PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Farmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilberto Montesanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Farmer
vs
Montesanti

191 cm
18
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shawn Farmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gilberto Montesanti!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Farmer tries to sprawl but Montesanti drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Farmer trying to hold on to Montesanti's head to control him but Montesanti postures up.
Montesanti is trying to control the action in half guard but Farmer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Montesanti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Montesanti missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Farmer tries to kick Montesanti off but Montesanti keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Montesanti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Montesanti stops Farmer from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Farmer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Montesanti pulls his head out easily.
Montesanti working the head and body with strikes.
Farmer missing with punches from the bottom.
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!
Farmer won't allow Montesanti to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farmer wants to control but Montesanti is keeping busy.
Farmer is trying to stand.
Montesanti controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Montesanti there.
Montesanti working the head and body with strikes.
Farmer is not content to let Montesanti control the position.
Montesanti working over Farmer with some ground and pound. Farmer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Farmer taking some punishment here, with Montesanti in his half guard.
Montesanti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Farmer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Montesanti trying to pass the guard but Farmer defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Montesanti lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montesanti seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Farmer is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montesanti lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Farmer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Montesanti trying to control the pace.
Farmer taking some punishment here, with Montesanti in his half guard.
Montesanti working the head and body with strikes.
Montesanti is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Farmer is hurt! He's hurt bad - Montesanti fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Farmer from any more punishment! Congratulations to Montesanti! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gilberto Montesanti!