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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Cole (ranked 175 p4p, 25 weight class) and Robert MacArthur Jnr (ranked 414 p4p, 55 weight class). Cole's entrance music is I Won't Back Down. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying MacArthur Jnr's choice of entrance music: A sweaty one for you. x. Robert MacArthur Jnr will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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209 lbs
34 - 17 - 0 |
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199 cm
30
216 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
34 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert MacArthur Jnr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole checks a leg kick nicely.
Cole tries to counter with a takedown but MacArthur Jnr is quick to defend against it.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body kick.
MacArthur Jnr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cole.
We've been informed that MacArthur Jnr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A kick lands to the mid section there for MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacArthur Jnr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
MacArthur Jnr slips a jab from Cole.
Jab from Cole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacArthur Jnr sprawls well. MacArthur Jnr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cole gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cole.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr moves away.
A little jabbing left from MacArthur Jnr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been told by Cole's head coaches at Brotherhood MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cole rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cole throws a hook to the side of MacArthur Jnr's head but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacArthur Jnr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cole closes the distance and clinches up with MacArthur Jnr, looking for a takedown. Cole pushes MacArthur Jnr against the cage but MacArthur Jnr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A good leg kick by Cole.
MacArthur Jnr fakes the leg kick and cracks Cole in the body.
Cole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacArthur Jnr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cole misses with a wild body shot.
Cole misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacArthur Jnr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a head kick.
Cole shoots for a takedown but MacArthur Jnr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cole doesn't seem bothered though.
Michael Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur Jnr defending well as Cole loads up on a big left hand.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a counter right but Cole avoids it with no problem.
MacArthur Jnr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cole's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
Cole shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacArthur Jnr pinned against the cage. MacArthur Jnr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cole takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole throws a right and a left that MacArthur Jnr avoids nicely.
MacArthur Jnr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cole tries to clinch but MacArthur Jnr moves away
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cole! MacArthur Jnr lets Cole back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Cole is rocked!
Cole misses with a low kick.
MacArthur Jnr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick
letting Cole counter with a right hand.
MacArthur Jnr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole moves away from the strike by MacArthur Jnr.
Cole tries for a takedown but MacArthur Jnr circles away easily
letting MacArthur Jnr counter with a right hand.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick that misses.
MacArthur Jnr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cole is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cole duly obliges.
MacArthur Jnr gets caught flat footed, as Cole shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacArthur Jnr pulls Cole in to control the position.
Cole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacArthur Jnr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cole lands a couple of decent looking shots.
MacArthur Jnr controlling the position.
MacArthur Jnr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacArthur Jnr has control of Cole's left arm, preventing Cole from doing any damage.
Cole trying to control but MacArthur Jnr is working from the bottom.
MacArthur Jnr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert MacArthur Jnr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
That's time! Cole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
MacArthur Jnr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
Cole is looking to counter punch.
Cole misses with an uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr swings widly with a right hand
and Cole counters with a shoot takedown. MacArthur Jnr fights it but they end up in guard.
MacArthur Jnr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MacArthur Jnr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cole throwing strikes from guard but MacArthur Jnr blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacArthur Jnr holds on and takes a little breather.
Cole chips away with some ground and pound.
Cole working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of MacArthur Jnr's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole cracks MacArthur Jnr with a solid left hand.
MacArthur Jnr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacArthur Jnr working a defensive guard but Cole manages to pass into side control anyway.
Cole scoring with punches from side control.
MacArthur Jnr wants to control but Cole postures up.
Cole lands an elbow.
MacArthur Jnr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cole's best efforts.
Cole throwing shots but MacArthur Jnr is blocking nicely.
MacArthur Jnr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cole scores with a couple of nice shots.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cole pulls his head out easily.
MacArthur Jnr tries to get to full guard but Cole has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MacArthur Jnr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cole scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cole throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cole 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.
Cole not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
MacArthur Jnr is concentrating on defense, preventing Cole from advancing position.
Cole looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cole throwing shots but MacArthur Jnr is blocking nicely.
MacArthur Jnr gets back to full guard.
MacArthur Jnr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but MacArthur Jnr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cole manages to get himself to full guard.
MacArthur Jnr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cole pulls MacArthur Jnr in close to his closed guard and prevents MacArthur Jnr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cole looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacArthur Jnr is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cole holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MacArthur Jnr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cole preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cole wants to sweep but no luck.
MacArthur Jnr is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacArthur Jnr.
Cole misses with a left hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cole swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Cole dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Cole takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Robert MacArthur Jnr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick that misses.
Cole fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacArthur Jnr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacArthur Jnr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
MacArthur Jnr slips under a jab from Cole.
Cole lands a lovely overhand right.
MacArthur Jnr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
MacArthur Jnr can't do much from the bottom here.
MacArthur Jnr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cole. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole scoring with punches and elbows.
MacArthur Jnr can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cole working the ground and pound.
Cole in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cole lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cole is looking to take a break and control but MacArthur Jnr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacArthur Jnr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole cracks MacArthur Jnr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
MacArthur Jnr is looking for a sweep.
I wouldn't like to be where MacArthur Jnr is right now.
You can see the frustration on MacArthur Jnr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cole trying to control the position but MacArthur Jnr is working away.
You can see the frustration on MacArthur Jnr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole working the head and body with strikes.
Cole working the ground and pound from side control.
MacArthur Jnr is rocked!
MacArthur Jnr wants to control but Cole postures up.
MacArthur Jnr is still in real trouble! Can Cole finish him?
Check out the look on Cole's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
MacArthur Jnr tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cole presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
MacArthur Jnr is trying to escape the mount.
Cole postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks MacArthur Jnr out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Cole goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael Cole!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Michael Cole waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
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hype
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