PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rian MacFarlane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Svyatoslav Vakarchuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacFarlane kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Foggy Dew. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

MacFarlane
vs
Vakarchuk

195 cm
31
247 lbs
20 - 16 - 0

190 cm
32
250 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$)

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 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Rian MacFarlane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Svyatoslav Vakarchuk!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vakarchuk fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging MacFarlane to the ground. Vakarchuk is now in MacFarlane's guard.
Vakarchuk throws a big elbow that misses.
Vakarchuk scoring with punches to the head and body.

It looks like Rian MacFarlane has been cut.
Vakarchuk with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Vakarchuk is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
MacFarlane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vakarchuk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vakarchuk wants to pass the guard but MacFarlane is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakarchuk is looking to advance position but MacFarlane has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Vakarchuk tries to reverse the position but MacFarlane maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vakarchuk is still trying to improve position.
MacFarlane controlling the position easily from mount.
MacFarlane looking to control but Vakarchuk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vakarchuk working to try and regain half guard.
MacFarlane tries to control but Vakarchuk wriggling away.
MacFarlane controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vakarchuk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
MacFarlane trying to control but Vakarchuk is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vakarchuk is looking to improve his position but MacFarlane isn't that keen on the idea.
Vakarchuk bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
MacFarlane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vakarchuk.
MacFarlane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vakarchuk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vakarchuk throwing strikes from guard but MacFarlane blocks nicely.
Vakarchuk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vakarchuk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vakarchuk trying to control the position from guard on top but MacFarlane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vakarchuk throwing strikes but missing.
MacFarlane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacFarlane keeping moving, preventing Vakarchuk from controlling successfully.
Vakarchuk working some strikes from top position.

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.
MacFarlane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vakarchuk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
MacFarlane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vakarchuk trying to control but MacFarlane is working from the bottom.
Vakarchuk scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vakarchuk cracks MacFarlane with a solid left hand.
Vakarchuk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacFarlane is keeping the position for now.
Vakarchuk trying to control but MacFarlane is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vakarchuk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

MacFarlane is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Svyatoslav Vakarchuk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rian MacFarlane'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.

Vakarchuk blocks a jab.
Vakarchuk tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
MacFarlane throws a leg kick which misses Vakarchuk's front leg but catches the back leg as Vakarchuk tries to avoid it.
MacFarlane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

It looks like Svyatoslav Vakarchuk has been cut.
MacFarlane looks to score with a jab to the body but Vakarchuk is just out of range.
Nice shot by MacFarlane.
MacFarlane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vakarchuk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vakarchuk changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vakarchuk misses with a takedown attempt - MacFarlane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from MacFarlane misses the target.
Vakarchuk throws out a counter right but MacFarlane avoids it with no problem.
MacFarlane looks to score with a jab to the body but Vakarchuk is just out of range.

Vakarchuk tries to keep at a distance but MacFarlane has taken the fight into the clinch.

Vakarchuk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacFarlane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
MacFarlane throws a leg kick which misses Vakarchuk's front leg but catches the back leg as Vakarchuk tries to avoid it.
MacFarlane looks to score with a jab to the body but Vakarchuk is just out of range.
Vakarchuk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
MacFarlane throws an off balance right hand

and Vakarchuk counters by clinching up.
MacFarlane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vakarchuk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MacFarlane pulls him back up using the underhooks.
MacFarlane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vakarchuk.

Vakarchuk manages to break the clinch.
MacFarlane throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from MacFarlane misses.
MacFarlane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vakarchuk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
MacFarlane finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vakarchuk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MacFarlane looks to score with a jab to the body but Vakarchuk is just out of range.
Vakarchuk walks into a stiff left hand from MacFarlane.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacFarlane throws a leg kick that is checked

and Vakarchuk counters with a nice double leg into side control. MacFarlane won't be happy with that.
Vakarchuk misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
MacFarlane is not content to let Vakarchuk control the position.
Vakarchuk is trying to ground and pound but MacFarlane uses the momentary lack of control by Vakarchuk to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vakarchuk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vakarchuk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if Vakarchuk is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
MacFarlane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vakarchuk.
Vakarchuk throwing shots but MacFarlane is blocking nicely.
Vakarchuk throwing shots but MacFarlane is blocking nicely.
Vakarchuk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vakarchuk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Vakarchuk there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vakarchuk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. MacFarlane defending well though.
Vakarchuk wants to take a breather but MacFarlane is having none of it.
Vakarchuk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vakarchuk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MacFarlane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vakarchuk scores with a couple of nice shots.
MacFarlane has hold of Vakarchuk's hands but Vakarchuk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh MacFarlane is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vakarchuk lands a big elbow - MacFarlane is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Vakarchuk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Svyatoslav Vakarchuk!