a body punch but Bangin moves out of range.
MacArthur Ii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bangin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bangin moves out of range of the body kick from MacArthur Ii.
Bangin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii keeps Bangin at a distance using the push kick.
Bangin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bangin misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii tests Bangin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bangin misses with an attempted mid kick.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bangin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacArthur Ii scores with a decent looking hook.
Bangin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bangin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bangin blocks a jab.
MacArthur Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacArthur Ii throws a leg kick
and Bangin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bangin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
MacArthur Ii throws the kick towards the body but Bangin avoids it.
Bangin throws an off balance right hand
and MacArthur Ii counters with a straight right hand.
MacArthur Ii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bangin finds it's way round the side to connect with MacArthur Ii's head.
Bangin jabs MacArthur Ii right on the nose. MacArthur Ii blinks but takes it well.
Bangin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bangin jabs at MacArthur Ii's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacArthur Ii. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bangin.
MacArthur Ii with a nice cross.
MacArthur Ii throws a chopping leg kick but Bangin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
MacArthur Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacArthur Ii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
MacArthur Ii lands with a hook. Bangin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bangin connects with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for MacArthur Ii.
Crunch! Bangin slams his shin into MacArthur Ii's torso.
Bangin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bangin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii takes a swing at Bangin's ribcage but misses.
Bangin lands a leg kick that knocks MacArthur Ii off balance momentarily.
Bangin lands with a right hand.
MacArthur Ii is looking to chop away at Bangin's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur Ii walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bangin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii misses with a double jab.
Bangin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big left from MacArthur Ii misses.
Bangin misses with a body shot.
Bangin throws a lazy uppercut
and MacArthur Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bangin tries to land a leg kick but MacArthur Ii saw it coming and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bangin.
Bangin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacArthur Ii.
Good leg kick by Bangin.
Bangin throws the kick towards the body but MacArthur Ii avoids it.
MacArthur Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bangin.
MacArthur Ii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacArthur Ii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for MacArthur Ii.
Bangin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by MacArthur Ii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of MacArthur Ii.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Angus MacArthur Ii will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bangin looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Ii is just out of range.
Bangin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bangin throws an overhand right that lands on MacArthur Ii's shoulder, as MacArthur Ii tries to avoid the shot.
Bangin blocks a leg kick.
Bangin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A punch lands to the side of Bangin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
MacArthur Ii throws a leg kick but Bangin moved away.
Bangin tries a quick counter leg kick but MacArthur Ii is wise to it.
A leg kick checked by MacArthur Ii.
A leg kick checked by MacArthur Ii.
Bangin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacArthur Ii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like MacArthur Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bangin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacArthur Ii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Ii delivers a nice body kick.
MacArthur Ii scores with a kick to the midsection.
MacArthur Ii lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bangin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from MacArthur Ii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii misses with a kick to the body.
MacArthur Ii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
MacArthur Ii catches Bangin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
MacArthur Ii throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bangin counters with a low kick, right behind MacArthur Ii 's knee.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Ii takes a swing at Bangin's ribcage but misses.
Bangin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A low kick lands for Bangin.
Bangin connects with an inside leg kick.
Bangin slips under a jab from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bangin will feel that in the morning.
MacArthur Ii throws the kick towards the body but Bangin avoids it.
Bangin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bangin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from MacArthur Ii - the referee stops the clock and Bangin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says MacArthur Ii. Bangin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body kick.
Bangin lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacArthur Ii's sensitive parts.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from MacArthur Ii lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bangin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bangin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
MacArthur Ii swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacArthur Ii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Ii stuns Bangin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from MacArthur Ii misses the target.
MacArthur Ii swings widly with a right hand
and Bangin counters with a nice uppercut.
Izzy Bangin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bangin throws a hook but MacArthur Ii avoids it easily.
Bangin looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Ii is just out of range.
Bangin scores with a nice head shot.
Bangin throws a body shot but no joy.
Bangin tries to score with a low kick but MacArthur Ii moves his leg out of the way.
MacArthur Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bangin throws a solid leg kick but MacArthur Ii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bangin.
MacArthur Ii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bangin. That did some damage!
Bangin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacArthur Ii.
Bangin throws a front kick aimed at MacArthur Ii's knee but MacArthur Ii avoids it well.
MacArthur Ii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice hook to Bangin's body. Bangin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangin misses with a body shot.
MacArthur Ii misses with a kick to the body.
MacArthur Ii backing away here, and Bangin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bangin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
MacArthur Ii lunges at Bangin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bangin's hand.
Bangin misses with a leg kick.
MacArthur Ii thumps Bangin with a low kick.
Bangin works MacArthur Ii's body with a nice hook.
MacArthur Ii throws a sloppy body shot
and Bangin counters with a body kick.
Bangin misses with a hook.
Bangin checks the leg kick nicely there.
MacArthur Ii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bangin swings widly with a right hand
and MacArthur Ii counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
MacArthur Ii throws out a powerful jab.
Bangin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Bangin misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangin just misses with a punch to the body.
And MacArthur Ii counters with a quick kick to the body but Bangin blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur Ii loads up on a big right hand but Bangin slips the punch.
Bangin throws a leg kick that misses.
MacArthur Ii throws an overhand right that lands on Bangin's shoulder, as Bangin tries to avoid the shot.
Bangin takes one to the chin there.
Bangin throws a push kick but MacArthur Ii slaps the foot to one side.
MacArthur Ii connects with a body shot that sends Bangin's belly button to the back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as MacArthur Ii checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from MacArthur Ii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from MacArthur Ii misses.
MacArthur Ii scores with a jab. Bangin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bangin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Bangin misses the target.
MacArthur Ii misses with a looping right.
MacArthur Ii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bangin needs to keep his hands up - MacArthur Ii had a free shot at his head there.
Angus MacArthur Ii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacArthur Ii lands with a good body shot.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:46
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:47
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus MacArthur Ii!
Angus MacArthur Ii retains his welterweight title!
Angus MacArthur Ii 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.
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