PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Numa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Numa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ladies and Gentlemen kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Shawn MacArthur had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

MacArthur
vs
Numa

170 cm
28
185 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

169 cm
24
176 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shawn MacArthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keiji Numa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Numa.
MacArthur wants to clinch
and Numa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
MacArthur tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Numa swivels and escapes.
Numa swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Numa.
MacArthur closes this distance looking for a takedown but Numa circles away.
Numa lands a two punch combo.
Numa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

MacArthur closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Numa did well to prevent MacArthur getting side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Numa wants to get back to full guard.

MacArthur stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
MacArthur has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn MacArthur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Numa's waist but Numa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacArthur off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Numa throws a head kick that half lands.
Numa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Numa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from MacArthur.
MacArthur is breathing heavily.
MacArthur avoids the head kick by Numa.
Numa throws a one two combo.
Numa lands a right hook to the body.
Numa misses with a head kick.
Numa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Numa lands with a nice body kick.

Numa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
MacArthur stops Numa from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Numa looking to control but MacArthur is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacArthur tries to hold on but Numa postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Numa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Numa wants to get back to his feet but MacArthur is holding on tight.
MacArthur is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
MacArthur avoids a series of strikes thrown by Numa.
MacArthur keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Numa lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Numa misses with a head shot.

Numa has control of MacArthur's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and MacArthur regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Poor strikes thrown by Numa there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Numa has hold of MacArthur's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and MacArthur manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Numa there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Numa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacArthur is looking to escape.
MacArthur wants to control but Numa is having none of it.
MacArthur avoids a series of strikes thrown by Numa.
Numa thowing shots but they're missing.

Numa has control of MacArthur's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and MacArthur regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Numa is going oldschool here, as he tries to force MacArthur to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so MacArthur shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Numa wants to get back to his feet but MacArthur is holding on tight.
MacArthur tries to reverse the position but Numa maintains control.
MacArthur is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Numa tries to control but MacArthur wriggling away.

MacArthur defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Numa.
MacArthur is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Numa is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiji Numa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

MacArthur fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keiji Numa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Numa throws a head kick that half lands.
MacArthur throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Numa's waist but Numa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacArthur off to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Numa.
MacArthur shoots in looking for a takedown but Numa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MacArthur's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick misses from Numa.
Some wild striking there from Numa.
Numa misses with a head kick.
Numa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
MacArthur looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn MacArthur. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Numa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. MacArthur sprawls well initially but Numa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Numa tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Numa wants to take a breather but MacArthur is having none of it.
Numa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
MacArthur is trying to maintain the position but Numa is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Numa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacArthur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Numa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Numa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Numa is nestled in close to MacArthur, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Numa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed MacArthur's head.

Numa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

MacArthur looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur blocking the ground and pound attempt from Numa.

Numa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MacArthur is just riding it out for now. Numa eventually gives up the hold.

Numa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Numa wants to work for an arm triangle but MacArthur is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Numa trying to pass the guard but MacArthur defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Numa is working for a submission of some sort.

MacArthur kicks Numa off and gets back to his feet.

Numa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
MacArthur looking to control.
Numa throws a big right hand that misses.
Numa postures up.
Numa looking to pass the guard.
Numa trying to control the position from guard on top but MacArthur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacArthur working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Shawn MacArthur just wasn't active enough.
MacArthur avoids the head kick by Numa.

MacArthur gets caught napping as Numa dives in and scores a takedown. MacArthur manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
MacArthur prevents Numa from getting the reversal.
MacArthur avoids the attempt from Numa to control.
Numa is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacArthur trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Numa is desperately trying to improve his position but MacArthur has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiji Numa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

MacArthur misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Numa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

MacArthur clinches up with Numa and pushes him back against the cage.
Numa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Numa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MacArthur walks away with a smile on his face. Numa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

MacArthur moves into the clinch.

MacArthur has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Numa is trying to keep an underhook but MacArthur manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Numa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacArthur is working away from the top position though.
Numa wants to get back to full guard.
Numa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

MacArthur looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

MacArthur seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Numa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacArthur wants to control from the top but Numa keeps moving.
MacArthur is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Numa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Numa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacArthur defends well.
MacArthur advances position into side control!

MacArthur tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacArthur has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

MacArthur working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Numa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
MacArthur is refusing to be controlled, as Numa sits in half guard.

Numa is looking for a kimura but MacArthur is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Numa to get the leverage.

MacArthur is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Numa pulls his head out easily.

Numa is looking for a kimura here.
MacArthur trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Numa is looking for a kimura here.
MacArthur is not content to let Numa control the position.
MacArthur trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Numa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacArthur trying to control here.

Numa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MacArthur defends it well.
MacArthur moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur keeping moving, preventing Numa from controlling successfully.
MacArthur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Numa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacArthur is keeping the position for now.
Keiji Numa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
MacArthur striking off his back but it's not causing Numa any problems.

Numa stands and steps away. MacArthur gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Horrible takedown by MacArthur or perhaps it was just good defense by Numa which made him look bad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horrible takedown by MacArthur or perhaps it was just good defense by Numa which made him look bad.
Shawn MacArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn MacArthur. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Numa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. MacArthur looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keiji Numa.
I've got Numa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keiji Numa!