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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cletus McFarlane (ranked 4262 p4p, 25292 weight class) and Sand Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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, Cletus McFarlane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Sand Storm!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFarlane misses the shot to the body.
McFarlane is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Storm's half guard.
Storm is looking to escape.
McFarlane trying to pass the guard but Storm defending well.
McFarlane is looking to stall here but Storm recovers full guard.
McFarlane has gone for a leg lock! Storm slips out almost immediately though and dives into McFarlane's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Storm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McFarlane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFarlane working a defensive guard but Storm passes into half guard.
McFarlane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Storm on the ground.
Storm missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McFarlane wants to get back to his feet.
McFarlane pushes Storm off but Storm dives into side control.
McFarlane tries to bench press Storm off him but Storm keeps the position.
McFarlane is working hard here to advance position.
Storm throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on McFarlane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McFarlane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McFarlane tries to get out of the position.
Storm working the ground and pound but McFarlane is defending the strikes.
Storm stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFarlane fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Storm to the ground. McFarlane is now in Storm's guard.
Storm pushes McFarlane off and gets back to his feet.
Storm fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFarlane scores with a takedown into Storm's guard.
Storm is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
McFarlane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McFarlane has hold of one of Storm's legs. Storm is fighting the takedown attempt but McFarlane gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFarlane wants to stand and escape but instead Storm has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm being controlled here momentarily.
Storm looking to sit in guard and control but McFarlane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McFarlane showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McFarlane trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McFarlane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McFarlane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McFarlane trying to stand up but can't free himself from Storm's guard.
McFarlane trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sand Storm dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McFarlane gets a double leg takedown into Storm's guard.
McFarlane forces his way into half guard.
Storm tries to roll over but McFarlane keeps him under control.
Storm wants to control but McFarlane is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Storm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McFarlane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFarlane trying to pass the guard but Storm defending well.
McFarlane is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Storm reverses the position - he's now on top in McFarlane's guard.
McFarlane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Storm trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Storm stopping the sweep attempt from McFarlane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm wants to control from the top but McFarlane keeps moving.
McFarlane wants to sweep here but Storm controlling him for the moment.
McFarlane is wriggling around but Storm manages to pass to half guard.
McFarlane wants to improve his position but Storm is controlling well.
Storm wants to take a breather but McFarlane is having none of it.
McFarlane keeping hold of Storm's head, controlling as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFarlane is looking for a sweep. Storm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McFarlane shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Storm is trying to defend but McFarlane finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McFarlane wants to work for an arm triangle but Storm is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McFarlane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McFarlane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Storm manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFarlane slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McFarlane throwing strikes but missing.
McFarlane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McFarlane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Storm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McFarlane looking to sit in guard and control but Storm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cletus McFarlane will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McFarlane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McFarlane sets himself, and Storm steps forward looking for the clinch! McFarlane avoids it this time.
Storm looks for a takedown but McFarlane sprawls well.
It appears McFarlane was looking to counter with a kick there.
McFarlane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Storm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Storm tries to sprawl but McFarlane drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Storm is trying to get back to full guard.
Storm is defending against the submission attempts here by McFarlane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFarlane content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFarlane trying to control from half guard but Storm is working away.
McFarlane is looking to stall here but Storm recovers full guard.
Sand Storm has got the better of the ground game so far.
McFarlane trying to stand up but can't free himself from Storm's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McFarlane scoring with some ground and pound.
McFarlane with a nice head shot there.
McFarlane slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McFarlane scoring with punches from side control.
McFarlane wants to control but Storm is keeping him busy.
McFarlane tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
McFarlane taking a break here but Storm is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm is looking to improve his position.
McFarlane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McFarlane winds up and cracks Storm with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McFarlane trying to control the action but Storm is working from the bottom.
McFarlane trying to pass the guard but Storm defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Storm makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Storm.
McFarlane trying to stand up but can't free himself from Storm's guard.
McFarlane seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Storm keeping moving, preventing McFarlane from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cletus McFarlane showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McFarlane 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cletus McFarlane!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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