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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Drago Nov (ranked 4040 p4p, 25472 weight class) and Simeon Mcfarland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Drago Nov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Simeon Mcfarland!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nov swinging wildly here.
Nov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mcfarland throws a counter combo.
Nov tries to work over Mcfarland's front leg with a kick but Mcfarland checks it.
Nov closes the distance and clinches.
Nov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mcfarland after a bit of a struggle.
Nov decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcfarland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcfarland manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mcfarland must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mcfarland postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nov, not yet.
Mcfarland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nov is looking for a triangle but Mcfarland pushes his legs off easily.
Mcfarland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mcfarland working some strikes from top position.
Mcfarland wanted to stand there but Nov had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two 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.
Mcfarland scoring with some ground and pound.
Mcfarland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nov working for a triangle but Mcfarland defends it easily.
Mcfarland is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mcfarland throwing strikes from guard but Nov blocks nicely.
Nov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfarland lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nov shoots in and drives through. Mcfarland sprawls well.
Nov is breathing heavily.
Mcfarland gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nov.
Nov takes the fight into the clinch.
Mcfarland has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nov uses from the top position.
Nov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mcfarland is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcfarland wants to control but Nov postures up.
Nov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mcfarland to his feet.
Nov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcfarland tries to avoid it but Nov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcfarland to the ground. Mcfarland escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drago Nov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nov shoots in for a takedown but Mcfarland shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcfarland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nov as he avoids it easily.
Nov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Drago Nov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nov shoots in and drives through. Mcfarland sprawls well.
Nov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mcfarland replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nov blocks it well.
Mcfarland stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcfarland wants it to stay on the feet.
Mcfarland unleashes a big counter combination but Nov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drago Nov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcfarland sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcfarland is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nov instigates a clinch.
Mcfarland has Nov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mcfarland gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nov wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcfarland tries to stand and escape but Nov is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcfarland prevents Nov from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nov is trying to control but can't.
Mcfarland lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mcfarland prevents Nov from improving his position.
Nov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcfarland is nestled in close to Nov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mcfarland is keen to just control but Nov is a slippery customer.
Mcfarland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mcfarland is keen to just control but Nov is a slippery customer.
Nov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mcfarland scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nov trying to hold on to Mcfarland's head to control him but Mcfarland postures up.
Mcfarland not doing much here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nov rushes Mcfarland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nov tries to circle away but Mcfarland has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee calls for Nov to work.
Nov tries to land knees in the clinch but Mcfarland avoids the damage to the body.
Mcfarland gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mcfarland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mcfarland avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcfarland connects with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simeon Mcfarland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nov clinches up against the cage.
It looks like Drago Nov has been cut.
Nov takes an elbow to the temple.
Mcfarland is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcfarland has him pressed against the cage.
Nov is trying to push Mcfarland away but Mcfarland has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mcfarland gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nov taking a breather.
Mcfarland looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mcfarland just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nov tries to work over Mcfarland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nov blocks the elbow strike.
Nov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mcfarland blocks the elbow strike.
Nov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mcfarland working aggressively here.
Nov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mcfarland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drago Nov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nov is looking to break free of the clinch but Mcfarland has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcfarland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mcfarland with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mcfarland is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcfarland is trying to pull guard but Nov has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mcfarland pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nov drives through and clinches with Mcfarland against the cage.
Nov wants to take the fight to the mat but Mcfarland manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mcfarland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nov trying to stall but Mcfarland improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mcfarland.
Nov lands with a light punch inside.
Nov tries to pull guard but Mcfarland holds him up against the cage and eventually Nov drops back down to his feet.
Drago Nov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mcfarland pulls guard successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcfarland looking to control.
Nov looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simeon Mcfarland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mcfarland has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simeon Mcfarland!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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