PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nakki Fakiiri (ranked 444 p4p, 65 weight class) and Rian MacFarlane (ranked 2561 p4p, 308 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fakiiri might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Limp Bizkit- BREAK STUFF. MacFarlane has chosen The Foggy Dew as his entrance music. Nakki Fakiiri is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Fakiiri
vs
MacFarlane

202 cm
37
265 lbs
24 - 9 - 0

195 cm
37
247 lbs
27 - 24 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nakki Fakiiri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Rian MacFarlane!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacFarlane lands with a good body shot.
Fakiiri takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fakiiri throws a body shot but no joy.
MacFarlane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fakiiri is able to avoid easily.
Fakiiri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacFarlane with a hook.
Fakiiri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacFarlane throws a jab when Fakiiri was well out of range.

Fakiiri rushes MacFarlane and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from MacFarlane.
Nice body punch from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fakiiri struggles to land a body shot inside as MacFarlane controls his hands.
MacFarlane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MacFarlane takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Rian MacFarlane has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacFarlane digs a right hand into Fakiiri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fakiiri's gas tank.
Fakiiri lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacFarlane backwards.
Fakiiri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacFarlane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacFarlane effectively controlling the action here.
MacFarlane misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from MacFarlane fails to land.
A short left from Fakiiri.
MacFarlane lands with a light punch inside.
Fakiiri blocks a body shot from MacFarlane.
Nice body punch from MacFarlane - that landed with a thud.
MacFarlane lands a hook that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
A right hand to the body from MacFarlane.
Fakiiri is breathing heavily.
MacFarlane throws a head punch that misses.
MacFarlane scores with a shoulder strike.
Fakiiri blocking some punches.
MacFarlane lands a hook that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacFarlane.
Fakiiri misses with a punch to the body.
Fakiiri blocks an uppercut.
MacFarlane misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from MacFarlane.
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!
Fakiiri swings wildly with an uppercut but MacFarlane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fakiiri takes a shot to the head.
Fakiiri blocking some punches.
Fakiiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fakiiri blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
MacFarlane can't find room to land a body shot as Fakiiri controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri working aggressively here.
MacFarlane blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacFarlane can't find room to land a body shot as Fakiiri controls the action.
Fakiiri throws a punch but it's blocked by MacFarlane.
MacFarlane scores with a shot to the side of Fakiiri's head.
MacFarlane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacFarlane tries to work over Fakiiri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for MacFarlane.
MacFarlane throws a head punch that misses.
MacFarlane lands a nice uppercut.
MacFarlane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fakiiri or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacFarlane.
MacFarlane lands a shoulder strike.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacFarlane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fakiiri takes a shot to the head.
MacFarlane misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from MacFarlane.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacFarlane lands a left hand.
MacFarlane digs a right hand into Fakiiri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fakiiri's gas tank.
MacFarlane lands a shot to the body.
MacFarlane tries a body shot but Fakiiri blocks it.
MacFarlane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacFarlane lands with a short shot to the head.
MacFarlane presses Fakiiri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
MacFarlane misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacFarlane pushes Fakiiri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacFarlane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
Fakiiri takes a shot to the head.
MacFarlane lands with a left to the head.
MacFarlane tries to work over Fakiiri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from MacFarlane fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacFarlane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane misses with a punch on the inside.
MacFarlane lands a right hand.
MacFarlane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
MacFarlane lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane gets through Fakiiri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacFarlane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
A head punch on the inside from MacFarlane fails to land.
MacFarlane has a couple of punches blocked by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri takes a shot to the head.
MacFarlane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.

Fakiiri is rocked!
MacFarlane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacFarlane.
Fakiiri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacFarlane lands a body shot.
MacFarlane scores with a hook to the body.
MacFarlane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacFarlane lands a right hand.
Oh Fakiiri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacFarlane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fakiiri blocks an uppercut.
MacFarlane lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacFarlane.
MacFarlane lands an uppercut.
MacFarlane lands a nice shot to the body.
MacFarlane lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rian MacFarlane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rian MacFarlane's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

MacFarlane connects with a body shot.
Fakiiri seems to have got his legs back now.

MacFarlane has taken the fight to the clinch.
A hook to the body from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane lands a shoulder strike.
MacFarlane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Fakiiri is rocked!
A body shot lands from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacFarlane lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Fakiiri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacFarlane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fakiiri seems to have got his legs back now.
MacFarlane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fakiiris head.
A head punch on the inside from MacFarlane fails to land.
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fakiiri tries a body shot but MacFarlane blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacFarlane dips a shoulder and cracks Fakiiri with a mighty uppercut! Fakiiri falls back against the cage and MacFarlane unloads with a barrage of strikes! Fakiiri is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - MacFarlane screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rian MacFarlane!
Rian MacFarlane is the new heavyweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Rian MacFarlane said 'Kill or be killed!'.
In defeat, Nakki Fakiiri stepped up to the mic, saying 'My hats off to my opponent, he's a great fight great skill and tonight he was the better man. I'll be back knocking on the door of title fight.'.