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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hurricane Defoe (ranked 141 p4p, 171 weight class) and Robert MacArthur Jnr (ranked 26 p4p, 31 weight class). MacArthur Jnr has chosen barbarian pipe band as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Robert MacArthur Jnr enters the cage!
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Excellent boxer
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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 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hurricane Defoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert MacArthur Jnr!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Defoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacArthur Jnr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe misses with an uppercut. MacArthur Jnr saw that one coming.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Defoe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and MacArthur Jnr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Defoe scrambles back to his feet.
Robert MacArthur Jnr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Defoe doesn't seem bothered though.
Defoe drops his hands momentarily and MacArthur Jnr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacArthur Jnr swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe throws a big counter combination but MacArthur Jnr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Defoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Defoe lands a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr avoids a kick to the body.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts MacArthur Jnr, as that shot connected.
Defoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body kick there by 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!
MacArthur Jnr is looking to chop away at Defoe's legs.
MacArthur Jnr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Defoe was well out of range. Poor timing from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe throws a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
MacArthur Jnr replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Defoe blocks it well.
MacArthur Jnr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Defoe.
Defoe takes one to the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Defoe.
MacArthur Jnr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Defoe tenderised MacArthur Jnr's leg. MacArthur Jnr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Defoe blocks the body kick.
Defoe checks a leg kick.
Defoe throwing a counter right hand but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.
We've been informed that MacArthur Jnr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
MacArthur Jnr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Defoe will feel that in the morning.
MacArthur Jnr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range of the leg kick from Defoe.
Defoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Defoe 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.
Defoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr cracks Defoe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Defoe.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a wild body shot.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Defoe connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Robert MacArthur Jnr has been cut.
MacArthur Jnr throws a shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
MacArthur Jnr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacArthur Jnr throws a good cross that connects.
MacArthur Jnr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Defoe.
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?
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
MacArthur Jnr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Defoe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a solid leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Defoe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacArthur Jnr.
An attempted straight right counter from Defoe misses the target.
MacArthur Jnr lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe connects with a nice looking jab.
Defoe defending well as MacArthur Jnr loads up on a big left hand.
Defoe lands with a nice body kick.
MacArthur Jnr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Defoe.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
MacArthur Jnr missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Defoe throwing a counter right hand but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr throws a low kick but Defoe avoids it.
MacArthur Jnr lands a lovely overhand right.
Defoe scores with a hook to the body. MacArthur Jnr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Defoe looks to land a left hand but MacArthur Jnr moved out of range nicely.
MacArthur Jnr just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe throws a head kick but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Jnr moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe checks the leg kick nicely there.
MacArthur Jnr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a kick to the body.
Defoe appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick that misses.
Defoe motions for MacArthur Jnr to come forward. Defoe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
Defoe throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Defoe's knee momentarily.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a shot to the body.
Defoe throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacArthur Jnr moves into the clinch successfully.
Defoe is trying to push MacArthur Jnr away but MacArthur Jnr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
MacArthur Jnr prevents Defoe from breaking the clinch.
MacArthur Jnr struggles to land a body shot inside as Defoe controls his hands.
MacArthur Jnr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Defoe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacArthur Jnr pushes Defoe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
MacArthur Jnr lands a nice shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr presses Defoe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Defoe is breathing heavily.
MacArthur Jnr misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert MacArthur Jnr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert MacArthur Jnr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Defoe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. MacArthur Jnr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
MacArthur Jnr thuds his right hand into Defoe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
MacArthur Jnr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Defoe has time to react.
MacArthur Jnr misses the shot to the body.
Defoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Defoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacArthur Jnr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
MacArthur Jnr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
MacArthur Jnr tests Defoe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacArthur Jnr throws an off balance right hand
and Defoe counters with a nice uppercut.
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 fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Defoe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe scores with a jab to the jaw.
MacArthur Jnr cracks Defoe with a good jab.
Defoe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting MacArthur Jnr counter with a right hand.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Jnr moves away and avoids it.
Nice jab there from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Defoe will feel that in the morning.
A punch lands to the side of Defoe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
MacArthur Jnr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Defoe.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr lands a nice shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr throws an off balance right hand
and Defoe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
Defoe throws a low kick but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range easily.
Defoe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting MacArthur Jnr counter with a right hand.
MacArthur Jnr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MacArthur Jnr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a short shot to the head.
Defoe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right handed body shot lands from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from MacArthur Jnr.
Defoe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
MacArthur Jnr lands an uppercut.
Defoe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Defoe has had enough of the clinch but MacArthur Jnr keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacArthur Jnr.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacArthur Jnr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Defoe or not.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacArthur Jnr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Defoe backwards.
Defoe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
MacArthur Jnr lands a hook that snaps the head of Defoe backwards.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a light punch inside.
MacArthur Jnr tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing MacArthur Jnr back against the cage.
A hook to the body from MacArthur Jnr.
Robert MacArthur Jnr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacArthur Jnr tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing MacArthur Jnr back against the cage.
MacArthur Jnr lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing MacArthur Jnr back against the cage.
Defoe is trying to break the clinch but MacArthur Jnr has him pressed against the cage.
Defoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A leg kick checked by Defoe.
A little feinted left hand from Defoe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MacArthur Jnr fails to land with a series of punches.
MacArthur Jnr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Defoe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but MacArthur Jnr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Defoe defending well as MacArthur Jnr loads up on a big left hand.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a nice looking jab.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
MacArthur Jnr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Defoe has time to react.
Sloppy strikes from Defoe. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Defoe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
MacArthur Jnr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Defoe.
MacArthur Jnr thumps Defoe with a low kick.
MacArthur Jnr lands a nice looking body shot.
Defoe moves out of range as MacArthur Jnr strikes.
MacArthur Jnr scores with the left hand. Defoe knows he should have avoided that one.
MacArthur Jnr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
MacArthur Jnr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick that misses
and Defoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Defoe lands a right hook to the body.
Defoe scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacArthur Jnr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Defoe scores with a kick to the body.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Defoe throws a front kick that sends MacArthur Jnr stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert MacArthur Jnr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robert MacArthur Jnr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
MacArthur Jnr is looking to land body kicks.
Defoe quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Defoe lands a jab to the head.
MacArthur Jnr looks to throw the jab but Defoe is out of range.
Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Jnr.
Defoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MacArthur Jnr misses with an uppercut.
Defoe looks to land a combination but MacArthur Jnr avoids it well.
Defoe thuds his shin into the meat of MacArthur Jnr's side.
Robert MacArthur Jnr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacArthur Jnr clinches up with Defoe and pushes him back against the cage.
Defoe has had enough of the clinch but MacArthur Jnr keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, MacArthur Jnr scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacArthur Jnr tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacArthur Jnr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe is looking to break free of the clinch but MacArthur Jnr has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Defoe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Defoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Defoe lands a nice shot that snaps MacArthur Jnr's head back.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
MacArthur Jnr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a nice body kick.
Defoe walks into a jab.
Defoe is rocked!
Defoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh Defoe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacArthur Jnr throws out the jab.
Defoe seems to have got his legs back now.
MacArthur Jnr cracks Defoe with an open hand slap.
MacArthur Jnr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Defoe.
Defoe throws an off balance right hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a stiff right hand.
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Jnr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hurricane Defoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr scoring well with a low kick there.
Defoe looks to throw the jab but MacArthur Jnr is out of range.
Defoe takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Defoe.
MacArthur Jnr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacArthur Jnr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Defoe.
A countering left hand to the body from MacArthur Jnr misses.
Defoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacArthur Jnr's sensitive parts.
MacArthur Jnr tests Defoe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacArthur Jnr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Defoes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Defoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a looping right hand.
MacArthur Jnr lands a big right hand that sends Defoe crashing to the mat! MacArthur Jnr stays standing though and waves Defoe back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacArthur Jnr can pounce on him.
Defoe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Defoe 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 with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
MacArthur Jnr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacArthur Jnr keeps Defoe at a distance using the push kick.
MacArthur Jnr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Defoe throws an off balance right hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Defoe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacArthur Jnr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe walks into a jab.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
MacArthur Jnr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Defoe.
Defoe tries to keep at a distance but MacArthur Jnr has taken the fight into the clinch.
MacArthur Jnr struggles to land a body shot inside as Defoe controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe is looking to break free of the clinch but MacArthur Jnr has double underhooks.
Defoe blocks a body shot from MacArthur Jnr.
Defoe tries to break the clinch but MacArthur Jnr is controlling the position.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by MacArthur Jnr.
Defoe wants to get back to striking at distance but MacArthur Jnr won't allow it.
MacArthur Jnr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Defoe fails to land.
Defoe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacArthur Jnr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a nice looking jab.
MacArthur Jnr throws a good cross that connects.
MacArthur Jnr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert MacArthur Jnr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacArthur Jnr 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert MacArthur Jnr!
During a confident post fight interview, Robert MacArthur Jnr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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