PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Farfy Iii (ranked 1187 p4p, 190 weight class) and Hossein Vaziri I I I (ranked 1862 p4p, 276 weight class). Johan Farfy Iii could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hossein Vaziri I I I's chin.

Farfy Iii
vs
Vaziri I I I

187 cm
40
210 lbs
27 - 13 - 1

183 cm
33
200 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%)

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 27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Johan Farfy Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hossein Vaziri I I I!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Farfy Iii shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Farfy Iii was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Farfy Iii is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vaziri I I I knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Farfy Iii is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vaziri I I I has escaped the position, nice work there.

Farfy Iii tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Farfy Iii tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Farfy Iii tries for a kimura but Vaziri I I I is defending well.
Vaziri I I I tries to buck Farfy Iii off but Farfy Iii is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaziri I I I regains half guard.
Vaziri I I I moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Farfy Iii got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vaziri I I I has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Farfy Iii has managed to get both his arms back between Vaziri I I I's legs - danger averted.

Farfy Iii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Farfy Iii drops back looking for a leg! Vaziri I I I is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vaziri I I I manages to kick Farfy Iii off! Farfy Iii jumps back into Vaziri I I I's guard.
Farfy Iii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vaziri I I I working a defensive guard here.
Vaziri I I I keeping full guard, as Farfy Iii tries to pass.
Farfy Iii postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Farfy Iii advances position into side control!
Vaziri I I I is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Farfy Iii thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vaziri I I I is trying to control Farfy Iii's posture but Farfy Iii avoids it.
Vaziri I I I is looking to reverse the position.

Farfy Iii tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Farfy Iii is trying to get an arm triangle but Vaziri I I I is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Farfy Iii is trying to get an arm triangle but Vaziri I I I is defending well.
Vaziri I I I tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Farfy Iii wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Farfy Iii is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vaziri I I I has escaped the position, nice work there.

Farfy Iii is trying to get an arm triangle but Vaziri I I I is defending well.
Vaziri I I I tries to bench press Farfy Iii off him but Farfy Iii keeps the position.
Vaziri I I I can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Farfy Iii goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vaziri I I I has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Farfy Iii but great work by Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I gets to mount! Farfy Iii was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Farfy Iii keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Vaziri I I I gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Vaziri I I I moves into the clinch.
Vaziri I I I misses with a punch on the inside.
Vaziri I I I throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farfy Iiis head.

Vaziri I I I breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Farfy Iii is defended easily by Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I tries to land a front kick but Farfy Iii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hossein Vaziri I I I will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Farfy Iii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vaziri I I I keeps Farfy Iii at a distance using the push kick.
Farfy Iii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vaziri I I I has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Farfy Iii fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Vaziri I I I finds it's way through Farfy Iii's defenses.
Vaziri I I I defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Farfy Iii.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Farfy Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaziri I I I tries a low kick but Farfy Iii avoids it.
Farfy Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Farfy Iii misses with a shot to the body
and Vaziri I I I makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farfy Iii moves out of range as Vaziri I I I throws a body kick.
Farfy Iii feinted with a counter takedown.
Johan Farfy Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Farfy Iii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vaziri I I I throws a half hearted mid kick.
Farfy Iii blocks a head kick by Vaziri I I I.
Farfy Iii fails with a takedown attempt.
Hossein Vaziri I I I is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaziri I I I throws a body kick that misses

and Farfy Iii counters with a shoot takedown. Vaziri I I I fights it but they end up in guard.
Vaziri I I I is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Farfy Iii is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Vaziri I I I escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Farfy Iii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Farfy Iii tries to free his leg and advance position but Vaziri I I I is retaining full guard.

Farfy Iii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Farfy Iii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Farfy Iii passes Vaziri I I I's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Farfy Iii is trying to work for a kimura but Vaziri I I I is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri I I I is trying to maintain the position but Farfy Iii is very close to passing his half guard.

Farfy Iii is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Farfy Iii looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vaziri I I I moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vaziri I I I controls Farfy Iii momentarily but Farfy Iii frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Farfy Iii drops back looking for a leg! Vaziri I I I is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vaziri I I I manages to kick Farfy Iii off! Farfy Iii jumps back into Vaziri I I I's guard.
Farfy Iii stands and throws Vaziri I I I's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Vaziri I I I's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Farfy Iii is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vaziri I I I has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vaziri I I I is looking to regain half guard here but Farfy Iii keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Farfy Iii goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vaziri I I I rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Farfy Iii's guard! Nice work there by Vaziri I I I!
Vaziri I I I must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Farfy Iii working for a triangle but Vaziri I I I defends it easily.
Vaziri I I I has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Farfy Iii is proving hard to escape from.

Farfy Iii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vaziri I I I defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Vaziri I I I is sitting in close to Farfy Iii's body. Farfy Iii has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Vaziri I I I is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Vaziri I I I is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Farfy Iii.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johan Farfy Iii!
A very excited looking Johan Farfy Iii rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.