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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rian MacFarlane (ranked 3031 p4p, 297 weight class) and Stelio Kontos (ranked 3249 p4p, 309 weight class). MacFarlane's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Foggy Dew. Rian MacFarlane is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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247 lbs
29 - 30 - 0 |
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195 cm
29
224 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
29 - 30 - 0, fighting out of London, Rian MacFarlane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stelio Kontos!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kontos misses with a looping right.
Kontos throws a hook but MacFarlane avoids it easily.
MacFarlane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kontos.
MacFarlane looks to score with a jab to the body but Kontos is just out of range.
Kontos misses with a right hand
and MacFarlane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Stelio Kontos has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kontos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kontos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
MacFarlane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by MacFarlane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of MacFarlane.
MacFarlane wants to clinch up but Kontos keeps it at a distance.
Kontos throws a left and a right that both miss
and MacFarlane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacFarlane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kontos.
Kontos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
MacFarlane has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
MacFarlane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kontos.
Kontos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacFarlane.
Stelio Kontos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kontos misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kontos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
MacFarlane tries to kick Kontos off in order to stand up. Kontos Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontos in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kontos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kontos tries to move into full mount but can't pass MacFarlane's legs.
Kontos has control of an arm but MacFarlane manages to advance to Kontos's back!
Kontos tries to break free.
MacFarlane is riding his opponent, not letting Kontos buck him off.
Kontos is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
MacFarlane trying to control momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacFarlane has the hooks in. Kontos is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kontos rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
MacFarlane is trying to control. Kontos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kontos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacFarlane is working away from the top position though.
MacFarlane wants to pass the guard but Kontos is defending well.
Still in half guard, MacFarlane seems content to control.
MacFarlane passes to full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacFarlane wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
MacFarlane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kontos is looking to escape.
MacFarlane looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane tries to control but Kontos wriggling away.
MacFarlane prevents Kontos from getting the reversal.
Kontos keeps trying to improve his position.
Kontos looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
MacFarlane is riding his opponent, not letting Kontos buck him off.
MacFarlane is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kontos knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kontos for a finish.
Kontos tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kontos is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
MacFarlane controlling well, preventing Kontos from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kontos fending off the submission attempt from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane is looking to control Kontos but Kontos is wriggling around and keeping busy.
MacFarlane controls the position.
Kontos rolls, trying to escape but MacFarlane keeps control of the position.
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 Stelio Kontos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
MacFarlane is looking to clinch but Kontos is avoiding it.
MacFarlane looks to throw the jab but Kontos is out of range.
Kontos misses with a hook. MacFarlane ducked under it nicely.
MacFarlane misses with a straight right.
MacFarlane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kontos can do to turn this around?
Kontos misses with a hook. MacFarlane ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by MacFarlane - just one landing.
MacFarlane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kontos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
MacFarlane wants to clinch up but Kontos keeps it at a distance.
MacFarlane scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontos walks into a left hand.
Kontos misses with a series of wild punches.
MacFarlane throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kontos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kontos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kontos.
Kontos wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacFarlane keeps working.
MacFarlane can't do much from the bottom here.
Kontos lands a nice forearm strike.
Kontos postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
MacFarlane is looking for a sweep.
MacFarlane takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kontos tries for a kimura but MacFarlane is defending well.
MacFarlane is trying to control Kontos's posture but Kontos avoids it.
Kontos trying to control the position but MacFarlane is working away.
Kontos working the strikes but MacFarlane uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
MacFarlane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kontos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacFarlane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kontos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacFarlane sees it coming and defends easily.
Rian MacFarlane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane trying to control but Kontos postures up.
Kontos with the ground and pound but MacFarlane uses the opportunity to regain guard.
MacFarlane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kontos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
MacFarlane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacFarlane wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
MacFarlane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Kontos won't allow MacFarlane to sweep him here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kontos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
MacFarlane is looking for a triangle but Kontos pushes his legs off easily.
Kontos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
MacFarlane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kontos drops back, looking for a kneebar! MacFarlane looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. MacFarlane looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from MacFarlane!
Kontos is trying to control MacFarlane's posture but MacFarlane avoids it.
MacFarlane trying to control the action but Kontos is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rian MacFarlane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stelio Kontos'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. This is the final round!
MacFarlane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kontos punishes MacFarlane's body with a nice straight punch.
Kontos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane connects with an inside leg kick.
Rian MacFarlane is winning the standup battle so far.
MacFarlane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kontos.
Kontos scores with a body shot.
MacFarlane lands a nice looking body shot.
MacFarlane stuns Kontos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontos misses with a body shot
and MacFarlane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kontos with a lazy takedown attempt
letting MacFarlane counter with a right hand.
MacFarlane moves out of range of the strikes.
Kontos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and MacFarlane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kontos scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacFarlane catches Kontos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That has opened up Stelio Kontos's cut even more.
Kontos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kontos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kontos shoots in and gets a takedown into MacFarlane's guard.
MacFarlane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kontos wants to control from the top but MacFarlane keeps moving.
MacFarlane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kontos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kontos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacFarlane keeping moving, preventing Kontos from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kontos throws a strike but MacFarlane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kontos looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! MacFarlane has picked Kontos up and slammed him! Kontos can't keep hold of the triangle and MacFarlane manages to pass to side control!
MacFarlane is looking to take a break and control but Kontos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as MacFarlane stalls from top position.
Kontos is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Kontos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacFarlane is trying to get an arm triangle but Kontos is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kontos is looking for a sweep.
MacFarlane is staying tight to Kontos's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kontos sneaks back into half guard.
MacFarlane not doing much here.
MacFarlane has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kontos defend it? MacFarlane steps over the head and cranks it - Kontos is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for MacFarlane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rian MacFarlane!
An intense looking Rian MacFarlane took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Kill or be killed!'.
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energy
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hype
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