PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Farmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slavy Lost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Farmer looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Farmer
vs
Lost

205 cm
20
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

198 cm
25
269 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Farmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Slavy Lost!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lost moves into range and clinches up with Farmer.
Farmer looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Nice elbow from Lost.
Lost lands an elbow that stopped Farmer in his tracks for a moment.
Lost lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lost lands an elbow inside.
Farmer takes an elbow to the temple.
Lost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've been hearing reports that Farmer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lost goes for a takedown attempt but Farmer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Farmer shoots in for a double leg but Lost sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Farmer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lost fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Farmer.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lost tries to land knees in the clinch but Farmer avoids the damage to the body.
Nice elbow from Lost.
Lost throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lost lands an elbow inside that Farmer shrugs off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lost lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lost.
Lost lands an elbow that stopped Farmer in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lost just misses with a elbow thrown towards Farmer's brow.
Farmer is looking to control Lost's arms but Lost gets an underhook and turns him. Now Farmer has his back to the cage.
Farmer is working for takedown but Lost is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lost working Farmer over with knees to the body.
Lost creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Farmer's defenses.
Lost lands a damaging elbow.
Farmer trying to stall but Lost improves his position.
Farmer takes an elbow to the forehead.

Lost has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Farmer uses from the top position.
Farmer stopping the sweep attempt from Lost.
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.
Lost trying to keep a closed guard but Farmer is proving a slippery customer.
Lost wants to sweep here but Farmer controlling him for the moment.
Lost really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Farmer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lost is trying to keep Farmer in close.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lost might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Farmer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lost displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Farmer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Farmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lost clinches up against the cage.
Lost lands an elbow inside.
Lost lands a nice elbow.
Lost misses with an elbow over the top.
Farmer jumps guard but Lost turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Farmer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lost creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Farmer's defenses.
Lost goes for a takedown attempt but Farmer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Lost has Farmer up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lost trying to land knees to the body.
Lost unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Farmer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lost after a bit of a struggle.
Farmer takes an elbow to the temple.
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!
Lost jumps guard but Farmer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Lost.
Lost lands a damaging elbow.
Lost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Farmer dodges an elbow strike from Lost.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slavy Lost dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Farmer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lost as he jumps to the side.

Lost moves into the clinch.
Lost lands an elbow inside that Farmer shrugs off.
Lost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice elbow from Lost.
Lost lands an elbow just above Farmer 's eye.
Lost misses with an elbow strike.
Lost misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lost lands a nice elbow.
Lost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Farmer is defending well for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lost lands an elbow that stopped Farmer in his tracks for a moment.
Farmer takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lost has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Farmer uses from the top position.
Lost looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farmer is one step ahead there.
Lost is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lost is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lost moves into the clinch.
Lost lands an elbow that stopped Farmer in his tracks for a moment.
Lost tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Farmer avoids it.
Farmer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Farmer avoids the elbow strike from Lost, against the cage.
Lost lands a damaging elbow.
Farmer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Farmer takes an elbow to the temple.
Lost creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Farmer's defenses.
Knees to the body from Lost.
Farmer blocks an elbow strike from Lost.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farmer takes an elbow to the temple.
Farmer tries for a takedown but Lost manages to get underhooks.
Lost lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lost lands an elbow that stopped Farmer in his tracks for a moment.
Lost lands a damaging elbow.
Farmer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lost throws an elbow but it misses.
Lost lands a damaging elbow.
Lost creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lost lands an elbow that stopped Farmer in his tracks for a moment.
Lost lands a damaging elbow.
Lost lands an elbow just above Farmer 's eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farmer is trying to force a seperation but Lost has the dominant position.
Lost trying to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lost.
Farmer takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lost throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Farmer fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Farmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lost lands a nice elbow.
Farmer takes an elbow to the temple.
Lost tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Farmer smiles and moves away.

Lost feints and as Farmer raises his hands in defense, Lost changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farmer keeping full guard, as Lost tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slavy Lost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lost clinches up against the cage.
Lost tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Farmer avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lost throws an elbow but misses.
Lost looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lost lands a knee to the body.
Lost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Farmer goes for a takedown attempt but Lost pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lost feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Farmer's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lost closes the distance and clinches.
Lost lands an elbow inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lost utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Farmer is defending well for now.
Farmer blocks the elbow strike.

Lost pulls guard effortlessly.
Farmer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lost looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lost is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lost looking for a sweep. Not yet Lost, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Farmer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Lost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lost looking to control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Farmer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Lost darts in and clinches Farmer up against the cage.
Lost lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Lost.
Lost lands a nice elbow.
Lost lands an elbow inside that Farmer shrugs off.
Farmer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Farmer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Slavy Lost seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lost misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Farmer.
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!

Lost decides to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lost controls Farmer momentarily but Farmer frees himself.
Lost looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farmer is one step ahead there.
Lost is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slavy Lost has got the better of the ground game so far.
Farmer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lost can't do much from the bottom here.
Farmer slows the pace down.
Lost can't do much from the bottom here.
Slavy Lost is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Farmer is looking to take a break and control but Lost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lost can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slavy Lost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lost has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 25:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slavy Lost!