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Event:
CACC 29
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rian MacFarlane (ranked 3040 p4p, 296 weight class) and Fletch Brandis (ranked 3097 p4p, 300 weight class). MacFarlane comes to the ring accompanied by The Foggy Dew. Brandis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Rian MacFarlane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Fletch Brandis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
MacFarlane closes the distance and pushes Brandis back into the ropes.
MacFarlane wants to take the fight to the mat but Brandis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
MacFarlane works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacFarlane (2) vs (0) Brandis
Brandis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacFarlane (2) vs (2) Brandis
Brandis wants to take a breather but MacFarlane is having none of it.
Brandis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MacFarlane defends it well.
MacFarlane wants to control but Brandis is keeping busy.
MacFarlane wants to improve his position but Brandis is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFarlane makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacFarlane.
MacFarlane trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacFarlane working for a triangle but Brandis defends it easily.
Brandis tries to free his leg and advance position but MacFarlane is retaining full guard.
MacFarlane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brandis is aware though and is defending well.
MacFarlane is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brandis looking to sit in guard and control but MacFarlane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacFarlane (4) vs (2) Brandis
MacFarlane stays in close to Brandis's body and controls the position.
MacFarlane has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane stands and throws Brandis's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacFarlane (7) vs (2) Brandis
Brandis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacFarlane controls the position.
MacFarlane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brandis seems a little lost for a moment, as MacFarlane dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandis wants to control but MacFarlane postures up.
MacFarlane takes a little break here. Brandis wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
You can see the frustration on Brandis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacFarlane moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
MacFarlane wants to control but Brandis is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
MacFarlane is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Brandis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Brandis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
MacFarlane prevents Brandis from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with MacFarlane in particular looking to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane continues to stall.
Brandis is trying to maintain the position but MacFarlane is very close to passing his half guard.
Brandis tries to get to full guard but MacFarlane has control of the leg.
MacFarlane looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
More hug and hope from MacFarlane.
Brandis tries to roll over but MacFarlane keeps him under control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane is taking a breather. Brandis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
MacFarlane wants to take a breather but Brandis is having none of it.
Brandis tries to get to full guard but MacFarlane has control of the leg.
Brandis won't allow MacFarlane to pass to mount.
Brandis trying to control here.
MacFarlane content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
MacFarlane wants to work for an arm triangle but Brandis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis tries to roll over but MacFarlane keeps him under control.
Brandis trying to control here.
Brandis wants to improve his position but MacFarlane is controlling well.
MacFarlane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brandis has managed to free his arm - good work.
MacFarlane perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brandis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
MacFarlane wants to control from the top but Brandis keeps moving.
MacFarlane content to stall in guard here.
Brandis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacFarlane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacFarlane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brandis keeping moving, preventing MacFarlane from controlling successfully.
Brandis 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.
Brandis looking for a guillotine here but MacFarlane defends easily.
MacFarlane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
MacFarlane drops back looking for a leg! Brandis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brandis manages to kick MacFarlane off! MacFarlane jumps back into Brandis's guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brandis looking for a sweep. Not yet Brandis, not yet.
MacFarlane trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacFarlane is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brandis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
MacFarlane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brandis trying to keep a closed guard but MacFarlane is proving a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane trying to control but Brandis is working from the bottom.
Brandis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brandis keeping full guard, as MacFarlane tries to pass.
Brandis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacFarlane wants to control from the top but Brandis keeps moving.
MacFarlane sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brandis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacFarlane has Brandis in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacFarlane (7) vs (4) Brandis
My spies in Lads Lash Banter Gym inform me that Brandis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brandis won't allow MacFarlane to sweep him here.
MacFarlane has his foot on Brandis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandis works his way back into a safe position though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandis 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! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacFarlane (11) vs (4) Brandis
You can see the frustration on Brandis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacFarlane controlling the position.
MacFarlane wants to control but Brandis is keeping him busy.
MacFarlane tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
MacFarlane trying to control the action but Brandis is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Brandis's face as MacFarlane controls the position.
MacFarlane advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: MacFarlane (13) vs (4) Brandis
Brandis is squirming around, avoiding MacFarlane's attempts to control the action.
MacFarlane controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandis is squirming around, avoiding MacFarlane's attempts to control the action.
MacFarlane wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacFarlane takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
As Rian MacFarlane got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Kill or be killed!'.
The defeated Fletch Brandis had this to say: 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'. |
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Event:
CACC 21
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcelinho Lima (ranked 2239 p4p, 231 weight class) and Rian MacFarlane (ranked 2954 p4p, 284 weight class). MacFarlane has chosen The Foggy Dew as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Rian MacFarlane!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lima shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches MacFarlane napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lima (4) vs (0) MacFarlane
MacFarlane is looking to regain half guard here but Lima keeps moving and retains side control.
MacFarlane struggling a bit here.
Lima is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. MacFarlane looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lima gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. MacFarlane is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lima lets go of the hold and MacFarlane can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcelinho Lima!
The defeated Rian MacFarlane had this to say: 'Sorry guys everything is still fuzzy... but I think he tapped out... so it is what it is... who am I again?'. |
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Event:
CACC 14
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tembo Laibon (ranked 22127 p4p, 531 weight class) and Rian MacFarlane (ranked 2841 p4p, 278 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying MacFarlane's choice of entrance music: 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!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tembo Laibon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Rian MacFarlane!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
MacFarlane pushes Laibon up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Laibon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Laibon is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
MacFarlane gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Laibon regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laibon (0) vs (2) MacFarlane
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Laibon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laibon being controlled here, momentarily.
MacFarlane's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from MacFarlane.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacFarlane drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says MacFarlane as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Laibon screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with MacFarlane! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rian MacFarlane!
In his post fight interview, Rian MacFarlane gave a big smile as he said 'Kill or be killed!'.
In defeat, Tembo Laibon stepped up to the mic, saying 'The comeback is always greater than the setback. He earned this win but this isn't it for me.'. |
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Event:
CACC 8
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 4248 p4p, 365 weight class) and Rian MacFarlane (ranked 2768 p4p, 278 weight class). MacFarlane has chosen The Foggy Dew as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rian MacFarlane told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mario Eikmeyer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rian MacFarlane!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Eikmeyer shoots for a takedown but MacFarlane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eikmeyer shoots in looking for a takedown but MacFarlane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Eikmeyer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eikmeyer looks for a takedown but MacFarlane sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Eikmeyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacFarlane clinches with his opponent.
MacFarlane's coach down at Pablo's Boxing Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on MacFarlane's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Eikmeyer has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed MacFarlane clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Eikmeyer (4) vs (0) MacFarlane
MacFarlane trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
MacFarlane controlling Eikmeyer 's hands.
MacFarlane looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eikmeyer tightening his grip on MacFarlane, looking for the choke.
Eikmeyer working for a choke but MacFarlane is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikmeyer avoiding MacFarlane 's attempts to control his hands.
MacFarlane is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Eikmeyer is staying active.
Eikmeyer has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
MacFarlane just trying to survive but Eikmeyer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
MacFarlane might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Eikmeyer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Eikmeyer is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. MacFarlane is defending well though. Eikmeyer let's go of the attempt for now.
Eikmeyer looking for the choke but no joy.
Eikmeyer looking to break MacFarlane's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. MacFarlane remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Eikmeyer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer tightening his grip on MacFarlane, looking for the choke.
MacFarlane rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
MacFarlane is defending against the submission attempts here by Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer wants to free his trapped foot but MacFarlane is holding on for dear life with his legs.
MacFarlane actively working from the bottom here.
MacFarlane trying to control from the bottom.
Eikmeyer tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacFarlane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Eikmeyer is trying to work for a kimura but MacFarlane is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eikmeyer is working away from the top position though.
Eikmeyer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MacFarlane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eikmeyer.
MacFarlane desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Eikmeyer is working for a submission of some sort.
MacFarlane moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacFarlane working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eikmeyer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eikmeyer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Eikmeyer got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacFarlane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eikmeyer has managed to get both his arms back between MacFarlane's legs - danger averted.
Eikmeyer drops back looking for a leg! MacFarlane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacFarlane manages to kick Eikmeyer off! Eikmeyer jumps back into MacFarlane's guard.
Eikmeyer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! MacFarlane is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! MacFarlane has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eikmeyer (4) vs (2) MacFarlane
Eikmeyer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacFarlane trying to control but Eikmeyer is working from the bottom.
Eikmeyer seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer working for a triangle but MacFarlane defends it easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
MacFarlane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MacFarlane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Eikmeyer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacFarlane is aware though and is defending well.
MacFarlane trying to control but Eikmeyer is working from the bottom.
Eikmeyer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacFarlane showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MacFarlane has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Eikmeyer to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! MacFarlane is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Eikmeyer pulls down on the head and he's put MacFarlane to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mario Eikmeyer!
In his post fight interview, Mario Eikmeyer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Rian MacFarlane stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry guys everything is still fuzzy... but I think he tapped out... so it is what it is... who am I again?'. |
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Event:
CACC 4
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maxim Bok (ranked 1576 p4p, 185 weight class) and Rian MacFarlane (ranked 2703 p4p, 267 weight class). Bok comes into the arena with Give It Revolution blaring out of the sound system. MacFarlane is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Foggy Dew. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rian MacFarlane!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bok shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MacFarlane's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) MacFarlane
MacFarlane looking for a sweep. Not yet MacFarlane, not yet.
Bok is fighting to break MacFarlane's control of his arms but MacFarlane is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bok content to stall in guard here.
MacFarlane working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacFarlane holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFarlane has an active guard here but Bok has managed to pass into half guard.
MacFarlane is defending against the submission attempts here by Bok.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok is looking for a kimura but MacFarlane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bok to get the leverage.
Bok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bok is looking for a kimura but MacFarlane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bok to get the leverage.
MacFarlane is trying to control but can't.
Bok is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MacFarlane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bok.
MacFarlane moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Bok trying to control but MacFarlane is working from the bottom.
MacFarlane keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Bok slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (0) MacFarlane
Bok working away.
Bok is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but MacFarlane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
MacFarlane is looking to regain half guard here but Bok keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane can't do much from the bottom here.
Bok working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bok working away.
Bok wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacFarlane keeps working.
You can see the frustration on MacFarlane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane tries to improve position but can't.
Bok wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MacFarlane, who protects the arm well.
Bok trying to control the position but MacFarlane is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacFarlane looking for a sweep but Bok has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bok (7) vs (0) MacFarlane
Bok has hold of MacFarlane's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and MacFarlane manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
MacFarlane tries to hold on but Bok pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bok can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacFarlane is looking to escape.
MacFarlane tries to hold on but Bok postures up.
Bok is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but MacFarlane is surviving well by controlling Bok's body position as best he can.
Bok trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bok takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bok.
Bok avoids the attempt from MacFarlane to control.
Bok tries to control but MacFarlane wriggling away.
MacFarlane tries to hold on but Bok pushes him away.
MacFarlane is working to get back to half guard.
Bok wants to control the pace but MacFarlane is squirming around nicely.
Bok working for a submission but MacFarlane is keeping him at bay.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane is looking to get to half guard.
Bok trying to control but MacFarlane is having none of it.
MacFarlane is looking to get to half guard.
MacFarlane is still trying to improve position.
MacFarlane wants to hold on but Bok pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane is squirming around, avoiding Bok's attempts to control the action.
MacFarlane is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MacFarlane might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bok haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bok seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but MacFarlane is holding on tight.
Bok trying to control but MacFarlane is having none of it.
Bok avoids the attempt from MacFarlane to control.
MacFarlane is squirming around, avoiding Bok's attempts to control the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane wants to hold on but Bok pushes him away.
Bok looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
MacFarlane tries to hold on but Bok postures up.
MacFarlane is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Bok working for a guillotine from mount but MacFarlane is in no mood to give up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bok looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bok wants to control the pace but MacFarlane is squirming around nicely.
Bok avoids the attempt from MacFarlane to control.
MacFarlane is just holding on here. Bok manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bok (10) vs (0) MacFarlane
Bok looking for the choke from the back.
Bok gets his hands free as MacFarlane looks to control.
MacFarlane is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bok off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane tries to escape but Bok has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bok gets his hands free as MacFarlane looks to control.
Bok is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. MacFarlane is defending well though. Bok let's go of the attempt for now.
MacFarlane is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bok gets his way!
Bok has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bok working for a choke but MacFarlane is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bok has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, MacFarlane has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
MacFarlane looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Bok is hanging on to MacFarlane's back as he tries to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bok looking to break MacFarlane's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. MacFarlane remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bok will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bok gets his hands free as MacFarlane looks to control.
MacFarlane can't escape the position.
MacFarlane wants to control his opponent's hands but Bok gets his hands free.
Bok controlling well, preventing MacFarlane from escaping the position.
Bok looking to break MacFarlane's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. MacFarlane remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bok will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
MacFarlane just trying to survive but Bok is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bok tries to get the hooks in deep but MacFarlane pushed the leg off.
Bok is persistently looking for the submission but MacFarlane is defending it well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane trying to control the position but Bok manages to sink in the hooks.
MacFarlane is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bok gets his way!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bok's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
MacFarlane can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacFarlane trying to control but not successfully.
Bok is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but MacFarlane has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Maxim Bok decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Rian MacFarlane was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry guys everything is still fuzzy... but I think he tapped out... so it is what it is... who am I again?'. |
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Event:
CACC 1
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Torkel Bystrom (ranked 3435 p4p, 319 weight class) and Rian MacFarlane (ranked 2675 p4p, 256 weight class). MacFarlane has chosen The Foggy Dew as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rian MacFarlane was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Torkel Bystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rian MacFarlane!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bystrom darts in and clinches MacFarlane up against the ropes.
MacFarlane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bystrom after a bit of a struggle.
MacFarlane is trying to trip Bystrom. He has hold of a leg but Bystrom is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. MacFarlane persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bystrom (0) vs (2) MacFarlane
MacFarlane trying to control but Bystrom is working from the bottom.
MacFarlane controlling from the top position.
Bystrom seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bystrom managing to control the position.
Bystrom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFarlane's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacFarlane passes Bystrom's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bystrom is not content to let MacFarlane control the position.
MacFarlane has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Pablo's Boxing Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
MacFarlane trying to control the pace.
Bystrom is trying to control but can't.
MacFarlane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bystrom has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bystrom is refusing to be controlled, as MacFarlane sits in half guard.
MacFarlane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane trying to mount his opponent but Bystrom defends it.
Bystrom is trying to maintain the position but MacFarlane is very close to passing his half guard.
Bystrom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacFarlane stalling.
Bystrom won't allow MacFarlane to pass to mount.
MacFarlane is thwarting Bystrom's attempts to control the position.
MacFarlane perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane wants to control but Bystrom is keeping him busy.
Bystrom tries to get to full guard but MacFarlane has control of the leg.
MacFarlane content to control rather than advance.
MacFarlane is thwarting Bystrom's attempts to control the position.
Bystrom has his hands clasped together around MacFarlane's back. He's all about the action.
MacFarlane sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom trying to control here.
MacFarlane looking for a submission but Bystrom manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Bystrom wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
MacFarlane trying to control the position from guard on top but Bystrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacFarlane trying to control but Bystrom is working from the bottom.
MacFarlane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
MacFarlane wants to control from the top but Bystrom keeps moving.
MacFarlane is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
MacFarlane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bystrom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom is controlling MacFarlane's posture.
Bystrom looking for a sweep. Not yet Bystrom, not yet.
Bystrom is adopting a defensive guard.
Bystrom is trying to keep MacFarlane in close.
Bystrom keeping moving, preventing MacFarlane from controlling successfully.
Bystrom seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
MacFarlane trying to control the position from guard on top but Bystrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bystrom continues to stall.
MacFarlane postures up.
Bystrom 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.
Bystrom can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MacFarlane controls the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom is trying to control the position but MacFarlane postures up.
MacFarlane wants to control from the top but Bystrom keeps moving.
MacFarlane postures up.
Bystrom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacFarlane trying to control the position from guard on top but Bystrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bystrom haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bystrom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacFarlane trying to control but Bystrom is working from the bottom.
MacFarlane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
MacFarlane wants to control from the top but Bystrom keeps moving.
MacFarlane postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom looking for a sweep. Not yet Bystrom, not yet.
MacFarlane wants to control from the top but Bystrom keeps moving.
Bystrom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bystrom controlling MacFarlane's posture.
MacFarlane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
MacFarlane looking to pass the guard.
Bystrom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MacFarlane is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bystrom keeping moving, preventing MacFarlane from controlling successfully.
MacFarlane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane trying to control the position from guard on top but Bystrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bystrom trying to control the position.
MacFarlane trying to control but Bystrom is working from the bottom.
Bystrom is pulling down on MacFarlane's head. It's preventing any offense from MacFarlane, at least for the moment.
MacFarlane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom wants to sweep but no luck.
Bystrom keeping moving, preventing MacFarlane from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bystrom holds on and takes a little breather.
Bystrom keeping moving, preventing MacFarlane from controlling successfully.
Bystrom trying to control the position here.
Bystrom looking to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane wants to control from the top but Bystrom keeps moving.
MacFarlane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bystrom is keeping the position for now.
MacFarlane is stalling in the full guard.
Bystrom trying to keep a closed guard but MacFarlane is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
MacFarlane wins on points by 2 to 0.
Rian MacFarlane looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Kill or be killed!'. |
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Event:
AEW 26
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
MacFarlane misses with a straight left.
MacFarlane attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Clay lands a glancing blow to the side of MacFarlane's head.#CUT#
It looks like Rian MacFarlane has been cut.
MacFarlane moves in looking to clinch but Clay pushes him off.
Clay misses with a lunging right hand
and MacFarlane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clay misses the jab.
MacFarlane appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
MacFarlane tests Clay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and MacFarlane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Clay scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFarlane misses with a straight left.
MacFarlane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clay's head.#T1#
Clay punishes MacFarlane's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Clay does it's job there.
MacFarlane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Clay counters with a right hand to the body.
Some wild striking there from MacFarlane.
Clay thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on MacFarlane if he has to take too many more of those.
MacFarlane looks winded!
Clay throws a lazy uppercut
and MacFarlane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clay cracks MacFarlane with a hook to the temple - MacFarlane is on wobbly legs here! Clay swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! MacFarlane falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Clay wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marcellus Clay!
Marcellus Clay tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Rian MacFarlane stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry guys everything is still fuzzy... but I think he tapped out... so it is what it is... who am I again?'.
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Event:
AEW 20
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
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!#CUT#
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!#TD2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #SUB#
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.
#T4#
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.#SUB#
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!
#R2#
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. #T1#
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.#TD2#
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.#T2##SUB2#
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!#SUB#
MacFarlane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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. #SUB#
MacFarlane is looking for a triangle but Kontos pushes his legs off easily.
Kontos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
MacFarlane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
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! #REVR#
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!
#R3#
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.#T1#
MacFarlane catches Kontos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
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.#TD2#
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. #SUB#
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. #T2#
Kontos throws a strike but MacFarlane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
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.#SUB#
MacFarlane is trying to get an arm triangle but Kontos is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
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.
#SUB#
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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Event:
AEW 13
Date: Jul 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacFarlane pinned against the cage. MacFarlane gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith slips a straight right by MacFarlane.
Smith throws a series of punches but MacFarlane avoids them all with ease.
MacFarlane looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.#TD2#
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching MacFarlane on his heels. He'll look to pass MacFarlane's guard now, I'm sure.
MacFarlane has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MacFarlane keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MacFarlane 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.#T1#
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
MacFarlane looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
MacFarlane trying to control the position.
MacFarlane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from MacFarlane's guard.
Smith postures up.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
MacFarlane is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but MacFarlane blocks nicely.
MacFarlane is looking to sweep but instead, Smith has passed into half guard.
MacFarlane trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Smith manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
MacFarlane tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of MacFarlane's face.
#CUT2#
It looks like Rian MacFarlane has been cut.#T3#
Smith unloads with some vicious shots from mount and MacFarlane wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Smith celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Smith!
A victorious Aaron Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Rian MacFarlane was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry guys everything is still fuzzy... but I think he tapped out... so it is what it is... who am I again?'.
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Event:
AEW 7
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Clay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacFarlane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rian MacFarlane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacFarlane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacFarlane moves away from the strike by Clay.
MacFarlane scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Marcellus Clay has been cut.
No joy there for MacFarlane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacFarlane misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFarlane sizes up Clay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
MacFarlane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big left from MacFarlane misses.
MacFarlane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Clay misses with a wild body shot.
MacFarlane throws a lazy head kick
and Clay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacFarlane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clay was well out of range. Poor timing from MacFarlane.
Despite the aggression on Clay's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
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.
Clay misses the shot to the body.
MacFarlane slips a straight right by Clay.
MacFarlane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clay keeps the fight on the outside.
MacFarlane lands with a straight right. Clay didn't see that one coming.
MacFarlane blocks the body kick.
MacFarlane thows a leg kick but Clay checks it
and Clay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps MacFarlane thinking. #T2#
MacFarlane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clay has time to react.
Clay connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
MacFarlane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clay tried to score with a low kick but MacFarlane checks it.
Clay throws a hook to the side of MacFarlane's head but MacFarlane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacFarlane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clay.
MacFarlane misses with a hook.#T3#
The fighters circling - MacFarlane throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD2#
Clay sends MacFarlane crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Clay is motioning to the referee to let MacFarlane up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
MacFarlane is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Rian MacFarlane has been cut.
Clay fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked MacFarlane out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Marcellus Clay!
Marcellus Clay thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Rian MacFarlane stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry guys everything is still fuzzy... but I think he tapped out... so it is what it is... who am I again?'.
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Event:
AEM 2
Date: May 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Perera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perera connects with a body shot that sends MacFarlane's belly button to the back.
MacFarlane tries a head kick but it misses.
Perera checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A swing and a miss from Perera.
Perera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacFarlane.
MacFarlane wants to clinch up but Perera keeps it at a distance.
MacFarlane has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Pablo's Boxing Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Perera throws out a loose jab but MacFarlane uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacFarlane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Perera now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A punch lands to the side of MacFarlane 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#
It looks like Rian MacFarlane has been cut.#T1#
MacFarlane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
MacFarlane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from MacFarlane misses the target.
Perera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
MacFarlane wants to clinch
enabling Perera to counter with a crisp jab.
Perera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#
MacFarlane is rocked!
BAM! Perera delivers a spinning backfist that drops MacFarlane like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Kusal Perera!
Kusal Perera is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Kusal Perera, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Rian MacFarlane spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry guys everything is still fuzzy... but I think he tapped out... so it is what it is... who am I again?'.
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Event:
Pride FC 12
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
MacFarlane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacFarlane lands the left hand.#CUT#
It looks like Grzegorz Crayewski has been cut.
Crayewski tries to land a front kick but MacFarlane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crayewski throws a left and a right that both miss
and MacFarlane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crayewski throws a lazy right hand but MacFarlane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacFarlane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crayewski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacFarlane scores with a body shot.
A jab from MacFarlane does it's job there.
Crayewski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as MacFarlane backs up against the cage.
Crayewski looks to land a right hand but MacFarlane moved out of range.
MacFarlane avoids the head kick by Crayewski.
Crayewski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and MacFarlane counters with a left to the body.
Crayewski looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacFarlane lands a head shot.
Crayewski throws a leg kick but MacFarlane sees it coming and checks it nicely.
MacFarlane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crayewski.
#CL#
MacFarlane takes the fight into the clinch.
Crayewski misses with some punches.
#T1#
MacFarlane misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacFarlane lands with a right to the head.
MacFarlane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, MacFarlane scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacFarlane lands with a right to the head.
MacFarlane working aggressively here.
MacFarlane tries to work over Crayewski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacFarlane scores with a shoulder strike.
Crayewski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacFarlane pushes Crayewski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
That has opened up Grzegorz Crayewski's cut even more.
MacFarlane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacFarlane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crayewski backwards.
MacFarlane lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Crayewski is rocked!
We've been informed that Crayewski has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
MacFarlane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crayewski is still on wobbly legs! Can MacFarlane finish him?
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 throws a head punch that misses.
MacFarlane lands a body punch in the clinch.
MacFarlane lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacFarlane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MacFarlane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MacFarlane lands a big right hand that drops Crayewski! The killer instinct kicks in and MacFarlane finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by MacFarlane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rian MacFarlane!
As Rian MacFarlane got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Kill or be killed!'.
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Event:
Pride FC 7
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
A leg kick checked by MacFarlane.
MacFarlane lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from MacFarlane does it's job there.
Gruzdev checks a leg kick.
MacFarlane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacFarlane lands with a straight right. Gruzdev didn't see that one coming.
Gruzdev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gruzdev avoids the body shot from MacFarlane.
Gruzdev misses the body punch
and MacFarlane counters with a nice uppercut.
MacFarlane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
MacFarlane misses the shot to the body.
Gruzdev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A swing and a miss from MacFarlane.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gruzdev circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacFarlane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Gruzdev connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Rian MacFarlane has been cut.
Gruzdev throws a body punch but MacFarlane moves out of range.
Gruzdev throws out a loose jab but MacFarlane uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from MacFarlane misses its target.
MacFarlane defending well as Gruzdev loads up on a big left hand.
Gruzdev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacFarlane moves away from the strike by Gruzdev.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacFarlane.
MacFarlane lands a nice looking body shot.
Gruzdev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
MacFarlane is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gruzdev.
A shot to the liver by Gruzdev. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Good leg kick by Gruzdev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Some bone on bone action there as MacFarlane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like MacFarlane was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Gruzdev. That snapped MacFarlane's head back.
Alexander Gruzdev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gruzdev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacFarlane was well out of range. Poor timing from Gruzdev.
A head kick misses from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gruzdev swings widly with a right hand
and Gruzdev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacFarlane walks into a jab.
Gruzdev throws a series of punches but MacFarlane avoids them all with ease.
MacFarlane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
It looks like Alexander Gruzdev has been cut.
MacFarlane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Gruzdev misses the target.
Gruzdev misses with a body shot.
Gruzdev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gruzdev blocks a leg kick.
MacFarlane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gruzdev. That did some damage!#T3#
Gruzdev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gruzdev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but MacFarlane is out of range.
Gruzdev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and MacFarlane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gruzdev scrambles back to his feet.
Gruzdev throws a leg kick but MacFarlane sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Gruzdev misses the target.
MacFarlane blocks a head kick by Gruzdev.
Gruzdev misses with a few strikes there.
MacFarlane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
MacFarlane keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gruzdev scores with a nice right hand.
Gruzdev scores with a sloppy right hand. MacFarlane should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
MacFarlane is rocked!
MacFarlane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oh MacFarlane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gruzdev cracks MacFarlane with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends MacFarlane tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Gruzdev pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! MacFarlane is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Gruzdev!
Alexander Gruzdev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Rian MacFarlane was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry guys everything is still fuzzy... but I think he tapped out... so it is what it is... who am I again?'.
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Event:
PRIDE Worldwide Abner vs Darko
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Silva blocks a head kick by MacFarlane.
MacFarlane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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.
Silva throws a hook to the side of MacFarlane's head but MacFarlane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick
enabling MacFarlane to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Richard Silva has been cut.
MacFarlane throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch
and MacFarlane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacFarlane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Silva checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from MacFarlane misses its intended target.
MacFarlane throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Silva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MacFarlanes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
MacFarlane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
MacFarlane dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacFarlane defends it nicely.
MacFarlane swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva misses with a body shot
and MacFarlane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacFarlane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A head kick by Silva misses
letting MacFarlane counter with a right hand.
MacFarlane just misses with a punch to the body.
MacFarlane tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
MacFarlane scores with a nice right hand.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacFarlane fires out a quick counter leg kick but Silva just manages to avoid it.
MacFarlane throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Richard Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
MacFarlane clinches with his opponent.
MacFarlane misses with a punch to the body.
MacFarlane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacFarlane tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Silva working aggressively here.
MacFarlane misses with the head strike.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from MacFarlane fails to land.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacFarlane throws a head punch that misses.
MacFarlane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacFarlane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Silva is trying to push MacFarlane away but MacFarlane has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
MacFarlane throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
A short right from Silva on the inside.
MacFarlane tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot lands for MacFarlane.
MacFarlane walks into a straight right hand from Silva.
MacFarlane throws a head kick that misses.
Silva misses with a hook.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Silva throws a series of strikes that have MacFarlane backpedaling.
#CUT2#
It looks like Rian MacFarlane has been cut.#CL#
MacFarlane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from MacFarlane.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacFarlane backwards. #ROC2#
MacFarlane is rocked!
Silva dips a shoulder and cracks MacFarlane with a mighty uppercut! MacFarlane falls back against the cage and Silva unloads with a barrage of strikes! MacFarlane is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Silva screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Silva!
Richard Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Rian MacFarlane stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry guys everything is still fuzzy... but I think he tapped out... so it is what it is... who am I again?'.
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Event:
AFC #38
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Ster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane staying out of range there.
Ster scores with a nice head shot.
MacFarlane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ster's hands.
Nice straight punches there by Ster. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ster.
MacFarlane throws a shot to the body.
MacFarlane's coach down at Pablo's Boxing Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on MacFarlane's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
MacFarlane scores with a jab to the body.
Ster 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.
Ster throws the kick towards the body but MacFarlane avoids it.
Ster throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
MacFarlane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ster.
A countering left hand to the body from MacFarlane misses.
MacFarlane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ster jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
MacFarlane cracks the inside of Ster's front leg.
MacFarlane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Mon Ster has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacFarlane wants to clinch but Ster slips to the side
and Ster counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Rian MacFarlane has been cut.
Ster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MacFarlane is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ster rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
MacFarlane blocks a head kick by Ster.
MacFarlane looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
MacFarlane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ster. Ster circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ster just misses with a punch to the body.
MacFarlane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacFarlane is looking to score with low kicks.
Ster seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
MacFarlane just misses with a punch to the body.
Ster is looking to counter the offense by MacFarlane and move into the clinch.
Ster misses with a hook.
Ster tries a head kick but it misses.
MacFarlane blocks the body kick.
Ster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacFarlane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacFarlane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ster throws out a loose jab but MacFarlane uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacFarlane throws a counter combo.
MacFarlane lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
MacFarlane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ster's calf.
MacFarlane lands with a hook. Ster tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ster.
MacFarlane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ster manages to avoid it.
MacFarlane scores with a leg kick.
MacFarlane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacFarlane takes a swing at Ster's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for MacFarlane.
Ster smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
MacFarlane loses concentration momentarily and Ster pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! MacFarlane crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Ster finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mon Ster!
Our winner, Mon Ster, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Rian MacFarlane spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry guys everything is still fuzzy... but I think he tapped out... so it is what it is... who am I again?'.
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Event:
DUEL 207
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
MacFarlane lands with a good body shot.
Fakiiri takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fakiiri throws a body shot but no joy.
MacFarlane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fakiiri is able to avoid easily.
Fakiiri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacFarlane with a hook.
Fakiiri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacFarlane throws a jab when Fakiiri was well out of range.#CL#
Fakiiri rushes MacFarlane and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from MacFarlane.
Nice body punch from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fakiiri struggles to land a body shot inside as MacFarlane controls his hands.
MacFarlane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MacFarlane takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Rian MacFarlane has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacFarlane digs a right hand into Fakiiri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fakiiri's gas tank.
Fakiiri lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacFarlane backwards.
Fakiiri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacFarlane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacFarlane effectively controlling the action here.
MacFarlane misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from MacFarlane fails to land.
A short left from Fakiiri.
MacFarlane lands with a light punch inside.
Fakiiri blocks a body shot from MacFarlane.
Nice body punch from MacFarlane - that landed with a thud.
MacFarlane lands a hook that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
A right hand to the body from MacFarlane.
Fakiiri is breathing heavily.
MacFarlane throws a head punch that misses.
MacFarlane scores with a shoulder strike.
Fakiiri blocking some punches.
MacFarlane lands a hook that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacFarlane.
Fakiiri misses with a punch to the body.
Fakiiri blocks an uppercut.
MacFarlane misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from MacFarlane.
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!
Fakiiri swings wildly with an uppercut but MacFarlane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fakiiri takes a shot to the head.
Fakiiri blocking some punches.
Fakiiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fakiiri blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
MacFarlane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
MacFarlane can't find room to land a body shot as Fakiiri controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri working aggressively here.
MacFarlane blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacFarlane can't find room to land a body shot as Fakiiri controls the action.
Fakiiri throws a punch but it's blocked by MacFarlane.
MacFarlane scores with a shot to the side of Fakiiri's head.
MacFarlane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacFarlane tries to work over Fakiiri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for MacFarlane.
MacFarlane throws a head punch that misses.
MacFarlane lands a nice uppercut.
MacFarlane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fakiiri or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacFarlane.
MacFarlane lands a shoulder strike.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacFarlane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fakiiri takes a shot to the head.
MacFarlane misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from MacFarlane.
#T3#
MacFarlane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacFarlane lands a left hand.
MacFarlane digs a right hand into Fakiiri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fakiiri's gas tank.
MacFarlane lands a shot to the body.
MacFarlane tries a body shot but Fakiiri blocks it.
MacFarlane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacFarlane lands with a short shot to the head.
MacFarlane presses Fakiiri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
MacFarlane misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacFarlane pushes Fakiiri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacFarlane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
Fakiiri takes a shot to the head.
MacFarlane lands with a left to the head.
MacFarlane tries to work over Fakiiri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from MacFarlane fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacFarlane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane misses with a punch on the inside.
MacFarlane lands a right hand.
MacFarlane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
MacFarlane lands with a left to the head. #T4#
MacFarlane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane gets through Fakiiri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacFarlane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
A head punch on the inside from MacFarlane fails to land.
MacFarlane has a couple of punches blocked by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri takes a shot to the head.
MacFarlane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards. #ROC2#
Fakiiri is rocked!
MacFarlane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacFarlane.
Fakiiri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacFarlane lands a body shot.
MacFarlane scores with a hook to the body.
MacFarlane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacFarlane lands a right hand.
Oh Fakiiri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacFarlane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fakiiri blocks an uppercut.
MacFarlane lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacFarlane.
MacFarlane lands an uppercut.
MacFarlane lands a nice shot to the body.
MacFarlane lands a nice shot to the body.
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 Rian MacFarlane's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
MacFarlane connects with a body shot.
Fakiiri seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
MacFarlane has taken the fight to the clinch.
A hook to the body from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane lands a shoulder strike.
MacFarlane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Fakiiri is rocked!
A body shot lands from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacFarlane lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Fakiiri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacFarlane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fakiiri seems to have got his legs back now.
MacFarlane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fakiiris head.
A head punch on the inside from MacFarlane fails to land.
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fakiiri tries a body shot but MacFarlane blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacFarlane dips a shoulder and cracks Fakiiri with a mighty uppercut! Fakiiri falls back against the cage and MacFarlane unloads with a barrage of strikes! Fakiiri is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - MacFarlane screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rian MacFarlane!
Rian MacFarlane is the new heavyweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Rian MacFarlane said 'Kill or be killed!'.
In defeat, Nakki Fakiiri stepped up to the mic, saying 'My hats off to my opponent, he's a great fight great skill and tonight he was the better man. I'll be back knocking on the door of title fight.'.
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Event:
DUEL 203.5
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Crimson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Crimson closes the distance and clinches.
MacFarlane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crimson working aggressively here.
MacFarlane throws a head punch that misses.
Crimson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacFarlane throws a punch but it's blocked by Crimson.
MacFarlane can't find room to land a body shot as Crimson controls the action.
Crimson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Crimson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crimson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crimson working aggressively here.
Crimson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crimson throws a punch but it's blocked by MacFarlane.
MacFarlane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crimson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crimson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacFarlane's elbow.
Crimson working MacFarlane over with knees to the body.
MacFarlane digs a right hand underneath Crimson's ribcage. Crimson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crimson crunches a lovely knee into MacFarlane's ribcage.
MacFarlane working aggressively here.
MacFarlane misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacFarlane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from MacFarlane fails to land.
Crimson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Crimson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacFarlane.
MacFarlane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crimson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by MacFarlane.
MacFarlane stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
MacFarlane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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.
Crimson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacFarlane.
MacFarlane misses with a punch on the inside.
Crimson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crimson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crimson throws a punch but it's blocked by MacFarlane.
Crimson misses with the head strike.
MacFarlane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crimson swings wildly with an uppercut but MacFarlane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crimson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacFarlane misses with the head strike.
Crimson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacFarlane working aggressively here.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crimson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, MacFarlane scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from MacFarlane.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacFarlane.
Crimson lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane misses with a body punch.
MacFarlane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crimson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crimson lands a body shot.
Crimson lands a left hand.
Crimson throws a head punch that misses.
MacFarlane misses with a punch on the inside.
MacFarlane misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Crimson as the two fighters clinch.
Crimson pushes MacFarlane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crimson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crimson misses with the head strike.
MacFarlane struggles to land a body shot inside as Crimson controls his hands.
Crimson blocks a body shot from MacFarlane.
Crimson scores with a shot to the side of MacFarlane's head.
MacFarlane misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Crimson lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacFarlane backwards.
Crimson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crimson lands a nice uppercut.
MacFarlane misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacFarlane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MacFarlane takes a shot to the head.
Crimson misses with a punch on the inside.
MacFarlane misses with some punches.
Crimson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crimson working aggressively here.
MacFarlane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacFarlane.
MacFarlane misses with the head strike.
MacFarlane lands with a short shot to the head.
Crimson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
MacFarlane misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacFarlane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crimson's elbow.
Crimson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#
MacFarlane is rocked!
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!
Crimson lands with a left to the head.
Oh MacFarlane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacFarlane tries a body shot but Crimson blocks it.
Crimson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crimson pushes MacFarlane against the cage. Crimson is working some dirty boxing. Crimson pushes off with a quick right hook! MacFarlane goes down! MacFarlane tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Crimson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Culver Crimson!
Our winner, Culver Crimson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Rian MacFarlane was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry guys everything is still fuzzy... but I think he tapped out... so it is what it is... who am I again?'.
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Event:
DUEL196
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
MacFarlane misses with a body punch
and Biggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Biggs avoids the head kick by MacFarlane.
Biggs throws a counter combo.
Sloppy strikes from Biggs. Those never looked like landing.
MacFarlane throws a hook but Biggs blocks it.
Biggs digs a good hook to MacFarlane's body.
Rian MacFarlane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggs keeps the fight on the outside.
Biggs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacFarlane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Biggs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
MacFarlane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
MacFarlane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Biggs's calf.
Biggs on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
It looks like Justin Biggs has been cut.
MacFarlane throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacFarlane lands a jab to the nose.
MacFarlane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Biggs throws a hook but MacFarlane avoids it easily.
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.
Biggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Biggs 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.#T1#
MacFarlane scores with a head kick. Biggs tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacFarlane.
Biggs looks to land a right hand but MacFarlane moved out of range.
MacFarlane is looking to chop away at Biggs's legs.
MacFarlane throws a quick inside leg kick.
Biggs throws a jab but it's blocked by MacFarlane.
MacFarlane throws a counter high kick but Biggs was just alert enough to avoid it.
MacFarlane misses with a looping left.
MacFarlane misses with a looping right.
Biggs blocks a low kick nicely.
MacFarlane tries to clinch but Biggs moves out of range.
Biggs throws a counter combo.
MacFarlane dodges the punch combination from Biggs.
Biggs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and MacFarlane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Biggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacFarlane.#T2#
Biggs throws a predictable looking body shot
and MacFarlane counters with an inside leg kick.
MacFarlane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biggs moves away.
MacFarlane swings away with a body shot that misses
and Biggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacFarlane misses with a low kick.
Biggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacFarlane.
Biggs is looking for the big counter here.
The fighters circling - Biggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacFarlane will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Biggs scoring well with a low kick there.
Biggs avoids the body shot from MacFarlane.
Biggs blocks a jab.
Biggs is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
MacFarlane lands a jab.#CUT#
That has opened up Justin Biggs's cut even more.
MacFarlane throws a low kick, looking for Biggs's leg but Biggs calmly moves out of range.
MacFarlane throws a low kick but Biggs avoids it.
Biggs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
MacFarlane has Biggs up against the cage in a clinch.
Biggs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Biggs lands a right hand.
MacFarlane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Biggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Biggs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacFarlane lands with a kick to the ribs.
Biggs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Biggs tries to score with a low kick but MacFarlane moves his leg out of the way.
An attempted straight right counter from MacFarlane misses the target.
Biggs throws a leg kick that misses.
Biggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Biggs throws a big shot that misses.
Biggs slips a jab from MacFarlane.
Biggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacFarlane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacFarlane throws a low kick but Biggs moves out of range easily.
MacFarlane throws a leg kick but Biggs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by MacFarlane. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacFarlane throws a body punch but Biggs moves out of range.
MacFarlane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Biggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Biggs unleashes a big counter combination but MacFarlane bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Biggs throws a solid leg kick but MacFarlane takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Biggs.
Biggs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
MacFarlane throws a hook to the side of Biggs's head but Biggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Biggs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Biggs's corner calls for a 1-2. Biggs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Biggs blocks a low kick nicely.
Biggs tries to bum rush MacFarlane with a series of wild strikes but MacFarlane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacFarlane misses with a low kick.
Biggs with a hook.
MacFarlane defending well as Biggs loads up on a big left hand.
MacFarlane lands a right hook to the body.
Biggs scores with a shot to the body.
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 Justin Biggs'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.
#R2#
Biggs feints a jab promting MacFarlane to slip. Biggs then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. MacFarlane slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
MacFarlane throws a poor cross that misses
and Biggs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Biggs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
MacFarlane has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Biggs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MacFarlane checks a low kick from Biggs.
MacFarlane throws a low kick but Biggs moves out of range easily.
Justin Biggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
MacFarlane clinches with his opponent.
MacFarlane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacFarlane misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacFarlane tries a body shot but Biggs blocks it.
MacFarlane throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Biggs.
MacFarlane misses with the head strike.
MacFarlane swings wildly with an uppercut but Biggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Biggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Biggs lands with a right to the head. #T1#
MacFarlane struggles to land a body shot inside as Biggs controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Biggs. #BC2#
Biggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Biggs checks a leg kick nicely.
MacFarlane moves out of range as Biggs strikes.
Biggs ducks under a wild hook from MacFarlane.
Biggs misses with a few strikes there.
MacFarlane is looking to counter punch.
MacFarlane misses with a shot to the body
and Biggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Biggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacFarlane is looking to chop away at Biggs's legs.
Biggs throws out a counter right but MacFarlane avoids it with no problem.
MacFarlane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacFarlane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Biggs! But no joy.
MacFarlane wants to clinch
and Biggs counters with a nice low kick that buckles MacFarlane's knee momentarily.
MacFarlane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Biggs checks it well. #T2#
Biggs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Biggs lands a nice shot to the body.
MacFarlane tries to land a leg kick but Biggs saw it coming and moves away.
MacFarlane dodges the punch combination from Biggs.
A head kick misses from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane backing away here, and Biggs unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacFarlane misses with a straight left.
Biggs throws a lazy uppercut
and MacFarlane counters with an inside leg kick.
MacFarlane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Biggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Biggs avoids the head kick by MacFarlane.
Biggs just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of MacFarlane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
MacFarlane misses with an uppercut. Biggs saw that one coming.
MacFarlane lands a nice shot that snaps Biggs's head back.
#T3#
MacFarlane misses with a looping right.
Biggs blocks a head kick by MacFarlane.
MacFarlane tries to clinch up.
Biggs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and MacFarlane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
The cut above Justin Biggs's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Biggs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and MacFarlane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Biggs scrambles back to his feet.
Biggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacFarlane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacFarlane scores with a jab to the head.
MacFarlane throws a body punch but Biggs moves out of range.
Biggs stuns MacFarlane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
MacFarlane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Biggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Biggs releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
MacFarlane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Biggs.
Rian MacFarlane is winning the standup battle so far.
MacFarlane with a nice cross.
Some wild striking there from Biggs.
#T4#
MacFarlane throws a lazy right hand but Biggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biggs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
MacFarlane checks the leg kick.
Biggs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
MacFarlane throws a low kick but Biggs avoids it.
Biggs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Biggs ducks under a wild hook from MacFarlane.#CL#
MacFarlane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Biggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Biggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Biggs scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacFarlane.
Biggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacFarlane.
Biggs misses with a punch to the body.
MacFarlane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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 Justin Biggs's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Biggs clobbers MacFarlane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That kick from MacFarlane tenderised Biggs's leg. Biggs is trying to keep his angry face on.
MacFarlane blocks a leg kick.
Biggs misses with a straight left.
Biggs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Biggs throws a series of punches but MacFarlane moves out of range.
MacFarlane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacFarlane looks to clinch
and Biggs counters with a good low kick that MacFarlane was not able to check.
Biggs throws a body punch but MacFarlane moves out of range.
MacFarlane throws a sloppy head kick and Biggs moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFarlane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Biggs looks to throw the jab but MacFarlane is out of range.
It looked like MacFarlane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacFarlane throws a right hand that misses
and Biggs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
MacFarlane throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Biggs misses with a straight right.
MacFarlane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Biggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane moves out of range as Biggs strikes.
MacFarlane moves to clinch but Biggs breaks away
and Biggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacFarlane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Biggs is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Biggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some wild striking there from MacFarlane.
Biggs only half commits to the counter leg kick.
MacFarlane throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Biggs! But no joy.
Biggs checks a leg kick.
Biggs was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Biggs scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
MacFarlane takes a swing at Biggs's ribcage but misses.
Biggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacFarlane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Biggs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Justin Biggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Biggs cracks MacFarlane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#
MacFarlane is rocked!
OH! MacFarlane has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Biggs smells blood and charges in for the finish! Biggs unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of MacFarlane sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Justin Biggs!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Justin Biggs waved his t-shirt featuring Cartel Elite Supps's logo in front of the cameras.
Rian MacFarlane was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry guys everything is still fuzzy... but I think he tapped out... so it is what it is... who am I again?'.
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Event:
DUEL191 De Chandler v Stanky
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
MacFarlane scores with a decent looking hook.
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.
BK lands a nice shot that snaps MacFarlane's head back.
MacFarlane throws a hook but BK blocks it.
MacFarlane tries to clinch up but BK circles away and keeps his distance.
MacFarlane moves out of range as BK strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from MacFarlane misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from MacFarlane lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and BK has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from BK and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good leg kick by MacFarlane there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice jab there from BK.
MacFarlane swings away with a leg kick that misses.
MacFarlane throws a chopping leg kick but BK manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
BK's jab looks to have found its range, popping MacFarlane under the eye.
BK throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rian MacFarlane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacFarlane throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT#
It looks like Benjamin BK has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BK just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from MacFarlane misses its intended target.
BK chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacFarlane can pounce on him.
BK misses with a body shot.
MacFarlane avoids the body shot from BK.
#T1#
BK defending well as MacFarlane loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
BK drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
BK cracks MacFarlane with a solid left hand.
MacFarlane is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
BK connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacFarlane pulls BK in close to prevent any damage.
MacFarlane wants to sweep here but BK controlling him for the moment.
BK trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
BK throwing strikes but missing.
BK connects with a couple of short punches.
BK with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC2#
MacFarlane is rocked!#T2#
BK gets to his feet and stands over MacFarlane, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! MacFarlane felt that one! BK unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save MacFarlane from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin BK!
A victorious Benjamin BK thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Rian MacFarlane was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry guys everything is still fuzzy... but I think he tapped out... so it is what it is... who am I again?'.
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Event:
DUEL#184 Andersson vs Sidious
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
MacFarlane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacFarlane moves in looking to clinch but Diddlybottom pushes him off.
Diddlybottom seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
MacFarlane checks a leg kick.
MacFarlane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diddlybottom attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
MacFarlane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diddlybottom is able to avoid easily.
No joy there for MacFarlane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diddlybottom feints and then cracks MacFarlane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacFarlane down.
Diddlybottom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacFarlane tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFarlane scores with a hook to the body. Diddlybottom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diddlybottom misses with a low kick.
#TD#
Diddlybottom shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacFarlane wants to control but Diddlybottom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diddlybottom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
MacFarlane is trying is best to control the position here.
MacFarlane has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Pablo's Boxing Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Diddlybottom is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MacFarlane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diddlybottom. #SUB#
Diddlybottom is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Diddlybottom seems to be working for a kimura but MacFarlane defends the submission attempt.
Diddlybottom is looking to advance position but MacFarlane won't allow it.
MacFarlane wants to control but Diddlybottom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diddlybottom wants to advance to full mount but MacFarlane doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diddlybottom is stalling in the full guard.
Diddlybottom tries to free his leg and advance position but MacFarlane is retaining full guard.
Diddlybottom trying to control the position from guard on top but MacFarlane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacFarlane looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Diddlybottom tries to free his leg and advance position but MacFarlane is retaining full guard.
Diddlybottom trying to control the position from guard on top but MacFarlane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diddlybottom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacFarlane is keeping the position for now.
MacFarlane is trying to keep Diddlybottom in close.
#T3##SUB#
Diddlybottom drops back looking for a leg! MacFarlane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacFarlane manages to kick Diddlybottom off! Diddlybottom jumps back into MacFarlane's guard.
MacFarlane has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diddlybottom goes for a double leg but MacFarlane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as MacFarlane continues to drive forward.
MacFarlane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diddlybottom attempts a counter takedown but MacFarlane avoids it well and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Diddlybottom.
MacFarlane throws a nice inside leg kick.
MacFarlane tries to score with a low kick but Diddlybottom moves his leg out of the way.
Diddlybottom drops down looking for a counter takedown but MacFarlane sprawls and moves away.
MacFarlane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MacFarlane's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diddlybottom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MacFarlane scrambles back to his feet.
Rian MacFarlane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
MacFarlane pushes Diddlybottom up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
MacFarlane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MacFarlane misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacFarlane working aggressively here.
Diddlybottom fails to pull guard.
Diddlybottom blocking some punches.
MacFarlane lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacFarlane throws a head punch that misses.
Diddlybottom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MacFarlane pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milktoast Diddlybottom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacFarlane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diddlybottom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Diddlybottom has picked MacFarlane up - he's going for a ride! Diddlybottom dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Diddlybottom is working for a submission of some sort.
Diddlybottom is breathing heavily.
MacFarlane tries to get to full guard but Diddlybottom has control of the leg.
MacFarlane trying to control but Diddlybottom postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rian MacFarlane dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Diddlybottom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacFarlane.
Diddlybottom connects with a right hand. MacFarlane shakes it off.#CUT#
It looks like Rian MacFarlane has been cut.
MacFarlane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diddlybottom on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Diddlybottom fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacFarlane avoids it really well and circles away.
A little jabbing left from MacFarlane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
MacFarlane cracks the inside of Diddlybottom's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFarlane goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Milktoast Diddlybottom has been cut.
Rian MacFarlane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diddlybottom walks into a jab.
Diddlybottom slips under a jab.
Diddlybottom moves out of range of the strikes.#T1##TD#
Diddlybottom looking to score a takedown here. MacFarlane is defending well but Diddlybottom drives through and ends up in MacFarlane's guard.
Milktoast Diddlybottom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diddlybottom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacFarlane swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
MacFarlane looking for a guillotine here but Diddlybottom defends easily.
Diddlybottom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacFarlane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for MacFarlane. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
MacFarlane has Diddlybottom pulled in close to control his posture.
MacFarlane keeping full guard, as Diddlybottom tries to pass.
Diddlybottom trying to control the position from guard on top but MacFarlane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Diddlybottom is looking to advance position but MacFarlane has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
MacFarlane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diddlybottom is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diddlybottom sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
MacFarlane is trying to work for a kimura but Diddlybottom is defending well.
MacFarlane is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Diddlybottom trying to control but MacFarlane postures up.
#SUB2#
MacFarlane is working for a submission of some sort.
MacFarlane trying to control from half guard but Diddlybottom is working away.
Diddlybottom is looking to improve his position.
MacFarlane is thwarting Diddlybottom's attempts to control the position.
Diddlybottom is looking for a sweep. MacFarlane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diddlybottom is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
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.
Diddlybottom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diddlybottom is staying active underneath MacFarlane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacFarlane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diddlybottom is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Diddlybottom is trying to maintain the position but MacFarlane is very close to passing his half guard.
Diddlybottom is not content to let MacFarlane control the position.
MacFarlane might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diddlybottom haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Diddlybottom controlling the position well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
MacFarlane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diddlybottom lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacFarlane backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rian MacFarlane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A clash of legs there as Diddlybottom blocks the low kick.
Rian MacFarlane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacFarlane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacFarlane throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Diddlybottom counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Diddlybottom is trying to get an arm triangle but MacFarlane is defending well. #SUB#
Diddlybottom goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, MacFarlane rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diddlybottom's guard! Nice work there by MacFarlane!
Diddlybottom keeping moving, preventing MacFarlane from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diddlybottom pulls MacFarlane in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFarlane wants to control from the top but Diddlybottom keeps moving.
Diddlybottom pulls MacFarlane in close to prevent any damage.
MacFarlane content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Diddlybottom is trying to control the position but MacFarlane postures up.
MacFarlane wants to control from the top but Diddlybottom keeps moving. #SUB#
Diddlybottom working for a triangle but MacFarlane defends it easily.
MacFarlane trying to control the position from guard on top but Diddlybottom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacFarlane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diddlybottom pulls MacFarlane in to control the position.
Milktoast Diddlybottom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
MacFarlane trying to control but Diddlybottom is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
MacFarlane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diddlybottom. That did some damage!
Diddlybottom ducks under a wild hook from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diddlybottom.
MacFarlane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacFarlane tries to clinch there but Diddlybottom circles away.
Diddlybottom changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
MacFarlane connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
MacFarlane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decent striking displayed by MacFarlane there.
MacFarlane falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
so Diddlybottom counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
MacFarlane managing to control the position.
Diddlybottom seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
MacFarlane is trying to keep Diddlybottom in close.
#SUB2#
MacFarlane looking for a guillotine here but Diddlybottom defends easily.
MacFarlane keeping full guard, as Diddlybottom tries to pass. #T4#
MacFarlane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom is pushing down on MacFarlane's leg trying to pass to half guard. MacFarlane is fighting to maintain full guard but Diddlybottom has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diddlybottom tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacFarlane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Diddlybottom is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacFarlane has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Diddlybottom wants to work for an arm triangle but MacFarlane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MacFarlane is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rian MacFarlane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
MacFarlane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Milktoast Diddlybottom.
I think MacFarlane 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rian MacFarlane!
In his post fight interview, Rian MacFarlane gave a big smile as he said 'Kill or be killed!'.
Milktoast Diddlybottom was interviewed post fight and said 'First I like too make good show for fans. I hope you like it, even though fight did not go my way. I am mad about the result, but I am also so happy to entertain all of you. Thank you. PDB4Life'.
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Event:
DUEL#178 Andersson vs Justice
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Proctor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
MacFarlane throws a looping overhand right but Proctor ducks down to avoid it.
Proctor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacFarlane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
MacFarlane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MacFarlane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Proctor blocks a body shot from MacFarlane.
Proctor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacFarlane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacFarlane.
Proctor blocks an uppercut.
Proctor has a couple of punches blocked by MacFarlane.
Proctor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Proctor lands with a left to the head.
MacFarlane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacFarlane throws a head punch that misses.
MacFarlane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacFarlane lands a shot to the body.
Proctor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacFarlane swings wildly with an uppercut but Proctor uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
MacFarlane lands a nice uppercut.
MacFarlane misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacFarlane.
MacFarlane misses with a punch to the body.
MacFarlane throws a punch but it's blocked by Proctor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Proctor.
MacFarlane misses with a punch to the body.
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.
Proctor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Proctor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacFarlane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from MacFarlane.
Proctor has a couple of punches blocked by MacFarlane.
MacFarlane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Proctor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacFarlane misses with a punch on the inside.
MacFarlane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacFarlane digs a right hand into Proctor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Proctor's gas tank.
Proctor looks winded!
Proctor misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Proctor working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Proctor.
MacFarlane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
MacFarlane misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacFarlane lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Proctor fails to land.
MacFarlane misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacFarlane.
MacFarlane blocks an uppercut.
MacFarlane misses with some punches.
MacFarlane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacFarlane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
MacFarlane can't find room to land a body shot as Proctor controls the action.
MacFarlane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Proctor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Proctor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Proctor has MacFarlane pressed against the cage.
MacFarlane cracks Proctor with a nice body shot.
Proctor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Proctor blocks an uppercut.
MacFarlane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacFarlane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacFarlane lands a body punch.
MacFarlane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MacFarlane lands an uppercut.
MacFarlane lands a body punch in the clinch.
MacFarlane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from MacFarlane as the two fighters clinch.
MacFarlane lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacFarlane lands with a left to the head.
MacFarlane lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacFarlane. #T4#
MacFarlane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacFarlane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Proctor backwards. #ROC#
Proctor is rocked!
MacFarlane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacFarlane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Proctor is still on wobbly legs! Can MacFarlane finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Proctor.
A right hook to the body lands for MacFarlane.
Proctor seems to have recovered his senses.
Proctor blocks an uppercut.
MacFarlane scores with a shoulder strike.
MacFarlane misses with a punch to the body.
MacFarlane dips a shoulder and cracks Proctor with a mighty uppercut! Proctor falls back against the cage and MacFarlane unloads with a barrage of strikes! Proctor is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - MacFarlane screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rian MacFarlane!
Rian MacFarlane looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Kill or be killed!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2018 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by MacFarlane.#CUT2#
It looks like Quantum Lock has been cut.
MacFarlane throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lock's head.
MacFarlane tries a head kick but it misses.
MacFarlane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
MacFarlane throws a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from MacFarlane. #KD2#
MacFarlane feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lock sprawling to the canvas! Lock rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can MacFarlane finish him?!
#CUT2#
Quantum Lock's cut is getting worse.
MacFarlane 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lock tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacFarlane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacFarlane lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lock tries to close the distance and clinch but MacFarlane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacFarlane thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lock if he has to take too many more of those.
Lock is breathing heavily.#KD2#
MacFarlane lands a big uppercut and Lock crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lock looks OK. MacFarlane waves Lock back to his feet!#ROC2#
Lock is rocked!#CUT2#
Quantum Lock's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
MacFarlane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacFarlane fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Lock to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Lock looks to clinch but MacFarlane throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Lock taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rian MacFarlane!
Rian MacFarlane took some time post fight to say the following; 'Kill or be killed!'.
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Event:
PSE "The Second Coming"
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
MacFarlane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
MacFarlane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St. Georges.
MacFarlane throws an off balance right hand
and St. Georges counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacFarlane's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on MacFarlane's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
St. Georges avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
St. Georges cracks MacFarlane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
It looks like Rian MacFarlane has been cut.
MacFarlane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and St. Georges counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
St. Georges moves out of range as MacFarlane strikes.
St. Georges throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacFarlane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacFarlane lands a jab to the nose.
MacFarlane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like St. Georges wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacFarlane throws a leg kick but St. Georges checks it.
MacFarlane throws a sloppy head kick and St. Georges moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacFarlane.
St. Georges throws a series of punches but MacFarlane moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St. Georges throws a lazy right hand but MacFarlane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacFarlane throws a combination that misses
and St. Georges counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #KD#
St. Georges sends MacFarlane crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! St. Georges is motioning to the referee to let MacFarlane up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
MacFarlane is rocked!
MacFarlane throws a jab but it's blocked by St. Georges.
MacFarlane is still on wobbly legs! Can St. Georges finish him?#CL#
St. Georges moves into the clinch.#T1#
St. Georges creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends MacFarlane's eyes rolling into the back of his head! MacFarlane drops to his knees and St. Georges pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre St. Georges!
The defeated Rian MacFarlane had this to say: 'Sorry guys everything is still fuzzy... but I think he tapped out... so it is what it is... who am I again?'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Kirov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from MacFarlane.
Kirov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kirov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
MacFarlane has taken the fight to the clinch.
MacFarlane manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacFarlane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFarlane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from MacFarlane.
A shot in the inside from MacFarlane. #ROC2#
Kirov is rocked!#T1#
MacFarlane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kirov or not.
Oh Kirov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kirov is breathing heavily.
MacFarlane lands a nice uppercut.
MacFarlane creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kirov with a big uppercut! Kirov tries to clinch up but MacFarlane pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kirov to the mat! Kirov covers up and MacFarlane unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rian MacFarlane!
A relieved looking Rian MacFarlane thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2018 |
#R1#
MacFarlane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lock.#CUT2#
It looks like Quantum Lock has been cut.
MacFarlane throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacFarlane doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from MacFarlane does it's job there.
MacFarlane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lock is looking for a counter combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacFarlane. That's going to slow Lock down.
MacFarlane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
Quantum Lock's cut is getting worse.
Lock throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and MacFarlane counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
MacFarlane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for MacFarlane.
Lock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MacFarlane doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
MacFarlane connects with a leg kick. Lock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quantum Lock. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
MacFarlane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lock.
MacFarlane scores with a jab to the body.
MacFarlane jabs Lock right on the nose. Lock blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#
Quantum Lock's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#KD2#
MacFarlane feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lock sprawling to the canvas! Lock rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can MacFarlane finish him?!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Quantum Lock's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rian MacFarlane!
Rian MacFarlane gave a mention to Wheyl Nutrition Co. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
gc183
Date: Dec 29, 2017 |
#R1#
MacFarlane misses with a combination
and Nascimento counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nascimento takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MacFarlane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nascimento connects with a crisp jab.
Nascimento tries to score with a low kick but MacFarlane moves his leg out of the way.
Nascimento buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MacFarlane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nascimento looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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.
That kick from MacFarlane tenderised Nascimento's leg. Nascimento is trying to keep his angry face on.
MacFarlane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacFarlane throws a quick inside leg kick.
MacFarlane lands with a straight right. Nascimento didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from MacFarlane.
Nice shot by MacFarlane.
Nascimento throws a head kick but MacFarlane moves out of range.
Nascimento is looking to score with low kicks.
Nascimento throws a low kick, looking for MacFarlane's leg but MacFarlane calmly moves out of range.
MacFarlane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
MacFarlane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nascimento manages to avoid it.
MacFarlane scores with a body shot.
Nascimento looks winded!
A solid leg kick lands there for MacFarlane.
MacFarlane misses with a wild body shot.
Nascimento doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nascimento chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacFarlane can pounce on him.
Nascimento takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Flavio Nascimento has been cut.#KD#
MacFarlane cracks Nascimento with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. MacFarlane has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nascimento to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacFarlane drops Nascimento with a naaaaasty hook - Nascimento is in real trouble here! MacFarlane dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rian MacFarlane!
A relieved looking Rian MacFarlane thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
gc 179
Date: Dec 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Shiroo tries to clinch but MacFarlane moves out of range.
MacFarlane takes a swing at Shiroo's ribcage but misses.
MacFarlane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shiroo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane looks to land a right hand but Shiroo moved out of range.
MacFarlane throws a big shot that misses.
Shiroo tries to close the distance and clinch but MacFarlane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shiroo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT2#
It looks like Tetsuya Shiroo has been cut.
MacFarlane misses with a low kick.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! MacFarlane has knocked Shiroo down with a huge combo! MacFarlane steps away and waves a wobbly Shiroo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Shiroo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shiroo tries to clinch but MacFarlane moves out of range.
Oh Shiroo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacFarlane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shiroo.
MacFarlane scores with a shot to the body.
MacFarlane throws a leg kick but Shiroo checks it.
Shiroo seems to have got his legs back now.
MacFarlane looks to land a left hand but Shiroo moved out of range nicely.
MacFarlane drops Shiroo with a big left hand! Shiroo is injured, injured bad! MacFarlane jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rian MacFarlane!
A very excited looking Rian MacFarlane made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Tetsuya Shiroo was interviewed post fight and said 'I was prepared to die in this cage tonight. The opponent was the better man today but I will be back stronger.'.
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Event:
DFN#27 Bryant vs Muller
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
MacFarlane moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKenna.
MacFarlane moves forwards but McKenna connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MacFarlane lets loose with a powerful body kick. McKenna will feel that in the morning.
Rian MacFarlane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacFarlane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McKenna darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
MacFarlane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacFarlane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKenna was well out of range. Poor timing from MacFarlane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFarlane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKenna steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
MacFarlane lands an overhand right.
MacFarlane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McKenna scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
McKenna lands with a big left! MacFarlane is wobbled badly! McKenna comes in with a flurry of punches and drops MacFarlane to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gus McKenna!
Gus McKenna took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
DUEL#103 Stenberg vs The Sigit
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Gracie tries to land a front kick but MacFarlane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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.
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
MacFarlane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
MacFarlane lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and MacFarlane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacFarlane misses with a straight left.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie with a hook.
Gracie throws a hook but MacFarlane avoids it easily.
MacFarlane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from MacFarlane misses its intended target.
Good work by Gracie as he checks the leg kick.
Gracie throws out a counter right but MacFarlane avoids it with no problem.
Gracie connects with a nice looking jab.
Gracie 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.
Gracie lands a jab to the head.
Rian MacFarlane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gracie throws a monster overhand right that drops MacFarlane! Gracie follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Wayne Gracie!
John Wayne Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
DUEL#93 Brophy vs MacFarland
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
MacFarlane misses with the combination.
MacFarlane jabs at Brophy's body.
MacFarlane cracks Brophy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
MacFarlane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacFarlane throws a jab when Brophy was well out of range.
And Brophy counters with a quick kick to the body but MacFarlane blocks it.
Brophy blocks the body kick.
MacFarlane slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
MacFarlane scores with a hook.
MacFarlane throws a series of punches but Brophy avoids them all with ease.
Brophy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rian MacFarlane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brophy connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice cross by MacFarlane.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacFarlane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacFarlane. #T1#
MacFarlane takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Rian MacFarlane has been cut.
A jab from MacFarlane misses.
MacFarlane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brophy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Brophy forces MacFarlane back against the cage and clinches.
MacFarlane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brophy working aggressively here.
We've been informed that MacFarlane has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Brophy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MacFarlane.
Brophy tries to work over MacFarlane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brophy 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 blocks an uppercut.
MacFarlane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacFarlane misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacFarlane lands a right hand.
Brophy misses with a punch on the inside.
MacFarlane scores with a shot to the side of Brophy's head.
Brophy can't find room to land a body shot as MacFarlane controls the action.
Brophy throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Brophy.
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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brophy. #T2#
Brophy presses MacFarlane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
MacFarlane looks winded!
MacFarlane prevents a body shot from Brophy.
Brophy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brophy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt MacFarlane or not.
MacFarlane has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brophy.
Brophy unloads with a big right hand that wobbles MacFarlane! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Brophy is unloading with more strikes now! MacFarlane drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Brophy!
Bob Brophy is the new heavyweight champion!
Bob Brophy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DUEL#89 Proctor vs Muller
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
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. #CUT2#
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.#SUB2#
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!#REVR#
Vakarchuk tries to reverse the position but MacFarlane maintains control.#T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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. #ROC2#
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.
#R2#
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.#CUT#
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.#CL#
Vakarchuk tries to keep at a distance but MacFarlane has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Vakarchuk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
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
#CL2#
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. #BC2#
Vakarchuk manages to break the clinch.
MacFarlane throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
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#TD2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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!
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Event:
DUEL#82 Marailov vs Proctor
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
MacFarlane throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#
It looks like Eddie Armstrong has been cut.
We've been informed that MacFarlane has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Armstrong throws a body punch but MacFarlane moves out of range.
Armstrong shoots and misses
and MacFarlane counters with a stiff right hand.
MacFarlane leaves Armstrong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
MacFarlane lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
MacFarlane lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Armstrong out cold! Armstrong is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rian MacFarlane!
After the fight, Rian MacFarlane was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
DFN #5 Dren vs Vakarchuk
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Bear looks to throw a body kick#CL2#
and MacFarlane counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by MacFarlane.
MacFarlane misses with a punch on the inside.
Bear blocking some punches.
MacFarlane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bear's elbow.
MacFarlane has a couple of punches blocked by Bear.
MacFarlane working aggressively here.
MacFarlane working aggressively here.
MacFarlane scores with a shot to the side of Bear's head.
Bear has a couple of punches blocked by MacFarlane.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bear.
MacFarlane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've been informed that MacFarlane has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFarlane is leaning against Bear and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bear tries to pull guard but MacFarlane won't allow it.
MacFarlane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Bear pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bear 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.
Bear tries to close the distance and clinch but MacFarlane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1##CL2#
MacFarlane clinches up with Bear and pushes him back against the cage.
MacFarlane tries to throw a body punch but Bear avoids it by throwing MacFarlane back against the cage.
Bear tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacFarlane avoids it.
Bear misses with a body punch.
Bear putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has MacFarlane in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bear tries to break free but MacFarlane pushes him back against the cage.
MacFarlane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
MacFarlane swings wildly with an uppercut but Bear uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Bear's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacFarlane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A decent looking cross lands there for MacFarlane.#CUT2#
It looks like Jer Bear has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Bear.
Bear takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
MacFarlane moves in looking to clinch but Bear pushes him off.
Bear half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bear lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
MacFarlane tries to clinch but Bear is having none of it.
It looked like Bear wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A punch combination from MacFarlane misses. #CL2#
MacFarlane moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacFarlane. #BC#
Bear escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
MacFarlane rushes Bear and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bear's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bear tries to break free but MacFarlane pushes him back against the cage.
MacFarlane gets through Bear's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacFarlane avoids a wild elbow strike from Bear.
MacFarlane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bear missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Bear's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
MacFarlane pushes Bear up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
MacFarlane tries to throw a body punch but Bear avoids it by throwing MacFarlane back against the cage.
Bear tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacFarlane's elbow.
MacFarlane lands with a light punch inside.
MacFarlane misses with some punches.
MacFarlane throws a punch but it's blocked by Bear.
MacFarlane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bear's elbow.
Bear blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacFarlane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bear working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from MacFarlane fails to land.
MacFarlane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MacFarlane has a couple of punches blocked by Bear.
MacFarlane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bear lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Bear is looking for a takedown up against the cage. MacFarlane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
MacFarlane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bear is breathing heavily.
MacFarlane tries to throw a body punch but Bear avoids it by throwing MacFarlane back against the cage.
Bear is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
MacFarlane throws a punch but it's blocked by Bear.
MacFarlane managing to block the knees to the body from Bear.
Bear takes a shot to the head.
Bear presses MacFarlane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
MacFarlane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacFarlane lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane scores with a shot to the side of Bear's head.
Bear blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bear pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
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 Jer Bear'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.
#R2##CL2#
MacFarlane rushes Bear and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacFarlane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacFarlane misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacFarlane misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacFarlane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Bear.
#TD#
Bear tightens his grip and picks MacFarlane up, before dumping him to the ground. MacFarlane manages to land in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bear throws a strike but MacFarlane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bear is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bear trying to control the position.
MacFarlane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Bear is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bear is looking to stall here but MacFarlane recovers full guard.
MacFarlane controlling Bear's posture.
Bear slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
MacFarlane keeping moving, preventing Bear from controlling successfully.
Bear is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MacFarlane is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bear pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacFarlane is keeping the position for now.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but MacFarlane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bear preventing the sweep.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for MacFarlane. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T3#
Bear trying to control but MacFarlane is working from the bottom.
Bear controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#KD#
Bear sends MacFarlane crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bear is motioning to the referee to let MacFarlane up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#
It looks like Rian MacFarlane has been cut.
Bear fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
MacFarlane moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from MacFarlane fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bear.
MacFarlane misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacFarlane working aggressively here.
#T4##BC#
Bear breaks the clinch.
Bear slips a straight right by MacFarlane.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacFarlane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bear at a distance.
Bear tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacFarlane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bear throws a solid leg kick but MacFarlane takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bear.
Bear closes the distance and clinches up with MacFarlane, looking for a takedown. Bear pushes MacFarlane against the cage but MacFarlane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
MacFarlane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
MacFarlane misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Bear breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bear.
MacFarlane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bear on the side of the head.
MacFarlane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bear throws a shot from downtown. MacFarlane moves away and avoids it.
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 Jer Bear will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
MacFarlane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bear.
MacFarlane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bear. Bear circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bear tries to clinch up but MacFarlane circles away and keeps his distance.
MacFarlane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Bear gets a clinch.
Rian MacFarlane seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bear. #BC#
Bear breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bear tries to close the distance and clinch but MacFarlane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacFarlane leaves Bear with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bear lands a head kick. MacFarlane smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacFarlane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
MacFarlane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bear lands a right hand. #ROC#
MacFarlane is rocked!
Bear scores with a nice hook to the head.
MacFarlane is still on wobbly legs! Can Bear finish him?#BC#
Bear manages to break the clinch.
MacFarlane throws the left hand but Bear avoids the punch easily.
Bear keeps the fight on the outside.
Bear throws a sloppy head kick and MacFarlane moves out of range easily. #CL#
Bear has MacFarlane up against the cage in a clinch.
Bear blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Bear manages to break the clinch.
Bear throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! MacFarlane crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jer Bear!
A victorious Jer Bear thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EVO 306:Bashoro vs Obliteratii
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Drama tries to keep at a distance but MacFarlane has taken the fight into the clinch.
MacFarlane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drama fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Drama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drama moves out of range of the strikes.
MacFarlane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drama throws the kick towards the body but MacFarlane avoids it.
Drama misses with an uppercut.
MacFarlane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacFarlane is looking to clinch.
MacFarlane has been working on his boxing with his coaches at logans fight team in the buildup to the fight.
Drama circles away from the clinch attempt
and Drama counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFarlane walks into a jab.
Drama misses the shot to the body.
Rian MacFarlane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drama throws a leg kick but MacFarlane sees it coming and moves out of range.
MacFarlane wants to clinch up but Drama keeps it at a distance.
Drama fakes the leg kick and cracks MacFarlane in the body.
MacFarlane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drama.
As Drama tries to get set, MacFarlane tries to push him back and clinch up but Drama manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Drama misses with a hook.
Drama thuds his shin into the meat of MacFarlane's side.
Crunch! Drama slams his shin into MacFarlane's torso.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Drama, right into the meat.
#CL#
MacFarlane takes the fight into the clinch.
MacFarlane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacFarlane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drama.
Drama lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#
MacFarlane is rocked!
Drama lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops MacFarlane to his knees! Drama keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Drama!
Johnny Drama took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vandal & Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
EVO 301: Obliteratii vs Baba
Date: Feb 24, 2017 |
#R1#
MacFarlane tries to clinch but Foles moves out of range.
MacFarlane throws a hook to the side of Foles's head but Foles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacFarlane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacFarlane on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
MacFarlane is looking to clinch.
Foles scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
MacFarlane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Foles can pounce on him.
Foles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Foles misses the target.
MacFarlane fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Foles closes the distance and pushes MacFarlane back into the cage.
MacFarlane avoids the elbow strike from Foles, against the cage.
MacFarlane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Foles.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacFarlane.
MacFarlane avoids the elbow strike from Foles, against the cage.
#T1#
Foles lands an elbow just above MacFarlane 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Rian MacFarlane has been cut.
Foles landing some nice looking knees to the body.
MacFarlane looks winded!
Foles misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Foles fails to land.
Nice elbow from Foles.
Foles lands a knee to the body.
Foles working aggressively here.
Foles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Foles tries to land a knee to the head but MacFarlane blocks with his arms.
Foles trying to land knees to the body.
Foles tries to land knees in the clinch but MacFarlane avoids the damage to the body.
MacFarlane tries a body shot but Foles blocks it.
Foles lands a nice uppercut.
MacFarlane lands a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Foles just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacFarlane's brow.
We've been informed that MacFarlane has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Foles lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foles scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
MacFarlane is rocked!
Foles is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
MacFarlane is still on wobbly legs! Can Foles finish him?
MacFarlane takes an elbow to the temple. #T2#
Foles lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops MacFarlane to his knees! Foles keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Foles!
A less than humble Nick Foles misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
EVO 01182017
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Foles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Foles looks to land a left hand but MacFarlane moved out of range nicely.
MacFarlane misses with a straight right.
Foles counters with a body kick.
Foles throws a shot from downtown. MacFarlane moves away and avoids it.
Foles moves out of range of the leg kick from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane lands with a shot to the body.
MacFarlane misses with a left hand
enabling Foles to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Foles.
MacFarlane throws a leg kick that is checked
and MacFarlane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Rian MacFarlane has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacFarlane misses the body punch
and Foles counters with a monster head kick that knocks MacFarlane out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nick Foles!
In his post fight interview, Nick Foles started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
EVO XMas Bash
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Beaumont throws a leg kick which misses MacFarlane's front leg but catches the back leg as MacFarlane tries to avoid it.
MacFarlane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Cavey Beaumont has been cut.
Beaumont connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
MacFarlane swats away the attempt to clinch by Beaumont.
Beaumont misses with a body kick.
MacFarlane scores with a kick to the body.
MacFarlane lands a jab.
Beaumont cracks a nice hook into MacFarlane's ribs.
Beaumont connects with a single shot there.
Beaumont thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beaumont swings for the body but MacFarlane moves out of range.
Beaumont thuds his right hand into MacFarlane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beaumont uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A cross from Beaumont lands.
MacFarlane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beaumont.
MacFarlane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beaumont doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
MacFarlane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beaumont stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
MacFarlane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beaumont 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.
A clash of legs there as MacFarlane blocks the low kick.
Beaumont thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beaumont connects with a body shot.
Beaumont lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacFarlane at a distance.
MacFarlane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beaumont stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Beaumont misses with a low kick.
Beaumont on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacFarlane. MacFarlane obviously looking to wear him down.
Beaumont throws a jab when MacFarlane was well out of range.
MacFarlane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beaumont misses with a straight left.
MacFarlane connects with an inside leg kick.
Beaumont missing with a left hand there. MacFarlane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beaumont missing with a left hand there. MacFarlane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacFarlane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beaumont gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MacFarlane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Beaumont keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacFarlane looks for the body kick but Beaumont saw that one coming.
Beaumont throws a front kick aimed at MacFarlane's knee but MacFarlane avoids it well. #KD2#
Beaumont drops MacFarlane with a beautiful combination! MacFarlane stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Beaumont is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
MacFarlane is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Rian MacFarlane has been cut.
Beaumont throws a nice looking combination but MacFarlane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh MacFarlane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beaumont drops MacFarlane with a straight right hand, right on the button! Beaumont follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cavey Beaumont!
Cavey Beaumont is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Event:
EVO 284: Napoleon vs Heimendah
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
MacFarlane moves into the clinch successfully.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Parker throws an elbow but misses.
Parker throws a head punch that misses.
MacFarlane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
Parker prevents a body shot from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane throws a punch but it's blocked by Parker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
MacFarlane blocks a body shot from Parker.
A hook to the body from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane misses with a punch to the body.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacFarlane's elbow.
MacFarlane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parker blocking some punches.
MacFarlane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFarlane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Parker.
MacFarlane throws a punch but it's blocked by Parker.
Parker throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacFarlane.
Parker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
MacFarlane prevents a body shot from Parker.
Parker throws an elbow but it misses.
MacFarlane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Parker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacFarlane misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land.
Parker throws an elbow that misses.
MacFarlane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parker misses with the head strike.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacFarlane blocking some punches.
MacFarlane scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parker. #CUT2#
It looks like Rian MacFarlane has been cut.
MacFarlane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacFarlane lands a nice uppercut.
MacFarlane is leaning against Parker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacFarlane works on Parker's body with a couple of short punches.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Parker blocks an uppercut.
MacFarlane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacFarlane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Parker or not.
Parker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but MacFarlane uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacFarlane lands with a short shot to the head.
MacFarlane misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane blocks a body shot from Parker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
Good body shot from MacFarlane.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacFarlane.
MacFarlane lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Parker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
MacFarlane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacFarlane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
A shot in the inside from MacFarlane. #CUT#
It looks like Scott Parker has been cut.
MacFarlane lands a shot to the body.
MacFarlane tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Parker just stands there and leans against the cage.
MacFarlane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parker lands a hook that snaps the head of MacFarlane backwards.
Still in the clinch, MacFarlane scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacFarlane misses with a body punch.
MacFarlane misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacFarlane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacFarlane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from MacFarlane fails to land.
Parker lands with a short shot to the head.
MacFarlane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
MacFarlane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacFarlane blocking some punches.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
With the fighters up against the cage, Parker throws an elbow but misses.
MacFarlane tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacFarlane working aggressively here.
Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but MacFarlane uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacFarlane.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Parker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Parker.
MacFarlane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacFarlane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacFarlane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Parker tries a body shot but MacFarlane blocks it.
Parker presses MacFarlane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rian MacFarlane will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Parker doesn't manage to clinch there - MacFarlane circles away.
Parker throws a lazy uppercut
and MacFarlane counters with a nice body shot.
MacFarlane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacFarlane tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacFarlane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Parker.
MacFarlane throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting MacFarlane here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#CL#
Parker tries to keep at a distance but MacFarlane has taken the fight into the clinch.
MacFarlane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFarlane pushes Parker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Parker.
Parker tries a body shot but MacFarlane blocks it.
MacFarlane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
MacFarlane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
Parker lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
MacFarlane tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Parker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Parker tries to throw a body punch but MacFarlane avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
MacFarlane lands with a short shot to the head.
MacFarlane tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
A body shot lands from MacFarlane.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by MacFarlane.
Parker misses with a punch on the inside.
Parker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacFarlane misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacFarlane blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by MacFarlane.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Parker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt MacFarlane or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
MacFarlane has been working on his balance at Scotty's Yard, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Parker.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacFarlane.
MacFarlane misses with some punches.
#T2#
MacFarlane struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
MacFarlane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
MacFarlane misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacFarlane misses with a punch to the body.
Parker blocks a body shot from MacFarlane.
Parker cracks MacFarlane with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Parker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as MacFarlane controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from MacFarlane fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Parker.
MacFarlane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parker can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
MacFarlane throws a head punch that misses.
MacFarlane misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacFarlane blocking some punches.
MacFarlane misses with a body punch.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacFarlane swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
MacFarlane throws a head punch that misses.
MacFarlane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MacFarlane lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land.
MacFarlane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
MacFarlane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Parker is breathing heavily.
MacFarlane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Parker prevents a body shot from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from MacFarlane.
A short body shot lands from MacFarlane as the two fighters clinch.
MacFarlane lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacFarlane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
MacFarlane struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
MacFarlane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker. #T4#
MacFarlane misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from MacFarlane - that landed with a thud.
MacFarlane is leaning against Parker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane lands a hook that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
MacFarlane digs a right hand underneath Parker's ribcage. Parker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
MacFarlane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
Parker blocks a body shot from MacFarlane.
A right handed body shot lands from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane lands a nice shot to the body.
MacFarlane misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacFarlane lands a right hand.
MacFarlane digs a right hand underneath Parker's ribcage. Parker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
MacFarlane pushes Parker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Parker prevents a body shot from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane cracks Parker with a nice body shot.
MacFarlane lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rian MacFarlane dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
MacFarlane stuns Parker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
MacFarlane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
MacFarlane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
Parker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
MacFarlane lands a nice looking body kick.
MacFarlane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
MacFarlane takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses.
Parker steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Parker throws a leg kick that misses.
MacFarlane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Parker has time to react.
MacFarlane throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Parker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFarlane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacFarlane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Parker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacFarlane lands a head kick. Parker smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
That has opened up Scott Parker's cut even more.
MacFarlane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
The cut above Scott Parker's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1#
MacFarlane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Parker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacFarlane can pounce on him.
Rian MacFarlane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacFarlane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacFarlane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
MacFarlane drives through and clinches with Parker against the cage.
MacFarlane misses with the head strike.
Parker throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
A shot in the inside from MacFarlane.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as MacFarlane controls his hands.
Parker lands an uppercut.
Parker working aggressively here.
MacFarlane lands a hook that snaps the head of Parker backwards. #T2#
A shot in the inside from MacFarlane.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacFarlane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parkers head.
MacFarlane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
MacFarlane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parker backwards. #CUT#
Scott Parker's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
MacFarlane misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacFarlane is leaning against Parker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Parker.
Good body shot from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Parker misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacFarlane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacFarlane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parker scores with a shot to the side of MacFarlane's head. #T3#
MacFarlane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but MacFarlane avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacFarlane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacFarlane throws a head punch that misses.
MacFarlane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
MacFarlane cracks Parker with a nice body shot.
MacFarlane tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing MacFarlane back against the cage.
Parker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacFarlane.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parker blocks a body shot from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parker blocks a body shot from MacFarlane.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacFarlane's elbow.
MacFarlane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parkers head. #T4#
MacFarlane misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacFarlane.
Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacFarlane blocks an uppercut.
MacFarlane blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
MacFarlane misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacFarlane lands a hook that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
MacFarlane scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Scott Parker's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rian MacFarlane!
Rian MacFarlane tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
POWERS 61
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1#
MacFarlane avoids the body shot from Gray.
Gray throws a looping overhand right but MacFarlane ducks down to avoid it.
MacFarlane throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
MacFarlane wants to clinch up but Gray keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
MacFarlane instigates a clinch.
Gray lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt MacFarlane or not.
Gray is trying to push MacFarlane away but MacFarlane has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
MacFarlane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gray's elbow. #BC#
Gray manages to break the clinch.
Gray missing with a left hand there. MacFarlane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacFarlane wants to counter with a clinch but Gray pushes him away.
MacFarlane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray misses with a telegraphed body shot
and MacFarlane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Gray.
MacFarlane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
MacFarlane loads up on a big right hand but Gray slips the punch.
Gray looks to score with a jab to the body but MacFarlane is just out of range.#T1#
MacFarlane looks to land a body kick but Gray moved away.
As MacFarlane backs away, Gray returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gray misses with a low kick.
A jab lands there for MacFarlane.
MacFarlane throws a head kick but Gray moves out of range.
MacFarlane lands a lovely overhand right.
MacFarlane moves to clinch but Gray breaks away
letting Gray counter with a right hand.
Gray tests MacFarlane's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD#
Gray cracks MacFarlane with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gray has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning MacFarlane to stand back up!#ROC#
MacFarlane is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Rian MacFarlane has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gray connects with a leg kick. MacFarlane looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
MacFarlane is still on wobbly legs! Can Gray finish him?
Gray darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! MacFarlane's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Gray before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabriel Gray!
Gabriel Gray decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PFC 55
Date: Oct 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Ferdum walks into a jab.
Ferdum tries to bum rush MacFarlane with a series of wild strikes but MacFarlane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ferdum moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#KD#
MacFarlane cracks Ferdum with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. MacFarlane has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ferdum to stand back up!#ROC#
Ferdum is rocked!
MacFarlane sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Ferdum's defenses. It connects perfectly with Ferdum's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rian MacFarlane!
In his post fight interview, Rian MacFarlane started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
PFC 52
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1#
MacFarlane doesn't manage to clinch there - Gray circles away.
Gray looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gray checks a low kick from MacFarlane.
Gray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gray bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
MacFarlane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gray looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gray throws a push kick but MacFarlane slaps the foot to one side.
MacFarlane just misses with a punch to the body.
Gray listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
MacFarlane throws a head kick but Gray moves out of range.
Gray feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gray throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacFarlane misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray connects with a good right hand that stumbles MacFarlane. MacFarlane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#
It looks like Rian MacFarlane has been cut.
Gray circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends MacFarlane tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Gray wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabriel Gray!
Gabriel Gray is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Gabriel Gray thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PFC : Fight Night 49
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for MacFarlane. That snapped Poroshenko's head back.
#CUT#
It looks like Petro Poroshenko has been cut.
Poroshenko staying out of range there.
MacFarlane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Poroshenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacFarlane is fending him off so far but Poroshenko persists. Nope, MacFarlane circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like MacFarlane was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Poroshenko.
Poroshenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacFarlane.
Poroshenko with the counter takedown but MacFarlane avoids it easily.
MacFarlane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poroshenko.
MacFarlane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poroshenko moves away.
Poroshenko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFarlane throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
MacFarlane throws a leg kick but Poroshenko moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Poroshenko! But no joy.
MacFarlane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poroshenko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from MacFarlane with a body shot.#T1#
MacFarlane cracks Poroshenko with a good jab.
MacFarlane misses with a kick to the body.
MacFarlane misses with a looping right.
MacFarlane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacFarlane throws a nice outside leg kick.
Poroshenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacFarlane.
MacFarlane misses with a low kick.
MacFarlane throws a wild body kick that Poroshenko sees coming a mile off.#T2#
MacFarlane wants to slow Poroshenko down by chopping away at his legs.
Poroshenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poroshenko avoids the head kick by MacFarlane.
MacFarlane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poroshenko unleashes a big counter combination but MacFarlane bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
No luck for Poroshenko with that takedown attempt.
MacFarlane throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Poroshenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in MacFarlane's guard.
Poroshenko throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
MacFarlane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Poroshenko throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Poroshenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Poroshenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Poroshenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
MacFarlane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Poroshenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MacFarlane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Poroshenko trying to control the position from guard on top but MacFarlane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacFarlane has his hands on Poroshenko's head, controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from MacFarlane's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Poroshenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Poroshenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Poroshenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Poroshenko is looking to stand up but MacFarlane won't let him. #SUB#
MacFarlane is looking for a triangle but Poroshenko pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Poroshenko has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing MacFarlane to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Poroshenko is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - MacFarlane pulls down on the head and he's put Poroshenko to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rian MacFarlane!
Rian MacFarlane is the new heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Rian MacFarlane started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
PFC tbatba--
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Sonnen misses with a shot to the body
and MacFarlane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sonnen goes for a double leg but MacFarlane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as MacFarlane continues to drive forward.#TD#
Sonnen shoots in and bounces MacFarlane off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sonnen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MacFarlane keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFarlane pulls Sonnen in close to his closed guard and prevents Sonnen from doing any damage or advancing position.
MacFarlane looking to control.
#T1#
Sonnen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sonnen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sonnen throwing strikes but missing.
Sonnen throws a big right hand that misses.
Sonnen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but MacFarlane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sonnen misses with a left hand
and MacFarlane counters with a good low kick that Sonnen was not able to check. #T2#
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.
Sonnen works the jab nicely.
No luck for Sonnen with that takedown attempt.
MacFarlane tries a quick counter leg kick but Sonnen is wise to it.
Leo Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen throws a series of punches but MacFarlane avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Sonnen misses its intended target.
MacFarlane follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
MacFarlane 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.
Sonnen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sonnen scores with a nice strike.
Sonnen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
MacFarlane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacFarlane throws a leg kick but Sonnen sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. MacFarlane does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacFarlane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sonnen.#T3#
MacFarlane walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
MacFarlane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sonnen looks for the body kick but MacFarlane saw that one coming.
MacFarlane looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Sonnen tries to counter with a takedown but MacFarlane is quick to defend against it.
MacFarlane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sonnen throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonnen walks into a left hand.
Sonnen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
MacFarlane throws a hook but Sonnen blocks it.
Sonnen dips to his left and cracks MacFarlane with an uppercut!
Sonnen looks for the body kick but MacFarlane saw that one coming.
Sonnen takes a swing at MacFarlane's ribcage but misses. #T4##TD#
Sonnen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
MacFarlane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sonnen wants to control but MacFarlane is keeping him busy.
Sonnen is really struggling to control MacFarlane but he's trying to hold on to the position.
MacFarlane desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ground and pound from Sonnen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Sonnen dominated that round.
That's time! Sonnen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
MacFarlane avoids a kick to the body.
#TD#
Sonnen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. MacFarlane tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sonnen is in MacFarlane's guard.
Sonnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
MacFarlane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sonnen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
MacFarlane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFarlane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacFarlane working a defensive guard here.
MacFarlane keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully. #T1#
MacFarlane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sonnen throws a big right hand that misses.
Sonnen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sonnen throwing strikes from guard but MacFarlane blocks nicely.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but MacFarlane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sonnen connects with an inside leg kick.
Sonnen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacFarlane can do to turn this around?#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sonnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacFarlane wants to land a leg kick but Sonnen is out of range.
Sonnen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacFarlane.
A shot to the body from Sonnen misses
and MacFarlane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacFarlane.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacFarlane. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen is looking to wear down MacFarlane with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
MacFarlane throws the left hand but Sonnen avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sonnen.
It seemed like MacFarlane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sonnen moves out of range as MacFarlane strikes.
MacFarlane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
MacFarlane tries a quick counter leg kick but Sonnen is wise to it.
Sonnen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sonnen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
MacFarlane throws a hook but Sonnen avoids it easily.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacFarlane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MacFarlane takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
MacFarlane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonnen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sonnen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacFarlane.
Sonnen just misses with a punch to the body.
MacFarlane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
An inside leg kick from MacFarlane misses.
MacFarlane is looking to chop away at Sonnen's legs.
Rian MacFarlane seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane digs a good hook to Sonnen's body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for MacFarlane.
Sonnen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacFarlane takes one to the side of the head.
MacFarlane misses with a wild body shot.
Sonnen misses with a straight right.
Sonnen is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacFarlane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacFarlane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sonnen thumps MacFarlane with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Sonnen lands an impressive looking overhand right. MacFarlane doesn't seem phased though.
Sonnen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
MacFarlane scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rian MacFarlane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
MacFarlane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
MacFarlane lands with a good body shot.
Sonnen misses with a shot to the body
and MacFarlane counters with an inside leg kick.
MacFarlane finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sonnen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick from Sonnen misses
and MacFarlane counters with a leg kick.
MacFarlane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
MacFarlane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws out a loose jab but MacFarlane uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen tries to move into range but MacFarlane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sonnen swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacFarlane counters with a thumping low kick.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
MacFarlane throws a leg kick
and Sonnen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Sonnen shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacFarlane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crunch! MacFarlane slams his shin into Sonnen's torso.
MacFarlane lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
MacFarlane drops Sonnen with a huge uppercut! Sonnen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. MacFarlane is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rian MacFarlane!
In his post fight interview, Rian MacFarlane started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Leo Sonnen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dislocated my shoulder at the start, i'll be back and better than ever! '.
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Event:
PFC: Fight Night 47
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
A big left from RocknRolla misses.
MacFarlane let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
No joy there for RocknRolla, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
RocknRolla dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacFarlane. That did some damage!
RocknRolla thumps MacFarlane with a low kick.
RocknRolla smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
RocknRolla checks a leg kick nicely.
RocknRolla seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
MacFarlane lands a head shot.
RocknRolla attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
MacFarlane throws a jab but it's blocked by RocknRolla. #CL#
RocknRolla closes the distance and clinches.
RocknRolla swings wildly with an uppercut but MacFarlane uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacFarlane takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Rian MacFarlane has been cut.
RocknRolla pushes off an throws an elbow but MacFarlane leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
RocknRolla lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacFarlane throws a punch but it's blocked by RocknRolla.
MacFarlane misses with the head strike.
#T1#
MacFarlane throws a head punch that misses.
RocknRolla lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
RocknRolla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been told by RocknRolla's head coaches at The Barracks - LOD that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
MacFarlane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to RocknRolla's calf.
RocknRolla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacFarlane.
RocknRolla throws a body shot but no joy.
RocknRolla is looking to slow MacFarlane down with leg kicks.
MacFarlane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from RocknRolla.
RocknRolla scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
MacFarlane scores with a jab to the body.
MacFarlane is looking to score with low kicks.
MacFarlane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
RocknRolla circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! MacFarlane drops to the canvas, hurt badly! RocknRolla follows MacFarlane to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The RocknRolla!
The RocknRolla seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
PFC: Fight Night 46
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Gray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacFarlane counters with a nice uppercut.
MacFarlane connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Gabriel Gray has been cut.
MacFarlane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacFarlane gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gray counters with a body kick that stops MacFarlane in his tracks momentarily.
Gray throws a sloppy head kick and MacFarlane moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Gray.
A cross from Gray lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Rian MacFarlane has been cut.#KD2#
Gray feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends MacFarlane sprawling to the canvas! MacFarlane rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gray finish him?!
#ROC2#
MacFarlane is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gray throws a leg kick which misses MacFarlane's front leg but catches the back leg as MacFarlane tries to avoid it.
Oh MacFarlane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gray connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks MacFarlane out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabriel Gray!
Our winner, Gabriel Gray, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
PFC: Fight Night 43
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacFarlane manages to avoid it.
MacFarlane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Simpson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Simpson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simpson misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Simpson misses with a hook.
MacFarlane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simpson momentarily.
Simpson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simpson throws an off balance right hand
and MacFarlane counters with a nice uppercut.
MacFarlane lands a head kick!
MacFarlane feints and then cracks Simpson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Simpson down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson misses with an uppercut. MacFarlane saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from MacFarlane.#T1#
Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacFarlane manages to avoid it.
MacFarlane looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
MacFarlane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Simpson throws a lazy right hand but MacFarlane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like MacFarlane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacFarlane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Simpson's calf.
A good leg kick by MacFarlane.
Simpson 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.
Simpson misses with a body punch
#KD#
and MacFarlane counters with a crisp right hand that drops Simpson! MacFarlane lets Simpson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Simpson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson misses with a shot to the body
and MacFarlane counters with a nice body shot.
Simpson is still on wobbly legs! Can MacFarlane finish him?
Simpson looks winded!
MacFarlane cracks a nice hook into Simpson's ribs.
MacFarlane drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Simpson's head, knocking him out cold! MacFarlane is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rian MacFarlane!
Rian MacFarlane spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
PFC: Fight Night 40
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Long rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacFarlane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacFarlane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Long on the side of the head.
Long tries a head kick but it misses.
MacFarlane has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kentucky Fried Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Long throws a head kick that misses.
MacFarlane lands a jab to the head.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Long prevents a body shot from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane tries to throw a body punch but Long avoids it by throwing MacFarlane back against the cage.
MacFarlane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacFarlane misses with a punch to the body.
MacFarlane has a couple of punches blocked by Long.
A frustrated look appears on Long's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacFarlane.
MacFarlane misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from MacFarlane fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Long.
Long blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Long is trying to force a seperation but MacFarlane has the dominant position.#BC2#
Long escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacFarlane. Long does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Long blocks the leg kick.
Long misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacFarlane lands with a thumping leg kick.
MacFarlane slips a straight right by Long.
Long misses with a low kick.
MacFarlane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Long.
An attempted straight right counter from MacFarlane misses the target.
Long misses with a left hand
and MacFarlane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Long misses with an uppercut.
MacFarlane throwing a counter right hand but Long manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by MacFarlane.
MacFarlane avoids the body shot from Long.
#T2##KD#
MacFarlane cracks Long with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Long looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can MacFarlane finish him?
#ROC#
Long is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacFarlane thuds his shin into the meat of Long's side.
Long looks winded!
MacFarlane lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Long head around and knocks him out cold! MacFarlane hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rian MacFarlane!
Rian MacFarlane was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
PFC 33: Bone vs. King 2
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Tapper moves away from the strike by MacFarlane.
MacFarlane tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tapper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacFarlane moves away.
Tapper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tapper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tapper throws a right hand that misses
and MacFarlane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacFarlane connects with an inside leg kick.
Tapper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tapper thows a leg kick but MacFarlane checks it #KD#
and MacFarlane counters with a crisp one two that drops Tapper! MacFarlane thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tapper to his feet! Tapper is in big trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacFarlane avoids the head kick by Tapper.
MacFarlane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tapper misses with a wild body shot.
Tapper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane drops Tapper with a straight right hand, right on the button! MacFarlane follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rian MacFarlane!
Rian MacFarlane spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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