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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gideon Navarro (ranked 221 p4p, 270 weight class) and Angus MacArthur Ii (ranked 35 p4p, 43 weight class). MacArthur Ii has chosen Corvus Corax - Bibit Aleum as his entrance music. Gideon Navarro is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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183 cm
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10 - 3 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gideon Navarro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus MacArthur Ii!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArthur Ii throws a body punch but Navarro moves out of range.
Navarro is looking to counter punch.
Navarro slips under a jab from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii's coach down at Chakuriki LA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on MacArthur Ii's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Angus MacArthur Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Navarro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
MacArthur Ii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Navarro.
Navarro avoids the body shot from MacArthur Ii.
A little feinted left hand from Navarro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MacArthur Ii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Navarro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
MacArthur Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Navarro moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Ii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Navarro misses with a few strikes there.
Nice body kick from MacArthur Ii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro checks a low kick from MacArthur Ii.
A quick step to the side and Navarro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Ii stuns Navarro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
MacArthur Ii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Navarro under the eye.
Navarro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Navarro's sensitive parts.
MacArthur Ii is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Navarro rather than just go for the knockout.
MacArthur Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Navarro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Navarro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Ii moves away.
Navarro backing away here, and MacArthur Ii unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Navarro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Navarro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Navarro throws a jab when MacArthur Ii was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii throws a poor cross that misses
and Navarro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacArthur Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Navarro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Navarro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
MacArthur Ii throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Navarro to counter with a crisp jab.
MacArthur Ii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Navarro counters with a series of strikes. MacArthur Ii will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Ii scores with a nice body kick.
MacArthur Ii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Navarro's head backwards.
Navarro checks a low kick from MacArthur Ii.
Navarro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for MacArthur Ii.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacArthur Ii.
Navarro tries to counter by clinching up but MacArthur Ii breaks away and moves out of range.
Navarro blocks a jab.
Navarro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Navarro takes a swing at MacArthur Ii's ribcage but misses.
MacArthur Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Navarro.
Navarro throws a big counter combination but MacArthur Ii scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
MacArthur Ii digs a good body shot into Navarro's ribs.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook.
Navarro is looking to counter punch.
MacArthur Ii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Navarro on the side of the head.
MacArthur Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii cracks Navarro with an open hand slap.
MacArthur Ii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
MacArthur Ii throws a lazy uppercut
and Navarro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Angus MacArthur Ii has been cut.
A slow jab from MacArthur Ii misses its intended target.
Navarro throws a big counter combination but MacArthur Ii scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters circling a little - MacArthur Ii finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
MacArthur Ii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Navarro is rocked!
Navarro checks a leg kick.
MacArthur Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Navarro is just out of range.
Navarro throws a quick counter head kick but MacArthur Ii was just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angus MacArthur Ii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angus MacArthur Ii's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
MacArthur Ii throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from MacArthur Ii misses.
Navarro blocks the body kick.
Navarro drops his hands momentarily and MacArthur Ii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacArthur Ii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Navarro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Navarro staying out of range there.
Navarro throwing a counter right hand but MacArthur Ii manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Ii looks to land a body kick but Navarro moved away.
It looked like Navarro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick from MacArthur Ii misses.
MacArthur Ii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Navarro lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Navarro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
MacArthur Ii just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNavarro.
Navarro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Ii.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Navarro might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
MacArthur Ii swings for the body but Navarro moves out of range.
Navarro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick that misses.
Navarro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice straight punches there by MacArthur Ii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Navarro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Navarro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
MacArthur Ii lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro 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.
MacArthur Ii misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Navarro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Navarro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Navarro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacArthur Ii clobbers Navarro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Ii catches Navarro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oh Navarro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Navarro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
MacArthur Ii misses with an uppercut.
Navarro seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii with a hook.
Navarro throws an off balance right hand
and MacArthur Ii counters with a left to the body.
MacArthur Ii throws a looping overhand right but Navarro ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Navarro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MacArthur Ii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacArthur Ii clobbers Navarro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Navarro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Navarro avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Navarro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Navarro misses with an uppercut.
MacArthur Ii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Navarro is out of range and MacArthur Ii settles back down.
Angus MacArthur Ii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Navarro avoids the body shot from MacArthur Ii.
It looked like Navarro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacArthur Ii throws the kick towards the body but Navarro avoids it.
MacArthur Ii scores with a hook.
Navarro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Ii takes a swing at Navarro's ribcage but misses.
MacArthur Ii lands with a right hand.
MacArthur Ii throws a low kick but it's checked well by Navarro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angus MacArthur Ii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Angus MacArthur Ii's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
MacArthur Ii feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Navarro sprawling to the canvas! Navarro rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can MacArthur Ii finish him?!
MacArthur Ii looks to land a left hand but Navarro moved out of range nicely.
Navarro lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Navarro sizes up MacArthur Ii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
MacArthur Ii scores with a body shot.
MacArthur Ii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Navarro is looking to counter with head kicks.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice 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!
Navarro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Navarro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Navarro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by MacArthur Ii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii lands a big right hand that sends Navarro crashing to the mat! MacArthur Ii stays standing though and waves Navarro back to his feet!
Navarro walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Navarro limp body while MacArthur Ii jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Angus MacArthur Ii!
Angus MacArthur Ii was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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