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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimitry McFarlen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Staton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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22
279 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
25
277 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dimitry McFarlen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Staton!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Staton misses.
McFarlen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Staton.
McFarlen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Staton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McFarlen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McFarlen wants to stand but Staton is controlling the position.
Staton wants to control from the top but McFarlen keeps moving.
Staton wants to pass the guard but McFarlen is keeping the position.
Staton wants to control from the top but McFarlen keeps moving.
McFarlen wants to stand but Staton is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McFarlen is looking to stand up but Staton isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staton preventing the sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Staton loads up on a big right hand but McFarlen slips the punch.
Dimitry McFarlen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McFarlen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Staton throws out a loose jab but McFarlen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from McFarlen.
Staton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McFarlen.
McFarlen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Staton.
McFarlen throws a push kick but Staton slaps the foot to one side.
A shot to the liver by McFarlen. Beautiful body shot.
Staton looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Staton tries to keep at a distance but McFarlen has taken the fight into the clinch.
McFarlen lands an elbow just above Staton 's eye.
McFarlen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McFarlen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McFarlen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Staton or not.
McFarlen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Staton is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from McFarlen.
McFarlen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McFarlen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McFarlen lands an elbow that stopped Staton in his tracks for a moment.
McFarlen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Staton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McFarlen lands a nice knee to the body.
Staton takes a knee right on the jaw!
McFarlen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McFarlen lands a good knee to the midsection. Staton won't want to take too many of those.
McFarlen misses with a knee to the head.
McFarlen working Staton over with knees to the body.
McFarlen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Staton's defenses.
McFarlen lands an elbow just above Staton 's eye.
McFarlen misses with a knee to the head.
McFarlen misses with a knee strike.
McFarlen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Staton.
Knees in the clinch landing for McFarlen.
McFarlen slowing the pace effectively.
McFarlen misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McFarlen working aggressively here.
McFarlen struggles to land a body shot inside as Staton controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Staton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Staton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McFarlen.
McFarlen tries to land knees in the clinch but Staton avoids the damage to the body.
Staton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McFarlen lands a left hand.
McFarlen throws an elbow that misses.
Staton holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Staton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McFarlen just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Staton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McFarlen prevents the takedown attempt.
Dimitry McFarlen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Staton.
Staton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Staton blocking some punches.
That's four 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.
McFarlen is pushing Staton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McFarlen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McFarlen missing with knees to the body.
Staton dodges an elbow strike from McFarlen.
McFarlen lands a damaging elbow.
Staton tries for a takedown but McFarlen manages to get underhooks.
McFarlen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McFarlen lands a body shot in the clinch.
McFarlen missing with knees to the body.
McFarlen missing with knees to the body.
McFarlen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Staton avoids it.
Staton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from McFarlen.
Staton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McFarlen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McFarlen scores with a nice hook to the head.
McFarlen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McFarlen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitry McFarlen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McFarlen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Staton doesn't seem bothered though.
Staton throws a jab but it's blocked by McFarlen.
Staton throws a nice looking combination but McFarlen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McFarlen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Staton throws out the jab.
McFarlen looks to throw the jab but Staton is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from McFarlen.
Staton looks to land a combination but McFarlen avoids it well.
A slow jab from Staton misses its intended target.
McFarlen throws a body punch but Staton moves out of range.
McFarlen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Staton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McFarlen doesn't manage to clinch there - Staton circles away.
McFarlen throws a low kick but Staton avoids it.
McFarlen misses with a body shot.
McFarlen throws an overhand right that lands on Staton's shoulder, as Staton tries to avoid the shot.
Staton is breathing heavily.
McFarlen throws a hook to the side of Staton's head but Staton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Staton lands an overhand right.
Staton walks forward, straight into a front kick from McFarlen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFarlen lands a head kick!
It looks like Jeremy Staton has been cut.
Staton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jeremy Staton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McFarlen, as that shot connected.
Staton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFarlen tries to clinch there but Staton circles away.
McFarlen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Staton takes a step back to recover.
Staton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McFarlen moves into range and clinches up with Staton.
McFarlen throws an elbow that misses.
McFarlen presses Staton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McFarlen trying to land knees to the body.
McFarlen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Staton can do to turn this around?
Staton takes an elbow to the temple.
Staton takes an elbow to the temple.
McFarlen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staton blocks the elbow strike.
Staton is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Staton breaks the clinch.
McFarlen misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Staton. McFarlen does a little dance to reset his feet.
McFarlen tries to clinch up.
Staton misses the shot to the body.
Staton scores with a sloppy right hand. McFarlen should have avoided that one.
McFarlen throws a leg kick but Staton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Staton connects with the punch.
Dimitry McFarlen is winning the standup battle so far.
McFarlen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Staton scores with a crisp jab that stopped McFarlen in his tracks.
Staton swings for the body but McFarlen moves out of range.
McFarlen clinches up with Staton and pushes him back against the cage.
McFarlen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McFarlen lands a hook that snaps the head of Staton backwards.
Staton blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFarlen scores with a knee to the head.
Staton avoiding damage as McFarlen throws knees to the body.
McFarlen lands with a short shot to the head.
McFarlen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McFarlen can't find room to land a body shot as Staton controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McFarlen.
McFarlen tries to land knees in the clinch but Staton avoids the damage to the body.
Dimitry McFarlen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McFarlen prevents Staton from breaking the clinch.
McFarlen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McFarlen tries to work over Staton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McFarlen looking to slow down the pace here.
McFarlen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Staton.
McFarlen tries to work over Staton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McFarlen lands an elbow inside.
Staton is trying to break the clinch but McFarlen has him pressed against the cage.
McFarlen throws a punch but it's blocked by Staton.
Staton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
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.
Staton blocks the elbow strike.
Staton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Staton avoiding damage as McFarlen throws knees to the body.
Staton is trying to break the clinch but McFarlen is controlling him.
McFarlen pushes off an throws an elbow but Staton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McFarlen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Staton avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McFarlen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Staton's brow.
Staton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McFarlen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McFarlen throws an elbow but it misses.
Staton blocks the elbow strike.
McFarlen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Staton avoiding damage as McFarlen throws knees to the body.
Staton dodges an elbow strike from McFarlen.
McFarlen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McFarlen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Staton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Staton wants to break the clinch but can't.
McFarlen misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitry McFarlen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Staton's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Staton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McFarlen momentarily.
Nice shot by Staton.
Staton shoots in for a double leg but McFarlen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McFarlen misses with a body shot.
McFarlen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Staton shoots in but no luck this time.
McFarlen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McFarlen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Staton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McFarlen.
Nice defenses there by Staton.
Staton keeps the fight on the outside.
McFarlen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Staton looks to land a left hand but McFarlen moved out of range nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Staton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McFarlen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McFarlen misses with a low kick as Staton jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFarlen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by McFarlen.
Staton throws a body punch but McFarlen moves out of range.
Staton moves out of range as McFarlen strikes.
Staton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McFarlen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Staton.
Staton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McFarlen as he avoids it easily.
Dimitry McFarlen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Staton.
McFarlen connects with a jab.
Staton walks forward, straight into a front kick from McFarlen.
Staton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFarlen misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by McFarlen as he connects with a hook.
McFarlen misses with a low kick.
McFarlen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Staton.
Jeremy Staton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Staton fails to land with a series of punches.
McFarlen stuffs the takedown attempt from Staton. Staton gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFarlen darts in and clinches Staton up against the cage.
McFarlen misses with an elbow over the top.
McFarlen lands a hook that snaps the head of Staton backwards.
Staton blocks an elbow strike.
McFarlen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McFarlen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Staton is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by McFarlen.
McFarlen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McFarlen misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dimitry McFarlen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Staton dodges an elbow strike from McFarlen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFarlen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McFarlen lands an elbow that stopped Staton in his tracks for a moment.
McFarlen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Staton can't get the takedown.
Jeremy Staton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Staton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Staton avoids the elbow strike from McFarlen, against the cage.
McFarlen throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McFarlen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Staton.
Staton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McFarlen scores with a shot to the side of Staton's head.
McFarlen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Staton.
McFarlen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McFarlen throws an elbow but it misses.
McFarlen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Staton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitry McFarlen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McFarlen, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitry McFarlen!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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