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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
KCM Showcase-1
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1# McFarland takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tuup tests McFarland's chin there with a solid looking shot. Tuup cracks McFarland with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Tuup connects with the punch. McFarland takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tuup lands a lovely overhand right. Tuup definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Tuup throws a nice looking combination but McFarland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Tuup tries to clinch but McFarland moves out of range. Horrible takedown attempt by McFarland or perhaps it was just good defense by Tuup, which made it look bad. Tuup tries to close the distance and clinch up but McFarland swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL# Tuup closes the distance and clinches. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McFarland has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tuup avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Tuup throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tuup throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McFarland blocks it with crossed arms. #T1# Tuup tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McFarland is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tuup is defending well. Carl Tuup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Packey McFarland. McFarland looking for a takedown. Tuup tries a knee to the head but McFarland blocks it.
McFarland takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tuup crunches a lovely knee into McFarland's ribcage. Tuup with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McFarland goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tuup prevents it.
Tuup tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tuup misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tuup lands a right hand. #T2# Tuup using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McFarland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tuup lands a body shot. A nice left hand lands by Tuup.
Tuup with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tuup lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tuup lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McFarland backwards. McFarland drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tuup pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tuup scores with a crisp jab that stopped McFarland in his tracks. McFarland misses with a takedown attempt - Tuup sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Tuup is looking to counter the offense by McFarland and move into the clinch.#T3# Tuup tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McFarland paws at him with a jab and circles away. McFarland feints the counter takedown. Tuup is looking to clinch. McFarland feints the counter takedown. McFarland on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL# Tuup has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tuup using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McFarland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tuup tries a knee to the head but McFarland blocks it.
Tuup tries a knee to the head but McFarland blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tuup. Tuup gets underhooks to prevent McFarland's takedown attempt.
McFarland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Tuup's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. McFarland blocking some punches.
#T4# Tuup landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tuup tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tuup lands a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Tuup tries a knee to the head but McFarland blocks it.
Tuup with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McFarland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tuup tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McFarland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tuup with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Tuup 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# Tuup tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2# and McFarland counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tuup! #ES# Tuup bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Tuup is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McFarland can do to turn this around? Carl Tuup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tuup cracks McFarland with a good jab. Tuup tries to clinch up. McFarland changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Tuup misses with a body shot.
McFarland gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tuup connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Tuup fails with an attempt to clinch.
McFarland goes for a double leg but Tuup avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tuup continues to drive forward. McFarland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McFarland with the counter takedown but Tuup avoids it easily.#T1# Tuup fails in his attempt to clinch. McFarland is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Tuup connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Carl Tuup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tuup misses with a body shot.
Tuup throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McFarland. Carl Tuup is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tuup fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McFarland looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. McFarland dives in and grabs Tuup's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tuup pushes down on McFarland's head and hops out. Tuup moves in looking to clinch but McFarland pushes him off. McFarland feints the counter takedown. Tuup scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Tuup looks to score with a jab to the body but McFarland is just out of range. No luck with that takedown attempt from McFarland. Carl Tuup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Packey McFarland. McFarland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2# Nice jab there from Tuup. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McFarland is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tuup pulls him back up using the underhooks. Carl Tuup has scored more points in the clinch so far. Tuup tries a knee to the head but McFarland blocks it.
McFarland blocks a body shot from Tuup. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. McFarland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Tuup tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tuup throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McFarland blocks it with crossed arms. Tuup tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tuup throws a head punch that misses. #T3# Tuup is trying to maintain a safe position but McFarland gets an underhook and turns Tuup into the cage. McFarland blocks an uppercut.
Tuup softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Tuup misses with a punch to the body.
McFarland letting Tuup take a breather here. McFarland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tuup's elbow. Tuup with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Tuup makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Tuup lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tuup throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McFarland blocks it with crossed arms. Tuup lands a good knee to the midsection. McFarland won't want to take too many of those.#T4##BC2# McFarland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McFarland changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tuup tries to avoid it but McFarland manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tuup to the ground. Tuup escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. McFarland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tuup defends it nicely.#CL# McFarland tries to keep at a distance but Tuup has taken the fight into the clinch. Tuup misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tuup tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tuup connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Tuup dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# McFarland fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Tuup bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McFarland's head backwards. No luck with that takedown attempt from McFarland. McFarland has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McFarland there as he acknowledges the shot. Decent striking displayed by Tuup there. Tuup throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Tuup connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McFarland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Carl Tuup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Packey McFarland. McFarland on the wrong end of a nice jab. Tuup is looking to clinch but McFarland is avoiding it.
#T1# McFarland shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Tuup throws a body shot but no joy. McFarland feints the counter takedown. Tuup wants to clinch up but McFarland keeps it at a distance. McFarland feints the counter takedown. A slow jab from Tuup misses its intended target. #CL# Tuup clinches. McFarland has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tuup avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2# McFarland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tuup, as that shot connected.
#CL# Tuup has managed to clinch.
Tuup is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tuup with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2# Knees to the body from Tuup.
Good body shot from Tuup.
#BC2# McFarland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tuup lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tuup scores with a jab to the body. McFarland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL# Tuup has closed the distance and engaged McFarland in a clinch.
Tuup misses with a hook from the clinch. Tuup looking to throw knees to the head but McFarland is blocking nicely.
Tuup with a knee to the head.
Tuup tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T3# McFarland has had enough of the clinch but Tuup keeps him there for the moment. Tuup has a couple of punches blocked by McFarland.
A knee to the head by Tuup.
Tuup with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McFarland. #BC2# McFarland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. McFarland shoots in looking for a takedown. Tuup tries to sprawl out of it but McFarland keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tuup manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Carl Tuup is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Tuup tries to clinch up. Tuup tries to clinch but McFarland moves out of range. McFarland changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Tuup lands a really nice looking cross but McFarland seems unphased.
#T4# McFarland fails with a takedown attempt. McFarland swats away the attempt to clinch by Tuup. A looping hook to the body misses from Tuup. McFarland does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL# Tuup pushes McFarland up against the cage in a clinch. Tuup connects with a knee to the head.
McFarland changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tuup fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tuup looks to land a combination. McFarland sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that's the end of the fight! Carl Tuup showed his dominance in that final round. Well Tuup has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Tuup!
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