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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damagon Ench�rya (ranked 13 p4p, 105 weight class) and Robert MacArthur Jnr (ranked 3 p4p, 18 weight class). Ench�rya's entrance music is Blaxcaliber. A fine choice. MacArthur Jnr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. barbarian pipe band kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26 - 11 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damagon Ench�rya!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert MacArthur Jnr!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ench�rya scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ench�rya 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 has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range as Ench�rya throws a body kick.
Ench�rya tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
MacArthur Jnr with a nice calf kick.
Ench�rya throws a wild body kick that MacArthur Jnr sees coming a mile off.
The crowd cheers as MacArthur Jnr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ench�rya doesn't seem phased though.
MacArthur Jnr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacArthur Jnr looks to score with a jab to the body but Ench�rya is just out of range.
Ench�rya checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Ench�rya.
A decent looking body kick lands there for MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ench�rya moves away.
Ench�rya jabs MacArthur Jnr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ench�rya wants to land a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr is out of range.
Ench�rya throws a looping overhand right but MacArthur Jnr ducks down to avoid it.
Ench�rya slips under a jab from MacArthur Jnr.
Ench�rya fakes a jab and throws a low kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it well.
Ench�rya misses with a lunging right hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ench�rya lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ench�rya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacArthur Jnr slips under a jab.
MacArthur Jnr just misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Jnr swings for the body but Ench�rya moves out of range.
Ench�rya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacArthur Jnr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ench�rya throws out the jab.
MacArthur Jnr catches Ench�rya with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ench�rya takes a swing at MacArthur Jnr's ribcage but misses.
Ench�rya tries to move into range but MacArthur Jnr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MacArthur Jnr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MacArthur Jnr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice body kick there by MacArthur Jnr.
Ench�rya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
MacArthur Jnr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ench�rya just misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Ench�rya keeps MacArthur Jnr at a distance using the push kick.
Ench�rya swings for the body but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr misses the shot to the body.
Ench�rya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacArthur Jnr.
Ench�rya is looking to wear down MacArthur Jnr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a wild body shot.
MacArthur Jnr moves away from the strike by Ench�rya.
Ench�rya throws a body kick that misses.
MacArthur Jnr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ench�rya blocks a low kick nicely.
MacArthur Jnr's corner calls for a 1-2. MacArthur Jnr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ench�rya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ench�rya looks to land a body kick but MacArthur Jnr moved away.
MacArthur Jnr looks to score with a jab to the body but Ench�rya is just out of range.
MacArthur Jnr connects with the punch.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick but Ench�rya moved away.
MacArthur Jnr slips under a jab from Ench�rya.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ench�rya looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Jnr is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from MacArthur Jnr misses.
Ench�rya stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A good leg kick by MacArthur Jnr.
Ench�rya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
Ench�rya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ench�rya gets off balance looking for a body kick
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a good, hard body kick but Ench�rya shrugs it off.
A big right from Ench�rya misses.
Ench�rya moves out of range as MacArthur Jnr strikes.
MacArthur Jnr misses with an uppercut.
Ench�rya lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
MacArthur Jnr wants to land a leg kick but Ench�rya is out of range.
MacArthur Jnr looks for the body kick but Ench�rya saw that one coming.
MacArthur Jnr throws the left hand but Ench�rya avoids the punch easily.
Ench�rya on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ench�rya tried to score with a low kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it.
Ench�rya throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a counter right but Ench�rya avoids it with no problem.
MacArthur Jnr throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ench�rya pushes MacArthur Jnr away with a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Jnr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ench�rya fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacArthur Jnr takes a swing at Ench�rya's ribcage but misses.
Ench�rya misses with a low kick.
MacArthur Jnr looks for the body kick but Ench�rya saw that one coming.
MacArthur Jnr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab from Ench�rya.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range of the body kick.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a jab.
Ench�rya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ench�rya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook but Ench�rya avoids it easily.
Ench�rya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
MacArthur Jnr throws a head kick that misses
and Ench�rya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to score with low kicks.
Ench�rya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacArthur Jnr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert MacArthur Jnr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
MacArthur Jnr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacArthur Jnr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ench�rya moves away.
Ench�rya throws a body punch but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a leg kick.
Ench�rya throws the kick towards the body but MacArthur Jnr avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacArthur Jnr.
Ench�rya misses with a wild body shot.
Ench�rya thuds his right hand into MacArthur Jnr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ench�rya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from MacArthur Jnr misses its intended target.
Robert MacArthur Jnr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacArthur Jnr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
MacArthur Jnr missing with a left hand there. Ench�rya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ench�rya appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ench�rya defending well as MacArthur Jnr loads up on a big left hand.
Ench�rya throwing a counter right hand but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
Ench�rya lands a really nice looking cross but MacArthur Jnr seems unphased.
Ench�rya instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ench�rya stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a hook to the body.
MacArthur Jnr tries to work over Ench�rya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ench�rya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ench�rya tries to throw a body punch but MacArthur Jnr avoids it by throwing Ench�rya back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ench�rya.
Good body shot from Ench�rya.
MacArthur Jnr pushes Ench�rya back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ench�rya has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr prevents a body shot from Ench�rya.
MacArthur Jnr prevents a body shot from Ench�rya.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ench�rya is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Ench�rya - that landed with a thud.
MacArthur Jnr tries to land knees in the clinch but Ench�rya avoids the damage to the body.
Ench�rya tries a body shot but MacArthur Jnr blocks it.
Ench�rya blocks a body shot from MacArthur Jnr.
Ench�rya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacArthur Jnr's elbow.
Nice body punch from Ench�rya.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ench�rya throws a punch but it's blocked by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr struggles to land a body shot inside as Ench�rya controls his hands.
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!
Ench�rya lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacArthur Jnr backwards.
A short right from MacArthur Jnr on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ench�rya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ench�rya gets through MacArthur Jnr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ench�rya throws a head punch that misses.
Ench�rya misses with a punch on the inside.
Ench�rya lands with a short shot to the head.
Ench�rya lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ench�rya tries to throw a body punch but MacArthur Jnr avoids it by throwing Ench�rya back against the cage.
Ench�rya lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Ench�rya fails to land.
Ench�rya lands a shot to the body.
Ench�rya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ench�rya lands a right hand.
MacArthur Jnr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ench�rya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ench�rya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacArthur Jnr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ench�rya or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ench�rya.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ench�rya tries to work over MacArthur Jnr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ench�rya tries to throw a body punch but MacArthur Jnr avoids it by throwing Ench�rya back against the cage.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a hook to the body.
MacArthur Jnr lands a right hand.
MacArthur Jnr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ench�rya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacArthur Jnr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ench�rya.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ench�rya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ench�rya has a couple of punches blocked by MacArthur Jnr.
Ench�rya throws a head punch that misses.
MacArthur Jnr tries to land knees in the clinch but Ench�rya avoids the damage to the body.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body punch.
MacArthur Jnr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ench�rya prevents a body shot from MacArthur Jnr.
I was talking to Ench�rya's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ench�rya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr can't find room to land a body shot as Ench�rya controls the action.
Ench�rya stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacArthur Jnr.
Ench�rya working aggressively here.
Ench�rya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Ench�rya on the inside.
MacArthur Jnr lands a hook that snaps the head of Ench�rya backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ench�rya.
Ench�rya tries to stall but MacArthur Jnr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacArthur Jnr throws a head punch that misses.
MacArthur Jnr lands an uppercut.
Ench�rya misses with some punches.
Ench�rya's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for MacArthur Jnr.
Damagon Ench�rya has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ench�rya tries to throw a body punch but MacArthur Jnr avoids it by throwing Ench�rya back against the cage.
Ench�rya misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Ench�rya.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Damagon Ench�rya will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
MacArthur Jnr connects with an inside leg kick.
Ench�rya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick which misses Ench�rya's front leg but catches the back leg as Ench�rya tries to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ench�rya manages to avoid it.
Ench�rya checks a leg kick.
A jab from MacArthur Jnr finds it's way through Ench�rya's defenses.
MacArthur Jnr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a wild body shot.
Ench�rya was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacArthur Jnr works the jab nicely.
Ench�rya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body punch but Ench�rya moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ench�rya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ench�rya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacArthur Jnr looks to score with a jab to the body but Ench�rya is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Ench�rya.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacArthur Jnr. That's going to slow Ench�rya down.
Ench�rya misses with a straight left.
MacArthur Jnr flicks out a counter leg kick but Ench�rya steps away.
Ench�rya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacArthur Jnr.
Ench�rya jabs MacArthur Jnr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a cross.
MacArthur Jnr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ench�rya misses with a low kick.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a hook.
A low kick from Ench�rya is predictable there
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacArthur Jnr slips a jab from Ench�rya.
Ench�rya connects with a single shot there.
Ench�rya gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a solid leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr thuds his right hand into Ench�rya's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Ench�rya misses.
A swing and a miss from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ench�rya.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a counter right but Ench�rya avoids it with no problem.
Ench�rya lands with a slapping head kick.
Ench�rya throws a nice head kick!
Ench�rya is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a good body shot.
Nice jab there from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr slips a jab from Ench�rya.
Ench�rya misses the jab.
Ench�rya bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ench�rya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ench�rya throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ench�rya takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from MacArthur Jnr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ench�rya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ench�rya throwing a counter right hand but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr tries to land a body kick
and Ench�rya counters with a right hand to the body.
MacArthur Jnr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ench�rya misses with a looping right.
Ench�rya scores with a nice strike.
Ench�rya throws a body punch but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ench�rya misses with a kick to the body.
Ench�rya throws a leg kick
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a body kick that stops Ench�rya in his tracks momentarily.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range of the body kick from Ench�rya.
MacArthur Jnr takes one on the button.
MacArthur Jnr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ench�rya takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ench�rya 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur Jnr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
MacArthur Jnr defending well as Ench�rya loads up on a big left hand.
MacArthur Jnr jabs Ench�rya right on the nose. Ench�rya blinks but takes it well.
Ench�rya connects with a solid leg kick.
Ench�rya looks for the body kick but MacArthur Jnr saw that one coming.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot.
Ench�rya scores with a jab. MacArthur Jnr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ench�rya misses with a lunging right hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws a wild body kick that Ench�rya sees coming a mile off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr lands a jab to Ench�rya's midsection.
Ench�rya fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr is out of range.
MacArthur Jnr lunges at Ench�rya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ench�rya's hand.
Ench�rya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacArthur Jnr.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert MacArthur Jnr really dominated that round.
That's time! Ench�rya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
MacArthur Jnr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ench�rya works MacArthur Jnr's body with a nice hook.
Ench�rya connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a head kick.
MacArthur Jnr looks to throw the jab but Ench�rya is out of range.
Ench�rya is looking to counter punch.
Ench�rya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacArthur Jnr checks a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr lands the left hand.
MacArthur Jnr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ench�rya throws a lazy body kick
letting MacArthur Jnr counter with a right hand.
MacArthur Jnr slips a jab from Ench�rya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a nice strike.
Ench�rya looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body kick.
MacArthur Jnr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr tries to clinch up.
Ench�rya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
MacArthur Jnr connects with an inside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ench�rya 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.
MacArthur Jnr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little jabbing left from MacArthur Jnr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ench�rya throws a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it.
Ench�rya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick that misses.
Ench�rya with a nice calf kick.
Ench�rya misses with a body shot.
Ench�rya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a loose jab but Ench�rya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ench�rya half committed to a counter leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ench�rya blocks a low kick nicely.
Ench�rya quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a kick to the body.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a looping right.
MacArthur Jnr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ench�rya was well out of range. Poor timing from MacArthur Jnr.
Ench�rya ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur Jnr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacArthur Jnr misses with a few strikes there.
Good work by MacArthur Jnr as he checks the leg kick.
Ench�rya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ench�rya will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
MacArthur Jnr thows a leg kick but Ench�rya checks it
and Ench�rya makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacArthur Jnr misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Ench�rya catches MacArthur Jnr right on the button with a cross.
MacArthur Jnr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
MacArthur Jnr throws a looping overhand right but Ench�rya ducks down to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ench�rya throws out a loose jab but MacArthur Jnr uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr avoids the head kick by Ench�rya.
MacArthur Jnr counters with a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ench�rya checks a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Ench�rya misses the target.
Ench�rya bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ench�rya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ench�rya moves out of range of the body kick from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a lunging right hand
and Ench�rya counters with a thumping low kick.
MacArthur Jnr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacArthur Jnr throws a sloppy head kick and Ench�rya moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ench�rya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacArthur Jnr misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of MacArthur Jnr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ench�rya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr was well out of range. Poor timing from Ench�rya.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ench�rya scores with a push kick.
Ench�rya throws a jab when MacArthur Jnr was well out of range.
MacArthur Jnr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ench�rya.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ench�rya 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.
Ench�rya throws a big shot that misses.
MacArthur Jnr throws a jab but it's blocked by Ench�rya.
MacArthur Jnr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacArthur Jnr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacArthur Jnr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ench�rya uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ench�rya throws a solid leg kick but MacArthur Jnr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ench�rya.
Ench�rya throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ench�rya tries a head kick but it misses.
MacArthur Jnr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ench�rya avoids the head kick by MacArthur Jnr.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Damagon Ench�rya will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Ench�rya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacArthur Jnr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ench�rya thumps MacArthur Jnr with a low kick.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ench�rya momentarily.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body punch but Ench�rya moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr checks a low kick from Ench�rya.
MacArthur Jnr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick but Ench�rya sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ench�rya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ench�rya tries to land a front kick but MacArthur Jnr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
MacArthur Jnr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MacArthur Jnr with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Jnr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ench�rya.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to land body kicks.
Ench�rya scores with the left hand. MacArthur Jnr knows he should have avoided that one.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ench�rya crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from MacArthur Jnr - the referee stops the clock and Ench�rya gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says MacArthur Jnr. Ench�rya manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ench�rya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ench�rya looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ench�rya slips under a jab from MacArthur Jnr.
Ench�rya scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ench�rya looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
MacArthur Jnr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab by Ench�rya.
MacArthur Jnr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacArthur Jnr staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacArthur Jnr! But no joy.
MacArthur Jnr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ench�rya moves into range and clinches up with MacArthur Jnr.
Ench�rya breaks from the clinch.
MacArthur Jnr throws a lazy right hand but Ench�rya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ench�rya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacArthur Jnr tests Ench�rya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ench�rya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacArthur Jnr.
Ench�rya checks a low kick from MacArthur Jnr.
Ench�rya throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Jnr moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like MacArthur Jnr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
MacArthur Jnr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a body shot that sends Ench�rya's belly button to the back.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body punch but Ench�rya moves out of range.
Ench�rya looks to throw a body kick
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr throws a head kick but Ench�rya moves out of range.
Ench�rya with a nice cross.
Ench�rya misses with a low kick.
Ench�rya moves out of range as MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws a low kick but Ench�rya avoids it.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under a wild hook from Ench�rya.
MacArthur Jnr throws a lazy right hand but Ench�rya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacArthur Jnr throws a lazy right hand but Ench�rya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Ench�rya misses.
MacArthur Jnr feints a counter leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
MacArthur Jnr cracks Ench�rya with a good jab.
Ench�rya steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from MacArthur Jnr. That one must have hurt.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range as Ench�rya strikes.
MacArthur Jnr throws a shot from downtown. Ench�rya moves away and avoids it.
MacArthur Jnr ducks right into an uppercut from Ench�rya.
Ench�rya throws a low kick, looking for MacArthur Jnr's leg but MacArthur Jnr calmly moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ench�rya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacArthur Jnr throws out the jab.
Ench�rya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr moves away.
Ench�rya lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ench�rya misses with a right hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacArthur Jnr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as MacArthur Jnr checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ench�rya on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ench�rya scores with a jab to the head.
Ench�rya lands a nice shot that snaps MacArthur Jnr's head back.
A swing and a miss from Ench�rya.
A telegraphed right hand from Ench�rya misses the target.
MacArthur Jnr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a cross.
A bone on bone clash there as MacArthur Jnr blocks the leg kick.
Crunch! MacArthur Jnr slams his shin into Ench�rya's torso.
Ench�rya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacArthur Jnr is trying to counter with his kicks.
MacArthur Jnr slips under a jab.
MacArthur Jnr looks to score with a jab to the body but Ench�rya is just out of range.
Ench�rya appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ench�rya just misses with a punch to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by MacArthur Jnr!
MacArthur Jnr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert MacArthur Jnr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MacArthur Jnr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Damagon Ench�rya retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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