PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Narushima (ranked 4263 p4p, 2510 weight class) and Iago Farfan (ranked 523 p4p, 348 weight class). Narushima comes into the arena with Chemistry - Heartbeat (Deepforces Remix) blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Narushima
vs
Farfan

196 cm
23
245
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
23
265
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonardo Narushima !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iago Farfan!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narushima misses with a right hand
and Farfan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Leonardo Narushima has been cut.
Good leg kick by Farfan.
Farfan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Narushima misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Narushima .
Farfan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Farfan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A left lands for Narushima .
Narushima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farfan.

Narushima closes the distance and pushes Farfan back into the cage.
Narushima tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Farfan avoids it.
Farfan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Narushima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farfan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Farfan struggles to land a body shot inside as Narushima controls his hands.
Narushima with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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!
Narushima is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Farfan is defending well for now.
Narushima tries to land knees in the clinch but Farfan avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Narushima misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Narushima .
Narushima has a couple of punches blocked by Farfan.
Narushima blocks a body shot from Farfan.
Narushima trying to land knees to the body.
Farfan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Narushima 's elbow.
Narushima tries to land knees in the clinch but Farfan avoids the damage to the body.
Narushima tries to land knees in the clinch but Farfan avoids the damage to the body.
Narushima 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.
Narushima misses with a knee to the head.
Narushima lands a hook that snaps the head of Farfan backwards.
Farfan scores with a shot to the side of Narushima 's head.
Narushima missing with knees to the body.
Farfan is working Narushima over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Narushima .
Narushima tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Farfan avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farfan.
Still in the clinch, Farfan scores with a nice short uppercut.

Farfan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Narushima ducks under a wild hook from Farfan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narushima throws a head kick but Farfan moves out of range.
Farfan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Narushima with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Narushima has managed to clinch.
Narushima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Farfan pushes Narushima back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Farfan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farfan misses with a body punch.
Farfan misses with a punch to the body.
Farfan avoiding damage as Narushima throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Narushima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Farfan misses with a punch to the body.
Narushima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Narushima blocks a body shot from Farfan.
Farfan misses with a body punch.
Farfan tries to throw a body punch but Narushima avoids it by throwing Farfan back against the cage.
Farfan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Narushima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farfan lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farfan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Farfan digs a right hand underneath Narushima 's ribcage. Narushima let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Narushima tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Farfan avoids it.
Farfan struggles to land a body shot inside as Narushima controls his hands.
Farfan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farfan struggles to land a body shot inside as Narushima controls his hands.
Farfan misses with a punch on the inside.
Narushima misses with a punch on the inside.
Narushima prevents a body shot from Farfan.
Narushima keeps control of Farfan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Narushima blocking some punches.
Narushima missing with knees to the body.
Narushima tries to land knees in the clinch but Farfan avoids the damage to the body.
Narushima landing knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Farfan.
Narushima blocks a body shot from Farfan.

Farfan breaks from the clinch.
Narushima throws a predictable looking body shot
and Narushima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Narushima - just one landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narushima scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farfan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Narushima dips to his left and cracks Farfan with an uppercut!
Farfan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body punch from Narushima .
Narushima connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Farfan momentarily.
Narushima scores with a jab.
Narushima shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Farfan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Narushima connects with a leg kick.
Narushima thuds a left hand into Farfan's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farfan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Narushima in his tracks.
Narushima with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Narushima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Narushima 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Narushima throws out a loose jab but Farfan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonardo Narushima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Narushima blocks a low kick nicely.
Narushima catches Farfan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to the liver by Narushima . Beautiful body shot.
Farfan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Narushima .
Narushima looks to throw the jab but Farfan is out of range.
Narushima cracks Farfan with a good jab.
Farfan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Narushima with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narushima uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Narushima connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Farfan's hands.
Narushima throws a body shot but no joy.
Narushima pivots, looking for a leg kick but Farfan is out of range and Narushima settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farfan throws an overhand right that lands on Narushima 's shoulder, as Narushima tries to avoid the shot.
Narushima is looking to counter the offense by Farfan and move into the clinch.
Narushima lands a front kick.
Leonardo Narushima is winning the standup battle so far.
Farfan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Narushima .
Narushima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farfan can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Farfan misses its intended target.
Narushima is looking to counter the offense by Farfan and move into the clinch.
Farfan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Farfan tries to work over Narushima 's front leg with a kick but Narushima checks it.
Narushima misses with an uppercut.
Narushima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Narushima is predictable there
and Farfan counters with a nice uppercut.
Narushima misses with a hook to the body
and Farfan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Narushima walks forward, straight into a front kick from Farfan.
Farfan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Narushima misses with an uppercut
and Farfan counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farfan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Narushima blocks a low kick nicely.
Farfan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Farfan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Narushima attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Narushima checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Narushima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farfan moves away.
Narushima misses with an uppercut. Farfan saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Farfan.
Narushima clobbers Farfan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Narushima connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Farfan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farfan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Narushima ducks under a wild hook from Farfan.
Farfan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Narushima .
Narushima throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Narushima checks the leg kick nicely there.
Narushima looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Farfan throws out a counter right but Narushima avoids it with no problem.
Narushima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farfan.
Narushima shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Farfan scores with a hook to the body. Narushima takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Farfan with a nice calf kick.
Farfan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Farfan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farfan jabs at Narushima 's body.
Farfan misses with a right hand

and Narushima counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Narushima .
Farfan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Narushima on the inside.
Farfan misses with a punch on the inside.
Leonardo Narushima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Farfan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Narushima misses with a body punch.
Narushima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Narushima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Farfan has a couple of punches blocked by Narushima .
Farfan tries to work over Narushima 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farfan tries a body shot but Narushima blocks it.
Narushima scores with a shot to the side of Farfan's head.
Farfan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Farfan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farfan tries to work over Narushima 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Iago Farfan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Narushima 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Farfan throws a low kick, looking for Narushima 's leg but Narushima calmly moves out of range.
Narushima swings for the body but Farfan moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Narushima . That's going to slow Farfan down.
Nice shot lands for Narushima .
Farfan misses with a body kick.
Narushima throws a low kick, looking for Farfan's leg but Farfan calmly moves out of range.
Narushima cracks Farfan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Narushima fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Farfan.
Narushima misses with the body kick
and Narushima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farfan looks to throw the jab but Narushima is out of range.
A nice leg kick from Narushima , right into the meat of the thigh.
Farfan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Narushima .
Narushima looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farfan lands with a kick to the temple. Narushima shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Farfan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Narushima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Farfan.
Farfan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narushima .
Farfan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice leg kick from Narushima , right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Farfan misses.
Narushima cracks Farfan with an open hand slap.
Farfan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Narushima .
Farfan lands a right hook to the body.
Farfan misses with a kick to the body.
Farfan takes a swing at Narushima 's ribcage but misses.
Narushima jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narushima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farfan.
Farfan throws a lazy right hand but Narushima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Narushima throws a predictable looking body shot
and Farfan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farfan swats away the attempt to clinch by Narushima .
Narushima throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Farfan counters with a good, hard body kick but Narushima shrugs it off.
Narushima missing with a left hand there. Farfan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Farfan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A lazy body kick from Narushima
and Farfan counters with a stiff right hand.
Farfan ducks under a wild hook from Narushima .
Farfan throws out a counter right but Narushima avoids it with no problem.
Farfan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Narushima misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Farfan! But no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narushima wants to land a leg kick but Farfan is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Narushima . That snapped Farfan's head back.
Decent striking displayed by Narushima there.
A low kick from Narushima is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Narushima swings away with a body shot that misses
and Farfan counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Leonardo Narushima 's cut is getting worse.
Farfan lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Narushima - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Farfan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iago Farfan!
An out of breath Iago Farfan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.