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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damagon Enchărya (ranked 21 p4p, 129 weight class) and Robert MacArthur Jnr (ranked 4 p4p, 25 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Enchărya might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Blaxcaliber. 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?
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189 cm 29 209 15 - 5 - 2 |
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199 cm 34 216 26 - 11 - 1 |
Great wrestler World class boxer Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler World class MT Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 15 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damagon Enchărya! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert MacArthur Jnr! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Enchărya lands a leg kick that knocks MacArthur Jnr off balance momentarily. MacArthur Jnr looks to land a right hand but Enchărya moved out of range. A jab from MacArthur Jnr misses. Enchărya throws a jab but it's blocked by MacArthur Jnr. Enchărya takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Enchărya throws out a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range and Enchărya only half commits. A slow jab from Enchărya misses its intended target. Enchărya throws a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it. MacArthur Jnr tries a quick counter leg kick but Enchărya is wise to it. Enchărya scoring well with a low kick there.
Enchărya throws a leg kick which misses MacArthur Jnr's front leg but catches the back leg as MacArthur Jnr tries to avoid it. MacArthur Jnr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. A big right from MacArthur Jnr misses. Enchărya looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. MacArthur Jnr cracks Enchărya with a good jab. MacArthur Jnr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Enchărya. A low kick from MacArthur Jnr is predictable there and Enchărya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. MacArthur Jnr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! MacArthur Jnr moves out of range of the strikes. Enchărya throws a body shot but no joy. Enchărya backing away here, and MacArthur Jnr unleashes a leg kick that just misses. A lazy left from Enchărya finds it's target. MacArthur Jnr tries to bum rush Enchărya with a series of wild strikes but Enchărya uses good footwork to avoid the assault. MacArthur Jnr misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round. MacArthur Jnr misses with a lunging right hand
and Enchărya counters with a low kick, right behind MacArthur Jnr 's knee. Nice straight punches there by MacArthur Jnr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of MacArthur Jnr. Enchărya lands with a shot to the body. Enchărya misses the jab. Enchărya takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. MacArthur Jnr throws a lazy uppercut
and Enchărya counters with a lovely straight right hand! Enchărya looks to land a right hand but MacArthur Jnr moved out of range. MacArthur Jnr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Enchărya has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight. Enchărya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacArthur Jnr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Enchărya connects with a jab. MacArthur Jnr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Enchărya. Enchărya misses with a low kick.
MacArthur Jnr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Enchărya takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! MacArthur Jnr looks to land a left hand but Enchărya moved out of range nicely. Enchărya throws an overhand right that lands on MacArthur Jnr's shoulder, as MacArthur Jnr tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. MacArthur Jnr moves out of range as Enchărya strikes. MacArthur Jnr flicks out a counter leg kick but Enchărya steps away. Enchărya lands the left hand. Enchărya throws a body punch but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range. MacArthur Jnr jabs at Enchărya's body. A slapping leg kick lands for MacArthur Jnr.
Enchărya takes a shot right to the bread basket. MacArthur Jnr thuds his right hand into Enchărya's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. MacArthur Jnr throws out a loose jab but Enchărya uses good head movement to avoid it. Enchărya stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacArthur Jnr. That kick from Enchărya tenderised MacArthur Jnr's leg. MacArthur Jnr is trying to keep his angry face on. Enchărya throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr avoids it easily. Enchărya tries to close the distance and clinch but MacArthur Jnr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Decent striking displayed by MacArthur Jnr there. MacArthur Jnr misses with a head kick.
Enchărya fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacArthur Jnr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. MacArthur Jnr scores with a jab to the head.
MacArthur Jnr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Enchărya is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. MacArthur Jnr takes a swing at Enchărya's ribcage but misses. Enchărya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. MacArthur Jnr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Enchărya throws a low kick but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range easily. MacArthur Jnr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Enchărya misses with a wild body shot. Enchărya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. MacArthur Jnr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Enchărya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Enchărya throws out a loose jab but MacArthur Jnr uses good head movement to avoid it. Enchărya swings for the body but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Enchărya. MacArthur Jnr shrugs it off though. MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick which misses Enchărya's front leg but catches the back leg as Enchărya tries to avoid it. MacArthur Jnr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Enchărya throws out the jab. MacArthur Jnr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Enchărya can pounce on him.
MacArthur Jnr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. MacArthur Jnr throws a body punch but Enchărya moves out of range. Enchărya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Enchărya misses with a straight right. Enchărya misses with a shot to the body letting MacArthur Jnr counter with a right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! MacArthur Jnr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Enchărya misses with a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Enchărya. MacArthur Jnr lands with a hook. Enchărya tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Enchărya checks a leg kick nicely. Enchărya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Enchărya throws out the jab. MacArthur Jnr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Enchărya misses with a straight right. MacArthur Jnr looks like he wants to counter punch here. MacArthur Jnr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Enchărya quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Enchărya lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. MacArthur Jnr takes one on the button. Enchărya blocks a low kick nicely. Enchărya misses with a looping left. Enchărya lands a leg kick that knocks MacArthur Jnr off balance momentarily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert MacArthur Jnr will probably get the nod. 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. MacArthur Jnr scores with a nice body kick.
A clash of legs there as MacArthur Jnr blocks the low kick. MacArthur Jnr flicks out a counter leg kick but Enchărya steps away. Enchărya misses the jab. A big left from MacArthur Jnr misses. Enchărya just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Enchărya ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur Jnr. Enchărya moves out of range as MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a body shot that sends Enchărya's belly button to the back. Enchărya misses with an uppercut. MacArthur Jnr throws a solid leg kick but Enchărya takes the impact on his shin and smiles at MacArthur Jnr. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick misses from Enchărya. Enchărya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. MacArthur Jnr throws a head kick that misses and Enchărya counters with an inside leg kick. Enchărya is looking to land body kicks. Enchărya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. A big right from Enchărya misses. MacArthur Jnr 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. MacArthur Jnr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Enchărya moves out of range as MacArthur Jnr strikes. Enchărya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacArthur Jnr sees it coming and avoids it easily. MacArthur Jnr misses with a body kick. Enchărya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. MacArthur Jnr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Enchărya's sensitive parts. Enchărya tries to score with a low kick but MacArthur Jnr moves his leg out of the way. MacArthur Jnr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Nice body kick from MacArthur Jnr. Enchărya missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Jnr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Enchărya throws a lazy body kick and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice uppercut. MacArthur Jnr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Enchărya counters with a straight right hand. MacArthur Jnr scores with a slapping inside leg kick. MacArthur Jnr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action! MacArthur Jnr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Enchărya. Enchărya looks to land a left hand but MacArthur Jnr moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Enchărya avoids the body shot from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MacArthur Jnr there as he acknowledges the shot. MacArthur Jnr throws out a loose jab but Enchărya uses good head movement to avoid it. Enchărya looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Jnr is just out of range. Enchărya on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Enchărya blocks a low kick nicely. MacArthur Jnr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Enchărya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr moves away. Damagon Enchărya is winning the standup battle so far. MacArthur Jnr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Enchărya thumps MacArthur Jnr with a low kick. MacArthur Jnr lands a slapping body shot.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body punch but Enchărya moves out of range. Enchărya sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. MacArthur Jnr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Enchărya needs to keep his hands up - MacArthur Jnr had a free shot at his head there. MacArthur Jnr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. MacArthur Jnr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Enchărya blocks the body kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws a lazy right hand but Enchărya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Enchărya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacArthur Jnr misses with an uppercut
and Enchărya counters with a solid body kick. Enchărya looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Enchărya is looking to land body kicks. Nice body punch from Enchărya. Enchărya fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacArthur Jnr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Enchărya looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Jnr is just out of range. MacArthur Jnr moves out of range of the leg kick from Enchărya. MacArthur Jnr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Enchărya swinging wildly here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Enchărya. MacArthur Jnr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. MacArthur Jnr catches Enchărya with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Enchărya misses with a hook. MacArthur Jnr throws out a loose jab but Enchărya uses good head movement to avoid it. MacArthur Jnr lands a really nice looking cross but Enchărya seems unphased.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Enchărya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacArthur Jnr. MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick.
Enchărya throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Enchărya is looking to clinch. Enchărya is looking to score with low kicks. MacArthur Jnr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Enchărya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Enchărya misses with a body punch
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a leg kick. Enchărya misses with an uppercut
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Enchărya walks into a jab. A slow jab from Enchărya misses its intended target. MacArthur Jnr tries a quick counter leg kick but Enchărya is wise to it. Nice cross by MacArthur Jnr. Enchărya looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Enchărya misses with a low kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Robert MacArthur Jnr will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Enchărya looks to throw the jab but MacArthur Jnr is out of range. MacArthur Jnr misses with a straight left. Enchărya checks a low kick from MacArthur Jnr. Enchărya fires out a quick counter leg kick but MacArthur Jnr just manages to avoid it. MacArthur Jnr just misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Jnr walks into a left hand. MacArthur Jnr throws a big shot that misses. Enchărya slips under a jab from MacArthur Jnr. Enchărya blocks a jab. Enchărya scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. MacArthur Jnr looks to land a combination but Enchărya avoids it well. MacArthur Jnr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. MacArthur Jnr blocks a head kick by Enchărya.
Enchărya misses with a shot to the body and MacArthur Jnr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Enchărya throws a low kick but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range easily. Enchărya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Jnr. MacArthur Jnr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. MacArthur Jnr checks a low kick from Enchărya.
That's one minute gone in the round. MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick that is checked and Enchărya counters with a stiff right hand. MacArthur Jnr slips under a jab from Enchărya. Enchărya jabs MacArthur Jnr right on the nose. MacArthur Jnr blinks but takes it well. MacArthur Jnr connects with a looping right hand.
MacArthur Jnr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Enchărya on the side of the head. MacArthur Jnr avoids a low kick by using good footwork. MacArthur Jnr misses with a head kick.
Enchărya jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Enchărya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Enchărya misses with a wild body shot. Enchărya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Jnr tries to land a front kick but Enchărya steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Enchărya throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr avoids it easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacArthur Jnr! But no joy. That kick from MacArthur Jnr tenderised Enchărya's leg. Enchărya is trying to keep his angry face on. An inside leg kick lands from Enchărya. MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Enchărya counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! MacArthur Jnr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Enchărya. MacArthur Jnr throws a push kick but Enchărya slaps the foot to one side. MacArthur Jnr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Enchărya misses with a looping left. Enchărya throws a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming and checks it nicely. MacArthur Jnr thuds a left hand into Enchărya's body. Enchărya throws a jab when MacArthur Jnr was well out of range. Good work by Enchărya as he checks the leg kick. Enchărya throws a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr moved away. MacArthur Jnr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Enchărya misses with an uppercut. MacArthur Jnr saw that one coming. Enchărya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacArthur Jnr sees it coming and avoids it easily. Enchărya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. MacArthur Jnr throws out a counter right but Enchărya avoids it with no problem. Enchărya works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Enchărya walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. MacArthur Jnr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. MacArthur Jnr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Enchărya misses with a body kick. MacArthur Jnr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Enchărya circles away quickly and effectively. MacArthur Jnr delivers a nice body kick. MacArthur Jnr swats away the attempt to clinch by Enchărya. MacArthur Jnr misses with a leg kick enabling Enchărya to counter with a crisp jab. Some bone on bone action there as Enchărya checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Enchărya moves out of range of the body kick. MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot.
Enchărya misses the shot to the body. Enchărya slips a jab from MacArthur Jnr. MacArthur Jnr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Enchărya. Enchărya has taken the fight to the clinch.
Enchărya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Enchărya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacArthur Jnr's elbow. MacArthur Jnr cracks Enchărya with a nice body shot. Both fighters are breathing heavily. MacArthur Jnr blocks a body shot from Enchărya.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Enchărya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacArthur Jnr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Enchărya backwards. Enchărya misses with a short punch on the inside. MacArthur Jnr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! MacArthur Jnr scores with a shoulder strike. Enchărya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Enchărya misses with the head strike.
MacArthur Jnr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Enchărya backwards. MacArthur Jnr blocks a body shot from Enchărya. Enchărya lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. MacArthur Jnr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Enchărya takes a shot to the head. Enchărya managing to block the knees to the body from MacArthur Jnr.
Enchărya lands a nice uppercut. MacArthur Jnr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. MacArthur Jnr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enchărya lands a body shot. Enchărya lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Enchărya. MacArthur Jnr misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Damagon Enchărya did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Enchărya blocks a low kick nicely. The fighters circling - MacArthur Jnr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. MacArthur Jnr loads up on a big right hand but Enchărya slips the punch. Enchărya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacArthur Jnr.
Enchărya misses with a jab to the body
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice body kick. MacArthur Jnr misses with a body kick. Enchărya throws a head kick that misses. Enchărya checks a low kick from MacArthur Jnr. MacArthur Jnr throws a right hand that misses
and Enchărya counters with a lovely straight right hand! MacArthur Jnr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enchărya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacArthur Jnr. Enchărya throws a jab but it's blocked by MacArthur Jnr. Enchărya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. MacArthur Jnr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. MacArthur Jnr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Enchărya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Enchărya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. MacArthur Jnr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
MacArthur Jnr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
MacArthur Jnr throws a looping overhand right but Enchărya ducks down to avoid it. Enchărya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. MacArthur Jnr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Enchărya. MacArthur Jnr only half commits to the counter leg kick. MacArthur Jnr avoids a kick to the body.
Enchărya's jab looks to have found its range, popping MacArthur Jnr under the eye. MacArthur Jnr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Enchărya doesn't seem bothered though. MacArthur Jnr throws a big shot that misses. Enchărya half committed to a counter leg kick. MacArthur Jnr throws out a powerful jab. MacArthur Jnr moves out of range of the body kick. Enchărya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jab from MacArthur Jnr. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Enchărya throws a front kick that sends MacArthur Jnr stumbling back into the cage. Enchărya misses the shot to the body. A big right from Enchărya misses. Enchărya throws a low kick but MacArthur Jnr avoids it. Enchărya misses with a body kick. MacArthur Jnr throws a hook but Enchărya avoids it easily. Enchărya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Jnr. A low kick lands for Enchărya.
Enchărya rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacArthur Jnr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Enchărya will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Enchărya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Enchărya moves out of range of the body kick from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Enchărya. MacArthur Jnr scores with a sloppy right hand. Enchărya should have avoided that one. MacArthur Jnr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Enchărya takes a step back to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jab by MacArthur Jnr. A big right from Enchărya misses. Enchărya moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Enchărya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacArthur Jnr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Enchărya. Enchărya misses the jab. Enchărya throws a nice outside leg kick. Enchărya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Enchărya slips a straight right by MacArthur Jnr. A nice leg kick from MacArthur Jnr, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from MacArthur Jnr misses. Enchărya is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Enchărya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a head kick.
Enchărya is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. MacArthur Jnr throws a chopping leg kick but Enchărya manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Enchărya takes a swing at MacArthur Jnr's ribcage but misses. MacArthur Jnr misses with a wild body shot. Enchărya throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Enchărya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Enchărya tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Enchărya misses the shot to the body. Enchărya throws a leg kick and MacArthur Jnr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. MacArthur Jnr misses the jab. Enchărya lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Enchărya swings away with a leg kick that misses. MacArthur Jnr throws a jab but it's blocked by Enchărya. Enchărya tried to counter with a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr avoided it. Enchărya throws a sloppy body shot
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely straight right hand! A good leg kick by MacArthur Jnr. Enchărya throws a sloppy head kick and MacArthur Jnr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Robert MacArthur Jnr will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! Enchărya missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Jnr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. MacArthur Jnr throws a big shot that misses. MacArthur Jnr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Enchărya appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. A good leg kick by MacArthur Jnr. Enchărya misses with a jab to the body
and MacArthur Jnr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Enchărya crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from MacArthur Jnr - the referee stops the clock and Enchărya gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says MacArthur Jnr. Enchărya manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts MacArthur Jnr, as that shot connected.
Enchărya ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur Jnr. MacArthur Jnr throws a low kick but Enchărya avoids it. MacArthur Jnr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Enchărya thinks about countering with a body kick. Enchărya comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. MacArthur Jnr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Nice body punch from MacArthur Jnr. MacArthur Jnr lands with a right hand. A clash of legs there as MacArthur Jnr blocks the low kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Enchărya.
That's one minute gone in the round. MacArthur Jnr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Enchărya under the eye. Enchărya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. MacArthur Jnr feints and then cracks Enchărya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Enchărya down. MacArthur Jnr misses with a body punch
and Enchărya counters with a straight right hand. Enchărya misses the jab. Nice defenses there by MacArthur Jnr. A slow jab from Enchărya misses its intended target. MacArthur Jnr loads up on a big right hand but Enchărya slips the punch. MacArthur Jnr throws a head kick that misses. MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Enchărya.
Enchărya throws a head kick but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Enchărya scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. MacArthur Jnr throws a series of punches but Enchărya avoids them all with ease. A left lands for MacArthur Jnr. Damagon Enchărya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. MacArthur Jnr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Nice defenses there by MacArthur Jnr. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Enchărya getting the better of the striking in that exchange. MacArthur Jnr throws a jab when Enchărya was well out of range. MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick that is checked letting Enchărya counter with a right hand. MacArthur Jnr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Enchărya throws out the jab. MacArthur Jnr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Enchărya with a body shot. MacArthur Jnr throws out a loose jab but Enchărya uses good head movement to avoid it. Enchărya lands with an overhand left. Enchărya clinches up against the cage. Nice body punch from Enchărya. MacArthur Jnr is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? MacArthur Jnr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enchărya's elbow. Enchărya lands an uppercut. MacArthur Jnr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Enchărya makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Enchărya digs a right hand underneath MacArthur Jnr's ribcage. MacArthur Jnr let out a lung full of air as it connected. MacArthur Jnr misses with the head strike.
MacArthur Jnr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round. MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook from the clinch. Enchărya throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Damagon Enchărya has scored more points in the clinch so far. MacArthur Jnr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. MacArthur Jnr misses with a body punch.
Enchărya lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Enchărya lands with a light punch inside. MacArthur Jnr misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body punch.
MacArthur Jnr tries to work over Enchărya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch blocked on the inside by Enchărya. Enchărya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enchărya works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Enchărya lands a hook that snaps the head of MacArthur Jnr backwards. A nice left hand lands by Enchărya.
Enchărya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enchărya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacArthur Jnr can't find room to land a body shot as Enchărya controls the action.
MacArthur Jnr trying to stall but Enchărya improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Enchărya.
Good body shot from Enchărya.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Enchărya blocks a body shot from MacArthur Jnr. Enchărya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Enchărya lands a shoulder strike. Enchărya digs a right hand into MacArthur Jnr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacArthur Jnr's gas tank. Enchărya lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacArthur Jnr is rocked! Enchărya gets through MacArthur Jnr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. MacArthur Jnr is still on wobbly legs! Can Enchărya finish him? Enchărya throws a head punch that misses. MacArthur Jnr blocks an uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacArthur Jnr tries to work over Enchărya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Enchărya is working MacArthur Jnr over against the cage. Enchărya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A right handed body shot lands from Enchărya.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Enchărya. Enchărya lands a nice shot to the body. Enchărya working aggressively here.
Enchărya misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacArthur Jnr. MacArthur Jnr blocks an uppercut.
Enchărya misses with the head strike.
Enchărya throws a punch but it's blocked by MacArthur Jnr. Enchărya misses with a short punch on the inside. Enchărya misses with some punches.
Enchărya misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Enchărya fails to land. Enchărya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Enchărya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Enchărya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Enchărya fails to land. Enchărya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Enchărya throws a head punch that misses. MacArthur Jnr misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Jnr seems to have recovered his senses. Enchărya throws a punch but it's blocked by MacArthur Jnr. MacArthur Jnr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Enchărya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Robert MacArthur Jnr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Enchărya connects with the punch.
And that's the end of the fight! Damagon Enchărya showed his dominance in that final round. I think MacArthur Jnr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert MacArthur Jnr! Robert MacArthur Jnr is the new light heavyweight champion! Robert MacArthur Jnr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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