PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudolfo Languste (ranked 6594 p4p, 0 weight class) and Collin McFartland (ranked 4624 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Languste
vs
McFartland

193 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rudolfo Languste!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Collin McFartland!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFartland throws a hook but Languste blocks it.

McFartland clinches up with Languste and pushes him back against the cage.
McFartland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Languste wants to break free but McFartland has control.
Languste wants to get back to striking at distance but McFartland won't allow it.
McFartland lands a body punch.
McFartland misses with a body punch.

Languste pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Languste!
Languste tries a low kick but McFartland avoids it.

McFartland closes the distance and pushes Languste back into the cage.
McFartland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McFartland misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Languste.
Languste tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from McFartland.
A right hook to the body lands for McFartland.
Languste tries to work over McFartland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McFartland lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from McFartland.
McFartland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Languste backwards.
McFartland is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Languste to keep the fight standing.
McFartland misses with a body punch.
McFartland misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, McFartland scores with a nice short uppercut.

Languste escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McFartland on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McFartland throws a predictable looking body shot
and Languste counters with a low kick, right behind McFartland 's knee.
Languste lands a high kick!

McFartland has Languste up against the cage in a clinch.
Languste doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Languste breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Languste tries a low kick but McFartland avoids it.
Languste throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Languste lands a nice looking body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFartland avoids the head kick by Languste.
A solid body kick from Languste.

McFartland clinches up with Languste and pushes him back against the cage.
Languste blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Languste tries to work over McFartland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McFartland pushes Languste back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Languste tries to break the clinch but McFartland is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, McFartland scores with a nice short uppercut.
McFartland prevents a body shot from Languste.
McFartland misses with a hook from the clinch.
McFartland misses with the head strike.
Languste can't break the clinch.
McFartland looking for a takedown.
McFartland lands a nice shot to the body.
Languste working aggressively here.
Languste swings wildly with an uppercut but McFartland uses good head movement to avoid it.
McFartland lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFartland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Languste misses with a punch on the inside.
Languste tries a body shot but McFartland blocks it.
McFartland blocks an uppercut.
Languste swings wildly with an uppercut but McFartland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Languste doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Languste tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McFartland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Languste is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McFartland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Languste's elbow.
McFartland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McFartland has a couple of punches blocked by Languste.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Languste takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFartland blocks a body shot from Languste.

Languste breaks the clinch.
Languste throws a low kick but McFartland avoids it.
Languste throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

McFartland is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Languste's half guard.
McFartland controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Collin McFartland will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Languste throws the kick towards the body but McFartland avoids it.
Languste misses with an attempted mid kick.
Languste is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McFartland.

It looks like Rudolfo Languste has been cut.
Languste connects with an inside leg kick.
McFartland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Languste.
Languste tried to counter with a leg kick but McFartland avoided it.

McFartland has closed the distance and engaged Languste in a clinch.
McFartland misses with some punches.
Languste swings wildly with an uppercut but McFartland uses good head movement to avoid it.
McFartland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Languste backwards.
Languste misses with the head strike.
Languste misses with a punch on the inside.
McFartland misses with some punches.
McFartland lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Languste.
McFartland is leaning against Languste and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Languste blocking some punches.
McFartland throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFartland swings wildly with an uppercut but Languste uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFartland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McFartland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McFartland lands a nice uppercut.
McFartland lands a nice shot to the body.
McFartland pushes Languste back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McFartland lands with a left to the head.
McFartland digs a right hand underneath Languste's ribcage. Languste let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by McFartland.
Languste taking a breather.
McFartland lands a hook that snaps the head of Languste backwards.
McFartland lands a body shot.
McFartland can't find room to land a body shot as Languste controls the action.
Languste goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McFartland misses with a punch on the inside.
Languste stalling the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFartland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Languste can't find room to land a body shot as McFartland controls the action.
McFartland lands a hook to the side of the head.
Languste misses with a hook from the clinch.
McFartland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Langustes head.
McFartland misses with a punch to the body.
McFartland gets through Languste's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from McFartland.
McFartland pushes Languste back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

McFartland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rudolfo Languste is winning the standup battle so far.
McFartland thuds a left hand into Languste's body.
McFartland misses with a straight right.
McFartland wants to clinch.

Languste tries to keep at a distance but McFartland has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Languste manages to break the clinch.
McFartland misses with a jab, cross combination.

McFartland moves into range and clinches up with Languste.
McFartland lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from McFartland.
Languste doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Languste misses with a punch on the inside.
Collin McFartland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Languste tries to work over McFartland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McFartland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McFartland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McFartland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McFartland lands a nice uppercut.
McFartland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFartland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Languste swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Languste tries to throw a body punch but McFartland avoids it by throwing Languste back against the cage.
Languste has had enough of the clinch but McFartland keeps him there for the moment.
McFartland lands a left hand.
McFartland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Langustes head.
McFartland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McFartland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McFartland misses with a punch on the inside.
Languste tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McFartland's elbow.
Languste goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McFartland.
Languste misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McFartland lands with a light punch inside.
McFartland works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McFartland lands a body punch.
Languste has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McFartland lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Collin McFartland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rudolfo Languste's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

McFartland moves into range and clinches up with Languste.
McFartland lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from McFartland.
A short right from McFartland on the inside.
Languste misses with a hook from the clinch.
McFartland can't find room to land a body shot as Languste controls the action.
Languste throws a head punch that misses.
McFartland lands a body punch.
McFartland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Languste backwards.
McFartland digs a right hand underneath Languste's ribcage. Languste let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McFartland blocks an uppercut.
Languste stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFartland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McFartland pushes Languste back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from McFartland on the inside.
McFartland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFartland misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Languste's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Languste misses with some punches.
McFartland can't find room to land a body shot as Languste controls the action.
Languste wants to get back to striking at distance but McFartland won't allow it.
Languste blocks a body shot from McFartland.
A short uppercut from McFartland.
McFartland misses with the head strike.
McFartland works on Languste's body with a couple of short punches.
McFartland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Languste working aggressively here.
McFartland tries to work over Languste's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McFartland lands a body punch in the clinch.
McFartland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Languste is looking to break free of the clinch but McFartland has double underhooks.
A body shot lands from McFartland.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McFartland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Languste swings wildly with an uppercut but McFartland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rudolfo Languste has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Languste wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Languste struggles to land a body shot inside as McFartland controls his hands.
Languste is trying to force a seperation but McFartland has the dominant position.
A left hand lands to the body for McFartland.
McFartland pushes Languste back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Languste misses with a hook from the clinch.
Languste misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Languste tries to throw a body punch but McFartland avoids it by throwing Languste back against the cage.
McFartland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McFartland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from McFartland.
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!
Languste prevents a body shot from McFartland.
McFartland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Languste tries to work over McFartland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Languste misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Languste can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Languste.
McFartland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McFartland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from McFartland as the two fighters clinch.
Languste throws a head punch that misses.
McFartland prevents a body shot from Languste.
Languste tries a body shot but McFartland blocks it.
Collin McFartland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Languste working aggressively here.
Languste is trying to push McFartland away but McFartland has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McFartland blocks a body shot from Languste.
Languste misses with a punch to the body.
Languste tries a body shot but McFartland blocks it.

Languste's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFartland avoids the head kick by Languste.
McFartland scores with a nice strike.

McFartland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McFartland misses with a hook to the ribs.
McFartland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Languste's efforts to push away.
Languste struggles to land a body shot inside as McFartland controls his hands.
Languste tries to circle away but McFartland has him pinned against the cage.
McFartland blocks an uppercut.
Languste misses with a hook from the clinch.
Languste wants to break free but McFartland has control.
Languste tries to throw a body punch but McFartland avoids it by throwing Languste back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Collin McFartland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McFartland 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Collin McFartland!