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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
UnderGround FC 70
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Paakku misses with a takedown attempt - McFarland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paakku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paakku fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alpo Paakku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paakku has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and McFarland counters by moving into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McFarland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFarland effectively controlling the action here.
McFarland stalling.
#T1#
McFarland has a couple of punches blocked by Paakku.
Paakku tries for a takedown. No joy.
McFarland lands a nice shot to the body.
McFarland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McFarland stalling against the cage.
McFarland misses with a hook from the clinch.
McFarland is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McFarland lands a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Alpo Paakku has been cut.
McFarland lands a hook that snaps the head of Paakku backwards.
McFarland drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T2#
McFarland lands a body punch.
The referee calls for McFarland to work.
McFarland can't find room to land a body shot as Paakku controls the action.
Paakku looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McFarland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paakku backwards.
McFarland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McFarland is looking to take this one to the mat.
McFarland pressing his opponent against the cage.
McFarland slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
Paakku drops down looking for an ankle pick but McFarland pulls his leg out and moves away.
McFarland scores with a jab. Paakku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Paakku with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paakku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alpo Paakku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paakku dives in and grabs McFarland's left leg, looking for a takedown. McFarland pushes down on Paakku's head and hops out.#CL2#
McFarland has closed the distance and engaged Paakku in a clinch.
McFarland gets through Paakku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paakku. #TD#
Paakku lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McFarland wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Paakku is keen to just control but McFarland is a slippery customer.
McFarland is controlling Paakku's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paakku working the head and body with strikes.
Paakku misses with a head shot. McFarland uses the momentum to regain guard.
Paakku throws a big right hand that misses.
Paakku scoring with some ground and pound.
McFarland wants to sweep but no luck.
Paakku postures up in McFarland's guard and throws a big left but McFarland blocks it.
Paakku is in close to McFarland's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Paakku working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFarland has control of Paakku's left arm, preventing Paakku from doing any damage.
Paakku is in close to McFarland's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skippy McFarland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alpo Paakku'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.
#R2#
McFarland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paakku has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McFarland finds it's way round the side to connect with Paakku's head.
McFarland thuds his right hand into Paakku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Paakku closes this distance looking for a takedown but McFarland circles away.
McFarland misses with the combination.
McFarland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McFarland throws a counter combo.#TD2#
McFarland scores with a takedown into Paakku's guard.
Paakku is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McFarland is controlling him.
McFarland trying to control but Paakku is working from the bottom. #ES#
Paakku has his feet on McFarland's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paakku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McFarland tries to avoid it but Paakku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McFarland to the ground. McFarland escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alpo Paakku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFarland misses with a wild combination.
#T1##CL2#
McFarland moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, McFarland scores with a nice short uppercut.
McFarland lands a shoulder strike.
Paakku is working for takedown but McFarland is calmly controlling the position for now.
McFarland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McFarland stalling the fight.
McFarland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McFarland scores with a shoulder strike.
McFarland lands with a left to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on McFarland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on McFarland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McFarland pushes Paakku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McFarland scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paakku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paakku blocks a body shot from McFarland.
McFarland scores with a nice hook to the head.
McFarland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paakku is working for takedown but McFarland is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
McFarland has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Paakku is trying to keep an underhook but McFarland manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Paakku 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.#T3##ES#
Paakku kicks McFarland off and gets back to his feet.
McFarland takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Paakku shoots for a takedown but McFarland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McFarland throws out a counter right but Paakku avoids it with no problem.
McFarland stuffs the takedown.
McFarland stuffs the takedown attempt from Paakku. Paakku gets slowly back to his feet.
McFarland now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paakku throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McFarland's waist but McFarland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paakku off to one side.
Paakku has a takedown stuffed.
McFarland scores with a jab to the head.
Paakku with a lazy takedown attempt
and McFarland counters with a straight right hand.
Paakku takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
McFarland feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paakku preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McFarland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McFarland lands a couple of digs.#T4#
McFarland controls from within his opponent's guard.
McFarland stops Paakku from standing up.
McFarland content to stall in guard here.
McFarland wants to pass the guard but Paakku is keeping the position.
McFarland stops Paakku from standing up.
McFarland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alpo Paakku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES#
Paakku is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McFarland.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McFarland.
McFarland misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skippy McFarland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alpo Paakku's cut.
That's time! Paakku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
McFarland lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McFarland.#TD#
Paakku scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McFarland is trying to get back to full guard.
Paakku scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Paakku seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McFarland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McFarland has his hands clasped together around Paakku's back. He's all about the action.
Paakku winds up and cracks McFarland with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Paakku scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McFarland preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Paakku is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McFarland taking some punishment here, with Paakku in his half guard.
McFarland is pressing down on Paakku's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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!
McFarland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paakku is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McFarland can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Paakku not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McFarland wants to sweep here but Paakku controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Paakku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paakku trying to control but McFarland is working from the bottom.
Paakku preventing the sweep.
Paakku trying to control the position from guard on top but McFarland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McFarland is trying to keep Paakku in close.
Paakku lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McFarland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McFarland keeping moving, preventing Paakku from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McFarland seems keen to control Paakku's posture.
Paakku makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McFarland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paakku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McFarland looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Paakku drops back looking for a leg! McFarland is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McFarland manages to kick Paakku off! Paakku jumps back into McFarland's guard.
Paakku throwing strikes but missing.
McFarland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Paakku stopping the sweep attempt from McFarland.
McFarland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paakku postures up in McFarland's guard and throws a big left but McFarland blocks it. #T3#
McFarland trying to keep a closed guard but Paakku is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McFarland lands an overhand right.
Paakku will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
McFarland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McFarland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McFarland drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paakku gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McFarland pushes Paakku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McFarland holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Skippy McFarland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Skippy McFarland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Paakku is fighting off a takedown attempt but McFarland is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Paakku to the mat. Paakku regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Paakku pushes McFarland off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by McFarland.
McFarland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alpo Paakku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paakku darts in looking for a takedown but McFarland gets double underhooks and turns Paakku into the cage.
McFarland tries to counter by closing the distance.
Paakku takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Skippy McFarland.
I've got McFarland 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skippy McFarland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Roberts has closed the distance and engaged Barter in a clinch.
Barter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Roberts prevents a body shot from Barter . #TD2#
Roberts has clasped his hands together around Barter 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Barter is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
I wouldn't like to be where Barter is right now. #SUB2#
Roberts is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barter is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts working the ground and pound but Barter is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Roberts is trying to get an arm triangle but Barter is defending well.
Barter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roberts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Barter is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Roberts is trying to get an arm triangle but Barter is defending well.
Barter gets back to half guard.
Roberts winds up and cracks Barter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barter is looking to escape.
Barter tries to roll over but Roberts keeps him under control.
Barter trying to control here.
#T2#
Roberts is keen to just control but Barter is a slippery customer.
Barter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barter is not content to let Roberts control the position.
Barter tries to get to full guard but Roberts has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Roberts is looking for a kimura but Barter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roberts to get the leverage.
Barter is refusing to be controlled, as Roberts sits in half guard.
Barter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Roberts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Roberts is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barter defends it well.
Barter tries to kick Roberts off but Roberts keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Barter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barter is controlling Roberts's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barter throws the kick towards the body but Roberts avoids it.
A shot to the body from Barter misses
and Roberts counters with a nice uppercut.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Barter .
Roberts leaves Barter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Barter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roberts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Barter . Beautiful body shot.
Barter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roberts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roberts doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Roberts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roberts.
Roberts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barter scores with a push kick.
Barter misses with a hook.
Barter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roberts as he avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barter throws a sloppy head kick and Roberts moves out of range easily.
Roberts unleashes a big counter combination but Barter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barter shoots in and drives through. Roberts sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Barter . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roberts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Richard Barter will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt - Barter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roberts lands a nice looking body shot.
Barter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roberts.
It looked like Barter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Barter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Roberts.
Barter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roberts swivels and escapes.
Roberts wants to clinch.
Richard Barter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Barter .
Roberts is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Barter darts in trying to clinch
letting Roberts counter with a right hand. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Barter . Roberts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barter throws a head kick that misses.
Roberts throws a hook but Barter avoids it easily.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Barter .
#TD2#
Roberts scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Roberts trying to control the pace.
Roberts wants to control but Barter is keeping him busy.
Barter is trying to get back to full guard.
Barter is refusing to be controlled, as Roberts sits in half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Roberts in particular looking to stall.
Barter is trying to get back to full guard.
Barter trying to control from the bottom.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but Barter defending well.
Barter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barter tries to kick Roberts off but Roberts keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Roberts is looking to take a break and control but Barter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Barter is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Barter trying to control but Roberts postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barter misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Barter has Roberts up against the cage in a clinch.
Roberts is trying to pull guard but Barter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Roberts has a couple of punches blocked by Barter .
Roberts misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Barter .
Barter scores with a shot to the side of Roberts's head.
Roberts is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Richard Barter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Roberts.#T4#
Barter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Roberts up against the cage.
Barter is trying to maintain a safe position but Roberts gets an underhook and turns Barter into the cage.
Roberts has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Roberts has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barter seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Roberts can turn it around.
Roberts tries to score a body lock takedown but Barter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barter misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Barter 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barter misses with a takedown attempt - Roberts sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roberts feints the counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Barter rushes Roberts and presses him up against the cage.
Barter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 Richard Barter will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Roberts closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barter to the mat! Barter manages to get full guard. #ES#
Barter uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Barter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roberts momentarily.
Barter shoots for a takedown but Roberts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roberts chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barter can pounce on him.
A shot to the body from Barter misses
and Roberts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barter looks to land a combination but Roberts avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Roberts.
Barter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Roberts counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Barter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richard Barter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Barter .
Barter throws a series of punches but Roberts moves out of range. #T1#
Barter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barter fails to land with a series of punches.
Barter sets himself, and Roberts steps forward looking for the clinch! Barter avoids it this time.
Barter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Roberts.
Barter throws a series of punches but Roberts avoids them all with ease.
An inside leg kick from Barter misses.
Roberts stuffs the takedown attempt from Barter . Barter gets slowly back to his feet.
Barter shoots for a takedown but Roberts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roberts tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Barter . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barter misses with a body kick.
Barter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roberts as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Barter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barter doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Roberts counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barter is refusing to be controlled, as Roberts sits in half guard.
Barter is trying to get back to full guard.
Max Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Roberts 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! Barter is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Roberts!
Max Roberts seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Richard Barter had this to say: 'I will do better next time'.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 58
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Spratt lunges at McFarland with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McFarland's hand. #CUT#
It looks like Skippy McFarland has been cut.
McFarland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spratt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Spratt misses the target.
Spratt tests McFarland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from McFarland.
Spratt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McFarland.
McFarland looks to throw the jab but Spratt is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Spratt cracks McFarland with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Spratt has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McFarland to stand back up!#ROC#
McFarland 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!
McFarland misses with the combination.
Spratt connects with a body shot that sends McFarland's belly button to the back.
Jack Spratt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
McFarland throws a hook but Spratt blocks it.
McFarland takes a swing at Spratt's ribcage but misses.
McFarland throws a right hand that misses
and Spratt counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! McFarland has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Spratt!
Our winner, Jack Spratt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Kraetos fails with the takedown
and McFarland counters with a stiff right hand.
McFarland misses with a wild combination.
Kraetos tries for a takedown but McFarland sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McFarland half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Kraetos moves into the clinch.
Kraetos misses with a punch on the inside.
McFarland taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McFarland dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McFarland stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraetos tries to circle away but McFarland has him pinned against the cage.
McFarland lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kraetos is looking to break free of the clinch but McFarland has double underhooks. #T1#
Kraetos is trying to pull guard but McFarland turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Skippy McFarland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dillon Kraetos.
Kraetos is trying to force a seperation but McFarland has the dominant position.
Good body shot from McFarland.
Kraetos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McFarland works on Kraetos's body with a couple of short punches.
McFarland lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by McFarland.
McFarland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kraetos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McFarland after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Come on McFarland - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kraetos misses with a knee to the head. #TD#
McFarland gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McFarland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kraetos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McFarland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McFarland seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kraetos for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
McFarland working Kraetos over with strikes.
McFarland controlling the pace.
Kraetos blocking the ground and pound attempt from McFarland.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFarland slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ground and pound from McFarland.
McFarland winds up and cracks Kraetos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McFarland content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McFarland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skippy McFarland dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McFarland fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McFarland scores with a decent looking hook.
Dillon Kraetos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kraetos misses the jab.
As Kraetos tries to get set, McFarland tries to push him back and clinch up but Kraetos manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Kraetos has taken the fight to the clinch.
McFarland avoiding damage.
McFarland pushes Kraetos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McFarland can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFarland is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McFarland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kraetos can do to turn this around?
McFarland lands a hook that snaps the head of Kraetos backwards. #T1#
McFarland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kraetos's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from McFarland.
McFarland stalling the fight.
Kraetos is trying to break the clinch but McFarland has him pressed against the cage.
McFarland manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McFarland is pushing Kraetos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kraetos wants to get back to striking at distance but McFarland won't allow it.
Kraetos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McFarland has him pressed against the cage.
McFarland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kraetos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McFarland smiles and moves away.
McFarland moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice body punch from McFarland.
McFarland lands a jab.#TD2#
Kraetos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McFarland quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
McFarland has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kraetos is on him like a limpet, forcing McFarland back against the cage.
Kraetos is breathing heavily.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from McFarland.
Kraetos tries to pull guard but McFarland holds him up against the cage and eventually Kraetos drops back down to his feet.
McFarland scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McFarland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kraetos backwards. #TD#
McFarland is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kraetos can't fight it off and eventually McFarland manages to take the fight to the floor. Kraetos looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McFarland controlling from the top position. #T4#
McFarland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kraetos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McFarland engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McFarland continues to stall.
More hug and hope from McFarland.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skippy McFarland dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
McFarland throws a good cross that connects.
McFarland listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kraetos shoots in looking for a takedown but McFarland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kraetos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McFarland is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kraetos.#CL2#
Kraetos rushes McFarland and presses him up against the cage.
McFarland gets through Kraetos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kraetos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kraetos tries for a takedown but McFarland manages to get underhooks.
Skippy McFarland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dillon Kraetos.
McFarland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraetos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McFarland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kraetos backwards.
Kraetos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in the clinch, McFarland scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
McFarland throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McFarland stalling in the clinch.
Kraetos tries for a takedown. No joy.
McFarland lands a shoulder strike.
McFarland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kraetos backwards.
Kraetos wants a takedown but no success here.
The referee is keeping an eye on McFarland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Skippy McFarland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McFarland is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with McFarland for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T2#
Kraetos wants to break the clinch but can't.
McFarland lands a nice uppercut.
McFarland scores with a shot to the side of Kraetos's head.
Kraetos looking to stall.
A short right from McFarland on the inside.
Kraetos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kraetos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Nice body punch from McFarland.
McFarland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kraetos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McFarland avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McFarland stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McFarland will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kraetos up against the cage.
Kraetos tries to pull guard but McFarland won't allow it.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
McFarland lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kraetos wants to stand back up but McFarland manages to pass into side control.
Skippy McFarland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kraetos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
McFarland throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kraetos is being controlled here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skippy McFarland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McFarland has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skippy McFarland!
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