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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roric MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Huang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huang has chosen Dr. Huang as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roric MacArthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Huang!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from MacArthur.
MacArthur cracks Huang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
No joy there for Huang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Huang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacArthur swivels and escapes.
Huang thuds a left hand into MacArthur's body.
MacArthur throws a series of punches but Huang avoids them all with ease.
Huang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacArthur sprawls well. MacArthur wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Huang gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacArthur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacArthur throws the kick towards the body but Huang avoids it.
Huang fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang moves into the clinch successfully.
Huang jumps guard but MacArthur turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Roric MacArthur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Huang.
MacArthur has clasped his hands together around Huang's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Huang is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Huang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacArthur just content to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur decides to stand up, so the ref orders Huang to his feet.
Huang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacArthur's waist but MacArthur gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Huang off to one side.
Huang darts in trying to clinch
and MacArthur counters with a nice double leg into side control. Huang won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huang is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
MacArthur staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang struggling a bit here.
MacArthur controls the position from side control.
MacArthur trying to control the action but Huang is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Huang pushes MacArthur away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, MacArthur gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
MacArthur thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Huang is trying to control MacArthur's posture but MacArthur avoids it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huang is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on MacArthur's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roric MacArthur dominated that round.
That's time! MacArthur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
MacArthur shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
MacArthur is pressing down on Huang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Huang is holding on for now.
Huang looking for submissions off his back.
Huang wants to improve his position but MacArthur is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur throwing shots but Huang is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
MacArthur is looking to pass Huang's guard but actually Huang recovers to full guard.
Huang keeping full guard, as MacArthur tries to pass.
MacArthur trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacArthur avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Huang working a defensive guard here.
Huang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacArthur avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacArthur shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Huang manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur controls from within his opponent's guard.
Huang wants to stand but MacArthur is controlling the position.
MacArthur controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacArthur knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Huang on the ground.
MacArthur postures up.
MacArthur is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four 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 won't allow Huang to sweep him here.
MacArthur makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Huang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Huang has MacArthur up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huang has had enough of the clinch but MacArthur keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roric MacArthur dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Huang throws a nice looking combination but MacArthur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MacArthur is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacArthur shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Huang manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
MacArthur postures up.
Huang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacArthur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells MacArthur's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
MacArthur slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Huang wants to sweep here but MacArthur controlling him for the moment.
Huang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacArthur is aware though and is defending well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Huang misses with a takedown attempt
and MacArthur counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Huang struggling a bit here.
Huang tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
MacArthur is not going to allow Huang to sit and survive in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang wants to get back to his feet.
MacArthur working for a choke but Huang is defending well.
Huang wants to control his opponent's hands but MacArthur gets his hands free.
Huang showing good submission defense here.
MacArthur controlling well, preventing Huang from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Huang looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
MacArthur working for a choke but Huang is defending well.
Huang tries to escape but MacArthur has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roric MacArthur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacArthur, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roric MacArthur!
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hype
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