PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taco MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogueo Boss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

MacArthur
vs
Boss

180 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

179 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Taco MacArthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rogueo Boss!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur manages to avoid it.
MacArthur misses with a low kick as Boss jumps back.
Boss tries to counter with a clinch but MacArthur shakes him off and moves away.
MacArthur attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
MacArthur tries to clinch there but Boss circles away.
Boss throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacArthur tries to clinch there but Boss circles away.
Boss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacArthur.
MacArthur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur throws a head kick that misses.
MacArthur throws a wild body kick that Boss sees coming a mile off.
MacArthur misses with a left hand
and Boss makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacArthur throws a front kick aimed at Boss's knee but Boss avoids it well.
MacArthur definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacArthur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from MacArthur
letting Boss counter with a right hand.
Boss looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boss throws a sloppy head kick
and MacArthur counters with a stiff right hand.

Boss clinches.
MacArthur blocks a body shot from Boss.
MacArthur looking to throw knees to the head but Boss is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Boss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacArthur scores with a head kick.
A slow jab from Boss misses its intended target.
MacArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boss moves away.
MacArthur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boss manages to avoid it.
Boss works the jab nicely.
MacArthur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur manages to avoid it.
Boss plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Taco MacArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur moves out of range of the leg kick from Boss.
MacArthur with a nice cross.
MacArthur throws a leg kick but Boss sees it coming and checks it nicely.
MacArthur avoids the body shot from Boss.

Boss has managed to clinch.
Boss lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Boss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacArthur misses with the head strike.
Boss misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Boss.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boss.
MacArthur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Boss.
MacArthur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Boss.
MacArthur working aggressively here.
MacArthur blocks an uppercut.
Boss throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacArthur backwards.
Boss lands a left hand.
Boss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacArthur backwards.
Boss tries a body shot but MacArthur blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur prevents a body shot from Boss.
Boss content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Boss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacArthur's elbow.
MacArthur blocking some punches.
Boss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boss scores with a shoulder strike.
Boss pushes MacArthur back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boss prevents a body shot from MacArthur.
MacArthur tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boss makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boss scores with a shoulder strike.
Boss lands with a short shot to the head.
MacArthur takes a shot to the head.
Boss is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur trying to land knees to the body.
Boss misses with the head strike.
MacArthur misses with an elbow over the top.
Boss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacArthur backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Come on Boss - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Boss digs a right hand underneath MacArthur's ribcage. MacArthur let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boss dodges an elbow strike from MacArthur.
Nice body punch from Boss.
Boss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacArthur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rogueo Boss dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

MacArthur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacArthur misses with a wild body shot.
Boss lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
MacArthur misses with a low kick.
MacArthur looks to land a body kick but Boss moved away.
Boss throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boss scores with a sloppy right hand. MacArthur should have avoided that one.
Boss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boss moves away.
Boss throws a hook but MacArthur blocks it.
MacArthur scores with a push kick.
A punch lands to the side of Boss 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Boss clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur tries a knee to the head but Boss blocks it.
MacArthur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boss lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacArthur backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacArthur.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Boss scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boss lands with a light punch inside.
MacArthur misses with a knee strike.
Boss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacArthurs head.
Boss taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from MacArthur fails to land.
Boss scores with a shot to the side of MacArthur's head.
Boss blocks an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Boss.
Boss keeps control of MacArthur as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

MacArthur breaks from the clinch.
Boss buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MacArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacArthur dodges the punch combination from Boss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur throws a lazy uppercut
and Boss counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rogueo Boss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacArthur needs to keep his hands up - Boss had a free shot at his head there.
MacArthur tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacArthur lands a jab to the nose.
MacArthur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacArthur scores with a nice strike.
Boss throws out a loose jab but MacArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boss motions for MacArthur to come forward. Boss throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boss throws a nice head kick!
Boss 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.
Boss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacArthur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boss with a jab.
MacArthur thuds his shin into the meat of Boss's side.
MacArthur scores with a leg kick.
MacArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur throws a head kick but Boss moves out of range.
MacArthur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed right hand from MacArthur misses the target.
MacArthur attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boss swings for the body but MacArthur moves out of range.
MacArthur throws a body punch but Boss moves out of range.
MacArthur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacArthur checks the leg kick.
Boss loads up on a big right hand but MacArthur slips the punch.
Boss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boss looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacArthur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacArthur throws a body shot but no joy.
Boss scores with a decent looking hook.
MacArthur ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boss lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacArthur at a distance.
Boss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur misses with a hook. Boss ducked under it nicely.
Boss is looking for the big counter here.
Boss lands a right hook to the body.
Boss scores with a sloppy right hand. MacArthur should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boss misses with a two punch combination.
Boss blocks a head kick by MacArthur.
MacArthur darts in trying to clinch
and Boss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacArthur throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacArthur.
MacArthur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
MacArthur has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boss.
Boss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacArthur throws out the jab.
MacArthur with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boss throws a head kick that misses.
MacArthur throws a lazy uppercut
and Boss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rogueo Boss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Boss uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
MacArthur looks to throw the jab but Boss is out of range.
Boss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacArthur moves forwards but Boss connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MacArthur throws a lazy head kick
and Boss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacArthur throws a right hand that misses
and Boss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacArthur throws a wild body kick that Boss sees coming a mile off.
MacArthur misses with a leg kick
and Boss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Boss instigates a clinch.
Boss works on MacArthur's body with a couple of short punches.
MacArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacArthur with a knee to the head.
Boss lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacArthur backwards.
MacArthur working aggressively here.
Boss throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss lands with a left to the head.
Boss lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Boss as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boss lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt MacArthur or not.
Boss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacArthur backwards.
MacArthur is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boss works on MacArthur's body with a couple of short punches.
Boss is pushing MacArthur up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
MacArthur lands a damaging elbow.
Boss stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boss lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MacArthur.
Boss lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacArthur backwards.
MacArthur missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Taco MacArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rogueo Boss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right handed body shot lands from Boss.
MacArthur tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Boss.
MacArthur tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MacArthur tries a knee to the head but Boss blocks it.
MacArthur wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boss lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacArthur swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Boss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boss ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boss. MacArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
MacArthur thows a leg kick but Boss checks it
and Boss counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boss tries to land a leg kick but MacArthur saw it coming and moves away.
Boss lands a jab.
MacArthur takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
MacArthur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boss scores with a hook to the body. MacArthur takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boss scores with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boss lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
MacArthur misses with a body kick.

Boss has MacArthur up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur tries to land a knee to the head but Boss blocks with his arms.
MacArthur tries a knee to the head but Boss blocks it.
Boss lands a shot to the body.
MacArthur throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boss blocks it with crossed arms.
MacArthur with an attempt at a knee that misses.
MacArthur works on Boss's body with a couple of short punches.
MacArthur throws an elbow but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rogueo Boss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boss 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rogueo Boss!
During a confident post fight interview, Rogueo Boss thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.