PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jenni Farley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaz Passmoor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Passmoor has chosen L'amour Toujours by Gigi Agostino as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Farley
vs
Passmoor

225 cm
18
218 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
222 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jenni Farley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gaz Passmoor!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farley with a nice cross.
Farley misses with a looping right.

Farley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Passmoor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Farley wants to stand up but Passmoor is controlling him.
Passmoor is looking to work some ground and pound but Farley has wrist control.
Farley wants to sweep here but Passmoor controlling him for the moment.
Passmoor thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Passmoor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Passmoor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Farley wants to get back to his feet but Passmoor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Farley is trying to keep Passmoor in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Farley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Farley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Passmoor.

Passmoor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Farley was covering up waiting for the punch and Passmoor finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Passmoor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Farley looking to control.
Passmoor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Farley keeping full guard, as Passmoor tries to pass.
Farley looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Passmoor throwing strikes from guard but Farley blocks nicely.
Farley has Passmoor pulled in close to control his posture.
Passmoor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Passmoor wants to pass the guard but Farley is keeping the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Passmoor moves out of range of the body kick.
Passmoor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jenni Farley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Farley fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Passmoor. That's going to slow Farley down.

Passmoor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farley wants to sweep here but Passmoor controlling him for the moment.

Passmoor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Passmoor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Farley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Passmoor on the ground.
Farley looking to control.
Farley keeping moving, preventing Passmoor from controlling successfully.
Farley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Farley trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Passmoor with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Farley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Passmoor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Farley is looking to clinch but Passmoor is avoiding it.
Farley jabs at Passmoor's body.

Passmoor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Farley gets underhooks to prevent Passmoor's takedown attempt.
Passmoor looks gassed!
Passmoor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Farley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Passmoor is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Farley can't fight it off and eventually Passmoor manages to take the fight to the floor. Farley looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Farley pulls Passmoor in close to his closed guard and prevents Passmoor from doing any damage or advancing position.
Passmoor trying to control but Farley is working from the bottom.
Farley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Passmoor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Farley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Farley pulls Passmoor in close to his closed guard and prevents Passmoor from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaz Passmoor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Farley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good exchange - Farley coming out on top.
Farley misses with a leg kick

and Passmoor counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Farley's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Passmoor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Farley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Passmoor is one step ahead there.

Passmoor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Passmoor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Farley pulls Passmoor in to control the position.
Farley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Passmoor is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Passmoor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Farley wants to sweep here but Passmoor controlling him for the moment.
Farley keeping moving, preventing Passmoor from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Farley looks to score with a jab to the body but Passmoor is just out of range.
Farley lands an overhand right.
Farley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farley tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Passmoor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Passmoor landing knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Farley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Passmoor is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Farley to the mat. Farley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Farley wants to sweep but no luck.
Passmoor prevents Farley from getting back to his feet.
Passmoor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Passmoor stopping the sweep attempt from Farley.
Passmoor throws a big right hand that misses.
Passmoor trying to control the position from guard on top but Farley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Passmoor looking to pass the guard.
Farley controls Passmoor momentarily but Passmoor frees himself.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Farley looks to clinch
and Passmoor counters with a three punch combo that has Farley backing up. Farley nods at Passmoor to acknowledge the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Passmoor takes the fight into the clinch.
Farley tries to stall but Passmoor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Passmoor looking for a takedown.

Passmoor jumps into guard, dragging Farley to the mat.
Farley preventing the sweep.
Passmoor keeping moving, preventing Farley from controlling successfully.
Farley is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Passmoor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Passmoor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Farley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Farley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Passmoor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Farley has managed to get both his arms back between Passmoor's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farley wants to control from the top but Passmoor keeps moving.
Passmoor tries to land a sweep but no joy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A shot to the body from Farley misses

and Passmoor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Passmoor is looking for a kimura but Farley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Passmoor to get the leverage.
Farley trying to control from the bottom.
Farley tries to roll over but Passmoor keeps him under control.
Farley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaz Passmoor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Farley throws a lazy body kick

and Passmoor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Passmoor.
Passmoor blocks a body shot from Farley.
Farley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farley.
Farley misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Passmoor.
Passmoor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Farley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farley.
Farley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Passmoor.

Passmoor works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Farley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Passmoor passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Passmoor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Passmoor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Farley has escaped the position, nice work there.
Farley tries to buck Passmoor off but Passmoor is having none of it.
Passmoor trying to control the position but Farley is working away.
Farley holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Farley tries to buck Passmoor off but Passmoor is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes there by Passmoor.
Farley is looking for a sweep.
Farley is letting Passmoor control him for a moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Farley wants to clinch but Passmoor slips to the side

and Passmoor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Passmoor fails to pull guard.
Jenni Farley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaz Passmoor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Farley struggles to land a body shot inside as Passmoor controls his hands.
Farley misses with some punches.
Passmoor goes for a takedown attempt but Farley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Passmoor slips a jab and a cross from Farley.
Farley misses with a straight right.
Passmoor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farley.
Passmoor has a takedown stuffed.
Farley throws a left and a right that both miss

and Passmoor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Passmoor.
Farley is trying to stall.
Farley misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Passmoor tries to pull guard but Farley holds him up against the cage and eventually Passmoor drops back down to his feet.
Farley tries to stall but Passmoor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Passmoor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Farley prevents it.
Farley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Passmoor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Farley trying to stall but Passmoor improves his position.
Farley misses with a body punch.
Passmoor cracks Farley with a nice body shot.
Passmoor jumps guard but Farley stands there with Passmoor around his waist. Passmoor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Farley looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farley.
Passmoor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Farley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Passmoor backwards.
Farley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farley.
Passmoor tries to pull guard but Farley won't allow it.
Farley prevents the takedown attempt.
Farley tries to stall but Passmoor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jenni Farley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gaz Passmoor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Passmoor as Farley tries to tie him up.
Farley misses with some punches.
Passmoor prevents a body shot from Farley.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Farley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Passmoor's elbow.
Passmoor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Farley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Passmoor's elbow.
Farley misses with a body punch.
Farley misses with a punch to the body.
Passmoor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Farley gets the underhooks and prevents it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaz Passmoor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Passmoor 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaz Passmoor!