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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orn Frostulfsson (ranked 3931 p4p, 2340 weight class) and Robert MacArthur Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacArthur Jnr is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: barbarian pipe band. MacArthur Jnr has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Robert MacArthur Jnr has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Orn Frostulfsson's chin.
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194 cm 25 265 8 - 13 - 1 |
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199 cm 47 250 49 - 33 - 1 |
Good wrestling Excellent boxer Very quick |
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Good wrestler World class boxer Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 8 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Orn Frostulfsson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 49 - 33 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert MacArthur Jnr! The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Frostulfsson moves into range and clinches up with MacArthur Jnr. MacArthur Jnr is trying to force a seperation but Frostulfsson has the dominant position. Frostulfsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
MacArthur Jnr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Orn Frostulfsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. MacArthur Jnr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
MacArthur Jnr looks winded! Frostulfsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacArthur Jnr sprawls well. MacArthur Jnr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frostulfsson gets slowly back to his feet. Frostulfsson swinging wildly here.
MacArthur Jnr throws a big shot that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frostulfsson clinches. Frostulfsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. MacArthur Jnr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Frostulfsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacArthur Jnr defends it nicely. MacArthur Jnr misses with a left hand and Frostulfsson counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Robert MacArthur Jnr has been cut. MacArthur Jnr 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. Robert MacArthur Jnr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Frostulfsson closes the distance and clinches. Frostulfsson is stalling here.
Frostulfsson working some nice short punches in the clinch. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Frostulfsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but MacArthur Jnr pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orn Frostulfsson. That's going to take a lot out of him. MacArthur Jnr misses with an uppercut. Frostulfsson saw that one coming. Frostulfsson moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. MacArthur Jnr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacArthur Jnr misses with the head strike.
Frostulfsson breaks from the clinch.
Frostulfsson has a takedown stuffed. Frostulfsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from MacArthur Jnr. Frostulfsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacArthur Jnr sprawls well. MacArthur Jnr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frostulfsson gets slowly back to his feet. MacArthur Jnr stuffs the takedown. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! MacArthur Jnr throws a lazy head kick and Frostulfsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Frostulfsson shoots for a takedown but MacArthur Jnr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick and Frostulfsson counters with a series of strikes that sends MacArthur Jnr to the canvas! Frostulfsson follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
MacArthur Jnr is rocked! Frostulfsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacArthur Jnr swivels though and keeps the full guard. MacArthur Jnr is still in real trouble! Can Frostulfsson finish him? Frostulfsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. MacArthur Jnr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Frostulfsson gets to his feet and stands over MacArthur Jnr, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! MacArthur Jnr felt that one! Frostulfsson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save MacArthur Jnr from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orn Frostulfsson! A very excited looking Orn Frostulfsson 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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