PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim McFarland (ranked 3993 p4p, 5204 weight class) and Jason Dort (ranked 503 p4p, 573 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

McFarland
vs
Dort

188 cm
25
212
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
215
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jim McFarland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Dort!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dort swats away the attempt to clinch by McFarland.
Dort shoots in for a takedown but McFarland shows good takedown defense.

McFarland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

McFarland ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McFarland no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dort wants to control from the top but McFarland keeps moving.
McFarland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McFarland on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McFarland tries to get out of the position.
McFarland trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McFarland has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dort has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dort wants a takedown but no success here.
Dort wants a takedown but no success here.
Jim McFarland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Dort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFarland tries to pull guard but Dort won't allow it.
McFarland is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McFarland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Dort breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McFarland goes for a double leg but Dort avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dort continues to drive forward.

McFarland pulls guard.
McFarland controlling Dort's posture.
McFarland is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Lions Den that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

McFarland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dort is aware though and is defending well.
McFarland is trying to keep Dort in close.

The fighters are working up against the cage. McFarland manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFarland is trying to break the clinch but Dort is controlling him.
Dort tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McFarland's elbow.
McFarland stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Dort wants the takedown. McFarland is fighting it off but Dort persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McFarland's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dort passes McFarland's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McFarland controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McFarland avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFarland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McFarland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McFarland has his hands on Dort's head, controlling the position.
McFarland wants to get back to his feet but Dort is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dort sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dort trying to control but McFarland is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

McFarland looking for a guillotine here but Dort defends easily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

McFarland rushes Dort and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McFarland is looking to take this one to the mat.
Come on Dort - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim McFarland dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McFarland stuffs the takedown.
As Dort tries to get set, McFarland tries to push him back and clinch up but Dort manages to avoid the attempt.
Dort slaps away a takedown attempt from McFarland, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McFarland tries to clinch up.
Dort fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dort dives in and grabs McFarland's left leg, looking for a takedown. McFarland pushes down on Dort's head and hops out.
Dort missing with a left hand there. McFarland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

McFarland clinches.
Dort trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from McFarland.
McFarland has Dort pressed against the cage, preventing Dort from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McFarland lands with a short shot to the head.
Dort wants to break free but McFarland has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFarland goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dort prevents it.
McFarland is trying to pull guard but Dort has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim McFarland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dort wants a takedown but no success here.
Dort tries to break the clinch but McFarland is controlling the position.
Dort tries to break the clinch but McFarland is controlling the position.

Dort breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McFarland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dort sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McFarland somewhat.
Dort goes for a double leg but McFarland avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McFarland continues to drive forward.
Dort is breathing heavily.
McFarland attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McFarland tests Dort's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFarland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Dort shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McFarland manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

McFarland is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dort presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The referee is keeping an eye on McFarland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McFarland works on Dort's body with a couple of short punches.
McFarland missing with knees to the body.
McFarland slowing the pace effectively.
McFarland tries to pull guard but Dort won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dort wants to stall.
McFarland has had enough of the clinch but Dort keeps him there for the moment.
Dort tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McFarland just stands there and leans against the cage.
McFarland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Dort breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

McFarland closes the distance and clinches.
McFarland tries to pull guard but Dort won't allow it.
Dort misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McFarland.

Dort turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dort manages to end up in side control.

McFarland throws Dort to one side and escapes!
Dort with a poor takedown

and McFarland holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Dort escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McFarland throws a head kick that misses.
Dort stuffs the takedown attempt from McFarland. McFarland gets slowly back to his feet.
Dort fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McFarland shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dort tries to counter with a clinch but McFarland shakes him off and moves away.

McFarland shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McFarland was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dort is trying to improve his position.
Sloppy strikes there by McFarland.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim McFarland dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

McFarland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dort sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McFarland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Dort counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McFarland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dort can do to turn this around?

Dort manages to break the clinch.
McFarland stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McFarland wants it to stay on the feet.
McFarland half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McFarland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dort defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim McFarland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dort shoots in looking for a takedown but McFarland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dort's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

McFarland moves into the clinch successfully.
Dort is pressed up against the cage. McFarland has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dort down to the mat. Dort avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McFarland moves out of range of the body kick from Dort.
Dort takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McFarland.
Dort stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dort wants it to stay on the feet.
McFarland shoots in and drives through. Dort sprawls well.
McFarland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Dort counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dort.
Jim McFarland has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Dort jumps guard.
McFarland trying to control the position from guard on top but Dort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dort being controlled here, momentarily.
Dort keeping moving, preventing McFarland from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dort pushes McFarland off and scrambles back to his feet.
A shot to the liver by McFarland. Beautiful body shot.
McFarland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

McFarland rushes Dort and presses him up against the cage.

McFarland pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dort working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dort throws a big elbow that misses.

Dort gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

McFarland pushes Dort up against the cage in a clinch.
McFarland is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McFarland goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dort prevents it.
McFarland working hard to break the clinch.
McFarland wants a takedown but no success here.
Dort leaning against his opponent.

Dort breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dort throws a body punch but McFarland moves out of range.
McFarland shoots in but no luck this time.
Dort tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - McFarland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from McFarland as Dort shoots in.
McFarland appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McFarland fails with a takedown attempt.
Dort drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McFarland defends it well.
McFarland displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dort.
Jason Dort has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jim McFarland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dort keeps the fight on the outside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Dort comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McFarland has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Jim McFarland!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Jim McFarland!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Jim McFarland!

Jim McFarland wins by unanimous decision!