PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stromile Farseer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anatoliy Lapikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapikov has chosen AC/DC - Hells Bells as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Anatoliy Lapikov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Stromile Farseer's chin.

Farseer
vs
Lapikov

196 cm
35
222 lbs
23 - 13 - 0

186 cm
30
220 lbs
15 - 15 - 0

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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 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stromile Farseer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Anatoliy Lapikov!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapikov dodges the punch combination from Farseer.
Farseer slips under a jab from Lapikov.

Lapikov scores with a takedown into Farseer's guard.
Farseer wants to improve his position but instead Lapikov has moved into half guard.
Lapikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Farseer defending well though.
Farseer is looking for a sweep. Lapikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farseer trying to hold on to Lapikov's head to control him but Lapikov postures up.
Farseer is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Farseer works his way to full guard. Good work.

Farseer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lapikov defends it easily.
Lapikov passes Farseer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lapikov wants to pass to mount but Farseer is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Farseer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lapikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Farseer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Farseer looking for subs off his back but Lapikov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lapikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Farseer tries to get to full guard but Lapikov has control of the leg.
Farseer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lapikov is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Farseer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Farseer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farseer looking for a sweep. Not yet Farseer, not yet.

Farseer is looking for a triangle here but Lapikov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Farseer is being controlled here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lapikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Farseer. Farseer obviously looking to wear him down.
Lapikov lands a jab to the head.
Farseer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Farseer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lapikov staying out of range there.
Good leg kick by Farseer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Farseer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Farseer wants to land a leg kick but Lapikov is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapikov misses with a right hand
and Farseer counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Farseer misses.
Lapikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Farseer counters with a two punch combo.
Stromile Farseer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farseer throws a body shot but no joy.
Farseer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lapikov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farseer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lapikov misses the jab.
Lapikov misses with an uppercut
letting Farseer counter with a right hand.
Farseer tries to clinch up but Lapikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Farseer stuffs the takedown.
Lapikov misses with a takedown attempt - Farseer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lapikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Lapikov closes the distance and clinches.

Farseer has picked Lapikov up - he's going for a ride! Farseer dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Farseer thows a huge punch but Lapikov dodges it nicely.
Farseer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lapikov to regain full guard.
Farseer stopping the sweep attempt from Lapikov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farseer wants to get back to full guard but Lapikov has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Farseer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Farseer trying to remain calm as Lapikov controls from the top position.
Farseer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lapikov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Farseer's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Farseer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Farseer is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Lapikov stalls from top position.
Lapikov working away.
Lapikov is looking to take a break and control but Farseer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Farseer sneaks back into half guard.
Lapikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Farseer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Donk. Lapikov catches Farseer right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stromile Farseer dominated that second round.
That's time! Farseer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lapikov lands a leg kick that knocks Farseer off balance momentarily.
Lapikov lands with a straight right. Farseer didn't see that one coming.
Farseer throws a low kick but Lapikov avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lapikov. Farseer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farseer throws a big counter combination but Lapikov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Lapikov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Farseer wants to sweep but no luck.
Farseer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Farseer throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lapikov escapes and throws Farseer's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Farseer is looking for a sweep.
Farseer struggling a bit here.
Farseer tries to improve position but can't.
Farseer manages to get back to half guard.
Lapikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
An inside leg kick lands from Farseer.

Farseer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lapikov's half guard.
Farseer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lapikov tries to get to full guard but Farseer has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Farseer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lapikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Farseer is in close to Lapikov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Farseer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lapikov is keeping the position for now.
Farseer preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Farseer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Farseer postures up and lands a big shot to Lapikov's brow.
Lapikov keeping moving, preventing Farseer from controlling successfully.
Lapikov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Lapikov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Farseer tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anatoliy Lapikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lapikov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anatoliy Lapikov!
Our winner, Anatoliy Lapikov, 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.