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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Angus MacArthur Ii (ranked 374 p4p, 273 weight class) and Vasil Petrov (ranked 56 p4p, 38 weight class). MacArthur Ii's entrance music is Corvus Corax - Bibit Aleum. A fine choice. Angus MacArthur Ii could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vasil Petrov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus MacArthur Ii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vasil Petrov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Petrov both land. Nice combination.
A jab from Petrov misses.
MacArthur Ii is looking to counter punch.
Petrov scores with a nice strike.
MacArthur Ii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
MacArthur Ii cracks Petrov with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Vasil Petrov has been cut.
Petrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Petrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
MacArthur Ii staying out of range there.
Petrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacArthur Ii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov needs to keep his hands up - MacArthur Ii had a free shot at his head there.
MacArthur Ii ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Petrov lands a jab.
MacArthur Ii scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacArthur Ii at a distance.
MacArthur Ii's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MacArthur Ii scrambles back to his feet.
Petrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Petrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
MacArthur Ii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
MacArthur Ii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrov.
Petrov scores with a body shot.
Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch but MacArthur Ii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacArthur Ii is looking to counter punch.
Good leg kick by Petrov.
Petrov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces MacArthur Ii back to the cage. Petrov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Petrov throws a right hand that MacArthur Ii ducks under and follows up with a left that MacArthur Ii also avoids with ease.
Petrov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petrov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
MacArthur Ii lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from MacArthur Ii finds it's way through Petrov's defenses.
Petrov takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Petrov tries to bum rush MacArthur Ii with a series of wild strikes but MacArthur Ii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but MacArthur Ii is out of range.
MacArthur Ii throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacArthur Ii swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
MacArthur Ii ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Vasil Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Petrov misses
and MacArthur Ii makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
MacArthur Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but MacArthur Ii checks it well.
MacArthur Ii slips a straight right by Petrov.
MacArthur Ii ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov darts in and clinches MacArthur Ii up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
MacArthur Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from MacArthur Ii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrov closes the distance and clinches.
Petrov is trying to force a seperation but MacArthur Ii has the dominant position.
MacArthur Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacArthur Ii lands a hook that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Petrov tries to break the clinch but MacArthur Ii is controlling the position.
MacArthur Ii lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacArthur Ii's elbow.
Petrov wants to get back to striking at distance but MacArthur Ii won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacArthur Ii.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as MacArthur Ii takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Petrov is looking to break free of the clinch but MacArthur Ii has double underhooks.
MacArthur Ii tries to work over Petrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov is trying to break the clinch but MacArthur Ii is controlling him.
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from MacArthur Ii - that landed with a thud.
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacArthur Ii throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
MacArthur Ii moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov scores with a spinning back kick!
MacArthur Ii attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Petrov throws a low kick but MacArthur Ii moves out of range easily.
MacArthur Ii tries to score with a low kick but Petrov moves his leg out of the way.
A cross from Petrov lands.
A leg kick checked by MacArthur Ii.
Petrov throws a hook but MacArthur Ii blocks it.
MacArthur Ii thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Petrov. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacArthur Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov digs a good body shot into MacArthur Ii's ribs.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
MacArthur Ii staying out of range there.
MacArthur Ii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasil Petrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vasil Petrov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Petrov has MacArthur Ii up against the cage in a clinch.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as MacArthur Ii controls his hands.
Petrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petrov lands a body punch.
MacArthur Ii blocks a body shot from Petrov.
A frustrated look appears on Petrov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Petrov breaks from the clinch.
Petrov swings for the body but MacArthur Ii moves out of range.
Petrov throws a low kick but MacArthur Ii moves out of range easily.
Petrov connects with a leg kick.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacArthur Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacArthur Ii moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov throws a hook but MacArthur Ii avoids it easily.
Petrov lands with a nice body punch.
Petrov blocks a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Petrov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
MacArthur Ii looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
MacArthur Ii misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii throws a leg kick but Petrov moved away.
Petrov slips a jab from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petrov cracks MacArthur Ii with a right hand to the side of the head.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like MacArthur Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacArthur Ii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacArthur Ii.
Petrov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
MacArthur Ii checks a low kick from Petrov.
MacArthur Ii takes one to the chin there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Petrov checks a leg kick.
MacArthur Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacArthur Ii stuns Petrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Petrov lands a nice shot to the body.
MacArthur Ii lands a leg kick that knocks Petrov off balance momentarily.
Petrov misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Petrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
It looked like MacArthur Ii was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petrov.
MacArthur Ii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
MacArthur Ii swats away the attempt to clinch by Petrov.
Petrov swinging wildly here.
MacArthur Ii looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
MacArthur Ii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petrov.
Petrov tries to clinch but MacArthur Ii is having none of it.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and MacArthur Ii counters with a low kick, right behind Petrov 's knee.
MacArthur Ii works Petrov's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov lands a nice shot that snaps MacArthur Ii's head back.
Petrov is looking to slow MacArthur Ii down with leg kicks.
MacArthur Ii tries to land a front kick but Petrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
MacArthur Ii looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov lands a nice hook to MacArthur Ii's body. MacArthur Ii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheers as Petrov lands an impressive looking overhand right. MacArthur Ii doesn't seem phased though.
Petrov throws a body punch but MacArthur Ii moves out of range.
Petrov closes the distance and clinches.
Petrov can't find room to land a body shot as MacArthur Ii controls the action.
MacArthur Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
MacArthur Ii prevents a body shot from Petrov.
MacArthur Ii lands an uppercut.
MacArthur Ii lands with a right to the head.
MacArthur Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
Petrov digs a right hand underneath MacArthur Ii's ribcage. MacArthur Ii let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Petrov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Petrov blocking some punches.
Petrov misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Petrov.
A body shot lands from MacArthur Ii.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacArthur Ii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Petrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
Petrov breaks the clinch.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
MacArthur Ii looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov slips a straight right by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
MacArthur Ii throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
MacArthur Ii tried to score with a low kick but Petrov checks it.
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacArthur Ii. MacArthur Ii obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov connects with a crisp jab.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Ii moves away.
Petrov misses with the body kick
and MacArthur Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vasil Petrov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vasil Petrov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
MacArthur Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacArthur Ii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov lands a jab to the head.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice leg kick.
MacArthur Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Petrov misses with a double jab.
MacArthur Ii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
MacArthur Ii misses with the body kick
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Vasil Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov slips a jab from MacArthur Ii.
Petrov scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov misses the jab.
Petrov misses with a two punch combination.
MacArthur Ii is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by MacArthur Ii!
Petrov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov closes the distance and pushes MacArthur Ii back into the cage.
MacArthur Ii pushes Petrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body punch.
Petrov tries to circle away but MacArthur Ii has him pinned against the cage.
Petrov wants to get back to striking at distance but MacArthur Ii won't allow it.
MacArthur Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from MacArthur Ii.
Petrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacArthur Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MacArthur Ii is leaning against Petrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
MacArthur Ii lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Ii misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Petrov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
MacArthur Ii gets through Petrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacArthur Ii looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Petrov tries to break the clinch but MacArthur Ii is controlling the position.
Petrov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but MacArthur Ii has him pressed against the cage.
MacArthur Ii digs a right hand into Petrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Petrov's gas tank.
MacArthur Ii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrov controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrov controls his hands.
MacArthur Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov's elbow.
MacArthur Ii keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Petrov's efforts to push away.
MacArthur Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov's elbow.
Petrov working hard to break the clinch.
MacArthur Ii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petrov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Petrov slips a straight right by MacArthur Ii.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
MacArthur Ii lands a front kick.
MacArthur Ii throws a good cross that connects.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacArthur Ii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacArthur Ii lands with an overhand left.
Petrov throws a hook but MacArthur Ii blocks it.
Petrov blocks the body kick.
MacArthur Ii misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
MacArthur Ii fires out a quick counter leg kick but Petrov just manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii walks into a left hand.
MacArthur Ii looks for the body kick but Petrov saw that one coming.
MacArthur Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Petrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and MacArthur Ii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov doesn't manage to clinch there - MacArthur Ii circles away.
MacArthur Ii slips a straight right by Petrov.
MacArthur Ii shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
MacArthur Ii throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacArthur Ii's sensitive parts.
Petrov moves into range and clinches up with MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii tries a body shot but Petrov blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Petrov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
MacArthur Ii tries to work over Petrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacArthur Ii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petrov blocks a body shot from MacArthur Ii.
A nice left hand lands by MacArthur Ii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
MacArthur Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov tries to clinch up.
Petrov misses with a few strikes there.
Petrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur Ii moves out of range of the body kick from Petrov.
Sloppy strikes from Petrov. Those never looked like landing.
MacArthur Ii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Vasil Petrov's cut even more.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angus MacArthur Ii clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Vasil Petrov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
MacArthur Ii wants to land a leg kick but Petrov is out of range.
A nice side step and Petrov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
MacArthur Ii throws a leg kick but Petrov moved away.
Petrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Petrov lands a glancing blow to the side of MacArthur Ii's head.
MacArthur Ii throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
MacArthur Ii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petrov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. MacArthur Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Petrov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
MacArthur Ii lands a leg kick that knocks Petrov off balance momentarily.
MacArthur Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii slips a jab and a cross from Petrov.
Petrov scores with a jab to the head.
Petrov scores with a jab.
MacArthur Ii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
MacArthur Ii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petrov's head.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but MacArthur Ii is out of range.
MacArthur Ii throws a big counter combination but Petrov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrov.
MacArthur Ii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacArthur Ii misses with a straight right.
Petrov tries to clinch there but MacArthur Ii circles away.
And MacArthur Ii counters with a quick kick to the body but Petrov blocks it.
MacArthur Ii takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov takes the fight into the clinch.
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 Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petrov tries to break the clinch but MacArthur Ii is controlling the position.
MacArthur Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov tries to break free but MacArthur Ii pushes him back against the cage.
Petrov breaks from the clinch.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
MacArthur Ii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
MacArthur Ii's corner calls for a 1-2. MacArthur Ii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov moves out of range as MacArthur Ii throws a body kick.
MacArthur Ii throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from MacArthur Ii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MacArthur Ii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacArthur Ii misses with a wild body shot.
MacArthur Ii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov checks the leg kick.
MacArthur Ii looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov motions for MacArthur Ii to come forward. Petrov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov misses with a hook
and MacArthur Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacArthur Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacArthur Ii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good shot there by Petrov.
MacArthur Ii throws a low kick but Petrov moves out of range easily.
Petrov moves forwards but MacArthur Ii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MacArthur Ii scores with a kick to the midsection.
Petrov thuds a left hand into MacArthur Ii's body.
Petrov slips a straight right by MacArthur Ii.
Petrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from MacArthur Ii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
MacArthur Ii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Petrov jabs MacArthur Ii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
An attempted straight right counter from MacArthur Ii misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Petrov as he connects with a hook.
Petrov tries to clinch
and MacArthur Ii counters with a left and a right that stings Petrov.
Petrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Petrov is rocked!
MacArthur Ii throws a chopping leg kick but Petrov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
MacArthur Ii wants to slow Petrov down by chopping away at his legs.
MacArthur Ii staying out of range there.
MacArthur Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Ii is just out of range.
It looked like MacArthur Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petrov thuds his right hand into MacArthur Ii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Vasil Petrov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vasil Petrov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Petrov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
MacArthur Ii takes one to the chin there.
MacArthur Ii checks a leg kick.
Petrov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but MacArthur Ii moved out of range.
MacArthur Ii tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Ii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacArthur Ii throws a quick counter kick to the body but Petrov avoids it.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Ii moves away.
MacArthur Ii is looking to counter the offense by Petrov and move into the clinch.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
MacArthur Ii misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No joy there for Petrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacArthur Ii. That's going to slow Petrov down.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
And MacArthur Ii counters with a quick kick to the body but Petrov blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov cracks MacArthur Ii with an open hand slap.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and MacArthur Ii counters with a good low kick that Petrov was not able to check.
MacArthur Ii throws a right and a left that Petrov avoids nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for MacArthur Ii. That snapped Petrov's head back.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from MacArthur Ii - that will leave a mark!
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Ii moves away and avoids it.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacArthur Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrov moves out of range as MacArthur Ii throws a body kick.
Petrov throws a low kick but it's checked well by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from MacArthur Ii misses the target.
Petrov lands the left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts MacArthur Ii, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov throws a sloppy head kick and MacArthur Ii moves out of range easily.
MacArthur Ii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but MacArthur Ii slips the punch.
Petrov misses with a right hand
and MacArthur Ii counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov tries to clinch up but MacArthur Ii circles away and keeps his distance.
MacArthur Ii takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacArthur Ii missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
MacArthur Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from MacArthur Ii misses the target.
Vasil Petrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crunch! MacArthur Ii slams his shin into Petrov's torso.
MacArthur Ii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Petrov is out of range and MacArthur Ii settles back down.
MacArthur Ii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petrov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Angus MacArthur Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacArthur Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrov controls his hands.
MacArthur Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacArthur Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
MacArthur Ii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacArthur Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov's elbow.
MacArthur Ii will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Petrov up against the cage.
MacArthur Ii lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov prevents a body shot from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii scores with a hook to the body.
MacArthur Ii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacArthur Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov staying out of range there.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
MacArthur Ii half committed to a counter leg kick.
Petrov throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur Ii ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov blocks a leg kick.
MacArthur Ii takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Donk. Petrov catches MacArthur Ii right on the button with a cross.
Petrov misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Angus MacArthur Ii.
I think Petrov 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 George Francis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:48
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Angus MacArthur Ii retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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