PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Skippy McFarland (ranked 5294 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dillon Kraetos (ranked 4773 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

McFarland
vs
Kraetos

190 cm
18
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
17
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Skippy McFarland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dillon Kraetos!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on McFarland - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kraetos misses with a knee to the head.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

Kraetos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McFarland quickly recovers to half guard.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

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!