PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guadalupe Mcfarland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutus Tibreius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brutus Tibreius will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Mcfarland
vs
Tibreius

152 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

190 cm
24
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Guadalupe 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, Brutus Tibreius!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcfarland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Tibreius closes the distance and clinches.
Tibreius looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mcfarland is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tibreius letting Mcfarland take a breather here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tibreius obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tibreius has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mcfarland regains guard immediately.
Mcfarland wants to stand and escape but Tibreius is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tibreius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tibreius wants to control from the top but Mcfarland keeps moving.
Tibreius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcfarland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tibreius controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mcfarland keeping full guard, as Tibreius tries to pass.
Mcfarland trying to keep a closed guard but Tibreius is proving a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tibreius preventing the sweep.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

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.

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

Mcfarland makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Tibreius shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tibreius showed some decent athleticism there.
Tibreius working the head and body with strikes.

Mcfarland manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tibreius keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tibreius.
Mcfarland really is a fat lump.

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

Mcfarland explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tibreius closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Mcfarland bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Brutus Tibreius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcfarland throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tibreius's waist but Tibreius gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mcfarland off to one side.

Tibreius drives through and clinches with Mcfarland against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Tibreius turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Mcfarland throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Tibreius cracks Mcfarland with an open hand slap.
Mcfarland wants to clinch up but Tibreius keeps it at a distance.

Tibreius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tibreius lands a takedown into guard.

Mcfarland pushes Tibreius off and scrambles back to his feet.

Tibreius moves into range and clinches up with Mcfarland.

Tibreius jumps into guard, dragging Mcfarland to the mat.
Mcfarland is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Tibreius is working an open guard so Mcfarland takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Tibreius moves into the clinch.

Tibreius has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mcfarland is trying to keep an underhook but Tibreius manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Mcfarland has one foot on Tibreius's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guadalupe Mcfarland dominated that round.
That's time! Mcfarland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tibreius closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tibreius lands in his opponent's guard.

Mcfarland wriggles free and stands up.
Guadalupe Mcfarland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Tibreius closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tibreius lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tibreius won't allow Mcfarland to get back to his feet.

Tibreius avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Mcfarland pushes Tibreius off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcfarland darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Mcfarland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tibreius is trying is best to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcfarland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tibreius is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mcfarland's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mcfarland's back!
Tibreius scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Mcfarland is looking for a way out.
Mcfarland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcfarland rolls, trying to escape but Tibreius keeps control of the position.
Tibreius 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 rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mcfarland is trying to maintain the position but Tibreius is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tibreius prevents Mcfarland from improving his position.
Tibreius 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.
Tibreius seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tibreius landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

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

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.
Mcfarland manages to get to full guard.

Mcfarland has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tibreius off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Tibreius has managed to clinch.
Mcfarland displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tibreius up against the cage.
Mcfarland can't find room to land a body shot as Tibreius controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guadalupe Mcfarland dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Tibreius moves into the clinch successfully.

Tibreius manages to pull guard.
Mcfarland postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mcfarland postures up.
Mcfarland throws a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tibreius holds on and takes a little breather.

Tibreius is working an open guard so Mcfarland takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tibreius connects with a solid leg kick.
Tibreius keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tibreius throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mcfarland tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tibreius is in Mcfarland's guard.

Mcfarland is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Tibreius wants the takedown. Mcfarland is fighting it off but Tibreius persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mcfarland's guard against the cage.

Mcfarland has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tibreius is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcfarland unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mcfarland keeps control of Tibreius as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Tibreius gets control of Mcfarland's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tibreius will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mcfarland lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcfarland throws a strike but Tibreius rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Tibreius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Mcfarland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tibreius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tibreius trying to control but Mcfarland is working from the bottom.
Tibreius looking to pass the guard.

Mcfarland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mcfarland wants to stand and escape but Tibreius is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfarland 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.

Tibreius stands up and waves to Mcfarland to follow him.
Mcfarland moves out of range as Tibreius throws a body kick.
Tibreius throws a head kick but Mcfarland moves out of range.
Mcfarland is looking for a counter combo.

Tibreius shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Mcfarland manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Tibreius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Tibreius bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Mcfarland sneaks out the side door and pushes Tibreius away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Tibreius gets a clinch.
Tibreius wants to break free but Mcfarland has control.
Mcfarland effectively controlling the action here.
Tibreius is trying to break the clinch but Mcfarland has him pressed against the cage.

Tibreius gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Mcfarland pushes Tibreius off and gets back to his feet.
Brutus Tibreius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guadalupe Mcfarland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mcfarland moves out of range of the body kick from Tibreius.
Mcfarland appears to be looking for a big counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guadalupe Mcfarland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mcfarland, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guadalupe Mcfarland!