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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Harvey Jr (ranked 25373 p4p, 681 weight class) and Shawn MacArthur (ranked 4007 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Bobby Harvey Jr has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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160 lbs
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178 cm
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157 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Harvey Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shawn MacArthur!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvey Jr looks to land a combination but MacArthur avoids it well.
MacArthur gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Harvey Jr is trying to break free.
Harvey Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harvey Jr avoiding damage as MacArthur throws knees to the body.
MacArthur is trying to pull guard but Harvey Jr has him pressed against the cage.
MacArthur manages to pull guard.
MacArthur has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
MacArthur is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nice strikes from MacArthur there.
Harvey Jr is trying to stand up here but MacArthur is controlling him well.
MacArthur not doing much here.
MacArthur's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur stops Harvey Jr from getting back to his feet.
MacArthur perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. MacArthur connects with a nice short shot to Harvey Jr's temple.
MacArthur postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Harvey Jr to stand up.
Harvey Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacArthur gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harvey Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
MacArthur breaks the clinch.
Bobby Harvey Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Harvey Jr does no damage.
MacArthur unleashes a big counter combination but Harvey Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Harvey Jr lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur lands a nice looking body shot.
Harvey Jr is breathing heavily.
MacArthur lands a body shot.
MacArthur shoots in and gets a takedown into Harvey Jr's guard.
MacArthur landing with the ground and pound.
MacArthur slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacArthur lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur content to stall in guard here.
Harvey Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
MacArthur gets to his feet - Harvey Jr follows without any prompting.
MacArthur tries to land a front kick but Harvey Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
MacArthur lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harvey Jr at a distance.
Harvey Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Harvey Jr is looking for a counter combo.
MacArthur gets the takedown into side control.
Harvey Jr wants to get back to his feet but MacArthur is dominant here and he's now got Harvey Jr's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacArthur just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
MacArthur is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn MacArthur dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
MacArthur has Harvey Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
MacArthur manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacArthur escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harvey Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MacArthur is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur is trying to pull guard but Harvey Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from MacArthur.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
MacArthur tries to land knees in the clinch but Harvey Jr avoids the damage to the body.
MacArthur gets through Harvey Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harvey Jr being controlled against the cage.
Harvey Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harvey Jr tries to break the clinch but MacArthur is controlling the position.
MacArthur keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harvey Jr's efforts to push away.
MacArthur gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Harvey Jr regains guard.
Shawn MacArthur has got the better of the ground game so far.
MacArthur tries to free his leg and advance position but Harvey Jr is retaining full guard.
MacArthur decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacArthur shoots in and gets a takedown into Harvey Jr's guard.
MacArthur must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harvey Jr wants to get back to his feet but MacArthur is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
MacArthur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacArthur scoring with punches to the head and body.
MacArthur gets to his feet. Harvey Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
MacArthur changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Harvey Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harvey Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
MacArthur moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur grinds an elbow into Harvey Jr's temple.
MacArthur is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Harvey Jr's shoulder. That is not cool.
MacArthur has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Harvey Jr!
Harvey Jr is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. MacArthur locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Harvey Jr is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shawn MacArthur!
Bobby Harvey Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'It was a good fight, but I feel like I can do better next time.'.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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