PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stan Farley (ranked 23937 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fart Minarsich (ranked 5680 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Farley
vs
Minarsich

222 cm
20
161 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

155 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stan Farley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fart Minarsich!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Minarsich moves into range and clinches up with Farley.

Farley gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Minarsich trying to control but Farley postures up.
Farley wants to stand up but Minarsich is controlling the position.
Farley thows a huge punch but Minarsich dodges it nicely.
Farley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Farley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Farley 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.

Farley is working for a kimura but Minarsich is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minarsich regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Farley.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minarsich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Farley distracts Minarsich with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Farley throws a big right hand that misses.

Minarsich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Farley is aware though and is defending well.
Farley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Minarsich's guard.
Farley wants to stand and escape but instead Minarsich has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Farley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Minarsich defends well.
Minarsich wants to control from the top but Farley keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minarsich is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Minarsich should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Farley is looking to stand up but Minarsich isn't so interested in that idea.
Farley trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Farley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Farley keeping moving, preventing Minarsich from controlling successfully.
Minarsich throws a big elbow that misses.
Farley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minarsich is one step ahead there.

Minarsich gets to his feet. Farley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Minarsich with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Farley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Farley gets tackled into the cage by Minarsich. Minarsich maintains the clinch.

Farley breaks from the clinch.
Farley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fart Minarsich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minarsich fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Farley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Farley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Minarsich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Farley looks for a takedown but Minarsich sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minarsich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Farley as he avoids it easily.
Stan Farley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fart Minarsich.

Minarsich has Farley up against the cage in a clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Minarsich has eaten all the pies!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farley.
Farley misses with some punches.

Farley decides to pull guard.
Minarsich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Farley trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Farley being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farley keeping moving, preventing Minarsich from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fart Minarsich will probably get the nod.
That's time! Farley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Minarsich shoots for a double leg takedown but Farley sprawls well. He's pushed Minarsich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Farley gets a double leg takedown into Minarsich's guard.

Minarsich has his feet on Farley's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Farley wants to clinch up but Minarsich keeps it at a distance.
Minarsich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Minarsich wants it to stay on the feet.
Farley shoots for a double leg takedown but Minarsich sprawls well. He's pushed Farley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Farley scores with a takedown into Minarsich's guard.

Minarsich has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Farley off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minarsich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Farley but Farley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Minarsich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No luck for Farley with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Farley. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minarsich shoots in and drives through. Farley sprawls well.
Minarsich is breathing heavily.
Farley closes the distance and clinches up with Minarsich, looking for a takedown. Farley pushes Minarsich against the cage but Minarsich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Minarsich misses with a takedown attempt - Farley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Farley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Minarsich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Farley avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farley dives in for a single leg takedown but Minarsich sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Minarsich fails with a takedown attempt.
Minarsich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Minarsich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Farley's waist but Farley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Minarsich off to one side.

Minarsich moves into the clinch successfully.
Farley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Minarsich up against the cage.
Farley is looking for a takedown.
Minarsich tries to pull guard but Farley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Farley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Minarsich shoots in for a takedown but Farley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Minarsich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Minarsich wants it to stay on the feet.
Minarsich throws a head kick that misses.

Farley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Minarsich's guard.

Farley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Stan Farley is winning the standup battle so far.
Farley fails with a takedown attempt.
Farley shoots in but no luck this time.
Minarsich closes the distance and clinches up with Farley, looking for a takedown. Minarsich pushes Farley against the cage but Farley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Farley as Minarsich shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Farley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Minarsich napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Minarsich sneaks out the side door and pushes Farley away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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!
Farley moves forwards but Minarsich connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Minarsich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Farley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Minarsich's waist but Minarsich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Farley off to one side.
Minarsich has a takedown stuffed.
Horrible takedown attempt by Farley or perhaps it was just good defense by Minarsich, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fart Minarsich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Minarsich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Farley avoids it really well and circles away.

Minarsich instigates a clinch.
Farley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Minarsich prevents it.
Minarsich can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minarsich wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Farley has him pressed against the cage.
Farley tries to work over Minarsich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farley tries for a takedown but Minarsich manages to get underhooks.
Minarsich tries to break free but Farley pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farley throws a head punch that misses.
Farley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Minarsich pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Farley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minarsich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Farley's waist but Farley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Minarsich off to one side.
Minarsich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Minarsich feints a jab promting Farley to slip. Minarsich then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Farley slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Farley slaps away a takedown attempt from Minarsich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Farley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Minarsich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Farley tries to counter with a takedown but Minarsich is quick to defend against it.
Minarsich keeps the fight on the outside.

Farley gets a double leg takedown into Minarsich's guard.

Minarsich pushes Farley off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Minarsich sprawls well. Minarsich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Farley gets slowly back to his feet.
Minarsich slaps away a takedown attempt from Farley, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Minarsich has managed to clinch.
Farley has Minarsich pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Minarsich manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Farley.
Minarsich is looking to break free of the clinch but Farley has double underhooks.
Minarsich wants to break free but Farley has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Minarsich manages to break the clinch.
Minarsich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Farley sprawls well. Farley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Minarsich gets slowly back to his feet.
Minarsich closes the distance and clinches up with Farley, looking for a takedown. Minarsich pushes Farley against the cage but Farley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Farley shoots in and bounces Minarsich off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Farley tries to stand but Minarsich is controlling from the bottom.
Farley works over Minarsich with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Minarsich looking for a guillotine here but Farley defends easily.
Farley wants to stand but Minarsich has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Farley preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farley tries to stand but Minarsich is controlling from the bottom.
Fart Minarsich has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stan Farley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fart Minarsich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Farley gets to his feet. Minarsich looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fart Minarsich.
Well Minarsich 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fart Minarsich!