PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manolito Tai Kung (ranked 315 p4p, 156 weight class) and Angus MacArthur Ii (ranked 45 p4p, 21 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying MacArthur Ii's choice of entrance music: Corvus Corax - Bibit Aleum. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Tai Kung
vs
MacArthur Ii

180 cm
32
170
25 - 9 - 0

183 cm
31
178
25 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

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 25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manolito Tai Kung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus MacArthur Ii!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArthur Ii scores with a nice right hand.
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 is looking to clinch.
Tai Kung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacArthur Ii counters with a good, hard body kick but Tai Kung shrugs it off.
Tai Kung scores with a sloppy right hand. MacArthur Ii should have avoided that one.
A low kick from Tai Kung is predictable there
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Tai Kung misses.
MacArthur Ii misses with a left hand
and Tai Kung counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tai Kung. MacArthur Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.

MacArthur Ii has closed the distance and engaged Tai Kung in a clinch.
Tai Kung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacArthur Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Tai Kung controls his hands.
MacArthur Ii digs a right hand into Tai Kung's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tai Kung's gas tank.
Tai Kung tries to work over MacArthur Ii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacArthur Ii misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii blocking some punches.
Tai Kung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacArthur Ii misses with some punches.
Tai Kung lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from MacArthur Ii - that landed with a thud.
Tai Kung can't find room to land a body shot as MacArthur Ii controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung is working MacArthur Ii over against the cage.
MacArthur Ii tries a body shot but Tai Kung blocks it.
MacArthur Ii connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tai Kung's face.

It looks like Manolito Tai Kung has been cut.
Tai Kung throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacArthur Iis head.
MacArthur Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tai Kung fails to land.
Tai Kung stalls.
MacArthur Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Tai Kung controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tai Kung.
Tai Kung blocks an uppercut.
MacArthur Ii lands with a short shot to the head.
Tai Kung taking a breather.
MacArthur Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Tai Kung controls the action.
MacArthur Ii misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacArthur Ii.
Tai Kung prevents a body shot from MacArthur Ii.
Tai Kung blocking some punches.
Tai Kung lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacArthur Ii backwards.
Tai Kung lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacArthur Ii tries to throw a body punch but Tai Kung avoids it by throwing MacArthur Ii back against the cage.
Tai Kung prevents a body shot from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tai Kung pushes MacArthur Ii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tai Kung misses with the head strike.
MacArthur Ii takes a shot to the head.
Tai Kung misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tai Kung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Tai Kung.
A nice left hand lands by MacArthur Ii.
Tai Kung lands a left hand.
MacArthur Ii creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
MacArthur Ii lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii tries to throw a body punch but Tai Kung avoids it by throwing MacArthur Ii back against the cage.
MacArthur Ii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tai Kung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacArthur Ii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tai Kung digs a right hand underneath MacArthur Ii's ribcage. MacArthur Ii let out a lung full of air as it connected.
MacArthur Ii blocks an uppercut.
MacArthur Ii blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for MacArthur Ii.
Tai Kung throws a head punch that misses.
MacArthur Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tai Kung's elbow.
Tai Kung blocks a body shot from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacArthur Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tai Kung working aggressively here.
MacArthur Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Tai Kung.
MacArthur Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Tai Kung controls his hands.
Tai Kung lands a nice uppercut.
Tai Kung digs a right hand underneath MacArthur Ii's ribcage. MacArthur Ii let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tai Kung is struggling to control the position.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung misses with a punch to the body.
Tai Kung misses with a punch on the inside.
MacArthur Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacArthur Ii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Tai Kung misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body punch.
MacArthur Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tai Kung's elbow.
Tai Kung lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tai Kung lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Tai Kung fails to land.
Tai Kung misses with some punches.
Tai Kung prevents a body shot from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tai Kung takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tai Kung blocks an uppercut.
Tai Kung working aggressively here.
Tai Kung lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacArthur Ii blocks a body shot from Tai Kung.
MacArthur Ii is leaning against Tai Kung and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Manolito Tai Kung will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manolito Tai Kung's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

MacArthur Ii misses with a kick to the body
enabling Tai Kung to counter with a crisp jab.
MacArthur Ii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tai Kung throws a series of strikes that have MacArthur Ii backpedaling.

It looks like Angus MacArthur Ii has been cut.
Tai Kung misses with a hook to the body
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
MacArthur Ii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tai Kung throws a head kick that misses.
Tai Kung drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice shot that snaps Tai Kung's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tai Kung takes a swing at MacArthur Ii's ribcage but misses.
Tai Kung tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Tai Kung, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacArthur Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tai Kung.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tai Kung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur Ii connects with a solid leg kick.
MacArthur Ii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tai Kung throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacArthur Ii. Tai Kung does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Ii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tai Kung.
MacArthur Ii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tai Kung finds it's way round the side to connect with MacArthur Ii's head.
Manolito Tai Kung is winning the standup battle so far.
Tai Kung throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook. Tai Kung ducked under it nicely.

MacArthur Ii sends Tai Kung crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! MacArthur Ii is motioning to the referee to let Tai Kung up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Tai Kung is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Ii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tai Kung throws a head kick but MacArthur Ii moves out of range.
Tai Kung lands a jab to MacArthur Ii's midsection.
Tai Kung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacArthur Ii circles away quickly and effectively.
Angus MacArthur Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tai Kung throws a looping overhand right but MacArthur Ii ducks down to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tai Kungs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
MacArthur Ii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
MacArthur Ii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tai Kung looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacArthur Ii jabs at Tai Kung's body.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice hook to Tai Kung's body. Tai Kung takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacArthur Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Tai Kung throws an off balance right hand
and MacArthur Ii counters with a body kick.
MacArthur Ii takes a swing at Tai Kung's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Tai Kung was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from MacArthur Ii.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii misses with the combination.
MacArthur Ii lands with a slapping head kick.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tai Kung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Ii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tai Kung counters with a nice uppercut.
MacArthur Ii throws a series of punches but Tai Kung avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - MacArthur Ii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

MacArthur Ii misses with a body kick.
Jab from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tai Kung's head backwards.
Tai Kung lands the left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for MacArthur Ii. That snapped Tai Kung's head back.
A swing and a miss from Tai Kung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Ii avoids the body shot from Tai Kung.
MacArthur Ii looks for the body kick but Tai Kung saw that one coming.
MacArthur Ii misses with a right hand
and Tai Kung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
MacArthur Ii connects with the punch.
MacArthur Ii misses with a left hand
and Tai Kung counters with a nice body shot.
MacArthur Ii misses with a few strikes there.
Tai Kung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii slips a straight right by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung slips under a jab.
Tai Kung misses with a looping right.
MacArthur Ii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tai Kung lands with an overhand left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii pushes Tai Kung away with a front kick.
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.
Good exchange - Tai Kung coming out on top.
Tai Kung 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tai Kung lands a jab to MacArthur Ii's midsection.

MacArthur Ii drives through and clinches with Tai Kung against the cage.
MacArthur Ii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tai Kung lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacArthur Ii backwards.
MacArthur Ii lands with a short shot to the head.
MacArthur Ii tries to work over Tai Kung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacArthur Ii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii blocks an uppercut.
Tai Kung prevents a body shot from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii prevents a body shot from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung prevents a body shot from MacArthur Ii.
Tai Kung tries a body shot but MacArthur Ii blocks it.
MacArthur Ii pushes Tai Kung back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tai Kung misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tai Kung lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, MacArthur Ii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tai Kung tries to throw a body punch but MacArthur Ii avoids it by throwing Tai Kung back against the cage.
MacArthur Ii misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tai Kung.
MacArthur Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
MacArthur Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tai Kung's elbow.
MacArthur Ii prevents a body shot from Tai Kung.
Angus MacArthur Ii seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
MacArthur Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacArthur Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tai Kung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from MacArthur Ii.
Tai Kung tries to throw a body punch but MacArthur Ii avoids it by throwing Tai Kung back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung misses with a body punch.
MacArthur Ii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tai Kung tries a body shot but MacArthur Ii blocks it.
Tai Kung prevents a body shot from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tai Kung throws a head punch that misses.
MacArthur Ii blocks a body shot from Tai Kung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacArthur Ii.
Still in the clinch, MacArthur Ii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tai Kung can't find room to land a body shot as MacArthur Ii controls the action.
Tai Kung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacArthur Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacArthur Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacArthur Ii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MacArthur Ii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short body shot lands from MacArthur Ii as the two fighters clinch.
MacArthur Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Tai Kung controls the action.
A shot in the inside from MacArthur Ii.

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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus MacArthur Ii!
A relieved looking Angus MacArthur Ii thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.