PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mckinley Vargas (ranked 24470 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spank McFarrel (ranked 4809 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Vargas
vs
McFarrel

189 cm
25
346 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mckinley Vargas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spank McFarrel!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McFarrel.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McFarrel misses with a takedown attempt - Vargas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McFarrel misses with a head kick.
McFarrel scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Mckinley Vargas has been cut.
McFarrel punishes Vargas's body with a nice straight punch.
McFarrel leaves Vargas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFarrel leaves Vargas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McFarrel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mckinley Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vargas tries to clinch

and McFarrel counters with a crisp one two that drops Vargas! McFarrel thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vargas to his feet! Vargas is in big trouble!

Vargas is rocked!
McFarrel throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Vargas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McFarrel shoots in looking for a takedown. Vargas tries to sprawl out of it but McFarrel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vargas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas with a lazy takedown attempt

and McFarrel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vargas seems to have got his legs back now.
McFarrel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vargas has McFarrel pressed against the cage, preventing McFarrel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McFarrel is pressed up against the cage. Vargas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McFarrel down to the mat. McFarrel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A head kick misses from McFarrel.
McFarrel misses with a takedown attempt - Vargas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vargas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McFarrel dives in and grabs Vargas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vargas pushes down on McFarrel's head and hops out.

Vargas drives through with a takedown into guard.
McFarrel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McFarrel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vargas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vargas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vargas won't allow McFarrel to sweep him here.
Vargas wants to stand and escape but instead McFarrel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Vargas looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McFarrel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McFarrel controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFarrel is pressing down on Vargas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vargas is holding on for now.
McFarrel is trying to control. Vargas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McFarrel controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McFarrel stands up out of the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vargas stuffs the takedown attempt from McFarrel. McFarrel gets slowly back to his feet.
Vargas stuffs the takedown.
Vargas closes this distance looking for a takedown but McFarrel circles away.
McFarrel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vargas defends well and McFarrel ends up having to push Vargas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McFarrel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McFarrel tries to counter by closing the distance.

McFarrel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vargas, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McFarrel fails to pull guard.
Vargas tries to break free but McFarrel pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spank McFarrel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mckinley Vargas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Vargas walks into a straight right hand from McFarrel.

Vargas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

McFarrel manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Vargas keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

McFarrel gets control of Vargas's arms and successfully pulls guard. McFarrel will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vargas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vargas postures up and lands a big shot to McFarrel's brow.
McFarrel is controlling Vargas's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vargas won't allow McFarrel to sweep him here.
Vargas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McFarrel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFarrel wants to stand up but Vargas is controlling him.
McFarrel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McFarrel pushes Vargas off and gets back to his feet.
McFarrel fails with a takedown attempt.
Vargas tries to score a power double leg takedown but McFarrel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vargas somewhat.
McFarrel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vargas as he avoids it easily.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McFarrel but McFarrel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McFarrel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas is trying hard to land a takedown here. McFarrel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mckinley Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFarrel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McFarrel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McFarrel shoots in for a takedown but Vargas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McFarrel is breathing heavily.
Vargas shoots in looking for a takedown. McFarrel tries to sprawl out of it but Vargas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McFarrel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McFarrel shoots in looking for a takedown. Vargas tries to sprawl out of it but McFarrel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vargas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McFarrel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vargas.
Spank McFarrel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas tries to clinch but McFarrel is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFarrel doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Vargas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McFarrel goes for a takedown attempt but Vargas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vargas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McFarrel swivels and escapes.
Vargas misses with a takedown attempt - McFarrel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McFarrel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vargas as he avoids it easily.

Vargas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vargas wants to control but McFarrel is keeping him busy.
McFarrel tries to bench press Vargas off him but Vargas keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFarrel can't do much from the bottom here.
McFarrel is looking to regain half guard here but Vargas keeps moving and retains side control.
Vargas wants to lay and pray for a moment but McFarrel keeps working.
McFarrel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
An elbow from Vargas crashes against the mat.
McFarrel takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Vargas stands up and beckons McFarrel to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spank McFarrel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mckinley Vargas's cut.
That's time! Vargas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

McFarrel closes the distance and clinches.
Vargas is trying to break free.
Vargas prevents McFarrel from breaking the clinch.
McFarrel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McFarrel looking for a takedown.
Vargas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McFarrel's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFarrel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vargas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McFarrel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFarrel gets underhooks to prevent Vargas's takedown attempt.
McFarrel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mckinley Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spank McFarrel.

Vargas tightens his grip and picks McFarrel up, before dumping him to the ground. McFarrel manages to land in guard.

McFarrel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
McFarrel throws a leg kick but Vargas sees it coming and moves out of range.
McFarrel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vargas as he avoids it easily.
McFarrel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

McFarrel moves into the clinch successfully.
Vargas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McFarrel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McFarrel has Vargas pressed against the cage, preventing Vargas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vargas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McFarrel fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFarrel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McFarrel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vargas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
McFarrel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vargas's waist but Vargas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McFarrel off to one side.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown but McFarrel shows good takedown defense.
Vargas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McFarrel avoids it really well and circles away.
McFarrel throws a head kick that misses.

McFarrel moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFarrel tries to break the clinch but Vargas is controlling the position.
Vargas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McFarrel's efforts to push away.
McFarrel is working for takedown but Vargas is calmly controlling the position for now.
McFarrel tries to stall but Vargas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McFarrel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vargas.
McFarrel gets underhooks to prevent Vargas's takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vargas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McFarrel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vargas walks away with a smile on his face. McFarrel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Spank McFarrel seems to be getting the better of the standup.

McFarrel rushes Vargas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McFarrel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vargas walks away with a smile on his face. McFarrel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McFarrel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vargas.
Vargas shoots for a double leg takedown but McFarrel sprawls well. He's pushed Vargas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McFarrel dives in and grabs Vargas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vargas pushes down on McFarrel's head and hops out.
McFarrel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vargas pinned against the cage. Vargas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spank McFarrel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McFarrel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spank McFarrel!