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Event:
The Island Season 5, 145 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Babajide lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - MacArthur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Babajide is clearly trying to counter these attacks from MacArthur with a body shot.#TD2#
Babajide throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. MacArthur was covering up waiting for the punch and Babajide finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Babajide looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Babajide being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MacArthur looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacArthur wants to control but Babajide passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Babajide perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Babajide is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! MacArthur is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kingsley Babajide!
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Kontio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. MacArthur looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kontio trying to control the position but MacArthur is working away.
Kontio working the ground and pound.
Kontio trying to control the action but MacArthur is working from the bottom.
MacArthur is trying to get back to half guard.
Kontio lands an elbow.
Kontio trying to control the action but MacArthur is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontio tries to advance to mount but can't.
MacArthur is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kontio's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Kontio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kontio wants to pass the guard but MacArthur is defending well.
MacArthur wants to improve his position but Kontio is controlling well.
Kontio not doing much here.
Kontio lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Kontio is trying to work for a kimura but MacArthur is defending well.
MacArthur is looking to control Kontio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacArthur avoid being mounted?#T2#
Kontio wants to free his trapped foot but MacArthur is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kontio is working hard here to advance position.
Kontio is nestled in close to MacArthur, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kontio has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kontio raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kontio breaks from MacArthur's wrist control and lands an elbow.
MacArthur wants to control but Kontio is having none of it.
Kontio dominating with strikes here.
Kontio has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Kontio landing strikes from the mount.
Kontio lands with some strikes.
Kontio landing strikes from the mount and MacArthur is in trouble!
MacArthur tries to reverse the position but Kontio maintains control.
Kontio pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
MacArthur tries to hold on but Kontio postures up.
Kontio scoring with strikes but MacArthur is staying in there.
Kontio lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kontio controlling from the full mount.
Kontio lands with some vicious ground and pound - can MacArthur hang on?
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!
MacArthur sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kontio 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.#T4#
Kontio is thwarting MacArthur's attempts to control the position.
Kontio lands strikes from half guard.
MacArthur is trying to stand.
Kontio lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
MacArthur wants to control but Kontio passes into side.
Kontio wants to control but MacArthur is keeping him busy.
Kontio scoring with punches from side control.
MacArthur is trying to improve his position.
A control attempt from MacArthur but he's now mounted!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyry Kontio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kontio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kontio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and MacArthur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from MacArthur.
Kontio shoots and misses
and MacArthur counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kontio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kontio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
MacArthur jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kontio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacArthur can do to turn this around?#TD#
Kontio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. MacArthur looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kontio connects with a decent elbow.
MacArthur can't do much from the bottom here.
Kontio working the head and body with strikes.
MacArthur is trying to control Kontio's posture but Kontio avoids it.
Kontio scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at MacArthur to see if he's OK.#T1#
MacArthur is trying to control Kontio's posture but Kontio avoids it.
MacArthur takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Kontio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
MacArthur struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Kontio is trying to get an arm triangle but MacArthur is defending well.
Kontio working away.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
MacArthur is not content to let Kontio control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kontio grinds an elbow into MacArthur's temple.
Kontio working the ground and pound.
Kontio lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
Kontio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but MacArthur is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
MacArthur is trying to escape the position but Kontio is controlling the position.
Pyry Kontio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacArthur is trying to control Kontio's posture but Kontio avoids it.
MacArthur is not content to let Kontio control the position. #T3#
Kontio works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
MacArthur tries to bench press Kontio off him but Kontio keeps the position.
Kontio cracks MacArthur with a big right hand but MacArthur just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB#
Kontio working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kontio working away.
Kontio wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacArthur keeps working.
MacArthur takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T4#
Kontio working away.
Kontio slows the pace down.
Kontio landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
MacArthur on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kontio taking a breather here. #SUB#
Kontio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kontio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyry Kontio dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kontio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kontio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and MacArthur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Kontio is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in MacArthur's half guard.
Kontio tries to pass to full mount but MacArthur defends it.
MacArthur wants to control but Kontio passes into side.
MacArthur sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
MacArthur wants to control but Kontio is keeping busy.
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. Kontio connects with a nice short shot to MacArthur's temple. #T1#
MacArthur on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kontio trying to control the action but MacArthur is working from the bottom.
MacArthur is trying to maintain the position but Kontio is very close to passing his half guard.
Kontio scoring with strikes to the body and head.
MacArthur taking some punishment here, with Kontio in his half guard.
Kontio takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kontio trying to control the action but MacArthur is working from the bottom.
Kontio trying to mount his opponent but MacArthur defends it. #SUB2#
MacArthur looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jyoti MacArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Still in half guard, Kontio seems content to control.
Kontio working over MacArthur with some ground and pound. MacArthur looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
MacArthur actively working from the bottom here.
Kontio looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
MacArthur wants to improve his position but Kontio is controlling well.
Kontio is thwarting MacArthur's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
MacArthur looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Kontio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MacArthur is just riding it out for now. Kontio eventually gives up the hold.
Ground and pound from Kontio.
Kontio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kontio scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
MacArthur is trying to get back to full guard.
Kontio is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Kontio is looking to stall here but MacArthur recovers full guard.
Kontio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
MacArthur is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kontio frees his head nicely. Oh but MacArthur has switched to an armbar! Kontio is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jyoti MacArthur!
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts MacArthur, as that shot connected.
Jogos is breathing heavily.
Jogos gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! MacArthur gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jyoti MacArthur!
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Event:
HI 71- WedFight XII
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1#
MacArthur lands a nice looking body shot.
MacArthur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacArthur blocks a jab.
We've been hearing reports that MacArthur has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mahti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacArthur.
MacArthur looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahti is just out of range.
Mahti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
MacArthur lands with a hook. Mahti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jyoti MacArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacArthur misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Mahti to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Jyoti MacArthur has been cut.
MacArthur avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mahti's coach down at The Bear's Den was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mahti's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A slow jab from Mahti misses its intended target.
MacArthur throws a poor cross that misses
and Mahti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacArthur throws a body shot but no joy.
MacArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
MacArthur scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mahti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacArthur.
A nice side step and Mahti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mahti throws a right hand that MacArthur ducks under and follows up with a left that MacArthur also avoids with ease.
Mahti Mahti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacArthur misses with a left hand
and Mahti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
MacArthur lands with an overhand left.
MacArthur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mahti lands a nice looking body shot.
Mahti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacArthur.
MacArthur misses with an uppercut. Mahti saw that one coming.
MacArthur blocks a jab.
Mahti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacArthur throws out the jab.
Mahti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacArthur scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Mahti punishes MacArthur's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahti ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur.
MacArthur scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mahti doesn't seem bothered though.
MacArthur moves out of range as Mahti strikes.
Mahti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacArthur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacArthur throws a hook but Mahti blocks it.
A big right from MacArthur misses.
It seemed like Mahti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
MacArthur scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
MacArthur misses with a hook
and Mahti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacArthur lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahti misses the target.
Mahti misses the jab.
Mahti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from MacArthur.#T3#
MacArthur lands a nice looking body shot.
MacArthur misses with the combination.
Mahti punishes MacArthur's body with a nice straight punch.
Decent striking displayed by MacArthur there.
MacArthur rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mahti counters with a nice uppercut.
Mahti throws a one two combo.
Mahti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Mahti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
MacArthur throws out a loose jab but Mahti uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacArthur misses with an uppercut.
Mahti lands a nice hook to MacArthur's body. MacArthur takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Mahti ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacArthur.
Decent striking displayed by MacArthur there.
MacArthur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahti was well out of range. Poor timing from MacArthur.
MacArthur scores with a hook.
Mahti throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur moves away and avoids it.
Mahti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacArthur.
MacArthur shoots in but Mahti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mahti ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur.
A jab from MacArthur finds it's way through Mahti's defenses.
MacArthur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jyoti MacArthur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jyoti MacArthur's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
MacArthur connects with a body shot.
MacArthur throws a body shot but no joy.
MacArthur fails to land with a series of punches.
Mahti ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur.
Mahti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
MacArthur shoots in for a takedown but Mahti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
MacArthur misses with an uppercut
and Mahti counters with a nice uppercut.
MacArthur misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Mahti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
MacArthur scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur misses with a telegraphed body shot
and MacArthur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mahti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - MacArthur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacArthur throws an off balance right hand
letting Mahti counter with a right hand. #T1#
Mahti misses the jab.
Mahti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacArthur throws a body shot but no joy.
MacArthur lands a jab to the head.
Mahti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacArthur.
A nice side step and Mahti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mahti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A jab from MacArthur misses.
MacArthur takes a swing at Mahti's ribcage but misses.
MacArthur lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacArthur.
Mahti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mahti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacArthur.
MacArthur throws an off balance right hand
and Mahti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
MacArthur jabs at Mahti's body.
MacArthur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacArthur throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mahti.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahti walks into a jab.
MacArthur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahti can do to turn this around?
MacArthur misses with an uppercut
and Mahti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur throws a body punch but Mahti moves out of range.
MacArthur takes one to the side of the head.
Mahti is pawing at MacArthur, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into MacArthur's nose. MacArthur is badly hurt! Mahti pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! MacArthur tries desperately to hold on but Mahti is relentless in his assault! As MacArthur receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Mahti away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mahti Mahti!
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Event:
HI 67 - Resurgence
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and MacArthur counters with a series of strikes. Williams will be more careful next time no doubt.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacArthur lunges at Williams with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Williams's hand.
MacArthur connects with a body shot.
Williams fails with the takedown
and MacArthur counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Cody Williams has been cut.
Williams tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MacArthur defends well and Williams ends up having to push MacArthur into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jyoti MacArthur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Williams.
MacArthur connects with a jab.
MacArthur seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt
and MacArthur counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Williams thinking.
Williams looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Williams has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#KD#
MacArthur feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Williams sprawling to the canvas! Williams rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can MacArthur finish him?!
#ROC#
Williams is rocked!
MacArthur fakes the body blow, causing Williams to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Williams goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jyoti MacArthur!
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Event:
HI48: Kame/Kavlitzekis
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Sobyanin wants to clinch.
MacArthur seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
MacArthur slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
MacArthur tries to sprawl but Sobyanin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
MacArthur preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
MacArthur looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur is trying to control but can't.
MacArthur is positioning himself well to prevent Sobyanin advancing to mount. #SUB#
MacArthur looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
MacArthur actively working from the bottom here.
MacArthur is not content to let Sobyanin control the position.
MacArthur is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Sobyanin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacArthur sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
MacArthur looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MacArthur is not content to let Sobyanin control the position.#SUB#
MacArthur has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Sobyanin. Oh but MacArthur has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Sobyanin goes limp - he's gone! MacArthur jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jyoti MacArthur!
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Event:
WedFight V
Date: Apr 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Zabijak has a takedown stuffed.
MacArthur thinks about the counter body kick.
Zabijak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zabijak tries to move into range but MacArthur moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MacArthur walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zabijak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A shot to the liver by MacArthur. Beautiful body shot.
Zabijak tries to clinch but MacArthur moves away
and Zabijak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Zabijak has closed the distance and engaged MacArthur in a clinch.
MacArthur leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zabijak is trying to drag MacArthur to the mat but MacArthur just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from MacArthur.
MacArthur can't break the clinch.
MacArthur lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zabijak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacArthur smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Palko Zabijak. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
MacArthur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacArthur changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
MacArthur cracks Zabijak with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. MacArthur has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zabijak to stand back up!#ROC2#
Zabijak is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by MacArthur! Zabijak is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jyoti MacArthur!
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Event:
Highland Island 25
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
MacArthur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Faflatas checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as MacArthur lands an impressive looking overhand right. Faflatas doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Faflatas darts in and clinches MacArthur up against the cage.
MacArthur using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Faflatas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
MacArthur tries to circle away but Faflatas has him pinned against the cage.
MacArthur is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Faflatas scores a nice knee to the body.
Faflatas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacArthur smiles and moves away.
MacArthur connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur thows a leg kick but Faflatas checks it
and Faflatas counters with a series of strikes. MacArthur will be more careful next time no doubt.
Faflatas misses with a takedown
and MacArthur counters with a left to the body.
MacArthur connects with a right hand. Faflatas shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur throws a leg kick but Faflatas moved away.
Faflatas has been working on his balance at Highland CT & Spar, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by MacArthur.#T1#
Faflatas checks a leg kick.
Faflatas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL#
Faflatas clinches up against the cage.
Faflatas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacArthur's defenses.
MacArthur pushes Faflatas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur misses with a knee strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
MacArthur can't find room to land a body shot as Faflatas controls the action.
Faflatas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Faflatas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacArthur is trying to stall.
Faflatas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacArthur on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Faflatas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables MacArthur to keep the fight standing.
MacArthur looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Faflatas lands an elbow just above MacArthur 's eye.
MacArthur is trying to force a seperation but Faflatas has the dominant position.
Faflatas tries to land a knee to the head but MacArthur blocks with his arms.
MacArthur looking to throw knees to the head but Faflatas is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Faflatas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacArthur lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faflatas avoiding damage as MacArthur throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from MacArthur.
MacArthur is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Faflatas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Faflatas. #T3#
MacArthur lands with a short shot to the head.
Faflatas throws a punch but it's blocked by MacArthur.
MacArthur lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Faflatas.
Faflatas goes for a takedown attempt but MacArthur pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
MacArthur moves into range and connects with a jab.
Faflatas doesn't manage to clinch there - MacArthur circles away.
MacArthur displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Faflatas.
MacArthur throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Faflatas.
Faflatas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
MacArthur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacArthur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A right-left combo lands from MacArthur.
Nice uppercut there from MacArthur.
MacArthur moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faflatas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Faflatas has a takedown stuffed.
MacArthur scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jyoti MacArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by MacArthur.
MacArthur lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Faflatas at a distance.
MacArthur scores with a body shot.
MacArthur throws a low kick, looking for Faflatas's leg but Faflatas calmly moves out of range.
Faflatas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacArthur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Faflatas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some bone on bone action there as Faflatas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Faflatas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacArthur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jyoti MacArthur dominated that round.
That's time! Faflatas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Faflatas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
MacArthur displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Faflatas.
MacArthur moves into range and connects with a jab.
Faflatas fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Faflatas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Faflatas takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Faflatas has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from MacArthur.
MacArthur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
MacArthur with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Faflatas tries to pull guard but MacArthur holds him up against the cage and eventually Faflatas drops back down to his feet.
MacArthur wants to stall.
Faflatas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Faflatas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Faflatas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacArthur avoids it.
Faflatas with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faflatas.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Faflatas managing to block the knees to the body from MacArthur.
MacArthur lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Faflatas throws an elbow but it misses.
Faflatas swings wildly with an uppercut but MacArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faflatas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacArthur blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
MacArthur wants to stall.
MacArthur lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacArthur.
MacArthur gets through Faflatas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Faflatas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has MacArthur in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
MacArthur tries to land knees in the clinch but Faflatas avoids the damage to the body.
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!
Faflatas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacArthur just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short left from MacArthur.
Faflatas struggles to land a body shot inside as MacArthur controls his hands.
Faflatas blocks an elbow strike from MacArthur.
Faflatas lands a left hand.
Faflatas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Faflatas fails to land. #T3#
MacArthur content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Faflatas jumps guard but MacArthur stands there with Faflatas around his waist. Faflatas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Faflatas can't find room to land a body shot as MacArthur controls the action.
A short uppercut from MacArthur.
Faflatas misses with a body punch.
Faflatas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Faflatas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has MacArthur in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Faflatas fails to pull guard.
Faflatas tries to work over MacArthur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacArthur blocks an uppercut.
MacArthur tries a body shot but Faflatas blocks it.
Faflatas has a couple of punches blocked by MacArthur.
#T4#
Faflatas crunches a lovely knee into MacArthur's ribcage.
Faflatas misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacArthur lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faflatas backwards.
A short uppercut from MacArthur.
Faflatas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacArthur avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A frustrated look appears on MacArthur's face as he tries to break the clinch.
MacArthur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacArthur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur gets through Faflatas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacArthur avoiding damage as Faflatas throws knees to the body.
MacArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Faflatas uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacArthur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MacArthur is trying to push Faflatas away but Faflatas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jyoti MacArthur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Faflatas closes the distance and clinches up with MacArthur, looking for a takedown. Faflatas pushes MacArthur against the cage but MacArthur circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MacArthur lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
MacArthur throws a combination that misses
and Faflatas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Faflatas fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacArthur throws a counter combo.
MacArthur scores with a jab to the head.
Faflatas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
MacArthur's corner calls for a 1-2. MacArthur obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
MacArthur connects with the punch.#ROC2#
Faflatas is rocked!
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!#TD#
Faflatas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. MacArthur looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Oh Faflatas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacArthur struggling a bit here.
MacArthur manages to get back to half guard.
Faflatas seems to have got his legs back now.
MacArthur regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacArthur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
MacArthur looking to control but Faflatas passes into half guard.
#SU#
Faflatas decides to stand and escape the position. #TD#
Faflatas shoots in and bounces MacArthur off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
MacArthur working for submissions but it's allowed Faflatas to get to half guard.
#SU#
Faflatas stands up and beckons MacArthur to join him on the feet. #T2#
MacArthur throws a head kick that misses.
MacArthur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacArthur misses with a few strikes there.
MacArthur throws a half hearted mid kick.
MacArthur's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and MacArthur duly obliges.
Faflatas wants to clinch up but MacArthur keeps it at a distance.
Faflatas shoots in for a takedown but MacArthur shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Faflatas is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacArthur sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Faflatas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faflatas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Faflatas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A jab from MacArthur finds it's way through Faflatas's defenses.
Nice uppercut lands for MacArthur. That snapped Faflatas's head back.
Faflatas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
A shot to the body from MacArthur misses
and Faflatas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps MacArthur thinking.
MacArthur lands with an overhand left.
MacArthur's corner calls for a 1-2. MacArthur obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Faflatas is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacArthur sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacArthur misses with a body kick.
MacArthur jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Faflatas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
MacArthur scores with a one two! Faflatas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Faflatas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacArthur lands a nice shot that snaps Faflatas's head back.
MacArthur scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur connects with a body shot.
Faflatas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacArthur lands a jab to Faflatas's midsection.#T4#
MacArthur scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
MacArthur swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from MacArthur. No joy for Faflatas on that attempt.
Faflatas checks the leg kick.
Faflatas doesn't manage to clinch there - MacArthur circles away.
MacArthur connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Faflatas's hands.
Jyoti MacArthur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacArthur lands a jab to Faflatas's midsection.
MacArthur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Faflatas shoots for a takedown but MacArthur saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
MacArthur now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Faflatas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
MacArthur will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faflatas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacArthur as he avoids it easily.
Faflatas moves out of range of the body kick from MacArthur.
Nick Faflatas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut there from MacArthur.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jyoti MacArthur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got MacArthur winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jyoti MacArthur!
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Event:
Highland Island 20
Date: Mar 15, 2016 |
#R1#
A big left from MacArthur misses.
Jyoti MacArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barrol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacArthur throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut there from MacArthur.
Barrol avoids the head kick by MacArthur.
A little jabbing left from Barrol on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
MacArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacArthur throws a head kick that misses
and Barrol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barrol checks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Barrol releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
MacArthur looks to land a body kick but Barrol moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barrol! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur cracks Barrol with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
MacArthur is looking to chop away at Barrol's legs.
Barrol is looking for the big counter here.
Barrol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacArthur.
Barrol drops his hands momentarily and MacArthur takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
A swing and a miss from MacArthur.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barrol! But no joy.
Barrol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacArthur.
Barrol swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacArthur changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barrol takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
MacArthur throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barrol counters with a nice uppercut.
Barrol defending well as MacArthur loads up on a big left hand.
MacArthur swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barrol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barrol checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Barrol on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barrol closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tyler Barrol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barrol throws a hook but MacArthur blocks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from MacArthur 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 Barrol has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barrol and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barrol is clearly trying to counter these attacks from MacArthur with a body shot.
MacArthur lands a really nice looking cross but Barrol seems unphased.
MacArthur looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrol is just out of range.
Barrol swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
MacArthur lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacArthur throws out the jab.
Barrol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacArthur.
MacArthur misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barrol throws out a counter right but MacArthur avoids it with no problem.
MacArthur throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Barrol counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Jyoti MacArthur has been cut.
MacArthur throws a hook to the side of Barrol's head but Barrol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barrol throws out a counter right but MacArthur avoids it with no problem.
MacArthur misses with an uppercut
and Barrol counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MacArthur throws a looping overhand right but Barrol ducks down to avoid it.
Barrol throws out a counter right but MacArthur avoids it with no problem.
Barrol showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacArthur.
MacArthur shoots in for a double leg but Barrol sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barrol appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barrol cracks MacArthur with an open hand slap.#T3#
MacArthur cracks the inside of Barrol's front leg.
Jab by MacArthur.
Barrol drops his hands momentarily and MacArthur takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacArthur misses with a hook to the body
and Barrol counters with a stiff right hand.
MacArthur throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barrol! But no joy.
MacArthur is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A lazy left from MacArthur finds it's target.
MacArthur misses with a few strikes there.
Barrol is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
MacArthur swings widly with a right hand
and Barrol counters with a straight right hand.
MacArthur connects with a body shot that sends Barrol's belly button to the back.
MacArthur lands a jab to the head.
MacArthur scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
A low kick from MacArthur is predictable there
letting Barrol counter with a right hand.
Barrol moves out of range of the body kick from MacArthur.
MacArthur misses with a hook
and Barrol counters with a nice body shot.
MacArthur will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
MacArthur fails to land with a series of punches.
Barrol walks into a left hand.
MacArthur defending well as Barrol loads up on a big left hand.
Barrol staying out of range there.
Barrol now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barrol might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
MacArthur throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barrol slips under a jab from MacArthur.
Despite the aggression on Barrol's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
MacArthur throws a wild body kick that Barrol sees coming a mile off.
MacArthur does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barrol looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jyoti MacArthur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jyoti MacArthur's cut.
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.
#R2#
Nice cross by MacArthur.
MacArthur misses with a body shot.
Barrol takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MacArthur misses with the combination.
Barrol now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
MacArthur does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barrol looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barrol takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
MacArthur misses with a kick to the body
and Barrol counters with a nice uppercut.
MacArthur fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barrol checks it well.
Barrol looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jyoti MacArthur is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur throws a leg kick but Barrol sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barrol walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
MacArthur darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
MacArthur on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
MacArthur throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Barrol on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
MacArthur throws a poor cross that misses
and MacArthur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacArthur wants to slow Barrol down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barrol! But no joy.
A low kick from MacArthur misses
and Barrol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
MacArthur is rocked!
MacArthur misses with an uppercut
and Barrol counters with a big right hand! Oh MacArthur is in trouble here! Barrol follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Barrol!
Post fight, an emotional Tyler Barrol said 'These lightweights don't understand, until they get hit by me, it's a whole other ballgame when they get hit by me.'.
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