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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joad Cressbeckler (ranked 3 p4p, 8 weight class) and Angus MacArthur Ii (ranked 1 p4p, 2 weight class). Cressbeckler comes to the cage accompanied by American Remains. MacArthur Ii has chosen Corvus Corax - Bibit Aleum as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joad Cressbeckler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus MacArthur Ii!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - MacArthur Ii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacArthur Ii throws the left hand but Cressbeckler avoids the punch easily.
MacArthur Ii throws a sloppy head kick and Cressbeckler moves out of range easily.
MacArthur Ii moves out of range as Cressbeckler strikes.
Cressbeckler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacArthur Ii misses with a looping right.
MacArthur Ii looks for the body kick but Cressbeckler saw that one coming.
We've been informed that MacArthur Ii 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.
MacArthur Ii misses with a left hand
enabling Cressbeckler to counter with a crisp jab.
Cressbeckler lands a really nice looking cross but MacArthur Ii seems unphased.
MacArthur Ii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A right-left combo lands from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cressbeckler connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick that misses
enabling Cressbeckler to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacArthur Ii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cressbeckler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick from Cressbeckler misses.
Cressbeckler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacArthur Ii to score with a decent uppercut.
Cressbeckler throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacArthur Ii scores with a kick to the body.
MacArthur Ii swings away with a leg kick that misses.
MacArthur Ii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
MacArthur Ii lands with a straight right. Cressbeckler didn't see that one coming.
Cressbeckler throws a lazy uppercut
and MacArthur Ii counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
MacArthur Ii lands an overhand right.
MacArthur Ii throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur Ii lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler throws out a loose jab but MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cressbeckler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cressbeckler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cressbeckler throws a big counter combination but MacArthur Ii scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
MacArthur Ii jabs at Cressbeckler's body.
MacArthur Ii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
MacArthur Ii throws a big shot that misses.
MacArthur Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacArthur Ii thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacArthur Ii tries to land a body kick
and Cressbeckler counters with a straight right hand.
MacArthur Ii throws a right and a left that Cressbeckler avoids nicely.
MacArthur Ii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cressbeckler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cressbeckler.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacArthur Ii.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from MacArthur Ii finds it's target.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cressbeckler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot.
Cressbeckler digs a good hook to MacArthur Ii's body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cressbeckler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from MacArthur Ii - the referee stops the clock and Cressbeckler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says MacArthur Ii. Cressbeckler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A low kick from MacArthur Ii is predictable there
and Cressbeckler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cressbeckler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice leg kick from Cressbeckler, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cressbeckler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Cressbeckler misses the target.
MacArthur Ii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cressbeckler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A cross from MacArthur Ii lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur Ii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cressbeckler misses the shot to the body.
MacArthur Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cressbeckler moves away.
MacArthur Ii misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Cressbeckler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Angus MacArthur Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur Ii looks to throw the jab but Cressbeckler is out of range.
MacArthur Ii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
MacArthur Ii is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cressbeckler had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
MacArthur Ii misses with a low kick.
Cressbeckler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot.
Cressbeckler missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Ii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacArthur Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacArthur Ii jabs Cressbeckler right on the nose. Cressbeckler blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angus MacArthur Ii dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cressbeckler scores with a kick to the midsection.
MacArthur Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MacArthur Ii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a straight right hand.
Cressbeckler looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Ii is just out of range.
Nice body punch from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii tries a low kick but Cressbeckler avoids it.
Cressbeckler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook.
Cressbeckler misses with a leg kick
and MacArthur Ii makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler swings for the body but MacArthur Ii moves out of range.
MacArthur Ii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cressbeckler can pounce on him.
MacArthur Ii walks into a stiff left hand from Cressbeckler.
MacArthur Ii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacArthur Ii throws a low kick but Cressbeckler moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cressbeckler misses with a kick to the body.
Cressbeckler 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 takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
MacArthur Ii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cressbeckler to score with a decent uppercut.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook to the side of Cressbeckler's head but Cressbeckler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cressbeckler throws a low kick but MacArthur Ii moves out of range easily.
MacArthur Ii throws a low kick but Cressbeckler moves out of range easily.
Cressbeckler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook but Cressbeckler avoids it easily.
MacArthur Ii thumps Cressbeckler with a low kick.
Cressbeckler takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
MacArthur Ii slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
MacArthur Ii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii tests Cressbeckler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cressbeckler moves forwards but MacArthur Ii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MacArthur Ii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab lands there for MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler digs a good hook to MacArthur Ii's body.
Cressbeckler throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Ii moves away and avoids it.
Cressbeckler throws a wild body kick that MacArthur Ii sees coming a mile off.
Cressbeckler slips a straight right by MacArthur Ii.
Cressbeckler works the jab nicely.
Nice body kick there by MacArthur Ii.
Cressbeckler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler with a nice calf kick.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body shot.
MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cressbeckler.
A telegraphed right hand from Cressbeckler misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for MacArthur Ii.
Cressbeckler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from MacArthur Ii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
MacArthur Ii connects with a leg kick.
MacArthur Ii throws a looping overhand right but Cressbeckler ducks down to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Cressbeckler there.
MacArthur Ii wants to slow Cressbeckler down by chopping away at his legs.
Cressbeckler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cressbeckler blocks a leg kick.
Cressbeckler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from MacArthur Ii.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler throws a solid leg kick but MacArthur Ii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler throws a hook but MacArthur Ii avoids it easily.
MacArthur Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cressbeckler manages to avoid it.
Cressbeckler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
MacArthur Ii throws an off balance right hand
and Cressbeckler counters with a good low kick that MacArthur Ii was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by MacArthur Ii.
Cressbeckler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Cressbeckler.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacArthur Ii.
Cressbeckler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Cressbeckler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from MacArthur Ii.
Angus MacArthur Ii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacArthur Ii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cressbeckler misses with a low kick.
A low kick from MacArthur Ii misses
and Cressbeckler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook. Cressbeckler ducked under it nicely.
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 Joad Cressbeckler will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cressbeckler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cressbeckler moves out of range of the body kick.
MacArthur Ii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cressbeckler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from MacArthur Ii.
Cressbeckler is looking to counter punch.
MacArthur Ii throws a leg kick
and Cressbeckler counters with a straight right hand.
Cressbeckler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
MacArthur Ii blocks a head kick by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler misses with a looping left.
Cressbeckler slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cressbeckler misses with a straight left.
MacArthur Ii throws a lazy uppercut
and Cressbeckler counters with a stiff right hand.
MacArthur Ii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cressbeckler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacArthur Ii throws out the jab.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cressbeckler throws a body shot but no joy.
MacArthur Ii scores with a nice strike.
MacArthur Ii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body shot.
That kick from Cressbeckler tenderised MacArthur Ii's leg. MacArthur Ii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii misses with an uppercut. Cressbeckler saw that one coming.
It looked like Cressbeckler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacArthur Ii dips to his left and cracks Cressbeckler with an uppercut!
MacArthur Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cressbeckler was well out of range. Poor timing from MacArthur Ii.
Cressbeckler tried to counter with a leg kick but MacArthur Ii avoided it.
MacArthur Ii cracks Cressbeckler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cressbeckler avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii throws an overhand right that lands on Cressbeckler's shoulder, as Cressbeckler tries to avoid the shot.
Cressbeckler moves out of range of the body kick from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii thuds his right hand into Cressbeckler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
MacArthur Ii misses with a shot to the body
and Cressbeckler counters with a low kick, right behind MacArthur Ii 's knee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur Ii takes one to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler misses with a straight left.
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick
and MacArthur Ii counters with an inside leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cressbeckler might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot.
MacArthur Ii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
MacArthur Ii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cressbeckler 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 scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
MacArthur Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cressbeckler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cressbeckler.
MacArthur Ii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cressbeckler is able to avoid easily.
Cressbeckler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
MacArthur Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Cressbeckler throws a half hearted mid kick.
MacArthur Ii misses with a lunging right hand
and Cressbeckler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacArthur Ii tries a low kick but Cressbeckler avoids it.
MacArthur Ii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cressbeckler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cressbeckler checks a low kick from MacArthur Ii.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cressbeckler. MacArthur Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Ii throws a body punch but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
MacArthur Ii misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler throws a head kick that misses.
Cressbeckler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacArthur Ii throws out the jab.
MacArthur Ii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler lands a head shot.
MacArthur Ii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Cressbeckler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from MacArthur Ii.
Cressbeckler is looking to chop away at MacArthur Ii's legs.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook but Cressbeckler avoids it easily.
Cressbeckler thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacArthur Ii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cressbeckler throws a quick counter kick to the body but MacArthur Ii avoids it.
Cressbeckler catches MacArthur Ii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
MacArthur Ii misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from MacArthur Ii.
Cressbeckler throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angus MacArthur Ii really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
MacArthur Ii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cressbeckler's knee momentarily.
MacArthur Ii lands a body shot.
A jab from Cressbeckler misses.
MacArthur Ii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacArthur Ii throws a counter combo.
Cressbeckler moves out of range as MacArthur Ii throws a body kick.
Cressbeckler avoids the body shot from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii tries to work over Cressbeckler's front leg with a kick but Cressbeckler checks it.
It looked like Cressbeckler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacArthur Ii throws a head kick that Cressbeckler semi-blocks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler throws a poor cross that misses
letting MacArthur Ii counter with a right hand.
MacArthur Ii throws a right hand that misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - MacArthur Ii coming out on top.
A shot to the body from MacArthur Ii misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii throws a shot from downtown. Cressbeckler moves away and avoids it.
MacArthur Ii swings widly with a right hand
and Cressbeckler counters with a nice uppercut.
Cressbeckler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cressbeckler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cressbeckler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacArthur Ii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cressbeckler scores with a jab to the head.
Cressbeckler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur Ii swings for the body but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
Cressbeckler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
MacArthur Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii swings for the body but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
MacArthur Ii misses with an uppercut.
Cressbeckler avoids the body shot from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Ii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cressbeckler counters with a straight right hand.
Cressbeckler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body kick.
Cressbeckler slips under a jab from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii tries to land a front kick but Cressbeckler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cressbeckler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacArthur Ii looks to land a left hand but Cressbeckler moved out of range nicely.
MacArthur Ii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacArthur Ii 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 leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cressbeckler jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii scores with a leg kick.
Cressbeckler misses with a jab to the body
and MacArthur Ii counters with a thumping low kick.
Cressbeckler looks to land a right hand but MacArthur Ii moved out of range.
It seemed like MacArthur Ii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick from MacArthur Ii misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacArthur Ii looks to land a left hand but Cressbeckler moved out of range nicely.
Cressbeckler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacArthur Ii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice shot lands for Cressbeckler.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
MacArthur Ii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cressbeckler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur Ii tried to score with a low kick but Cressbeckler checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Cressbeckler misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii throws a body punch but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
MacArthur Ii clobbers Cressbeckler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cressbeckler will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Ii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
MacArthur Ii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cressbeckler checks it well.
Cressbeckler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacArthur Ii takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook to the body
and Cressbeckler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacArthur Ii slips a jab from Cressbeckler.
MacArthur Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
MacArthur Ii misses with an uppercut
and MacArthur Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacArthur Ii looks to land a body kick but Cressbeckler moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Joad Cressbeckler will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
MacArthur Ii thows a leg kick but Cressbeckler checks it
and Cressbeckler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacArthur Ii misses the shot to the body.
As MacArthur Ii backs away, Cressbeckler returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cressbeckler slips a jab from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii throws a low kick but Cressbeckler moves out of range easily.
Cressbeckler misses with a low kick.
MacArthur Ii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A bone on bone clash there as Cressbeckler blocks the leg kick.
Cressbeckler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cressbeckler slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Ii throws a leg kick
and Cressbeckler counters with a nice low kick that buckles MacArthur Ii's knee momentarily.
Cressbeckler scores with a hook.
A good leg kick by Cressbeckler.
MacArthur Ii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook but Cressbeckler blocks it.
MacArthur Ii misses with a jab to the body
and Cressbeckler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 Cressbeckler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cressbeckler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
MacArthur Ii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cressbeckler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
MacArthur Ii throws a lazy uppercut
and Cressbeckler counters with a good low kick that MacArthur Ii was not able to check.
Cressbeckler 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 throws the left hand but Cressbeckler avoids the punch easily.
Nice straight punches there by MacArthur Ii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of MacArthur Ii.
Cressbeckler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacArthur Ii looks to throw the jab but Cressbeckler is out of range.
MacArthur Ii avoids the head kick by Cressbeckler.
MacArthur Ii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii lands a leg kick that knocks Cressbeckler off balance momentarily.
MacArthur Ii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cressbeckler lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacArthur Ii's sensitive parts.
Nice body kick there by MacArthur Ii.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cressbeckler walks into a jab.
MacArthur Ii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cressbeckler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from MacArthur Ii tenderised Cressbeckler's leg. Cressbeckler is trying to keep his angry face on.
MacArthur Ii throws a one two combo.
MacArthur Ii throws a low kick but Cressbeckler moves out of range easily.
MacArthur Ii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacArthur Ii swings for the body but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cressbeckler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii 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.
Cressbeckler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacArthur Ii.
Cressbeckler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cressbeckler drops his hands momentarily and MacArthur Ii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacArthur Ii moves out of range as Cressbeckler strikes.
MacArthur Ii takes one on the button.
Cressbeckler takes one on the button.
MacArthur Ii cracks Cressbeckler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacArthur Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacArthur Ii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur Ii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but MacArthur Ii checks it well.
MacArthur Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cressbeckler swings for the body but MacArthur Ii moves out of range.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacArthur Ii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cressbeckler misses with a series of wild punches.
MacArthur Ii was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Ii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cressbeckler moves into range and connects with a jab.
MacArthur Ii digs a good body shot into Cressbeckler's ribs.
Cressbeckler misses with a low kick as MacArthur Ii jumps back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angus MacArthur Ii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacArthur Ii has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:49
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus MacArthur Ii!
Angus MacArthur Ii is the new welterweight champion!
Angus MacArthur Ii seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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