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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ignacio Mcfarland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ignacio Mcfarland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson looks to land a combination but Mcfarland avoids it well.
Nelson lands with a kick to the temple. Mcfarland shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A low kick from Nelson misses
and Mcfarland moves into the clinch.
Nelson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mcfarland fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt
and Mcfarland counters by moving into the clinch.
Nelson is working for takedown but Mcfarland is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ignacio Mcfarland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Nelson.
Mcfarland lands with a light punch inside.
Nelson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nelson avoiding damage as Mcfarland throws knees to the body.
Mcfarland jumps into guard, dragging Nelson to the mat.
Mcfarland has his feet on Nelson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
Nelson throws a push kick but Mcfarland slaps the foot to one side.
Mcfarland takes the fight into the clinch.
Mcfarland could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nelson looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson prevents a body shot from Mcfarland.
Nelson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mcfarland is defending well.
Nelson wants to take the fight to the mat but Mcfarland manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nelson looks winded!
Nelson wants to break free but Mcfarland has control.
Nelson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mcfarland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nelson tries a body shot but Mcfarland blocks it.
Mcfarland lands a nice knee to the body.
Nelson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mcfarland has picked Nelson up - he's going for a ride! Mcfarland dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mcfarland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcfarland is nestled in close to Nelson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mcfarland has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mcfarland decides to stand and escape the position.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Mcfarland gets a double leg takedown into Nelson's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcfarland content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mcfarland stands and steps away. Nelson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mcfarland shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nelson is trying to defend but Mcfarland finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mcfarland sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mcfarland connects with a nice short shot to Nelson's temple.
Mcfarland lands strikes from half guard.
Mcfarland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mcfarland lands strikes from half guard.
Mcfarland stands up out of the half guard.
Mcfarland drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mcfarland stands up and waves to Nelson to follow him.
Mcfarland shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nelson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mcfarland dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcfarland lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mcfarland working the ground and pound from side control.
Mcfarland is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mcfarland cracks Nelson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignacio Mcfarland dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mcfarland.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcfarland decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nelson to his feet.
Alan Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcfarland changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nelson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nelson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mcfarland to the ground. Nelson is now in Mcfarland's guard.
Mcfarland has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nelson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Mcfarland gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nelson regains guard.
Nelson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mcfarland manages to pass to side control.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Mcfarland stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Nelson to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcfarland defends it nicely.
Mcfarland leaves Nelson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mcfarland looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mcfarland is standing up over Nelson. Nelson looks to escape but Mcfarland dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcfarland scores with punches from side control.
Mcfarland working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mcfarland stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nelson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mcfarland to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mcfarland is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ignacio Mcfarland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfarland cracks Nelson with a solid left hand.
Mcfarland controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mcfarland with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mcfarland landing some decent shots from guard.
Mcfarland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcfarland postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mcfarland chips away with some ground and pound.
Mcfarland gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mcfarland gets a takedown into half guard.
Mcfarland not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mcfarland connects with a nice short shot to Nelson's temple.
Nelson 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.
Ground and pound from Mcfarland.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignacio Mcfarland dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt
and Mcfarland holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mcfarland using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nelson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mcfarland is defending well.
Mcfarland has Nelson pressed against the cage, preventing Nelson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nelson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mcfarland has hold of one of Nelson's legs. Nelson is fighting the takedown attempt but Mcfarland gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nelson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mcfarland circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcfarland checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nelson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcfarland shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nelson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcfarland lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfarland distracts Nelson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mcfarland chips away with some ground and pound.
Nelson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nelson being controlled here momentarily.
Mcfarland is looking for a triangle but Nelson pushes his legs off easily.
Mcfarland has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nelson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mcfarland shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nelson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nelson is looking to stand back up but Mcfarland counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nelson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcfarland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Mcfarland seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfarland stops Nelson from getting back to his feet.
Mcfarland working the head and body with strikes.
Mcfarland takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mcfarland lands a nice short elbow.
Mcfarland seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mcfarland looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcfarland drops an elbow to the side of Nelson's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nelson trying to control here.
Mcfarland seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mcfarland looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mcfarland working Nelson over with strikes.
Mcfarland working Nelson over with strikes.
Alan Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ignacio Mcfarland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mcfarland stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignacio 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ignacio Mcfarland!
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