PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Peterson (ranked 28 p4p, 16 weight class) and Angus MacArthur Ii (ranked 4 p4p, 2 weight class). MacArthur Ii is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Corvus Corax - Bibit Aleum. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Peterson
vs
MacArthur Ii

180 cm
33
180
23 - 9 - 0

183 cm
28
170
17 - 5 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dylan Peterson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus MacArthur Ii!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson throws out a powerful jab.
MacArthur Ii misses with the combination.
MacArthur Ii connects with a right hand. Peterson shakes it off.
Peterson misses with a hook. MacArthur Ii ducked under it nicely.
MacArthur Ii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Peterson misses with a wild body shot.
MacArthur Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peterson moves away.
Peterson throws the left hand but MacArthur Ii avoids the punch easily.
Peterson missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Ii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peterson moves into range and connects with a jab.
MacArthur Ii cracks Peterson with a good jab.
Peterson connects with a good right hand that stumbles MacArthur Ii. MacArthur Ii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook
and MacArthur Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacArthur Ii has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
MacArthur Ii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Peterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacArthur Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peterson.
Angus MacArthur Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MacArthur Ii drives through and clinches with Peterson against the cage.
MacArthur Ii tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing MacArthur Ii back against the cage.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice shot to the body.
MacArthur Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Peterson controls his hands.

Peterson breaks from the clinch.
MacArthur Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
A leg kick checked by Peterson.
Peterson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dylan Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson closes the distance and clinches up with MacArthur Ii, looking for a takedown. Peterson pushes MacArthur Ii against the cage but MacArthur Ii circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MacArthur Ii missing with a left hand there. Peterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Peterson swings widly with a right hand
and MacArthur Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
MacArthur Ii defending well as Peterson loads up on a big left hand.
MacArthur Ii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
MacArthur Ii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii throws a sloppy head kick and Peterson moves out of range easily.
MacArthur Ii cracks Peterson with a right hand to the side of the head.
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 hook to the body. Peterson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Peterson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

MacArthur Ii pushes Peterson off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MacArthur Ii throws a nice outside leg kick.
MacArthur Ii misses the jab.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peterson.
Peterson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and MacArthur Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Peterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacArthur Ii takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
MacArthur Ii takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
MacArthur Ii throws a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Peterson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Peterson.
Peterson checks a low kick from MacArthur Ii.
Nice defenses there by MacArthur Ii.
Nice jab there from MacArthur Ii.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Peterson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in MacArthur Ii's half guard.

MacArthur Ii has one foot on Peterson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
MacArthur Ii cracks a nice hook into Peterson's ribs.
MacArthur Ii lands with an uppercut that bounces Peterson off the cage and back into range.
MacArthur Ii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Peterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacArthur Ii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii cracks Peterson with a good jab.
MacArthur Ii throws a nice outside leg kick.
MacArthur Ii scores with a kick to the midsection.
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur Ii.
Peterson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Peterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
Peterson scores with a nice strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacArthur Ii! But no joy.
Peterson loads up on a big right hand but MacArthur Ii slips the punch.
MacArthur Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Peterson as he connects with a hook.
Peterson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
MacArthur Ii moves out of range of the strikes.
Peterson cracks MacArthur Ii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A big left from MacArthur Ii misses.
Good leg kick by MacArthur Ii.
Peterson moves away from the strike by MacArthur Ii.
Peterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peterson misses with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peterson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
MacArthur Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peterson scores with a hook.
MacArthur Ii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peterson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Angus MacArthur Ii dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

MacArthur Ii lands a head shot.
MacArthur Ii delivers a nice body kick.
MacArthur Ii looks to land a body kick but Peterson moved away.
MacArthur Ii throws the kick towards the body but Peterson avoids it.
Peterson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and MacArthur Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacArthur Ii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peterson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peterson swinging wildly here.
MacArthur Ii ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.
MacArthur Ii lands a slapping body shot.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
MacArthur Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
MacArthur Ii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Angus MacArthur Ii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacArthur Ii throws a jab but it's blocked by Peterson.
Peterson is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacArthur Ii sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Peterson slips a straight right by MacArthur Ii.
Peterson tries to counter with a takedown but MacArthur Ii is quick to defend against it.
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 lands a nice hook to Peterson's body. Peterson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacArthur Ii cracks Peterson with an open hand slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
MacArthur Ii moves away from the strike by Peterson.
MacArthur Ii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab, jab by Peterson - just one landing.
No luck for Peterson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacArthur Ii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacArthur Ii lands a glancing blow to the side of Peterson's head.
MacArthur Ii slips a jab from Peterson.
A jab from Peterson misses.
Peterson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Peterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacArthur Ii.
Nice sprawl there from MacArthur Ii as Peterson shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from MacArthur Ii misses.
Peterson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
MacArthur Ii thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Peterson if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

MacArthur Ii gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Peterson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Peterson lands a couple of digs.
MacArthur Ii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peterson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've been hearing that Peterson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
MacArthur Ii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
MacArthur Ii is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacArthur Ii controlling the position.
Peterson preventing the sweep.
MacArthur Ii lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii slips nicely into half guard.
Angus MacArthur Ii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Peterson trying to control from the bottom.
Peterson is refusing to be controlled, as MacArthur Ii sits in half guard.
MacArthur Ii not doing much here.
Peterson works his way to full guard. Good work.
MacArthur Ii is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peterson is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii is trying to keep Peterson in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Peterson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
MacArthur Ii keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully.
Peterson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson chips away with some ground and pound.
Peterson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
MacArthur Ii trying to control the position.
MacArthur Ii wants to stand and escape but Peterson is having none of it.
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.
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.

Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from MacArthur Ii lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Peterson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Peterson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
MacArthur Ii swings for the body but Peterson moves out of range.
Peterson dives in for a single leg takedown but MacArthur Ii sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
MacArthur Ii scores with a nice hook to the head.
MacArthur Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
MacArthur Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacArthur Ii is looking to control Peterson's arms but Peterson gets an underhook and turns him. Now MacArthur Ii has his back to the cage.
Peterson tries to pull guard but MacArthur Ii forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Peterson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. MacArthur Ii is trying to keep an underhook but Peterson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
MacArthur Ii is trying to get back to full guard.
Peterson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Ii moves into full guard.
Peterson is working MacArthur Ii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
MacArthur Ii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
MacArthur Ii is controlling Peterson's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Peterson scoring with punches to the head and body.
MacArthur Ii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peterson manages to get himself to full guard.

MacArthur Ii wants to control from the top but Peterson keeps moving.

Peterson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacArthur Ii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Peterson looking to control but MacArthur Ii passes into half guard.
MacArthur Ii prevents Peterson from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii not doing much here.
Peterson is trying to get back to full guard.
MacArthur Ii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peterson keeps working.
MacArthur Ii wants to free his trapped foot but Peterson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Peterson tries to get to full guard but MacArthur Ii has control of the leg.
Peterson tries to kick MacArthur Ii off but MacArthur Ii keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is trying to get back to full guard.
MacArthur Ii wants to take a breather but Peterson is having none of it.
Peterson gets back to full guard.
Peterson keeping moving, preventing MacArthur Ii from controlling successfully.
MacArthur Ii is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Peterson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Peterson slips a straight right by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Peterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacArthur Ii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacArthur Ii throws a jab but it's blocked by Peterson.
MacArthur Ii stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and MacArthur Ii wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacArthur Ii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
MacArthur Ii defending well as Peterson loads up on a big left hand.

Peterson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging MacArthur Ii to the ground. Peterson is now in MacArthur Ii's guard.
Peterson wants to pass the guard but MacArthur Ii is keeping the position.
Peterson wants to control from the top but MacArthur Ii keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peterson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
MacArthur Ii is trying to control the position but Peterson postures up.
MacArthur Ii seems keen to control Peterson's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Dylan Peterson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Peterson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MacArthur Ii as he jumps to the side.
A jab from Peterson misses.
Peterson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Peterson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
MacArthur Ii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Peterson 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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MacArthur Ii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Peterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacArthur Ii.
Peterson throws a left and a right that both miss
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
Peterson throws a jab but it's blocked by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii slips a straight right by Peterson.
Peterson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacArthur Ii.
A jab from MacArthur Ii misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice looking kick to the body. Peterson takes a step back to recover.
MacArthur Ii throws a jab when Peterson was well out of range.
A nice leg kick from MacArthur Ii, right into the meat of the thigh.
Peterson digs a good hook to MacArthur Ii's body.
Peterson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
MacArthur Ii dodges the punch combination from Peterson.
MacArthur Ii only half commits to the counter leg kick.
MacArthur Ii scores with a crisp jab that stopped Peterson in his tracks.
MacArthur Ii scores with a body shot.
Peterson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Peterson misses with a few strikes there.
MacArthur Ii scores with a head kick. Peterson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Peterson shoots in looking for a takedown but MacArthur Ii manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Peterson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
MacArthur Ii tries to land a front kick but Peterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
MacArthur Ii thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Peterson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Peterson throws a jab but it's blocked by MacArthur Ii.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson checks a leg kick nicely.
Peterson checks a leg kick.
It looked like Peterson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur Ii feints and then cracks Peterson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Peterson down.
MacArthur Ii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur Ii.
Peterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacArthur Ii works Peterson's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - MacArthur Ii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacArthur Ii moves away from the strike by Peterson.
MacArthur Ii explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
MacArthur Ii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Peterson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. MacArthur Ii tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Peterson is in MacArthur Ii's guard.

MacArthur Ii pushes Peterson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Peterson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
MacArthur Ii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peterson.
MacArthur Ii throws a lazy right hand but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peterson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
MacArthur Ii looks to land a body kick but Peterson moved away.
MacArthur Ii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Peterson under the eye.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook but Peterson avoids it easily.
Jab by Peterson.
Peterson throws out a loose jab but MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii flicks out a counter leg kick but Peterson steps away.
MacArthur Ii missing with a left hand there. Peterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacArthur Ii moves out of range as Peterson strikes.
Peterson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from MacArthur Ii finds it's way through Peterson's defenses.
Peterson misses with a takedown
and MacArthur Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacArthur Ii throws a half hearted mid kick.
MacArthur Ii blocks a jab.
Peterson throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii feints and then cracks Peterson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Peterson down.
Peterson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Peterson.
MacArthur Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
Peterson moves out of range as MacArthur Ii throws a body kick.
Peterson takes a swing at MacArthur Ii's ribcage but misses.
MacArthur Ii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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.
Peterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacArthur Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peterson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacArthur Ii tries to avoid it but Peterson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacArthur Ii to the ground. MacArthur Ii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
MacArthur Ii works Peterson's body with a nice hook.
Peterson lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peterson defending well as MacArthur Ii loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Angus MacArthur Ii dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

MacArthur Ii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Peterson. Peterson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Peterson looks to land a left hand but MacArthur Ii moved out of range nicely.
Peterson is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacArthur Ii sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and MacArthur Ii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
MacArthur Ii with a nice cross.
Peterson throws a right hand that misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Peterson misses with an uppercut.
Peterson swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a solid body kick.
Peterson 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.

Peterson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MacArthur Ii's guard.

MacArthur Ii is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Peterson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur Ii lands a body shot.
MacArthur Ii gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Peterson.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Peterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson throws a jab when MacArthur Ii was well out of range.
Peterson moves out of range as MacArthur Ii strikes.
Peterson misses with a takedown attempt - MacArthur Ii sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Peterson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. MacArthur Ii sprawls well initially but Peterson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
MacArthur Ii is holding on to half guard well.
MacArthur Ii tries to roll over but Peterson keeps him under control.
Peterson wants to pass to mount but MacArthur Ii is defending the position.
Peterson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
MacArthur Ii is holding on to half guard well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson wants to take a breather but MacArthur Ii is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Peterson.
Peterson wants to control but MacArthur Ii is keeping him busy.
MacArthur Ii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Peterson thows a huge punch but MacArthur Ii dodges it nicely.
Peterson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Peterson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacArthur Ii trying to control but Peterson postures up.
MacArthur Ii tries to get to full guard but Peterson has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii is trying to stand.
Peterson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Peterson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MacArthur Ii regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Peterson.
Peterson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Peterson prevents MacArthur Ii from getting back to his feet.
Peterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacArthur Ii managing to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Peterson advances position into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii manages to get back to half guard.
Peterson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed MacArthur Ii's head.
MacArthur Ii slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Peterson throwing strikes from guard but MacArthur Ii blocks nicely.
Peterson cracks MacArthur Ii with a solid left hand.
Peterson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Peterson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
MacArthur Ii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peterson.
Dylan Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peterson working some strikes from top position.

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 Dylan Peterson.
I think MacArthur Ii 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 47:49
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus MacArthur Ii!
Angus MacArthur Ii is the new welterweight champion!
Angus MacArthur Ii decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.