PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Creed (ranked 4082 p4p, 404 weight class) and Thomas Farrier (ranked 5406 p4p, 584 weight class). Creed kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I Stand Alone. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Creed
vs
Farrier

180 cm
19
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Farrier!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed throws out a powerful jab.
Victor Creed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farrier moves in looking to clinch but Creed pushes him off.
Creed shoots in but Farrier avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Creed with that takedown attempt.
Farrier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Farrier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Farrier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Farrier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Creed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Farrier pinned against the cage. Farrier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Creed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farrier is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Creed with a body shot.
Creed misses with a wild body shot.
Farrier unleashes a big counter combination but Creed bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Farrier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Creed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrier slips a jab from Creed.
Farrier throws a fast counter high kick but Creed manages to duck under it in time.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Creed.
Farrier looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Farrier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Farrier prevents Creed from moving into mount.
Creed staying calm.
Farrier taking punishment in the form of punches.
Farrier tries to bench press Creed off him but Creed keeps the position.

Creed is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Farrier has escaped the position, nice work there.
Farrier is trying to buck Creed off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Farrier some visible discomfort.

Creed is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Farrier has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Creed thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Creed working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Farrier is pushing Creed's head away, looking to escape. Creed manages to hold on to the position though.
Farrier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Creed. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Creed wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Farrier, who protects the arm well.
Creed prevents Farrier from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farrier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Creed is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Farrier will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Creed is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Farrier is trying to escape and Creed transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Farrier is forced to tap! Nice work there by Creed! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Victor Creed!
Victor Creed tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.