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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Robert MacArthur Jnr (ranked 3063 p4p, 417 weight class) and Jacques Saint-Perrilloux (ranked 1953 p4p, 294 weight class). MacArthur Jnr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Scotland the Brave. Saint-Perrilloux is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Back In The Saddle. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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210 lbs
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert MacArthur Jnr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacques Saint-Perrilloux!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint-Perrilloux tries to move into range but MacArthur Jnr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MacArthur Jnr with a hook.
MacArthur Jnr lands a leg kick that knocks Saint-Perrilloux off balance momentarily.
Saint-Perrilloux lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
MacArthur Jnr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saint-Perrilloux. That did some damage!
MacArthur Jnr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saint-Perrilloux throws out the jab.
MacArthur Jnr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
MacArthur Jnr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook
and Saint-Perrilloux counters with a low kick, right behind MacArthur Jnr 's knee.
MacArthur Jnr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Robert MacArthur Jnr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to score with low kicks.
MacArthur Jnr misses the shot to the body.
Saint-Perrilloux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saint-Perrilloux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saint-Perrilloux walks into a jab.
Saint-Perrilloux checks a low kick from MacArthur Jnr.
Saint-Perrilloux moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saint-Perrilloux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacArthur Jnr's elbow.
MacArthur Jnr tries to throw a body punch but Saint-Perrilloux avoids it by throwing MacArthur Jnr back against the ropes.
I was talking to MacArthur Jnr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Saint-Perrilloux.
MacArthur Jnr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body punch.
Saint-Perrilloux throws a punch but it's blocked by MacArthur Jnr.
Saint-Perrilloux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saint-Perrilloux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacArthur Jnr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body punch.
Saint-Perrilloux digs a right hand into MacArthur Jnr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacArthur Jnr's gas tank.
Saint-Perrilloux can't find room to land a body shot as MacArthur Jnr controls the action.
Saint-Perrilloux struggles to land a body shot inside as MacArthur Jnr controls his hands.
Saint-Perrilloux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with the head strike.
MacArthur Jnr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saint-Perrilloux backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint-Perrilloux lands a nice uppercut.
Saint-Perrilloux is trying to maintain a safe position but MacArthur Jnr gets an underhook and turns Saint-Perrilloux into the ropes.
Saint-Perrilloux blocks a body shot from MacArthur Jnr.
A head punch on the inside from MacArthur Jnr fails to land.
MacArthur Jnr can't find room to land a body shot as Saint-Perrilloux controls the action.
Saint-Perrilloux trying to stall but MacArthur Jnr improves his position.
Saint-Perrilloux is trying to maintain a safe position but MacArthur Jnr gets an underhook and turns Saint-Perrilloux into the ropes.
Saint-Perrilloux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body punch.
A short left from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr tries to throw a body punch but Saint-Perrilloux avoids it by throwing MacArthur Jnr back against the ropes.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Jnr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saint-Perrilloux backwards.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacArthur Jnr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saint-Perrilloux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacArthur Jnr backwards.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a body shot from Saint-Perrilloux.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr struggles to land a body shot inside as Saint-Perrilloux controls his hands.
Saint-Perrilloux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Robert MacArthur Jnr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Saint-Perrilloux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Saint-Perrilloux misses.
MacArthur Jnr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Saint-Perrilloux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur Jnr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
MacArthur Jnr slips a jab from Saint-Perrilloux.
MacArthur Jnr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saint-Perrilloux throws the left hand but MacArthur Jnr avoids the punch easily.
Saint-Perrilloux throws a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big left from Saint-Perrilloux misses.
MacArthur Jnr tests Saint-Perrilloux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint-Perrilloux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur Jnr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Saint-Perrilloux will feel that in the morning.
Saint-Perrilloux blocks a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saint-Perrilloux looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
MacArthur Jnr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to break free of the clinch but Saint-Perrilloux has double underhooks.
MacArthur Jnr tries to work over Saint-Perrilloux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacArthur Jnr struggles to land a body shot inside as Saint-Perrilloux controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saint-Perrilloux.
Saint-Perrilloux prevents a body shot from MacArthur Jnr.
Saint-Perrilloux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacArthur Jnr's elbow.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saint-Perrilloux lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacArthur Jnr.
Saint-Perrilloux is trying to maintain a safe position but MacArthur Jnr gets an underhook and turns Saint-Perrilloux into the ropes.
MacArthur Jnr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacArthur Jnr breaks the clinch.
Robert MacArthur Jnr is winning the standup battle so far.
Saint-Perrilloux avoids a kick to the body.
MacArthur Jnr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacArthur Jnr lands a nice shot that snaps Saint-Perrilloux's head back.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to slow Saint-Perrilloux down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a nice body punch.
Saint-Perrilloux tries to clinch up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacArthur Jnr scores with a nice head shot.
Saint-Perrilloux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saint-Perrilloux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacArthur Jnr.
Saint-Perrilloux throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by MacArthur Jnr.
It looks like Robert MacArthur Jnr has been cut.
MacArthur Jnr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saint-Perrilloux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick.
Saint-Perrilloux scores with a jab to the head.
Saint-Perrilloux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr scoring well with a low kick there.
MacArthur Jnr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saint-Perrilloux is out of range and MacArthur Jnr settles back down.
Saint-Perrilloux lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacArthur Jnr's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert MacArthur Jnr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert MacArthur Jnr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Saint-Perrilloux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
Jacques Saint-Perrilloux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacArthur Jnr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saint-Perrilloux.
MacArthur Jnr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick as Saint-Perrilloux jumps back.
MacArthur Jnr throws a shot from downtown. Saint-Perrilloux moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Saint-Perrilloux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping body kick lands there for MacArthur Jnr.
Saint-Perrilloux keeps MacArthur Jnr at a distance using the push kick.
MacArthur Jnr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A left lands for MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr has managed to clinch.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacArthur Jnr.
A head punch on the inside from MacArthur Jnr fails to land.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacArthur Jnr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saint-Perrilloux.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacArthur Jnr letting Saint-Perrilloux take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from MacArthur Jnr.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Jnr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacArthur Jnr blocks an uppercut.
Saint-Perrilloux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saint-Perrilloux.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Jnr working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Robert MacArthur Jnr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacArthur Jnr can't find room to land a body shot as Saint-Perrilloux controls the action.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacArthur Jnr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saint-Perrilloux letting MacArthur Jnr take a breather here.
MacArthur Jnr tries a body shot but Saint-Perrilloux blocks it.
Still in the clinch, MacArthur Jnr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saint-Perrilloux prevents a body shot from MacArthur Jnr.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacArthur Jnr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, MacArthur Jnr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a body punch.
Saint-Perrilloux presses MacArthur Jnr against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saint-Perrilloux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saint-Perrilloux trying to stall but MacArthur Jnr improves his position.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with the head strike.
MacArthur Jnr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saint-Perrilloux can do to turn this around?
MacArthur Jnr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacArthur Jnr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur Jnr misses with a leg kick
and MacArthur Jnr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saint-Perrilloux throws a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr moved away.
MacArthur Jnr lands a lovely overhand right.
Saint-Perrilloux lands a slapping body shot.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from MacArthur Jnr misses the target.
MacArthur Jnr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saint-Perrilloux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a punch to the head.
MacArthur Jnr delivers a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert MacArthur Jnr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacArthur Jnr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert MacArthur Jnr!
Our winner, Robert MacArthur Jnr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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