PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chesterfield MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mrs Ko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ko has chosen get back as his entrance music. mrs Ko has the eye of the tiger tonight.

MacArthur
vs
Ko

190 cm
25
220 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

190 cm
22
205 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Chesterfield MacArthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, mrs Ko!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
MacArthur doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Ko counters with a shoot takedown. MacArthur fights it but they end up in guard.
Ko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MacArthur pulls Ko in close to his closed guard and prevents Ko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ko stopping the sweep attempt from MacArthur.
MacArthur is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
MacArthur scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
MacArthur throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MacArthur not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ko is trying to control but can't.
MacArthur lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ko to regain full guard.
MacArthur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacArthur content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
MacArthur passes Ko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
MacArthur missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacArthur missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacArthur prevents Ko from standing back up.
MacArthur takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ko looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
MacArthur is nestled in close to Ko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
MacArthur throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MacArthur throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MacArthur lands strikes from half guard.
MacArthur thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacArthur.
MacArthur thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
MacArthur working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
MacArthur throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ko defending well though.
MacArthur throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. MacArthur lands a nice short elbow.
Ko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but MacArthur scores with a couple of nice shots.
MacArthur not landing any meaningful shots this time.
MacArthur has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
MacArthur thows a huge punch but Ko dodges it nicely.
Ko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacArthur.
MacArthur lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
MacArthur throwing shots but Ko is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
MacArthur working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ko has hold of MacArthur's hands but MacArthur slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
MacArthur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ko defending well though.
MacArthur missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but MacArthur scores with a couple of nice shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacArthur slips a nice elbow through Ko's hands, connecting with Ko's forehead.
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!
Ko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

MacArthur closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
MacArthur tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ko regains half guard, as MacArthur was trying to land strikes.
MacArthur not landing any meaningful shots this time.
MacArthur is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacArthur.
Ko is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacArthur.
MacArthur slips a nice elbow through Ko's hands, connecting with Ko's forehead.
MacArthur thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacArthur.
MacArthur working Ko over with strikes.
MacArthur missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacArthur misses with a head shot. Ko uses the momentum to regain guard.
MacArthur lands a couple of decent looking shots.
MacArthur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur throwing strikes but missing.
MacArthur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chesterfield MacArthur overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacArthur connects with a couple of short punches.
MacArthur postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
MacArthur stands up over Ko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
MacArthur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacArthur stands up over Ko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
MacArthur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacArthur working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur landing some decent shots from guard.
MacArthur with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacArthur postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacArthur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MacArthur throwing strikes but missing.
MacArthur lands a couple of decent looking shots.
MacArthur postures up and lands a big shot to Ko's brow.
Ko has momentary wrist control but MacArthur slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacArthur scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacArthur cracks Ko with a solid left hand.
Ko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacArthur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
MacArthur stands up over Ko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacArthur connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
MacArthur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chesterfield MacArthur dominated that second round.
That's time! MacArthur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

MacArthur will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Ko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
MacArthur is looking to improve his position.
MacArthur moves into full guard.
MacArthur pulls Ko in close to prevent any damage.
MacArthur wants to sweep here but Ko controlling him for the moment.
MacArthur seems keen to control Ko's posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Chesterfield MacArthur wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
MacArthur stuffs the takedown.
MacArthur doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ko counters with a one-two to the body.
MacArthur shoots in but Ko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chesterfield MacArthur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacArthur shoots in for a takedown but Ko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ko fails with a takedown attempt.

MacArthur looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ko!
MacArthur postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ko looks a forlorn figure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur landing strikes from the mount and Ko is in trouble!
MacArthur has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ko's face.
MacArthur with the ground and pound from mount.
Ko tries to reverse the position but MacArthur maintains control.
MacArthur with the ground and pound from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ko in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ko?
MacArthur looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
MacArthur raining down shots from the mount!
MacArthur lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
MacArthur lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
MacArthur connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ko can't escape the position.
MacArthur scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ko?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by MacArthur.
MacArthur working the ground and pound effectively.

Ko is rocked!
MacArthur raining down hammerfists from mount.
MacArthur raining down hammerfists from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacArthur working Ko over with strikes here.
MacArthur scoring with strikes but Ko is staying in there.
mrs Ko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chesterfield MacArthur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacArthur, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chesterfield MacArthur!