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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Angus MacArthur Ii (ranked 58 p4p, 75 weight class) and Dylan Peterson (ranked 8 p4p, 11 weight class). MacArthur Ii comes to the cage accompanied by Corvus Corax - Bibit Aleum. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus MacArthur Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dylan Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson throws an off balance right hand
and MacArthur Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peterson loads up on a big right hand but MacArthur Ii slips the punch.
MacArthur Ii tried to counter with a leg kick but Peterson avoided it.
MacArthur Ii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Peterson dives in and grabs MacArthur Ii's left leg, looking for a takedown. MacArthur Ii pushes down on Peterson's head and hops out.
MacArthur Ii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacArthur Ii throws a body punch but Peterson moves out of range.
Peterson misses with a hook
and MacArthur Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peterson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacArthur Ii defends it nicely.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacArthur Ii avoids the body shot from Peterson.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Ii moves away.
Peterson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson prevents MacArthur Ii from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii wants to control but Peterson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Peterson wants to control but MacArthur Ii is keeping him busy.
Peterson drops an elbow to the side of MacArthur Ii's head.
Peterson is looking to advance position but MacArthur Ii won't allow it.
MacArthur Ii controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Peterson throwing shots but MacArthur Ii is blocking nicely.
MacArthur Ii wants to improve his position but Peterson is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Peterson is looking to advance position but MacArthur Ii won't allow it.
MacArthur Ii trying to hold on to Peterson's head to control him but Peterson postures up.
Peterson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed MacArthur Ii's head.
MacArthur Ii wants to get back to full guard.
MacArthur Ii is doing well to control the position and prevent Peterson from advancing to side control.
MacArthur Ii has hold of Peterson's hands but Peterson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
MacArthur Ii wants to get back to full guard.
Peterson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. MacArthur Ii defending well though.
Peterson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
MacArthur Ii is trying to control but can't.
Peterson is looking to advance position but MacArthur Ii won't allow it.
Peterson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peterson.
Peterson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Peterson slips a nice elbow through MacArthur Ii's hands, connecting with MacArthur Ii's forehead.
Peterson drops an elbow to the side of MacArthur Ii's head.
MacArthur Ii blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peterson.
Peterson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Peterson trying to control from half guard but MacArthur Ii is working away.
Well, if Peterson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Peterson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
MacArthur Ii wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Peterson there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Peterson lands a nice short elbow.
Peterson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MacArthur Ii controlling the position well.
Peterson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Peterson is working for a kimura but MacArthur Ii is defending it quite comfortably.
Peterson thows a huge punch but MacArthur Ii dodges it nicely.
MacArthur Ii wants to control but Peterson is keeping busy.
MacArthur Ii gets full guard.
MacArthur Ii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peterson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Peterson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
MacArthur Ii throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Peterson.
MacArthur Ii bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
MacArthur Ii throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur Ii stuffs the takedown.
Peterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like MacArthur Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacArthur Ii seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Peterson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
MacArthur Ii connects with a body shot that sends Peterson's belly button to the back.
Peterson tries for a takedown but MacArthur Ii circles away easily
and MacArthur Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Angus MacArthur Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Peterson.
Peterson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Peterson.
Dylan Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from MacArthur Ii misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body kick.
Peterson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peterson. MacArthur Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Peterson scores with a nice head shot.
MacArthur Ii looks to land a right hand but Peterson moved out of range.
Peterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Ii.
Peterson with the counter takedown but MacArthur Ii avoids it easily.
Peterson digs a good body shot into MacArthur Ii's ribs.
Nice takedown defense from MacArthur Ii. No joy for Peterson on that attempt.
Peterson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Angus MacArthur Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacArthur Ii throws a low kick but Peterson moves out of range easily.
Peterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peterson avoids the head kick by MacArthur Ii.
Peterson throws a nice looking combination but MacArthur Ii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson connects with a right hand. MacArthur Ii shakes it off.
MacArthur Ii slips a straight right by Peterson.
MacArthur Ii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Peterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacArthur Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacArthur Ii tries to land a front kick but Peterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Peterson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for MacArthur Ii!
MacArthur Ii sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Peterson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MacArthur Ii trying to control from the bottom.
Peterson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed MacArthur Ii's head.
MacArthur Ii is looking for a sweep. Peterson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacArthur Ii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
MacArthur Ii is refusing to be controlled, as Peterson sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Peterson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
MacArthur Ii holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
MacArthur Ii regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacArthur Ii keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully.
MacArthur Ii seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Peterson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Peterson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of MacArthur Ii's head.
Peterson works over MacArthur Ii with some ground and pound from guard.
Peterson won't allow MacArthur Ii to sweep him here.
MacArthur Ii looking to control.
Peterson wants to control from the top but MacArthur Ii keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii looking to control.
MacArthur Ii pulls Peterson in close to his closed guard and prevents Peterson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Peterson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Peterson is in close to MacArthur Ii's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Peterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Peterson lands a couple of elbows.
Peterson works over MacArthur Ii with some ground and pound from guard.
MacArthur Ii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peterson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MacArthur Ii keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully.
Peterson chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dylan Peterson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Decent striking displayed by Peterson there.
MacArthur Ii scores with a shot to the body.
Peterson shoots in and drives through. MacArthur Ii sprawls well.
MacArthur Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Peterson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and MacArthur Ii counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacArthur Ii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Peterson on the side of the head.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook.
Angus MacArthur Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
Peterson throws a hook but MacArthur Ii avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Peterson.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown but MacArthur Ii shows good takedown defense.
Angus MacArthur Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Peterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson fails with the takedown.
MacArthur Ii throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacArthur Ii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii lands a slapping body shot.
MacArthur Ii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
MacArthur Ii moves out of range as Peterson strikes.
It looked like MacArthur Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacArthur Ii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Peterson.
Peterson throws a body punch but MacArthur Ii moves out of range.
Peterson misses the shot to the body.
Peterson misses with a takedown attempt
and MacArthur Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peterson misses with a combination
and MacArthur Ii counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Peterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacArthur Ii misses with a low kick.
Peterson misses with a double jab.
Peterson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacArthur Ii can pounce on him.
MacArthur Ii needs to keep his hands up - Peterson had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by MacArthur Ii.
Peterson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Good leg kick by MacArthur Ii.
Peterson misses with a hook
letting MacArthur Ii counter with a right hand.
Peterson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Ii thumps Peterson with a low kick.
Peterson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peterson.
Peterson shoots in but MacArthur Ii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A shot to the liver by Peterson. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii lands with a good body shot.
Peterson is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacArthur Ii sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Peterson checks a leg kick.
Peterson misses with a double jab.
MacArthur Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MacArthur Ii slips a jab and a cross from Peterson.
Peterson moves out of range of the body kick from MacArthur Ii.
Peterson misses with a left hand
and MacArthur Ii counters with a straight right hand.
Peterson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacArthur Ii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacArthur Ii throws a low kick but Peterson avoids it.
Peterson walks into a left hand.
Nice defenses there by MacArthur Ii.
Peterson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson checks a low kick from MacArthur Ii.
Angus MacArthur Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Peterson misses with a right hand
and MacArthur Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Peterson.
MacArthur Ii swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Peterson counters with a left to the body.
Peterson digs a good body shot into MacArthur Ii's ribs.
Peterson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Peterson moves out of range of the leg kick from MacArthur Ii.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown but MacArthur Ii shows good takedown defense.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacArthur Ii jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
MacArthur Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peterson keeps the fight on the outside.
Dylan Peterson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Peterson throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angus MacArthur Ii showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Peterson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Peterson!
A very excited looking Dylan Peterson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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