PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Korey James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taco MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

James
vs
MacArthur

175 cm
18
151 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

160 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Highland Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Korey James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Taco MacArthur!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

James gets caught napping as MacArthur dives in and scores a takedown. James manages to retain guard.
James seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacArthur is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

MacArthur decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Taco MacArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacArthur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by MacArthur.
MacArthur really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
MacArthur controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by MacArthur.
James is being controlled here.

MacArthur decides to stand up, so the ref orders James to his feet.
A head kick misses from MacArthur.

Oooooh!!! MacArthur has knocked James down with a huge combo! MacArthur steps away and waves a wobbly James back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

James is rocked!

MacArthur closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. James did well to prevent MacArthur getting side control.
Oh James is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James wants to get back to full guard.

MacArthur stands up out of the half guard.
A big left from James misses.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
James takes a swing at MacArthur's ribcage but misses.
MacArthur is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
James looks for a takedown but MacArthur sprawls well.

James gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows MacArthur to score an easy takedown into full guard.
James trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
James lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

MacArthur is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
James will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacArthur striking off his back but it's not causing James any problems.
James stops MacArthur from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
James won't allow MacArthur to sweep him here.
MacArthur is pulling down on James's head. It's preventing any offense from James, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacArthur looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
James wants to control from the top but MacArthur keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taco MacArthur dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

James throws an off balance right hand
and MacArthur counters with a stiff right hand.
MacArthur connects with a looping right hand.

MacArthur drives through with a takedown into guard.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacArthur sitting in guard, not really doing much.

MacArthur stands and steps away. James gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

MacArthur closes the distance and clinches.

MacArthur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

MacArthur clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.

MacArthur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as MacArthur blocks the leg kick.
MacArthur lands a jab to the head.
James throws a hook but MacArthur blocks it.
MacArthur is looking to land body kicks.
James attempts a counter takedown but MacArthur avoids it well and moves away.
James throws a body shot but no joy.

MacArthur shoots in and bounces James off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

James looking for a triangle here. MacArthur is fighting it but it looks tight! James pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, MacArthur is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Korey James!