PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Farfy Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark's entrance music is Sun King . A fine choice. Johan Farfy Iii has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ed Stark's chin.

Stark
vs
Farfy Iii

191 cm
22
204 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
19
203 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ed Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johan Farfy Iii!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Farfy Iii gets a double leg takedown into Stark's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stark looking for a sweep. Not yet Stark, not yet.
Stark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farfy Iii.
Farfy Iii won't allow Stark to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farfy Iii postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Farfy Iii got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Farfy Iii has managed to get both his arms back between Stark's legs - danger averted.
Farfy Iii postures up.
Farfy Iii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stark working a defensive guard here.
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!
Farfy Iii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Farfy Iii throws a strike but Stark rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stark slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Farfy Iii can do anything to dispel that myth.
Farfy Iii tries to bench press Stark off him but Stark keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farfy Iii keeps working.
Farfy Iii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stark tries to advance to mount but Farfy Iii denies him.

Stark swings around for an armbar but Farfy Iii sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Stark's guard.
Farfy Iii postures up.
Stark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Farfy Iii is looking to work some ground and pound but Stark has wrist control.
Stark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Farfy Iii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Farfy Iii with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Farfy Iii distracts Stark with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark controls Farfy Iii momentarily but Farfy Iii frees himself.

Stark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Farfy Iii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farfy Iii keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stark's head.
Farfy Iii landing with the ground and pound.
Farfy Iii throws a big right hand that misses.
Farfy Iii working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stark's head.
Stark definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Farfy Iii throws an elbow that misses. Stark uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Farfy Iii's guard. Nice move by Stark!
Stark works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stark wants to free his trapped foot but Farfy Iii is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Farfy Iii is looking for a sweep. Stark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Farfy Iii holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Stark tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Stark trying to control but Farfy Iii is having none of it.
Farfy Iii is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stark controlling from mount.
Farfy Iii is trying to reverse the position but instead Stark has taken his back - oops!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Stark is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Farfy Iii is defending well though. Stark let's go of the attempt for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark wants to control but Farfy Iii is keeping busy.
Stark misses with an elbow to the head.
Stark trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Stark doesn't have the hooks in and Farfy Iii manages to turn into his guard.
Farfy Iii must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stark trying to keep a closed guard but Farfy Iii is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Farfy Iii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stark looking to control.
Farfy Iii scoring with punches to the head and body.
Farfy Iii scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ed Stark will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Stark darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Farfy Iii is looking to control Stark's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Farfy Iii avoid being mounted?
Farfy Iii wants to get back to full guard.

Stark is working for a submission of some sort.

Farfy Iii actively working from the bottom here.
Stark wants to take a breather but Farfy Iii is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Stark has hold of Farfy Iii's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Farfy Iii manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Stark tries to control but Farfy Iii wriggling away.
Farfy Iii blocking the ground and pound.

Stark goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Farfy Iii turns into him and now he's in Stark's guard.
Farfy Iii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stark controlling the position.
Farfy Iii working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Farfy Iii is in close to Stark's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farfy Iii with a nice head shot there.
Ed Stark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Farfy Iii makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Farfy Iii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Farfy Iii with a nice head shot there.
Farfy Iii postures up and lands a big shot to Stark's brow.
Stark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farfy Iii.
Farfy Iii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Farfy Iii is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Farfy Iii working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stark's head.
Farfy Iii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stark pulls Farfy Iii in close to his closed guard and prevents Farfy Iii from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stark wants to sweep but no luck.
Farfy Iii throwing strikes from guard but Stark blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii landing with the ground and pound.
Farfy Iii is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Stark is rocked!
Stark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oh Stark is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Farfy Iii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stark seems to have got his legs back now.
Stark looking for a sweep. Not yet Stark, not yet.
Farfy Iii postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Farfy Iii lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Farfy Iii throwing strikes from guard but Stark blocks nicely.
Farfy Iii gets to his feet and stands over Stark, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Stark felt that one! Farfy Iii unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Stark from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johan Farfy Iii!
Our winner, Johan Farfy Iii, 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.