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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#
Paakku shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Alpo Paakku has been cut.#KD#
Brown cracks Paakku with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Brown has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Paakku to stand back up!#ROC#
Paakku is rocked!
Brown is stalking Paakku. Paakku circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Brown, and it's lights out! Paakku really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill Brown!
During a confident post fight interview, Bill Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 48
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Raynes slaps away a takedown attempt from Paakku, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Raynes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paakku stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paakku wants it to stay on the feet.
Paakku avoids the body shot from Raynes.
Paakku shoots and misses #TD#
and Raynes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Paakku pushes Raynes off looking to stand but Raynes dives back in and keeps control.
Raynes is controlling the pace.
Paakku looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Paakku manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Raynes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Raynes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Paakku can't get the takedown.
Mitch Raynes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alpo Paakku.#T1#
Raynes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Raynes 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.#TD2#
Paakku turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Paakku manages to end up in side control.
Paakku lands a few punches from side control.
Paakku scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Raynes to see if he's OK.
Raynes struggling a bit here.
Raynes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Paakku is thwarting Raynes's attempts to control the position.
Raynes tries to get to full guard but Paakku has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Paakku is looking for a kimura here.
Raynes is looking for a sweep. Paakku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Raynes trying to hold on to Paakku's head to control him but Paakku postures up.
Paakku is taking a breather. Raynes 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.#SUB2#
Paakku is looking for a kimura but Raynes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paakku to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Paakku is working for a submission of some sort.
Paakku is nestled in close to Raynes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Raynes wants to improve his position but Paakku is controlling well.
Paakku slips a nice elbow through Raynes's hands, connecting with Raynes's forehead.
Raynes is looking for a sweep. Paakku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Raynes is staying active underneath Paakku, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raynes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Raynes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Raynes trying to control the position.
#T3#
Paakku is working Raynes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Raynes is looking for a triangle but Paakku pushes his legs off easily.
Paakku postures up.
Paakku with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Raynes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Paakku is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Raynes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Raynes prevents Paakku from getting back to his feet.
Raynes tries to free his leg and advance position but Paakku is retaining full guard. #T4#
Paakku wants to get back to his feet but Raynes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Raynes throwing strikes from guard but Paakku blocks nicely.
Raynes is standing up over Paakku. Paakku looks to escape but Raynes dives into side control.
Paakku is trying to buck Raynes off.
Paakku is not content to let Raynes control the position.
Paakku wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alpo Paakku will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Paakku shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Raynes pinned against the cage. Raynes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Raynes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Paakku feints and as Raynes raises his hands in defense, Paakku changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paakku accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paakku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paakku postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Raynes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##ES2#
Paakku wriggles free and stands up.
Raynes swinging wildly here.
Paakku fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raynes avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Paakku with that takedown attempt.
Mitch Raynes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alpo Paakku.#T1#
Raynes missing with a left hand there. Paakku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raynes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paakku avoids the body shot from Raynes.
Raynes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paakku.
Raynes misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Paakku shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Raynes has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Paakku doesn't defend quickly enough and Raynes has managed to lock this one up! Can Paakku escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Raynes on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mitch Raynes!
Mitch Raynes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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