PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Philip Farmery (ranked 1088 p4p, 129 weight class) and Nebu Chadnezzar (ranked 2368 p4p, 254 weight class). Farmery comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Wolves-Zombie. Chadnezzar has chosen Wrong side of Heaven as his entrance music. Nebu Chadnezzar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Farmery
vs
Chadnezzar

189 cm
27
188 lbs
16 - 2 - 0

179 cm
26
183 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Philip Farmery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nebu Chadnezzar!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Farmery misses.
Farmery throws a shot from downtown. Chadnezzar moves away and avoids it.
Chadnezzar misses the shot to the body.
Farmery closes the distance and clinches up with Chadnezzar, looking for a takedown. Farmery pushes Chadnezzar against the cage but Chadnezzar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Farmery goes for a double leg but Chadnezzar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chadnezzar continues to drive forward.
Chadnezzar with a jab.
Farmery connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chadnezzar's hands.
Farmery takes a swing at Chadnezzar's ribcage but misses.
Chadnezzar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

It looks like Philip Farmery has been cut.

Chadnezzar tries to sprawl but Farmery drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Chadnezzar scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Farmery manages to mount him!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Farmery working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Chadnezzar is looking to improve his position but Farmery isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chadnezzar keeps trying to improve his position.

Farmery jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Chadnezzar manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Farmery is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chadnezzar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chadnezzar is trying to improve his position.

Farmery tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Farmery has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Farmery is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chadnezzar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Farmery lands a nice forearm strike.
Chadnezzar is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farmery is looking to take a break and control but Chadnezzar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chadnezzar tries to bench press Farmery off him but Farmery keeps the position.
Chadnezzar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chadnezzar preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Chadnezzar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Farmery.
Chadnezzar tries to get to full guard but Farmery has control of the leg.
Farmery thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chadnezzar's head.

Farmery is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chadnezzar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Farmery accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Farmery trying to control the position from guard on top but Chadnezzar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Farmery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Farmery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chadnezzar wants to hit a switch here but Farmery passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chadnezzar there!

Farmery jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Chadnezzar manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Farmery has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Farmery controls the position.

Farmery is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chadnezzar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chadnezzar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chadnezzar is still trying to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Chadnezzar is right now.

Farmery is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chadnezzar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Farmery working the ground and pound but Chadnezzar is defending the strikes.
Farmery wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chadnezzar keeps working.
Farmery tries to score with some ground and pound. Chadnezzar controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Farmery tries for a kimura but Chadnezzar is defending well.
Chadnezzar is looking for a sweep.

Farmery looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chadnezzar is trying to control Farmery's posture but Farmery avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Farmery dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Philip Farmery's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Farmery throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chadnezzar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Farmery lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chadnezzar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Farmery throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chadnezzar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Chadnezzar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Farmery shoots in but Chadnezzar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chadnezzar! But no joy.
Farmery looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chadnezzar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chadnezzar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Farmery with a body shot.
Farmery cracks Chadnezzar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Farmery throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chadnezzar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Philip Farmery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Farmery.
Chadnezzar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farmery throws a shot from downtown. Chadnezzar moves away and avoids it.
Farmery misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chadnezzar misses the jab.
Farmery connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Farmery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chadnezzar manages to avoid it.
Farmery fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Farmery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farmery shoots for a double leg takedown but Chadnezzar sprawls well. He's pushed Farmery's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chadnezzar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Farmery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chadnezzar manages to avoid it.
Chadnezzar walks into a stiff left hand from Farmery.
Chadnezzar throws a shot to the body.
Nebu Chadnezzar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Chadnezzar as Farmery shoots in.
Chadnezzar misses with a body shot.
Farmery fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farmery fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chadnezzar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chadnezzar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Farmery throws a head kick that misses
and Chadnezzar counters with a straight right hand.
Nebu Chadnezzar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Farmery shoots and misses
and Chadnezzar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Farmery is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Farmery throws a series of punches but Chadnezzar avoids them all with ease.
Oh Farmery is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chadnezzar lands a body shot.
Farmery seems to have got his legs back now.
Farmery cracks Chadnezzar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chadnezzar misses with a series of wild punches.
Chadnezzar slips a straight right by Farmery.

Farmery ducks straight into an uppercut from Chadnezzar and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Farmery manages to regain guard straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chadnezzar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chadnezzar wants to pass the guard but Farmery is keeping the position.
Chadnezzar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chadnezzar controlling from the top position.
Chadnezzar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Chadnezzar is continuing to stall.

Farmery working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chadnezzar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chadnezzar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four 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.
Chadnezzar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chadnezzar is looking to pass into half guard but Farmery pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Farmery is in guard.

A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chadnezzar holds on and takes a little breather.
Chadnezzar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farmery is one step ahead there.
Chadnezzar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Chadnezzar is trying to control. Farmery wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chadnezzar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Chadnezzar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nebu Chadnezzar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Philip Farmery's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Chadnezzar. No joy for Farmery on that attempt.
The crowd cheers as Farmery lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chadnezzar doesn't seem phased though.
Farmery scores with a punch to the head.
Farmery steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chadnezzar.
No luck for Farmery with that takedown attempt.
Chadnezzar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Farmery goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Farmery is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chadnezzar's half guard.
Chadnezzar is trying to maintain the position but Farmery is very close to passing his half guard.
Chadnezzar is looking to improve his position.
Chadnezzar is doing well to control the position and prevent Farmery from advancing to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chadnezzar is defending against the submission attempts here by Farmery.
Chadnezzar keeping hold of Farmery's head, controlling as best he can.
Chadnezzar gets back to full guard.

Farmery drops back looking for a leg! Chadnezzar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chadnezzar manages to kick Farmery off! Farmery jumps back into Chadnezzar's guard.
Chadnezzar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Farmery. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Farmery loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chadnezzar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

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.
Farmery trying to control the position from guard on top but Chadnezzar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farmery is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chadnezzar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Farmery is looking to work some ground and pound but Chadnezzar has wrist control.

Farmery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Farmery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Philip Farmery overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chadnezzar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farmery.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chadnezzar holds on and takes a little breather.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Chadnezzar.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Farmery trying to control but Chadnezzar is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chadnezzar leaves Farmery with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Farmery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chadnezzar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chadnezzar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farmery sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Farmery looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Farmery fails with a takedown attempt.
Chadnezzar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chadnezzar wants it to stay on the feet.
Farmery takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Farmery takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Farmery takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chadnezzar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Farmery's calf.
Chadnezzar cracks a nice hook into Farmery's ribs.
An inside leg kick from Chadnezzar misses.
Chadnezzar scores with a hook.

Philip Farmery's cut is getting worse.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Chadnezzar misses.
Farmery misses with a hook.
Chadnezzar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chadnezzar throws a big shot that misses.
Farmery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chadnezzar lands a slapping body shot.
Farmery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chadnezzar throws a poor cross that misses
and Farmery counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Farmery just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chadnezzar! But no joy.

Farmery shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chadnezzar is trying to defend but Farmery finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chadnezzar preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Chadnezzar wants to control but Farmery is keeping busy and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nebu Chadnezzar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chadnezzar 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nebu Chadnezzar!
An out of breath Nebu Chadnezzar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.