PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Basil Farthington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Funktastic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Farthington
vs
Funktastic

179 cm
18
183 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Nemesis Cage Clothing

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Basil Farthington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Funktastic!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farthington misses with a body kick.
Funktastic checks a leg kick nicely.
Farthington lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Funktastic at a distance.
Funktastic misses with a takedown attempt - Farthington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Farthington, right into the meat.
Funktastic closes the distance and clinches up with Farthington, looking for a takedown. Funktastic pushes Farthington against the ropes but Farthington circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Basil Farthington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farthington misses with a two punch combination.
Funktastic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Farthington, right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Farthington.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farthington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Farthington keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

It looks like Mr Funktastic has been cut.
Farthington tries to land a front kick but Funktastic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Farthington looks to throw the jab but Funktastic is out of range.
Farthington throws a sloppy head kick and Funktastic moves out of range easily.
Funktastic avoids the head kick by Farthington.
Funktastic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Funktastic shoots in but no luck this time.
Basil Farthington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Funktastic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Funktastic closes the distance and clinches.
Funktastic is stalling here.
Farthington lands a body shot in the clinch.
Funktastic's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A bit of stalling here from Farthington.
Farthington blocks a body shot from Funktastic.
Funktastic is trying desperately to land a takedown but Farthington is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Funktastic.
Farthington misses with the head strike.
Farthington struggles to land a body shot inside as Funktastic controls his hands.

Funktastic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Farthington trying to stand up but can't free himself from Funktastic's guard.

Funktastic working for a triangle but Farthington defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farthington has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Funktastic is proving hard to escape from.
Farthington slips nicely into half guard.
Farthington is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Farthington is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Funktastic is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Farthington is trying to work for a kimura but Funktastic is defending well.
Funktastic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Farthington is working away from the top position though.
Funktastic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Farthington's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Farthington's back!

Funktastic is looking for the choke from the back position but Farthington is controlling his hands well.
Farthington is trying to break free.

Farthington defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Funktastic's arms.
Farthington just trying to survive but Funktastic is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Funktastic is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Farthington is defending well though. Funktastic let's go of the attempt for now.
Funktastic thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basil Farthington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Funktastic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Funktastic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Funktastic is looking to clinch.
A big left from Farthington misses.
A head kick misses from Farthington.
Farthington throws a sloppy head kick and Funktastic moves out of range easily.
Farthington scores with a one two! Funktastic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Funktastic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Farthington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farthington throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Basil Farthington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funktastic shoots in and drives through. Farthington sprawls well.
Farthington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Basil Farthington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Funktastic.
Farthington lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A slow jab from Farthington misses its intended target.
Basil Farthington is winning the standup battle so far.
Funktastic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Farthington throws a front kick that sends Funktastic stumbling back into the ropes.
Funktastic is breathing heavily.
Farthington scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
A solid body kick from Farthington.
No luck for Funktastic with that takedown attempt.
Funktastic shoots in and drives through. Farthington sprawls well.
Farthington cracks Funktastic with a big right hand and Funktastic goes down!

Funktastic is rocked!
Farthington wants to control from the top but Funktastic keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Farthington stands up from Funktastic's guard - Farthington perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farthington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farthington throws a sloppy head kick and Funktastic moves out of range easily.
Funktastic avoids the head kick by Farthington.
Funktastic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Farthington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Farthington misses with a low kick.
Funktastic on the wrong end of a nice jab.

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.

Funktastic forces Farthington back against the ropes and clinches.
Funktastic prevents Farthington from breaking the clinch.
Farthington is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Funktastic wants a takedown but no success here.
Funktastic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Farthington is looking to control Funktastic's arms but Funktastic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Farthington has his back to the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funktastic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Farthington prevents it.
Farthington is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basil Farthington dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mr Funktastic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Farthington changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Farthington as Funktastic shoots in.
Funktastic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Farthington's waist but Farthington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Funktastic off to one side.
Farthington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Farthington throws out a leg kick but Funktastic moves out of range and Farthington only half commits.
Farthington tests Funktastic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Farthington throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farthington throws a sloppy head kick and Funktastic moves out of range easily.
Funktastic slips a jab and a cross from Farthington.
Farthington connects with a crisp jab.
Farthington throws a lazy right hand but Funktastic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Farthington stuffs the takedown attempt from Funktastic. Funktastic gets slowly back to his feet.
Basil Farthington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Funktastic.
Funktastic tries to clinch up.

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.
Good leg kick by Farthington there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Funktastic shoots in for a takedown but Farthington shows good takedown defense.
Basil Farthington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Funktastic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Farthington misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Farthington misses the target.
Funktastic doesn't manage to clinch there - Farthington circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Farthington.
Farthington with a jab.
Funktastic shoots for a takedown but Farthington saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mr Funktastic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farthington throws a body punch but Funktastic moves out of range.
Farthington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Funktastic shoots in looking for a takedown. Farthington tries to sprawl out of it but Funktastic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Farthington manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Farthington shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Farthington lands a jab to the nose.

Funktastic rushes Farthington and presses him up against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Funktastic jumps into guard, dragging Farthington to the mat.

Funktastic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Farthington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Farthington wanted to stand there but Funktastic had control of the position.

Funktastic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Farthington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Basil Farthington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Farthington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Funktastic is keeping the position for now.
Funktastic has a closed guard, preventing Farthington from standing up.
Funktastic striking from his own guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Basil Farthington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Farthington, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Basil Farthington!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Basil Farthington!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Basil Farthington!

Basil Farthington wins by unanimous decision!