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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert MacArthur Jnr (ranked 19 p4p, 90 weight class) and Thomas Bolleke (ranked 4 p4p, 17 weight class). MacArthur Jnr comes to the cage accompanied by barbarian pipe band. 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 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 33 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert MacArthur Jnr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Bolleke!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a jab to the body
and Bolleke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacArthur Jnr motions for Bolleke to come forward. MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur Jnr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a kick to the body.
Bolleke throws an off balance right hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolleke misses with a looping left.
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.
Bolleke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
MacArthur Jnr moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
MacArthur Jnr jabs Bolleke right on the nose. Bolleke blinks but takes it well.
MacArthur Jnr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolleke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MacArthur Jnr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
MacArthur Jnr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
MacArthur Jnr throws a looping overhand right but Bolleke ducks down to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolleke throws a hook to the side of MacArthur Jnr's head but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A thudding body kick lands there by MacArthur Jnr!
MacArthur Jnr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bolleke punishes MacArthur Jnr's body with a nice straight punch.
Bolleke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolleke closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. MacArthur Jnr quickly recovers to half guard.
Bolleke seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolleke is trying to work for a kimura but MacArthur Jnr is defending well.
MacArthur Jnr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr pulls Bolleke in to control the position.
Bolleke won't allow MacArthur Jnr to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bolleke throwing strikes from guard but MacArthur Jnr blocks nicely.
Bolleke being controlled here momentarily.
Bolleke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MacArthur Jnr working a defensive guard here.
Bolleke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bolleke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MacArthur Jnr uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from MacArthur Jnr misses.
Bolleke moves away from the strike by MacArthur Jnr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke lands a glancing blow to the side of MacArthur Jnr's head.
MacArthur Jnr lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from MacArthur Jnr finds it's way through Bolleke's defenses.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to slow Bolleke down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacArthur Jnr. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a lunging right hand
and Bolleke holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bolleke works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bolleke dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Jnr struggling a bit here.
Bolleke looks up at the clock and then as MacArthur Jnr takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bolleke smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacArthur Jnr tries to improve position but can't.
Bolleke working away.
MacArthur Jnr tries to improve position but can't.
Bolleke content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bolleke throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and MacArthur Jnr works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
MacArthur Jnr is trying to get back to full guard.
Bolleke is thwarting MacArthur Jnr's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert MacArthur Jnr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice defenses there by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bolleke's head.
Bolleke throws a poor cross that misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook but Bolleke avoids it easily.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur Jnr.
Bolleke tries to clinch up but MacArthur Jnr circles away and keeps his distance.
MacArthur Jnr missing with a left hand there. Bolleke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolleke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bolleke looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bolleke won't allow MacArthur Jnr to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacArthur Jnr holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolleke is one step ahead there.
MacArthur Jnr controls Bolleke momentarily but Bolleke frees himself.
Bolleke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bolleke drops back looking for a leg! MacArthur Jnr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacArthur Jnr manages to kick Bolleke off! Bolleke jumps back into MacArthur Jnr's guard.
Thomas Bolleke has got the better of the ground game so far.
MacArthur Jnr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
MacArthur Jnr pulls Bolleke in close to prevent any damage.
Bolleke postures up in MacArthur Jnr's guard and throws a big left but MacArthur Jnr blocks it.
Bolleke trying to control but MacArthur Jnr is working from the bottom.
Bolleke postures up in MacArthur Jnr's guard and throws a big left but MacArthur Jnr blocks it.
Bolleke being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bolleke moves in looking to clinch but MacArthur Jnr pushes him off.
Robert MacArthur Jnr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've been told by MacArthur Jnr's head coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bolleke!
Nice sprawl there from MacArthur Jnr as Bolleke shoots in.
Bolleke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolleke moves away from the strike by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a straight right.
Bolleke throws a jab when MacArthur Jnr was well out of range.
MacArthur Jnr tries a low kick but Bolleke avoids it.
Bolleke slips under a jab.
A jab from Bolleke does it's job there.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range of the strikes.
Bolleke throws a jab when MacArthur Jnr was well out of range.
MacArthur Jnr lands a jab.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a kick to the ribs.
MacArthur Jnr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bolleke avoids the head kick by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bolleke throws the left hand but MacArthur Jnr avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr looks to land a right hand but Bolleke moved out of range.
Bolleke steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolleke can do to turn this around?
Bolleke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolleke has managed to clinch.
MacArthur Jnr struggles to land a body shot inside as Bolleke controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Bolleke.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a shoulder strike.
Bolleke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacArthur Jnr throws a punch but it's blocked by Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke tries to score a body lock takedown but MacArthur Jnr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolleke can't find room to land a body shot as MacArthur Jnr controls the action.
MacArthur Jnr has a couple of punches blocked by Bolleke.
MacArthur Jnr tries a body shot but Bolleke blocks it.
A hook to the body from Bolleke.
Bolleke tries to pull guard but MacArthur Jnr won't allow it.
Robert MacArthur Jnr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bolleke.
MacArthur Jnr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Bolleke struggles to land a body shot inside as MacArthur Jnr controls his hands.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that 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.
Bolleke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacArthur Jnr. MacArthur Jnr obviously looking to wear him down.
MacArthur Jnr lands a slapping body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr lands a jab to the nose.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a loose jab but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke misses with a hook
letting MacArthur Jnr counter with a right hand.
MacArthur Jnr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bolleke checks it well.
MacArthur Jnr lands a glancing blow to the side of Bolleke's head.
MacArthur Jnr lands a high kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. MacArthur Jnr does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Jnr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a leg kick.
Bolleke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacArthur Jnr.
Bolleke is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolleke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by MacArthur Jnr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke takes a kick to the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a wild body shot.
MacArthur Jnr tries to move into range but Bolleke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bolleke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook but Bolleke avoids it easily.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr moves away.
MacArthur Jnr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A lazy left from MacArthur Jnr finds it's target.
Bolleke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bolleke is looking to clinch.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bolleke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Jnr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bolleke! But no joy.
Robert MacArthur Jnr is winning the standup battle so far.
MacArthur Jnr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolleke misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick from MacArthur Jnr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bolleke tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacArthur Jnr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bolleke is looking to clinch but MacArthur Jnr is avoiding it.
MacArthur Jnr half committed to a counter leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a nice head shot.
Bolleke throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr blocks it.
MacArthur Jnr looks to land a right hand but Bolleke moved out of range.
Bolleke tries to counter with a clinch but MacArthur Jnr shakes him off and moves away.
MacArthur Jnr throws a front kick that sends Bolleke stumbling back into the cage.
MacArthur Jnr tried to score with a low kick but Bolleke checks it.
Bolleke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacArthur Jnr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bolleke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacArthur Jnr looks to land a body kick but Bolleke moved away.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacArthur Jnr.
Bolleke connects with a good right hand that stumbles MacArthur Jnr. MacArthur Jnr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr lands a nice hook to Bolleke's body. Bolleke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bolleke tries to clinch up
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a right hand to the body.
Bolleke throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr blocks it.
MacArthur Jnr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range of the strikes.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacArthur Jnr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolleke.
MacArthur Jnr keeps Bolleke at a distance using the push kick.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body kick.
MacArthur Jnr connects with the punch.
MacArthur Jnr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bolleke finds it's way round the side to connect with MacArthur Jnr's head.
MacArthur Jnr throws a quick inside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke slips a jab from MacArthur Jnr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur Jnr lands with an uppercut that bounces Bolleke off the cage and back into range.
Bolleke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bolleke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bolleke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bolleke moves in looking to clinch but MacArthur Jnr pushes him off.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a lunging right hand
and Bolleke counters with a stiff right hand.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a wild body shot.
Bolleke shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bolleke is looking for a kimura but MacArthur Jnr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bolleke to get the leverage.
MacArthur Jnr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bolleke is working away from the top position though.
MacArthur Jnr won't allow Bolleke to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert MacArthur Jnr clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
MacArthur Jnr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bolleke.
Bolleke takes one to the side of the head.
Bolleke takes the fight into the clinch.
MacArthur Jnr pushes Bolleke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bolleke has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolleke fails to pull guard.
MacArthur Jnr tries a body shot but Bolleke blocks it.
Bolleke misses with the head strike.
Bolleke has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics MacArthur Jnr uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke looking for a sweep. Not yet Bolleke, not yet.
MacArthur Jnr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MacArthur Jnr trying to control but Bolleke is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacArthur Jnr pushes down on Bolleke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
MacArthur Jnr is taking a breather. Bolleke 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.
Bolleke is looking for a sweep. MacArthur Jnr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacArthur Jnr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bolleke tries to roll over but MacArthur Jnr keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
MacArthur Jnr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bolleke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bolleke trying to control from the bottom.
MacArthur Jnr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
MacArthur Jnr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr digs a good body shot into Bolleke's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
MacArthur Jnr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bolleke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
MacArthur Jnr looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolleke is just out of range.
Bolleke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before MacArthur Jnr has time to react.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacArthur Jnr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook but Bolleke blocks it.
MacArthur Jnr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bolleke moves in looking to clinch but MacArthur Jnr pushes him off.
MacArthur Jnr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A lazy left from Bolleke finds it's target.
Bolleke tries to close the distance and clinch but MacArthur Jnr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body shot but no joy.
MacArthur Jnr throws an overhand right that lands on Bolleke's shoulder, as Bolleke tries to avoid the shot.
Bolleke wants to counter the offense by MacArthur Jnr and move into the clinch position.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
Bolleke might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a hook. Bolleke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
MacArthur Jnr moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and MacArthur Jnr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bolleke scrambles back to his feet.
Bolleke lands with a cross.
A jab from MacArthur Jnr misses.
Bolleke throws the left hand but MacArthur Jnr avoids the punch easily.
Bolleke forces MacArthur Jnr back against the cage and clinches.
Bolleke prevents a body shot from MacArthur Jnr.
Bolleke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bolleke gets control of MacArthur Jnr's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bolleke will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bolleke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacArthur Jnr is aware though and is defending well.
Bolleke keeping full guard, as MacArthur Jnr tries to pass.
MacArthur Jnr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Thomas Bolleke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice body kick from MacArthur Jnr.
Nice defenses there by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bolleke circles away quickly and effectively.
Bolleke throws a jab when MacArthur Jnr was well out of range.
Bolleke tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MacArthur Jnr defends well and Bolleke ends up having to push MacArthur Jnr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
MacArthur Jnr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bolleke will feel that in the morning.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a head kick. Bolleke tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bolleke is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacArthur Jnr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from MacArthur Jnr finds it's way through Bolleke's defenses.
MacArthur Jnr lands a lovely overhand right.
MacArthur Jnr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from MacArthur Jnr misses the target.
Bolleke throws a body punch but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range of the strikes.
MacArthur Jnr looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolleke is just out of range.
A big right from Bolleke misses.
MacArthur Jnr thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bolleke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick that misses.
MacArthur Jnr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolleke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bolleke misses with a hook
and MacArthur Jnr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacArthur Jnr throws the left hand but Bolleke avoids the punch easily.
Bolleke throws a lazy uppercut
and MacArthur Jnr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolleke misses with a lunging right hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a stiff right hand.
Bolleke misses with a hook.
Bolleke throws the left hand but MacArthur Jnr avoids the punch easily.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick.
Thomas Bolleke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from MacArthur Jnr misses the target.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a leg kick.
Bolleke throws a sloppy body shot
enabling MacArthur Jnr to counter with a crisp jab.
MacArthur Jnr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bolleke throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Jnr moves away and avoids it.
MacArthur Jnr takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses.
Bolleke with the counter takedown but MacArthur Jnr avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur Jnr ducks right into an uppercut from Bolleke.
Bolleke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MacArthur Jnr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacArthur Jnr misses with an uppercut.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Jnr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like MacArthur Jnr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolleke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr fakes the leg kick and cracks Bolleke in the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to counter punch.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
Bolleke throws a jab when MacArthur Jnr was well out of range.
Good exchange - MacArthur Jnr coming out on top.
MacArthur Jnr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bolleke will feel that in the morning.
Bolleke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bolleke is out of range and MacArthur Jnr settles back down.
MacArthur Jnr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bolleke. That did some damage!
MacArthur Jnr lands a jab to Bolleke's midsection.
Bolleke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacArthur Jnr swats away the attempt to clinch by Bolleke.
MacArthur Jnr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr looks for the body kick but Bolleke saw that one coming.
Bolleke throws a right hand that misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolleke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke tries to clinch up but MacArthur Jnr circles away and keeps his distance.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bolleke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MacArthur Jnr looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolleke is just out of range.
Bolleke throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacArthur Jnr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
MacArthur Jnr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
MacArthur Jnr throws a shot to the body.
Bolleke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thomas Bolleke seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bolleke has a couple of punches blocked by MacArthur Jnr.
Robert MacArthur Jnr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bolleke misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert MacArthur Jnr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think MacArthur Jnr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert MacArthur Jnr!
Robert MacArthur Jnr retains his light heavyweight title!
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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