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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Angus MacArthur Ii (ranked 430 p4p, 320 weight class) and Vasil Petrov (ranked 62 p4p, 45 weight class). MacArthur Ii kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Corvus Corax - Bibit Aleum. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 - 1, 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 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vasil Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov takes a swing at MacArthur Ii's ribcage but misses.
MacArthur Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacArthur Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MacArthur Ii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrov.
MacArthur Ii moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Petrov clinches up with MacArthur Ii and pushes him back against the cage.
Petrov prevents a body shot from MacArthur Ii.
Petrov prevents a body shot from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii lands with a short shot to the head.
Petrov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
MacArthur Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
MacArthur Ii prevents Petrov from breaking the clinch.
MacArthur Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petrov has had enough of the clinch but MacArthur Ii keeps him there for the moment.
Petrov breaks the clinch.
MacArthur Ii tries to land a leg kick but Petrov saw it coming and moves away.
Petrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacArthur Ii feinted there with a counter leg kick.
MacArthur Ii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petrov.
Petrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacArthur Ii.
A little feinted left hand from MacArthur Ii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov slips under a jab.
MacArthur Ii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Petrov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
MacArthur Ii slips under a jab.
Petrov tries to work over MacArthur Ii's front leg with a kick but MacArthur Ii checks it.
MacArthur Ii is looking to counter punch.
MacArthur Ii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
MacArthur Ii slips a jab from Petrov.
MacArthur Ii loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Petrov throws a counter combo.
Petrov cracks MacArthur Ii with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacArthur Ii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
MacArthur Ii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Decent striking displayed by Petrov there.
A swing and a miss from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii throws a leg kick but Petrov moved away.
Petrov slips under a jab from MacArthur Ii.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Vasil Petrov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but MacArthur Ii moved out of range.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Ii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov 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.
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
And MacArthur Ii counters with a quick kick to the body but Petrov blocks it.
Petrov misses with a body kick.
Petrov jabs MacArthur Ii right on the nose. MacArthur Ii blinks but takes it well.
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacArthur Ii at a distance.
Vasil Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacArthur Ii takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Petrov!
MacArthur Ii moves out of range of the leg kick from Petrov.
Petrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Petrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but MacArthur Ii is out of range.
Petrov throws a right and a left that MacArthur Ii avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Petrov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but MacArthur Ii moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Petrov finds it's way through MacArthur Ii's defenses.
Petrov throws a series of punches but MacArthur Ii avoids them all with ease.
MacArthur Ii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petrov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Petrov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A left lands for MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petrov lands with a nice body punch.
MacArthur Ii gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov can't break the clinch.
Petrov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii throws a head kick that misses.
MacArthur Ii throws a front kick that sends Petrov stumbling back into the cage.
MacArthur Ii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Petrov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
MacArthur Ii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Petrov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur Ii throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov walks into a stiff left hand from MacArthur Ii.
Petrov throws the left hand but MacArthur Ii avoids the punch easily.
MacArthur Ii clinches up with Petrov and pushes him back against the cage.
Petrov breaks the clinch.
Petrov throws a series of punches but MacArthur Ii avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Petrov tenderised MacArthur Ii's leg. MacArthur Ii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petrov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petrov throws a series of punches but MacArthur Ii avoids them all with ease.
Petrov swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice body kick.
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.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
MacArthur Ii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Petrov is able to avoid easily.
MacArthur Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacArthur Ii walks into a straight right hand from Petrov.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Ii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov throws a body kick that misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and MacArthur Ii counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. MacArthur Ii saw that one coming.
MacArthur Ii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
MacArthur Ii checks the leg kick.
MacArthur Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Petrov.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
MacArthur Ii ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
MacArthur Ii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacArthur Ii connects with the punch.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacArthur Ii throws out the jab.
Petrov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov thumps MacArthur Ii with a low kick.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacArthur Ii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacArthur Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from MacArthur Ii.
Petrov lands a nice shot that snaps MacArthur Ii's head back.
Petrov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Petrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A good leg kick by Petrov.
MacArthur Ii throws a leg kick but Petrov moved away.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov takes a swing at MacArthur Ii's ribcage but misses.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Petrov throws a leg kick but MacArthur Ii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
MacArthur Ii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Petrov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacArthur Ii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov cracks MacArthur Ii with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Petrov misses with a few strikes there.
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 scores with a punch to the head.
That has opened up Vasil Petrov's cut even more.
Vasil Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacArthur Ii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Petrov flicks out a counter leg kick but MacArthur Ii steps away.
Petrov thows a body kick. MacArthur Ii tries to catch it but that hurt him.
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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrov.
MacArthur Ii dips to his left and cracks Petrov with an uppercut!
MacArthur Ii throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
MacArthur Ii gets a clinch.
MacArthur Ii lands a shoulder strike.
Petrov wants to get back to striking at distance but MacArthur Ii won't allow it.
MacArthur Ii lands a left hand.
Petrov is rocked!
A short right from MacArthur Ii on the inside.
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can MacArthur Ii finish him?
Good body shot from MacArthur Ii.
Petrov seems to have recovered his senses.
Petrov is trying to push MacArthur Ii away but MacArthur Ii has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
MacArthur Ii throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii lands a right hand.
Petrov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
MacArthur Ii misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Ii tries a body shot but Petrov blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Petrov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petrov working hard to break the clinch.
MacArthur Ii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacArthur Ii lands a hook that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
MacArthur Ii scores with a shoulder strike.
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
Petrov throws a left and a right that both miss
and MacArthur Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
and MacArthur Ii counters with a thumping low kick.
MacArthur Ii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down.
MacArthur Ii lands with a shot to the body.
Petrov is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur Ii connects with a solid leg kick.
MacArthur Ii throws a leg kick but Petrov sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
MacArthur Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov blocks a low kick nicely.
MacArthur Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
MacArthur Ii tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov unleashes a big counter combination but MacArthur Ii bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body kick.
Petrov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
MacArthur Ii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MacArthur Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov slips under a jab.
A big left from Petrov misses.
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 Angus MacArthur Ii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vasil Petrov's cut.
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.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
It looked like MacArthur Ii was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petrov.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot.
MacArthur Ii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from MacArthur Ii.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. MacArthur Ii saw that one coming.
MacArthur Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacArthur Ii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MacArthur Ii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petrov. Petrov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Petrov misses with a left hand
and MacArthur Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacArthur Ii checks a low kick from Petrov.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii fires out a quick counter leg kick but Petrov just manages to avoid it.
Petrov scores with a body shot.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Ii misses with an uppercut. Petrov saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov throws a hook but MacArthur Ii blocks it.
A low kick from MacArthur Ii is predictable there
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur Ii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Petrov is able to avoid easily.
Petrov throws a right hand that misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a one-two to the body.
Donk. MacArthur Ii catches Petrov right on the button with a cross.
The cut above Vasil Petrov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Ii moves away.
Petrov throws a left and a right that both miss
and MacArthur Ii counters with a crisp right hand that drops Petrov! MacArthur Ii lets Petrov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before MacArthur Ii has time to react.
MacArthur Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacArthur Ii scores with a hook to the body. Petrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
MacArthur Ii 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.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov misses with a low kick as MacArthur Ii jumps back.
MacArthur Ii half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Petrov 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.
Petrov blocks a head kick by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacArthur Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrov throws a chopping leg kick but MacArthur Ii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like MacArthur Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick lands for MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii blocks a leg kick.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Petrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like MacArthur Ii was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petrov.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacArthur Ii.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A clash of legs there as Petrov blocks the low kick.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a straight right hand.
MacArthur Ii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov misses with a hook. MacArthur Ii ducked under it nicely.
MacArthur Ii walks into a left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrov.
MacArthur Ii missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacArthur Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacArthur Ii can pounce on him.
MacArthur Ii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of MacArthur Ii's head but MacArthur Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacArthur Ii thinks about countering with a body kick.
MacArthur Ii lands a big right hand that sends Petrov crashing to the mat! MacArthur Ii stays standing though and waves Petrov back to his feet!
Vasil Petrov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
MacArthur Ii cracks Petrov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Petrov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but MacArthur Ii pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Petrov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angus MacArthur Ii!
Angus MacArthur Ii retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Angus MacArthur Ii started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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