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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert MacArthur Jnr (ranked 620 p4p, 91 weight class) and Lolipo Slider (ranked 412 p4p, 59 weight class). MacArthur Jnr comes to the cage accompanied by A sweaty one for you. x. 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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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
20 - 10 - 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
26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lolipo Slider!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArthur Jnr lands a right hook to the body.
MacArthur Jnr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Slider walks into a jab.
Slider misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Slider.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slider doesn't seem bothered though.
Slider scores with a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick but Slider checks it.
Slider appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Slider ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr moves away.
We've been told by MacArthur Jnr's head coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A leg kick checked by MacArthur Jnr.
Slider tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slider rushes MacArthur Jnr and presses him up against the cage.
Slider told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Slider lands a right hand.
Slider's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Jnr struggles to land a body shot inside as Slider controls his hands.
Slider lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a short shot to the head.
Slider pushes MacArthur Jnr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Slider on the inside.
A body shot lands from MacArthur Jnr.
Slider struggles to land a body shot inside as MacArthur Jnr controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slider's elbow.
Slider's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slider tries a body shot but MacArthur Jnr blocks it.
MacArthur Jnr lands a hook that snaps the head of Slider backwards.
Slider misses with a punch to the body.
Slider lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacArthur Jnr backwards.
Slider trying to land knees to the body.
MacArthur Jnr working hard to break the clinch.
Slider doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slider tries to land a knee to the head but MacArthur Jnr blocks with his arms.
MacArthur Jnr blocks an uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr lands a hook that snaps the head of Slider backwards.
Slider lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
MacArthur Jnr manages to break the clinch.
Slider has taken the fight to the clinch.
MacArthur Jnr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slider has him pressed against the cage.
Slider works on MacArthur Jnr's body with a couple of short punches.
Slider keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacArthur Jnr's efforts to push away.
Slider struggles to land a body shot inside as MacArthur Jnr controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from MacArthur Jnr fails to land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slider with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacArthur Jnr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacArthur Jnr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacArthur Jnr tries to break free but Slider pushes him back against the cage.
Slider managing to block the knees to the body from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr tries to throw a body punch but Slider avoids it by throwing MacArthur Jnr back against the cage.
Slider swings wildly with an uppercut but MacArthur Jnr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slider blocks an uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a hook to the body.
Slider working aggressively here.
Slider lands a left hand.
Slider misses with some punches.
Slider misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Slider fails to land.
MacArthur Jnr tries to throw a body punch but Slider avoids it by throwing MacArthur Jnr back against the cage.
Slider scores with a hook to the body.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr misses with the head strike.
MacArthur Jnr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacArthur Jnr is trying to force a seperation but Slider has the dominant position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Slider obliges.
MacArthur Jnr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slider tries to clinch up but MacArthur Jnr circles away and keeps his distance.
MacArthur Jnr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr dips to his left and cracks Slider with an uppercut!
A big left from MacArthur Jnr misses.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick.
MacArthur Jnr avoids the body shot from Slider.
MacArthur Jnr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick from MacArthur Jnr misses.
MacArthur Jnr checks the leg kick nicely there.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a kick to the ribs.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a straight left.
Slider needs to keep his hands up - MacArthur Jnr had a free shot at his head there.
Slider throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Jnr throws a head kick that misses.
MacArthur Jnr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
MacArthur Jnr thuds his shin into the meat of Slider's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slider throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacArthur Jnr. Slider does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Jnr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Jnr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slider.
A shot to the liver by Slider. Beautiful body shot.
Slider walks into a left hand.
MacArthur Jnr falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Slider to counter with a crisp jab.
Slider rushes MacArthur Jnr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacArthur Jnr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slider.
Slider misses with a punch to the body.
Slider looking to throw knees to the head but MacArthur Jnr is blocking nicely.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Slider fails to land.
MacArthur Jnr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sliders head.
MacArthur Jnr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
MacArthur Jnr tries to throw a body punch but Slider avoids it by throwing MacArthur Jnr back against the cage.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacArthur Jnr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Slider misses with a wild body shot.
MacArthur Jnr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
MacArthur Jnr sizes up Slider with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
MacArthur Jnr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by MacArthur Jnr.
Slider 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.
MacArthur Jnr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Slider throws a body shot but no joy.
Slider throws an overhand right that lands on MacArthur Jnr's shoulder, as MacArthur Jnr tries to avoid the shot.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a jab to the head.
Slider throws a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr moved away.
Slider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacArthur Jnr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr was well out of range. Poor timing from Slider.
MacArthur Jnr looks to land a body kick but Slider moved away.
Slider tries to keep at a distance but MacArthur Jnr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Slider misses with a punch on the inside.
MacArthur Jnr blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slider tries to land knees in the clinch but MacArthur Jnr avoids the damage to the body.
MacArthur Jnr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slider has MacArthur Jnr pressed against the cage, preventing MacArthur Jnr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Slider swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slider can't find room to land a body shot as MacArthur Jnr controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacArthur Jnr.
Slider swings wildly with an uppercut but MacArthur Jnr uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacArthur Jnr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slider.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a left to the head.
Slider pushes MacArthur Jnr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
MacArthur Jnr tries to throw a body punch but Slider avoids it by throwing MacArthur Jnr back against the cage.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a shoulder strike.
Slider lands a nice shot to the body.
Slider misses with some punches.
MacArthur Jnr tries to throw a body punch but Slider avoids it by throwing MacArthur Jnr back against the cage.
Slider lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slider lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacArthur Jnr breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr was well out of range. Poor timing from Slider.
Slider throws a body shot but no joy.
As Slider backs away, MacArthur Jnr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Slider pivots, looking for a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr is out of range and Slider settles back down.
Slider takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Slider swings for the body but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
Slider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacArthur Jnr.
Slider scores with a shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr checks a low kick from Slider.
Slider fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
Slider throws a jab when MacArthur Jnr was well out of range.
MacArthur Jnr throws an overhand right that lands on Slider's shoulder, as Slider tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Slider misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook but Slider blocks it.
Slider throws a low kick but it's checked well by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick.
Slider throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr swings for the body but Slider moves out of range.
Slider misses with a low kick.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slider swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slider throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slider lands a jab to MacArthur Jnr's midsection.
MacArthur Jnr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Slider back to the cage. MacArthur Jnr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Slider is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
MacArthur Jnr throws a shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr jabs Slider right on the nose. Slider blinks but takes it well.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from MacArthur Jnr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Slider has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Slider and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range as Slider strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Jnr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slider on the side of the head.
Slider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slider.
MacArthur Jnr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Slider under the eye.
Slider walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. MacArthur Jnr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Slider moves out of range as MacArthur Jnr strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacArthur Jnr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slider.
MacArthur Jnr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Slider has time to react.
Slider throws a low kick, looking for MacArthur Jnr's leg but MacArthur Jnr calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Slider finds it's way through MacArthur Jnr's defenses.
MacArthur Jnr tries a head kick but it misses.
Slider moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slider. MacArthur Jnr does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert MacArthur Jnr dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Slider looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Jnr is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Slider lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and MacArthur Jnr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from MacArthur Jnr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Slider is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down MacArthur Jnr rather than just go for the knockout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for MacArthur Jnr.
Nice straight punches there by MacArthur Jnr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick that misses.
Slider moves forwards but MacArthur Jnr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
MacArthur Jnr swings for the body but Slider moves out of range.
Slider gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Slider can't find room to land a body shot as MacArthur Jnr controls the action.
A short right from MacArthur Jnr.
Slider misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slider lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacArthur Jnr backwards.
Slider tries a body shot but MacArthur Jnr blocks it.
Slider works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Slider blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slider lands a hook that snaps the head of MacArthur Jnr backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacArthur Jnr throws a head punch that misses.
Slider has a couple of punches blocked by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr breaks from the clinch.
MacArthur Jnr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Slider will feel that in the morning.
MacArthur Jnr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Slider fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robert MacArthur Jnr is winning the standup battle so far.
MacArthur Jnr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slider misses with a wild body shot.
MacArthur Jnr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a body shot.
Slider tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slider missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Jnr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacArthur Jnr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Slider just manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr swings for the body but Slider moves out of range.
Slider throws a body shot but no joy.
MacArthur Jnr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slider just misses with a punch to the body.
Slider misses the body punch
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Jnr misses with an uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Slider if he has to take too many more of those.
Slider fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacArthur Jnr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Slider misses with a straight right.
MacArthur Jnr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slider manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Slider throws a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it.
MacArthur Jnr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacArthur Jnr lands a leg kick that knocks Slider off balance momentarily.
MacArthur Jnr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Slider connects with a jab.
Slider throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr avoids it easily.
It looked like MacArthur Jnr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Slider.
MacArthur Jnr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slider moves out of range as MacArthur Jnr strikes.
MacArthur Jnr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slider has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
MacArthur Jnr throws a sloppy head kick and Slider moves out of range easily.
Slider misses with a right hand
and MacArthur Jnr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slider jabs MacArthur Jnr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Slider lands with a right hand.
Slider throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Slider on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Slider tries to score with a low kick but MacArthur Jnr moves his leg out of the way.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under a wild hook from Slider.
MacArthur Jnr tried to counter with a leg kick but Slider avoided it.
Slider throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacArthur Jnr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slider throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slider doesn't manage to clinch there - MacArthur Jnr circles away.
Slider has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from MacArthur Jnr.
Slider lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
MacArthur Jnr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slider was well out of range. Poor timing from MacArthur Jnr.
Slider lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacArthur Jnr's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Slider throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from MacArthur Jnr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a kick to the body.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slider looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Jnr is just out of range.
Slider misses with a right hand
and MacArthur Jnr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacArthur Jnr throws a looping overhand right but Slider ducks down to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr takes a swing at Slider's ribcage but misses.
MacArthur Jnr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slider.
Slider lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacArthur Jnr's sensitive parts.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacArthur Jnr manages to break the clinch.
A jab from MacArthur Jnr does it's job there.
Lolipo Slider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slider throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert MacArthur Jnr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacArthur Jnr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert MacArthur Jnr!
Robert MacArthur Jnr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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