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Event:
GDL 61: Donovan vs Mwekassa
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roughneck with a nice cross.
McFarland takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to the liver by Roughneck. Beautiful body shot.
McFarland throws a shot from downtown. Roughneck moves away and avoids it.
McFarland looks to score with a jab to the body but Roughneck is just out of range.
Roughneck feints a jab promting McFarland to slip. Roughneck then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McFarland slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Skippy McFarland has been cut.
McFarland connects with a nice looking jab.
Roughneck scores with the left hand. McFarland knows he should have avoided that one.
Roughneck slips under a jab from McFarland.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFarland doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roughneck lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McFarland at a distance.
McFarland throws a hook to the side of Roughneck's head but Roughneck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McFarland takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Roughneck connects with the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from McFarland misses the target.
Roughneck looks to land a combination but McFarland avoids it well.
McFarland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roughneck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McFarland moves away.#T1##TD2#
Roughneck looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Roughneck slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Roughneck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roughneck lands a couple of elbows.
Roughneck stands and throws McFarland's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFarland can't do much from the bottom here.
Roughneck throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Roughneck is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McFarland is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
McFarland dodges the ground and pound from Roughneck.
Roughneck working the ground and pound.
Roughneck lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McFarland down.
Roughneck cracks McFarland with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The strikes coming from Roughneck are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Roughneck in side control lands a decent elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McFarland is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
McFarland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roughneck on the ground.#SUB2#
Roughneck thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McFarland can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Roughneck scoring with punches from side control.
A lull in the action here as Roughneck stalls from top position.
McFarland on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McFarland tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Roughneck in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... McFarland is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jared Roughneck!
Our winner, Jared Roughneck, 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:
GDL 54:
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFarland throws a series of strikes that have River backpedaling.
#CUT2#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McFarland stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
McFarland misses with a hook
and River counters with an outside leg kick.
McFarland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
River drives through and clinches with McFarland against the cage.
McFarland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but River blocks it with crossed arms.
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
River pushes McFarland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
River works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McFarland.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
River definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
McFarland is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but River is keeping busy.#T1#
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McFarland misses with a knee to the head.
McFarland is trying to break free.
A body shot lands from River.
McFarland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River cracks McFarland with a nice body shot.
River lands a nice uppercut.
McFarland with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by McFarland.
River scores with a shoulder strike.
McFarland misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
River manages to pull guard.
McFarland wants to control from the top but River keeps moving. #SUB#
River working for a triangle but McFarland defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as River holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
McFarland throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
McFarland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFarland with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
River is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
River controls McFarland momentarily but McFarland frees himself. #T3#
McFarland wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
My spies in UnderGround BJJ & MMA inform me that McFarland has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFarland throws a strike but River rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
River landing some decent shots from guard.
McFarland keeping full guard, as River tries to pass.
River is working hard here to advance position.
River slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McFarland keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully. #T4#
River passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McFarland can't do much from the bottom here.
River is chipping away with strikes.
McFarland avoids any damage from the ground and pound of River.
River tries to advance to mount but can't.
River wants to control but McFarland is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick River'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#
Nice defenses there by River.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McFarland can do to turn this around?
River thuds his shin into the meat of McFarland's side.
McFarland misses with a hook
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
McFarland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McFarland chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
River walks into a stiff left hand from McFarland.
River throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
River connects with a right hand. McFarland shakes it off.
A big left from McFarland misses.
It looked like River wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McFarland sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McFarland misses with a left hand
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McFarland is breathing heavily.
River takes a jab right on the kisser.
McFarland 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.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McFarland looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
River scores with a hook to the body. McFarland takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Skippy McFarland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
River rushes McFarland and presses him up against the cage.
McFarland tries to break the clinch but River is controlling the position.
Patrick River has scored more points in the clinch so far.
River stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McFarland working hard to break the clinch.
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#It looks like Skippy McFarland has been cut.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from McFarland.
A short uppercut from River.
McFarland throws a head punch that misses.
River pushes McFarland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
River pushes McFarland back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from River.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
River lands a left hand.
#T2#
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFarland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River digs a right hand into McFarland's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McFarland's gas tank. #BC2#
McFarland manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
River moves into range and clinches up with McFarland.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
McFarland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
McFarland struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
River lands a shoulder strike.
McFarland tries to land a knee to the head but River blocks with his arms.
McFarland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McFarland taking a breather.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
McFarland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Nice body punch from River.
Skippy McFarland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
River throws a shot to the body.
McFarland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McFarland.
McFarland is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
River connects with a body shot that sends McFarland's belly button to the back.
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice body punch from River.
River cracks McFarland with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
River forces McFarland back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from River. #ROC#McFarland is rocked!
River leaning against his opponent.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from River.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by River.
River gets through McFarland's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
River pushes McFarland back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD#
River jumps guard and drags McFarland to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
River is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but McFarland frees his head nicely. Oh but River has switched to an armbar! McFarland is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Patrick River!
After winning the bout, Patrick River thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
GDL 50:
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escalante's corner calls for a 1-2. Escalante obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Skippy McFarland has been cut.
Escalante definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Escalante misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McFarland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McFarland ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McFarland throws a shot from downtown. Escalante moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Escalante was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McFarland.
McFarland lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Escalante tries a head kick but it misses.
McFarland misses with a straight right.
Escalante connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McFarland momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from McFarland. Escalante does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from McFarland does it's job there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Escalante.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McFarland throws a series of punches but Escalante avoids them all with ease.
McFarland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Escalante swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McFarland blocks a head kick by Escalante.
Escalante throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for McFarland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Escalante throws a head kick but McFarland moves out of range.
A jab from McFarland misses. #T1#
McFarland misses with a looping right.
McFarland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by McFarland.
Escalante misses with a double jab.
Escalante throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McFarland on the side of the head.
Escalante lands a high kick!
Escalante throws a series of punches but McFarland avoids them all with ease.
Escalante throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Escalante digs a good hook to McFarland's body.
#KD#
Escalante lands a left and a right that send McFarland crashing to the mat, dazed. Escalante thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#McFarland is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escalante slips a straight right by McFarland.
McFarland is still on wobbly legs! Can Escalante finish him?
Escalante uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McFarland.
Escalante sizes up McFarland with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#That has opened up Skippy McFarland's cut even more.
Escalante lands a jab to McFarland's midsection.
McFarland looks winded!
McFarland drops his hands momentarily and Escalante needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips McFarland just on the top of the head. McFarland drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in McFarland - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vicente Escalante!
Vicente Escalante managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GDL 43: Muhapuro vs River
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFarland throws a jab but it's blocked by Ape.
Ape connects with an inside leg kick.
Ape misses with a body kick.
McFarland lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ape with a nice calf kick.
Ape scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McFarland misses with a lunging right hand
and Ape cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McFarland lands a jab.
Ape is looking to chop away at McFarland's legs.
Ape is looking to slow McFarland down with leg kicks.
Grey Ape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ape throws a right and a left that McFarland avoids nicely.
Nice body kick from Ape.
Ape looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McFarland connects with a right hand. Ape shakes it off.
The fighters circling - McFarland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - McFarland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McFarland throws the left hand but Ape avoids the punch easily.
As McFarland backs away, Ape returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McFarland misses the shot to the body.
Ape feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ape.
#T1#
McFarland throws a big shot that misses.
McFarland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ape defends it nicely.
McFarland takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ape is looking to chop away at McFarland's legs.
McFarland changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ape wants to land a leg kick but McFarland is out of range.
McFarland looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McFarland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McFarland connects with a jab.
Ape connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McFarland momentarily.
McFarland throws a series of strikes that have Ape backpedaling.
Ape wants to land a leg kick but McFarland is out of range.
McFarland throws out a counter right but Ape avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick lands from Ape.
A nice leg kick from Ape, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Ape.
#T2#
McFarland misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFarland shoots in for a double leg but Ape sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab from McFarland.
Ape cracks McFarland with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McFarland chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ape can pounce on him.
McFarland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ape manages to avoid it.
Ape with the inside leg kick.
McFarland dips to his left and cracks Ape with an uppercut!
McFarland with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ape to score with a decent uppercut.
McFarland throws a hook but Ape avoids it easily.
McFarland might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL#
Ape pushes McFarland up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ape scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McFarland misses with the head strike.
Ape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ape lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McFarland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ape misses with some punches.
Ape lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ape lands a nice uppercut.
McFarland trying to control the position but instead, Ape has worked for underhooks and has pushed McFarland into the cage.#BC#
Ape pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ape misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McFarland.
It seemed like McFarland was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ape.
Ape misses with a low kick as McFarland jumps back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ape.
Ape throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Ape with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ape turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McFarland on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFarland thows a left - swing and a miss!
McFarland misses with the combination.
Ape motions for McFarland to come forward. Ape throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ape lands a really nice looking cross but McFarland seems unphased.
McFarland looks to land a combination but Ape avoids it well. #CL#
Ape clinches up with McFarland and pushes him back against the cage.
McFarland has Ape pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ape manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Grey Ape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skippy McFarland.
Ape lands a right hand that snaps the head of McFarland backwards.
Ape controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Ape escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grey Ape dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ape tried to score with a low kick but McFarland checks it.
Nice jab there from Ape.
McFarland scores with a three punch combo!
Grey Ape is winning the standup battle so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McFarland checks a leg kick.
Donk. McFarland catches Ape right on the button with a cross.
McFarland's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ape lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ape.
McFarland has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McFarland there as he acknowledges the shot.
McFarland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ape.
Ape seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McFarland takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Ape misses.
Ape lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ape is looking to clinch but McFarland is avoiding it.
Ape throws out a powerful jab.
Ape slips a straight right by McFarland.
Ape tried to counter with a leg kick but McFarland avoided it.
McFarland throws the left hand but Ape avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Ape takes one to the side of the head.
Ape throws out a leg kick but McFarland moves out of range and Ape only half commits.
Ape fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ape lands a nice looking kick to the body. McFarland takes a step back to recover.
Ape uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McFarland.
McFarland with a jab.
McFarland throws a big shot that misses.
Ape moves in looking to clinch but McFarland pushes him off.
Ape lands a jab.
McFarland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ape lands a nice leg kick that just misses McFarland's sensitive parts. #CL#
Ape closes the distance and pushes McFarland back into the cage.
Ape lands a body punch.
Ape displaying some good clinch control by pressing McFarland up against the cage.
The referee calls for McFarland to work.
#T2#
McFarland takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ape lands a left hand.
Ape tries to throw a body punch but McFarland avoids it by throwing Ape back against the cage.
McFarland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McFarland misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Ape escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McFarland checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McFarland looks to score with a jab to the body but Ape is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from McFarland.#CL#
Ape clinches up with McFarland and pushes him back against the cage.
Ape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ape misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ape struggles to land a body shot inside as McFarland controls his hands.
#T3#
Ape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McFarland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ape blocks it with crossed arms.
Ape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
McFarland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - McFarland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ape misses with a looping left.
McFarland cracks Ape with a good jab.
McFarland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ape moves away.
Ape displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McFarland throws out the jab.
Ape is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McFarland can do to turn this around?
McFarland swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ape fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McFarland on the side of the head.
Ape with a nice calf kick.
Ape chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ape throws a leg kick but McFarland moved away.
McFarland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ape.#T4#
Ape connects with an inside leg kick.
McFarland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ape tried to counter with a leg kick but McFarland avoided it.
McFarland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ape tries to clinch
and McFarland counters with a left and a right that stings Ape.
Ape looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McFarland checks a leg kick nicely.
McFarland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ape.
Ape wants to land a leg kick but McFarland is out of range.
Ape connects with an inside leg kick.
McFarland throws a big shot that misses.
McFarland checks a low kick from Ape.
Ape slips a straight right by McFarland.
Ape lands a nice leg kick that just misses McFarland's sensitive parts.
Ape connects with an inside leg kick.
McFarland throws a big shot that misses.
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 Grey Ape will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
McFarland bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ape's head backwards.
Ape lands a head shot.
Ape misses with a low kick as McFarland jumps back.
Ape misses with a body kick.
Ape slips a jab and a cross from McFarland.
Ape tried to counter with a leg kick but McFarland avoided it.
Ape tries to close the distance and clinch up but McFarland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McFarland scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ape ducks under a wild hook from McFarland.
Ape lands with a thumping leg kick.
McFarland takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ape connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Ape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ape shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McFarland throws a lazy uppercut
and Ape counters with a nice leg kick.
Ape scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
McFarland lands with a shot to the body.
Ape attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McFarland defending well as Ape loads up on a big left hand.
Ape dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McFarland. That did some damage!
Ape throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ape lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ape avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ape throws a low kick, looking for McFarland's leg but McFarland calmly moves out of range.
As Ape backs off McFarland throws a huge counter combo but Ape manages to avoid it all.
McFarland swinging wildly here.
Ape moves in looking to clinch but McFarland pushes him off.
McFarland throws a one two combo.
Grey Ape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ape ducks under a wild hook from McFarland.
Ape throws a leg kick which misses McFarland's front leg but catches the back leg as McFarland tries to avoid it.
Ape misses with a low kick.#T2#
McFarland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ape moves away from the strike by McFarland.
Ape lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFarland checks a leg kick nicely.
Ape throws out a leg kick but McFarland moves out of range and Ape only half commits.
McFarland swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ape counters with a low kick, right behind McFarland 's knee.
Ape turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McFarland checks the leg kick.
McFarland clobbers Ape with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
You can see that McFarland has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A jab from McFarland misses.
Ape takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McFarland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ape fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McFarland.
McFarland tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Ape throws a leg kick
and McFarland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good work by McFarland as he checks the leg kick.
Ape lands a nice leg kick that just misses McFarland's sensitive parts.
Ape throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A swing and a miss from McFarland.
McFarland misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ape.
McFarland misses with a wild combination.
Grey Ape is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Ape rushes McFarland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McFarland swings wildly with an uppercut but Ape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ape blocks an uppercut.
Skippy McFarland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
McFarland misses with a short punch on the inside.
McFarland looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McFarland taking a breather.
Ape being controlled against the cage.
McFarland tries a body shot but Ape blocks it.
McFarland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Apes head.
Ape is defending well against a takedown attempt.
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 Grey Ape.
Well Ape 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grey Ape!
Grey Ape 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:
UnderGround FC 70
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Paakku misses with a takedown attempt - McFarland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paakku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paakku fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alpo Paakku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paakku has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and McFarland counters by moving into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McFarland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFarland effectively controlling the action here.
McFarland stalling.
#T1#
McFarland has a couple of punches blocked by Paakku.
Paakku tries for a takedown. No joy.
McFarland lands a nice shot to the body.
McFarland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McFarland stalling against the cage.
McFarland misses with a hook from the clinch.
McFarland is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McFarland lands a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Alpo Paakku has been cut.
McFarland lands a hook that snaps the head of Paakku backwards.
McFarland drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T2#
McFarland lands a body punch.
The referee calls for McFarland to work.
McFarland can't find room to land a body shot as Paakku controls the action.
Paakku looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McFarland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paakku backwards.
McFarland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McFarland is looking to take this one to the mat.
McFarland pressing his opponent against the cage.
McFarland slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
Paakku drops down looking for an ankle pick but McFarland pulls his leg out and moves away.
McFarland scores with a jab. Paakku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Paakku with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paakku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alpo Paakku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paakku dives in and grabs McFarland's left leg, looking for a takedown. McFarland pushes down on Paakku's head and hops out.#CL2#
McFarland has closed the distance and engaged Paakku in a clinch.
McFarland gets through Paakku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paakku. #TD#
Paakku lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McFarland wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Paakku is keen to just control but McFarland is a slippery customer.
McFarland is controlling Paakku's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paakku working the head and body with strikes.
Paakku misses with a head shot. McFarland uses the momentum to regain guard.
Paakku throws a big right hand that misses.
Paakku scoring with some ground and pound.
McFarland wants to sweep but no luck.
Paakku postures up in McFarland's guard and throws a big left but McFarland blocks it.
Paakku is in close to McFarland's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Paakku working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFarland has control of Paakku's left arm, preventing Paakku from doing any damage.
Paakku is in close to McFarland's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skippy McFarland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alpo Paakku's cut.
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#
McFarland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paakku has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McFarland finds it's way round the side to connect with Paakku's head.
McFarland thuds his right hand into Paakku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Paakku closes this distance looking for a takedown but McFarland circles away.
McFarland misses with the combination.
McFarland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McFarland throws a counter combo.#TD2#
McFarland scores with a takedown into Paakku's guard.
Paakku is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McFarland is controlling him.
McFarland trying to control but Paakku is working from the bottom. #ES#
Paakku has his feet on McFarland's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paakku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McFarland tries to avoid it but Paakku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McFarland to the ground. McFarland escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alpo Paakku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFarland misses with a wild combination.
#T1##CL2#
McFarland moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, McFarland scores with a nice short uppercut.
McFarland lands a shoulder strike.
Paakku is working for takedown but McFarland is calmly controlling the position for now.
McFarland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McFarland stalling the fight.
McFarland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McFarland scores with a shoulder strike.
McFarland lands with a left to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on McFarland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on McFarland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McFarland pushes Paakku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McFarland scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paakku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paakku blocks a body shot from McFarland.
McFarland scores with a nice hook to the head.
McFarland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paakku is working for takedown but McFarland is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
McFarland has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Paakku is trying to keep an underhook but McFarland manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Paakku has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3##ES#
Paakku kicks McFarland off and gets back to his feet.
McFarland takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Paakku shoots for a takedown but McFarland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McFarland throws out a counter right but Paakku avoids it with no problem.
McFarland stuffs the takedown.
McFarland stuffs the takedown attempt from Paakku. Paakku gets slowly back to his feet.
McFarland now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paakku throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McFarland's waist but McFarland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paakku off to one side.
Paakku has a takedown stuffed.
McFarland scores with a jab to the head.
Paakku with a lazy takedown attempt
and McFarland counters with a straight right hand.
Paakku takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
McFarland feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paakku preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McFarland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McFarland lands a couple of digs.#T4#
McFarland controls from within his opponent's guard.
McFarland stops Paakku from standing up.
McFarland content to stall in guard here.
McFarland wants to pass the guard but Paakku is keeping the position.
McFarland stops Paakku from standing up.
McFarland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alpo Paakku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES#
Paakku is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McFarland.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McFarland.
McFarland misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skippy McFarland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alpo Paakku's cut.
That's time! Paakku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
McFarland lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McFarland.#TD#
Paakku scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McFarland is trying to get back to full guard.
Paakku scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Paakku seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McFarland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McFarland has his hands clasped together around Paakku's back. He's all about the action.
Paakku winds up and cracks McFarland with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Paakku scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McFarland preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Paakku is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McFarland taking some punishment here, with Paakku in his half guard.
McFarland is pressing down on Paakku's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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!
McFarland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paakku is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McFarland can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Paakku not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McFarland wants to sweep here but Paakku controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Paakku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paakku trying to control but McFarland is working from the bottom.
Paakku preventing the sweep.
Paakku trying to control the position from guard on top but McFarland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McFarland is trying to keep Paakku in close.
Paakku lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McFarland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McFarland keeping moving, preventing Paakku from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McFarland seems keen to control Paakku's posture.
Paakku makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McFarland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paakku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McFarland looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Paakku drops back looking for a leg! McFarland is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McFarland manages to kick Paakku off! Paakku jumps back into McFarland's guard.
Paakku throwing strikes but missing.
McFarland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Paakku stopping the sweep attempt from McFarland.
McFarland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paakku postures up in McFarland's guard and throws a big left but McFarland blocks it. #T3#
McFarland trying to keep a closed guard but Paakku is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McFarland lands an overhand right.
Paakku will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
McFarland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McFarland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McFarland drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paakku gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McFarland pushes Paakku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McFarland holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Skippy McFarland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Skippy McFarland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Paakku is fighting off a takedown attempt but McFarland is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Paakku to the mat. Paakku regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Paakku pushes McFarland off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by McFarland.
McFarland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alpo Paakku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paakku darts in looking for a takedown but McFarland gets double underhooks and turns Paakku into the cage.
McFarland tries to counter by closing the distance.
Paakku takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Skippy McFarland.
I've got McFarland winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skippy McFarland!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 58
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Spratt lunges at McFarland with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McFarland's hand. #CUT#
It looks like Skippy McFarland has been cut.
McFarland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spratt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Spratt misses the target.
Spratt tests McFarland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from McFarland.
Spratt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McFarland.
McFarland looks to throw the jab but Spratt is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Spratt cracks McFarland with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Spratt has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McFarland to stand back up!#ROC#
McFarland 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!
McFarland misses with the combination.
Spratt connects with a body shot that sends McFarland's belly button to the back.
Jack Spratt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
McFarland throws a hook but Spratt blocks it.
McFarland takes a swing at Spratt's ribcage but misses.
McFarland throws a right hand that misses
and Spratt counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! McFarland has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Spratt!
Our winner, Jack Spratt, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Kraetos fails with the takedown
and McFarland counters with a stiff right hand.
McFarland misses with a wild combination.
Kraetos tries for a takedown but McFarland sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McFarland half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Kraetos moves into the clinch.
Kraetos misses with a punch on the inside.
McFarland taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McFarland dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McFarland stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraetos tries to circle away but McFarland has him pinned against the cage.
McFarland lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kraetos is looking to break free of the clinch but McFarland has double underhooks. #T1#
Kraetos is trying to pull guard but McFarland turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Skippy McFarland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dillon Kraetos.
Kraetos is trying to force a seperation but McFarland has the dominant position.
Good body shot from McFarland.
Kraetos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McFarland works on Kraetos's body with a couple of short punches.
McFarland lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by McFarland.
McFarland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kraetos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McFarland after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Come on McFarland - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kraetos misses with a knee to the head. #TD#
McFarland gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McFarland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kraetos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McFarland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McFarland seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kraetos for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
McFarland working Kraetos over with strikes.
McFarland controlling the pace.
Kraetos blocking the ground and pound attempt from McFarland.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFarland slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ground and pound from McFarland.
McFarland winds up and cracks Kraetos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McFarland content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McFarland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skippy McFarland dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McFarland fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McFarland scores with a decent looking hook.
Dillon Kraetos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kraetos misses the jab.
As Kraetos tries to get set, McFarland tries to push him back and clinch up but Kraetos manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Kraetos has taken the fight to the clinch.
McFarland avoiding damage.
McFarland pushes Kraetos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McFarland can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFarland is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McFarland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kraetos can do to turn this around?
McFarland lands a hook that snaps the head of Kraetos backwards. #T1#
McFarland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kraetos's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from McFarland.
McFarland stalling the fight.
Kraetos is trying to break the clinch but McFarland has him pressed against the cage.
McFarland manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McFarland is pushing Kraetos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #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.
Kraetos wants to get back to striking at distance but McFarland won't allow it.
Kraetos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McFarland has him pressed against the cage.
McFarland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kraetos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McFarland smiles and moves away.
McFarland moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice body punch from McFarland.
McFarland lands a jab.#TD2#
Kraetos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McFarland quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
McFarland has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kraetos is on him like a limpet, forcing McFarland back against the cage.
Kraetos is breathing heavily.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from McFarland.
Kraetos tries to pull guard but McFarland holds him up against the cage and eventually Kraetos drops back down to his feet.
McFarland scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McFarland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kraetos backwards. #TD#
McFarland is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kraetos can't fight it off and eventually McFarland manages to take the fight to the floor. Kraetos looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McFarland controlling from the top position. #T4#
McFarland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kraetos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McFarland engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McFarland continues to stall.
More hug and hope from McFarland.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skippy McFarland dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
McFarland throws a good cross that connects.
McFarland listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kraetos shoots in looking for a takedown but McFarland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kraetos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McFarland is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kraetos.#CL2#
Kraetos rushes McFarland and presses him up against the cage.
McFarland gets through Kraetos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kraetos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kraetos tries for a takedown but McFarland manages to get underhooks.
Skippy McFarland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dillon Kraetos.
McFarland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraetos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McFarland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kraetos backwards.
Kraetos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in the clinch, McFarland scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
McFarland throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McFarland stalling in the clinch.
Kraetos tries for a takedown. No joy.
McFarland lands a shoulder strike.
McFarland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kraetos backwards.
Kraetos wants a takedown but no success here.
The referee is keeping an eye on McFarland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Skippy McFarland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McFarland is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with McFarland for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T2#
Kraetos wants to break the clinch but can't.
McFarland lands a nice uppercut.
McFarland scores with a shot to the side of Kraetos's head.
Kraetos looking to stall.
A short right from McFarland on the inside.
Kraetos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kraetos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Nice body punch from McFarland.
McFarland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kraetos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McFarland avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McFarland stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McFarland will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kraetos up against the cage.
Kraetos tries to pull guard but McFarland won't allow it.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
McFarland lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kraetos wants to stand back up but McFarland manages to pass into side control.
Skippy McFarland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kraetos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
McFarland throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kraetos is being controlled here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skippy McFarland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McFarland 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skippy McFarland!
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