PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Austin (ranked 23681 p4p, 3024 weight class) and Robert MacArthur Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacArthur Jnr has chosen barbarian pipe band as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Austin
vs
MacArthur Jnr

200 cm
29
223
9 - 26 - 0

199 cm
45
250
44 - 31 - 1

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 44 - 31 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert MacArthur Jnr!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArthur Jnr misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from MacArthur Jnr as Austin shoots in.
Austin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacArthur Jnr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr slaps away a takedown attempt from Austin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Austin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacArthur Jnr tries to avoid it but Austin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacArthur Jnr to the ground. MacArthur Jnr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

MacArthur Jnr lands a big head kick that sends Austin tumbling to the mat! MacArthur Jnr takes a step backwards and waves Austin back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Ron Austin has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Austin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good exchange - MacArthur Jnr coming out on top.
Austin fails with the takedown
enabling MacArthur Jnr to counter with a crisp jab.
MacArthur Jnr lands a lovely overhand right.
Austin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacArthur Jnr swivels and escapes.
Austin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacArthur Jnr is fending him off so far but Austin persists. Nope, MacArthur Jnr circles away and we're back to standing.
Austin has his takedown stuffed
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacArthur Jnr connects with an inside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr thuds his right hand into Austin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr lands a really nice looking cross but Austin seems unphased.
MacArthur Jnr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Austin.
Austin is breathing heavily.
MacArthur Jnr digs a good body shot into Austin's ribs.
MacArthur Jnr lands a really nice looking cross but Austin seems unphased.
MacArthur Jnr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a slapping head kick.

Austin is rocked!

MacArthur Jnr sends Austin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! MacArthur Jnr is motioning to the referee to let Austin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Austin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur Jnr fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Austin square on the jaw! Damn, Austin is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert MacArthur Jnr!
Robert MacArthur Jnr took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conquer for their support in the buildup to the fight.