PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evan MacMillan (ranked 1011 p4p, 2260 weight class) and Malcom Farquharson (ranked 142 p4p, 289 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

MacMillan
vs
Farquharson

191 cm
23
258
6 - 0 - 0

197 cm
24
232
8 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KOMBAT KLOTHING

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Evan MacMillan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Malcom Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farquharson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
MacMillan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MacMillan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Farquharson as he avoids it easily.
Farquharson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacMillan avoids the head kick by Farquharson.
Farquharson scoring well with a low kick there.
MacMillan misses with a takedown attempt
and Farquharson counters with a two punch combo.

It looks like Evan MacMillan has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Farquharson. No joy for MacMillan on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan MacMillan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacMillan shoots in looking for a takedown but Farquharson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MacMillan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

MacMillan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacMillan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Farquharson's head.
MacMillan is keen to just control but Farquharson is a slippery customer.

MacMillan is looking for a kimura but Farquharson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacMillan to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

MacMillan is working for a kimura but Farquharson is defending it quite comfortably.
Farquharson is refusing to be controlled, as MacMillan sits in half guard.
Farquharson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacMillan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Farquharson is defending against the submission attempts here by MacMillan.

MacMillan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
MacMillan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

MacMillan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

MacMillan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

MacMillan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

MacMillan is trying to work for a kimura but Farquharson is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacMillan.

MacMillan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Farquharson is just riding it out for now. MacMillan eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farquharson wants to improve his position but MacMillan is controlling well.

MacMillan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's four 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.

MacMillan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Farquharson has managed to free his arm - good work.

MacMillan wants to work for an arm triangle but Farquharson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Farquharson is defending against the submission attempts here by MacMillan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Malcom Farquharson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Evan MacMillan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

MacMillan drives through with a takedown into Farquharson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Farquharson keeping moving, preventing MacMillan from controlling successfully.
MacMillan pushes down on Farquharson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson manages to get to full guard.

MacMillan drops back looking for a leg! Farquharson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Farquharson manages to kick MacMillan off! MacMillan jumps back into Farquharson's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MacMillan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacMillan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Farquharson wants to sweep but no luck.
Farquharson keeping moving, preventing MacMillan from controlling successfully.

MacMillan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Farquharson dives on top into guard.

MacMillan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Farquharson defends it easily.
Farquharson trying to stand up but can't free himself from MacMillan's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

MacMillan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Farquharson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacMillan keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Farquharson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
MacMillan tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

MacMillan looking for a guillotine here but Farquharson defends easily.
Farquharson wants to stand but MacMillan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

MacMillan looking for a guillotine here but Farquharson defends easily.
MacMillan has a closed guard, preventing Farquharson from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacMillan is on top in guard.

MacMillan trying to control but Farquharson is working from the bottom.

MacMillan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Farquharson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacMillan has Farquharson in his guard.

MacMillan working for a triangle but Farquharson defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Evan MacMillan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Evan MacMillan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

MacMillan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
MacMillan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Evan MacMillan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Farquharson tries to close the distance and clinch but MacMillan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacMillan on the wrong end of a nice hook.

MacMillan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Farquharson did well to prevent MacMillan getting side control.

MacMillan seems to be working for a kimura but Farquharson defends the submission attempt.
Farquharson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

MacMillan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Farquharson defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacMillan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Farquharson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
MacMillan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Farquharson's head.

MacMillan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

MacMillan seems to be working for a kimura but Farquharson defends the submission attempt.
MacMillan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

MacMillan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Farquharson is just riding it out for now. MacMillan eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

MacMillan seems to be working for a kimura but Farquharson defends the submission attempt.
Farquharson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacMillan.

Farquharson is defending against the submission attempts here by MacMillan.

MacMillan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Farquharson sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan wants to free his trapped foot but Farquharson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

MacMillan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

MacMillan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Farquharson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MacMillan.

MacMillan seems to be working for a kimura but Farquharson defends the submission attempt.
MacMillan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Farquharson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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.

Farquharson is defending against the submission attempts here by MacMillan.

MacMillan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Farquharson sees it coming and defends easily.
Farquharson trying to control here.

MacMillan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Farquharson defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

MacMillan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Farquharson is just riding it out for now. MacMillan eventually gives up the hold.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evan MacMillan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think MacMillan 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan MacMillan!
Evan MacMillan really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.