PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lex MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Devil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Lex MacArthur has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

MacArthur
vs
Devil

185 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lex MacArthur !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, The Devil!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

MacArthur rushes Devil and presses him up against the cage.
Devil is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short uppercut from MacArthur .
Devil misses with a short punch on the inside.

Devil pulls guard successfully.

MacArthur gets to his feet. Devil looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

MacArthur takes the fight into the clinch.
MacArthur lands a body shot in the clinch.
Devil looks winded!
Devil jumps guard but MacArthur stands there with Devil around his waist. Devil gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

MacArthur breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

MacArthur throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Devil was covering up waiting for the punch and MacArthur finishes the takedown easily into guard.
MacArthur is standing up over Devil. Devil looks to escape but MacArthur dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Devil being controlled for a moment.
MacArthur working the ground and pound from side control.

It looks like The Devil has been cut.
MacArthur controlling the position.

MacArthur thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur controlling the position from side mount.

MacArthur decides to stand back up. MacArthur steps back and let's Devil get back to his feet.

MacArthur gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Devil avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
MacArthur is looking for a takedown.

MacArthur turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and MacArthur manages to end up in side control.
Devil wants to control but MacArthur postures up.
MacArthur controls the position.
MacArthur tries to move into full mount but can't pass Devil's legs.
MacArthur looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Devil is avoiding damage well.

MacArthur tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacArthur has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

MacArthur tries for a kimura but Devil is defending well.

MacArthur is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Devil knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

MacArthur is trying to get an arm triangle but Devil is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lex MacArthur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Devil's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

MacArthur gets a double leg takedown into Devil's guard.
Devil wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and MacArthur manages to pass to side control.

MacArthur is looking to advance position but Devil won't allow it.
MacArthur keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Devil defending well though.
Devil is breathing heavily.
MacArthur is taking a breather. Devil says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

MacArthur looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
MacArthur landing strikes, looking to finish!
MacArthur avoids the attempt from Devil to control.
Devil is squirming around, avoiding MacArthur 's attempts to control the action.
Lex MacArthur overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, MacArthur cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
MacArthur controlling his opponent.
MacArthur landing strikes from the mount.

MacArthur is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Devil has managed to escape the submission attempt.

MacArthur working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

MacArthur looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

MacArthur stands up from mount. Strange move.

MacArthur closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Devil is not content to let MacArthur control the position.
MacArthur moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

MacArthur stands up and beckons Devil to his feet.

MacArthur gets the takedown into side control.
Devil tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Devil fending off the submission attempt from MacArthur .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lex MacArthur dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on The Devil's cut.
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. This is the final round!

MacArthur forces Devil back against the cage and clinches.
Devil gets underhooks to prevent MacArthur 's takedown attempt.

MacArthur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been informed that Devil has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

MacArthur takes the fight into the clinch.
MacArthur wants to take the fight to the mat but Devil manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

MacArthur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacArthur delivers a nice body kick.
Devil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

MacArthur drives through and clinches with Devil against the cage.

MacArthur jumps guard and drags Devil to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
MacArthur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Devil can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.

MacArthur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Devil is aware though and is defending well.

Devil is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
MacArthur controlling the position.
Devil preventing the sweep.
MacArthur pulls Devil in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MacArthur wants to sweep here but Devil controlling him for the moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A left and a right from MacArthur both land. Nice combination.

MacArthur gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MacArthur has Devil pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Devil manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lex MacArthur . That's going to take a lot out of him.

MacArthur breaks from the clinch.

MacArthur instigates a clinch.
Devil gets underhooks to prevent MacArthur 's takedown attempt.
The referee calls for MacArthur to work.

MacArthur 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lex MacArthur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur throws a series of punches but Devil avoids them all with ease.
MacArthur throws a good cross that connects.
The Devil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Devil defends well against a solid takedown attempt from MacArthur .
MacArthur connects with a leg kick. Devil looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Devil stuffs the takedown.
Devil shoots and misses

and MacArthur counters by moving into the clinch.
MacArthur gets underhooks to prevent Devil's takedown attempt.
Devil is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Devil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

MacArthur pulls guard successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devil trying to control but MacArthur is working from the bottom.
MacArthur manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Devil manages to get himself to full guard.

Devil is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Devil working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacArthur doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacArthur manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacArthur slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lex MacArthur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacArthur 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lex MacArthur !