PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Mullins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby McArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby McArthur has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gary Mullins's chin.

Mullins
vs
McArthur

204 cm
18
278 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

186 cm
20
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gary Mullins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby McArthur!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McArthur misses with a low kick.

McArthur scores with a takedown into Mullins's guard.
Mullins looking for a sweep. Not yet Mullins, not yet.
McArthur wants to get up but he can't break Mullins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mullins looking for a sweep. Not yet Mullins, not yet.
McArthur stands up over Mullins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mullins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mullins is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur wants to control from the top but Mullins keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mullins wants to sweep but no luck.
Mullins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McArthur content to stall in guard here.
McArthur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mullins is keeping the position for now.
Mullins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mullins wants to sweep here but McArthur controlling him for the moment.
Mullins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McArthur looking to pass the guard.
Mullins is trying to keep McArthur in close.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McArthur avoids the head kick by Mullins.

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.

McArthur looking to score a takedown here. Mullins is defending well but McArthur drives through and ends up in Mullins's guard.
Mullins keeping moving, preventing McArthur from controlling successfully.
Mullins wants to sweep here but McArthur controlling him for the moment.
Mullins is trying to hold McArthur in close to prevent damage but McArthur has managed to pass into half guard.
McArthur thows a huge punch but Mullins dodges it nicely.
Mullins is not content to let McArthur control the position.
Mullins trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McArthur performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullins tries to roll over but McArthur keeps him under control.
Mullins has a hand on McArthur's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McArthur takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
McArthur landing strikes, looking to finish!
McArthur wants to get back to his feet but Mullins is holding on tight.
Mullins sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mullins tries to roll over but McArthur keeps him under control.
Mullins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mullins regains full guard. Nicely done.
McArthur is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McArthur trying to control the position from guard on top but Mullins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mullins thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
McArthur looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mullins looking to hit a scissor sweep but McArthur is one step ahead there.
McArthur sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McArthur's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby McArthur dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McArthur dives in and scores a takedown into Mullins's guard.
McArthur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mullins working a defensive guard here.
Mullins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Mullins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McArthur working a defensive guard here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McArthur. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mullins sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McArthur on the ground.
McArthur trying to control the position here.
McArthur wants to sweep but no luck.
McArthur is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mullins is controlling him.
McArthur looking to control.
Mullins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mullins postures up.

McArthur is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mullins defends well.
Mullins sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mullins trying to stand up but can't free himself from McArthur's guard.
McArthur looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mullins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

McArthur drives through with a takedown into guard.
McArthur is breathing heavily.
Mullins looking to hit a scissor sweep but McArthur is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mullins has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McArthur is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mullins.
McArthur has control of an arm but Mullins manages to advance to McArthur's back!
McArthur prevents Mullins from getting a body triangle.
McArthur trying to control the hands but Mullins breaks the grip.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mullins controlling the positon.
McArthur trying to control the hands but Mullins breaks the grip.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullins controls the action.
Mullins wants to control the position but McArthur frees himself and scrambles - Mullins manages to regain control in side control.
McArthur manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

McArthur is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mullins pulls his head out easily.

Mullins seems to be looking for submissions.
Mullins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mullins wants to stand up but McArthur is controlling the position.
McArthur trying to hold on to Mullins's head to control him but Mullins postures up.
Mullins is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bobby McArthur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

McArthur gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mullins trying to control the position but instead, McArthur has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mullins into the cage.
McArthur throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mullins blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullins misses with a hook to the ribs.

McArthur turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McArthur manages to end up in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McArthur trying to control the action but Mullins is working from the bottom.
Mullins trying his best to control but McArthur has mounted him.
Mullins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mullins is squirming around, avoiding McArthur's attempts to control the action.
Mullins is desperately trying to improve his position but McArthur has a good base and remains in mount.
McArthur looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McArthur takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mullins is trying to escape the mount.
Mullins holds on to McArthur as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
McArthur wants to control the pace but Mullins is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McArthur controlling from mount.
Mullins wants to control but McArthur is having none of it.

McArthur working for a guillotine from mount but Mullins is in no mood to give up.
McArthur lands a big shot there that rocks Mullins but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mullins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mullins sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

McArthur seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Mullins is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bobby McArthur!