PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Mcfarland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitri Kherzakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Mcfarland
vs
Kherzakov

221 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

213 cm
20
267 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lamont Mcfarland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitri Kherzakov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kherzakov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kherzakov is looking to stand up but Mcfarland won't let him.
Kherzakov 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.
Kherzakov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mcfarland trying to control the position.
Kherzakov trying to control but Mcfarland is working from the bottom.
Kherzakov throwing strikes from guard but Mcfarland blocks nicely.
Kherzakov trying to control but Mcfarland is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfarland working a defensive guard here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kherzakov misses the shot to the body.
Mcfarland is looking for a counter combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kherzakov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kherzakov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mcfarland is trying to control Kherzakov's posture but Kherzakov avoids it.
Mcfarland regains half guard.
Kherzakov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcfarland is trying to stand back up but Kherzakov is controlling him
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kherzakov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kherzakov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kherzakov is thwarting Mcfarland's attempts to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Kherzakov has Mcfarland up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kherzakov has Mcfarland pushed against the cage.
Kherzakov tries to throw a body punch but Mcfarland avoids it by throwing Kherzakov back against the cage.

Mcfarland manages to break the clinch.
Kherzakov throws a sloppy head kick
and Mcfarland counters with a slapping leg kick.

Kherzakov drives through with a takedown into Mcfarland's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mcfarland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mcfarland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kherzakov throwing strikes from guard but Mcfarland blocks nicely.
Kherzakov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcfarland is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kherzakov drops back looking for a leg! Mcfarland is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mcfarland manages to kick Kherzakov off! Kherzakov jumps back into Mcfarland's guard.
Mcfarland wants to stand up but Kherzakov is controlling him.

Kherzakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kherzakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Kherzakov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kherzakov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mcfarland working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitri Kherzakov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lamont Mcfarland's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kherzakov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mcfarland.
Mcfarland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kherzakov defends it nicely.
Mcfarland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kherzakov as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamont Mcfarland. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kherzakov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mcfarland quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kherzakov prevents Mcfarland from standing back up.
Mcfarland trying to control but Kherzakov postures up.

Kherzakov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfarland wants to get back to his feet.
Kherzakov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kherzakov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Kherzakov decides to stand and escape the position.
Mcfarland fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Kherzakov drives through and clinches with Mcfarland against the cage.
Kherzakov wants to break free but Mcfarland has control.

Kherzakov jumps guard.
Kherzakov is trying to keep Mcfarland in close.

Kherzakov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Kherzakov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kherzakov trying to control the position.

Kherzakov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kherzakov wants to stand and escape but Mcfarland is having none of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mcfarland keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mcfarland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kherzakov but Kherzakov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kherzakov throws a lazy head kick
and Mcfarland counters with a head kick.
Dmitri Kherzakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four 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.

Kherzakov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kherzakov is breathing heavily.
Kherzakov trying to control the action but Mcfarland is working from the bottom.
Mcfarland has his hands clasped together around Kherzakov's back. He's all about the action.

Kherzakov decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kherzakov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mcfarland's half guard.
Mcfarland wants to control but Kherzakov is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitri Kherzakov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lamont Mcfarland's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kherzakov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mcfarland tries to circle away but Kherzakov has him pinned against the cage.

Kherzakov lands a takedown into guard.
Kherzakov wants to pass the guard but Mcfarland is keeping the position.
Dmitri Kherzakov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kherzakov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mcfarland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kherzakov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfarland wants to get back to his feet but Kherzakov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kherzakov with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mcfarland holds on and takes a little breather.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcfarland wants to hold on but Kherzakov pushes him away.

Kherzakov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mcfarland is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mcfarland and Kherzakov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kherzakov trying to control the position but Mcfarland is working away.

Kherzakov tries for a kimura but Mcfarland is defending well.
Kherzakov wants to control but Mcfarland is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfarland wants to control but Kherzakov postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mcfarland is trying to control Kherzakov's posture but Kherzakov avoids it.
Kherzakov trying to control the action but Mcfarland is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Kherzakov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mcfarland sprawls well initially but Kherzakov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kherzakov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcfarland's head.
Kherzakov stops Mcfarland from getting back to his feet.

Kherzakov decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Mcfarland looks for a takedown but Kherzakov sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kherzakov instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kherzakov is trying to trip Mcfarland. He has hold of a leg but Mcfarland is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kherzakov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitri Kherzakov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kherzakov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 26:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitri Kherzakov!