PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert MacArthur Jnr (ranked 379 p4p, 701 weight class) and Nig Nig (ranked 64 p4p, 107 weight class). MacArthur Jnr comes to the cage accompanied by barbarian pipe band. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

MacArthur Jnr
vs
Nig

199 cm
39
206
36 - 19 - 1

201 cm
31
210
18 - 13 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 36 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert MacArthur Jnr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nig Nig!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nig throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr blocks it.
It looked like MacArthur Jnr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nig.
MacArthur Jnr tests Nig's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacArthur Jnr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
MacArthur Jnr looks for the body kick but Nig saw that one coming.
A jab from MacArthur Jnr finds it's way through Nig's defenses.

It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Nig lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nig looks to land a right hand but MacArthur Jnr moved out of range.
MacArthur Jnr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nig on the side of the head.
Nig cracks MacArthur Jnr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr was well out of range. Poor timing from Nig.
We've been informed that Nig 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.
Nig throws a looping overhand right but MacArthur Jnr ducks down to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nig connects with a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a kick 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!
Nig changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook.
Nig misses with a shot to the body
and Nig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacArthur Jnr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nig is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nig throws a leg kick which misses MacArthur Jnr's front leg but catches the back leg as MacArthur Jnr tries to avoid it.
Nig wants to land a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr is out of range.
Nig wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacArthur Jnr cracks Nig with a good jab.
MacArthur Jnr throws a wild body kick that Nig sees coming a mile off.
Nig was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacArthur Jnr throws a looping overhand right but Nig ducks down to avoid it.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nig slips a straight right by MacArthur Jnr.
Nig doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nig throws a lazy uppercut
and MacArthur Jnr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a left hand
and Nig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nig connects with a solid leg kick.
Nig attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nig works MacArthur Jnr's body with a nice hook.
Nig lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Jnr looks to score with a jab to the body but Nig is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as MacArthur Jnr blocks the leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr thumps Nig with a low kick.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacArthur Jnr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nig.
Nig lands an overhand right.
MacArthur Jnr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Nig scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
MacArthur Jnr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick lands for Nig.
Nig misses with a low kick.
MacArthur Jnr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nig.
Nig checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a body shot.
Nig throws a low kick but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range easily.
MacArthur Jnr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nig changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nig with the inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Nig finds it's target.
Nig swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacArthur Jnr. Nig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nig throws a sloppy body shot
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. MacArthur Jnr does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Jnr throws a big counter combination but Nig scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
MacArthur Jnr throws a wild body kick that Nig sees coming a mile off.
Nig throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacArthur Jnr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nig misses with a low kick as MacArthur Jnr jumps back.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nig.
Nig blocks a jab.
MacArthur Jnr checks a low kick from Nig.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to counter punch.
MacArthur Jnr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nig blocks a jab.
MacArthur Jnr looks for the body kick but Nig saw that one coming.
MacArthur Jnr with the inside leg kick.
Nig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacArthur Jnr.
Nig throws out a loose jab but MacArthur Jnr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacArthur Jnr.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nig.
Nig uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacArthur Jnr.
A swing and a miss from Nig.
An attempted straight right counter from MacArthur Jnr misses the target.
Nig lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nig misses with a leg kick
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nig listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. MacArthur Jnr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nig lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nig Nig will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nig will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr moves away.
Nig Nig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nig scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacArthur Jnr doesn't seem bothered though.
Nig's jab looks to have found its range, popping MacArthur Jnr under the eye.
MacArthur Jnr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nig is able to avoid easily.
Nig misses with a shot to the body
and MacArthur Jnr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nig lands a jab to MacArthur Jnr's midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Nig 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nig is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down MacArthur Jnr rather than just go for the knockout.
Nig misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by MacArthur Jnr. Beautiful body shot.
MacArthur Jnr takes a swing at Nig's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a right hand. Nig shakes it off.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body shot but no joy.
Nig misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling MacArthur Jnr to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Nig blocks a head kick by MacArthur Jnr.
Nig throws an off balance right hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nig throws a low kick, looking for MacArthur Jnr's leg but MacArthur Jnr calmly moves out of range.
Nig throws out a loose jab but MacArthur Jnr uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from MacArthur Jnr misses the target.
Nig scores with a body shot.
Nig throws a body shot but no joy.
Nig missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Jnr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacArthur Jnr lands a jab to Nig's midsection.

MacArthur Jnr lands a big head kick that sends Nig tumbling to the mat! MacArthur Jnr takes a step backwards and waves Nig back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Nig is rocked!
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nig is still on wobbly legs! Can MacArthur Jnr finish him?
MacArthur Jnr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nig seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Jnr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nig.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to counter punch.
Nig lands a jab to the nose.
A good leg kick by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a straight right.
MacArthur Jnr slips under a jab from Nig.
As Nig backs away, MacArthur Jnr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
MacArthur Jnr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nig scores with a jab to the body.
Nig connects with a jab.
A big left from Nig misses.
Nig scores with a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nig 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.
Nig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Nig does no damage.
MacArthur Jnr takes a jab right on the kisser.
MacArthur Jnr throws a looping overhand right but Nig ducks down to avoid it.
Nig throws a poor cross that misses
letting MacArthur Jnr counter with a right hand.
Nig throws a body punch but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
Nig fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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.
Nig throws a right hand that misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nig misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nig lands with an overhand left.
Nig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacArthur Jnr.
Nig throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Jnr moves away and avoids it.
Nig takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
MacArthur Jnr looks to land a right hand but Nig moved out of range.
MacArthur Jnr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacArthur Jnr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nig. That did some damage!
Nig throws a leg kick
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice body kick.
Nig feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MacArthur Jnrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
MacArthur Jnr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a push kick.
MacArthur Jnr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nig.
MacArthur Jnr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nig slips under a jab from MacArthur Jnr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr cracks Nig with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur Jnr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nig walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nig throws a jab when MacArthur Jnr was well out of range.
MacArthur Jnr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nig ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws a series of punches but Nig moves out of range.
Nig was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nig throws a poor cross that misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nig finds it's way round the side to connect with MacArthur Jnr's head.
Nig lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nig misses the shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacArthur Jnr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nig lands a right hook to the body.
Nig looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Jnr is just out of range.
MacArthur Jnr half committed to a counter leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a leg kick.
Nig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert MacArthur Jnr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

MacArthur Jnr throws a hook but Nig avoids it easily.
MacArthur Jnr swings widly with a right hand
and Nig counters with a stiff right hand.
Nig motions for MacArthur Jnr to come forward. Nig throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a loose jab but Nig uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a looping right.
Nig thumps MacArthur Jnr with a low kick.
A big left from MacArthur Jnr misses.
Nig digs a good hook to MacArthur Jnr's body.
MacArthur Jnr throws the kick towards the body but Nig avoids it.
Nig doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A left lands for Nig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig misses with a body shot
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a thumping low kick.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range of the strikes.
MacArthur Jnr throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nig avoids it.
Nig keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nig swings for the body but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
Nig misses with a hook. MacArthur Jnr ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nig scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacArthur Jnr doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. MacArthur Jnr does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body kick.
Nig misses the body punch
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a thumping low kick.
MacArthur Jnr lands a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr jabs Nig right on the nose. Nig blinks but takes it well.
MacArthur Jnr lands a body shot.
Nig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice uppercut lands for MacArthur Jnr. That snapped Nig's head back.
MacArthur Jnr throws a low kick but Nig avoids it.
Nig only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nig is looking to score with low kicks.
Nig throws a leg kick
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
MacArthur Jnr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nig misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nig connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nig feints and then cracks MacArthur Jnr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacArthur Jnr down.
A jab from MacArthur Jnr misses.
MacArthur Jnr throws a nice inside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nig stuns MacArthur Jnr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a push kick.
Nig closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a sloppy right hand. Nig should have avoided that one.
Nig swings and misses with a shot to the body
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a straight right hand.
Nig takes a swing at MacArthur Jnr's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from MacArthur Jnr misses its target.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range of the leg kick from Nig.
Nig checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nig looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Jnr is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook
and Nig counters with a low kick, right behind MacArthur Jnr 's knee.
Nig throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to counter punch.
MacArthur Jnr throws a wild body kick that Nig sees coming a mile off.
MacArthur Jnr lands a slapping body shot.
Nig wants to slow MacArthur Jnr down by chopping away at his legs.
Nig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacArthur Jnr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nig works MacArthur Jnr's body with a nice hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for MacArthur Jnr.
Nig throws a leg kick
letting MacArthur Jnr counter with a right hand.
Nig misses with a straight right.
MacArthur Jnr drops his hands momentarily and Nig takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nig throws a body punch but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nig.
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Nig. That's going to slow MacArthur Jnr down.
MacArthur Jnr checks a leg kick nicely.
Nig fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
MacArthur Jnr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nig.
Nig appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nig thows a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it
and MacArthur Jnr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacArthur Jnr throws an overhand right that drops Nig like a sack of potatoes! MacArthur Jnr dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert MacArthur Jnr!
Robert MacArthur Jnr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.