PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Farva (ranked 2091 p4p, 1679 weight class) and Geryon Macropus (ranked 257 p4p, 206 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Farva
vs
Macropus

187 cm
23
262
7 - 6 - 1

200 cm
21
275
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Good gas tank

Tengelü Hekite

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 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rodney Farva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Geryon Macropus!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macropus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Farva swats away the attempt to clinch by Macropus.
Farva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Farva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Macropus tries to clinch
enabling Farva to counter with a crisp jab.
Macropus throws a jab but it's blocked by Farva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macropus misses with a looping right.
Macropus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Farva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Macropus throws a right hand that misses
and Farva counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macropus tries to clinch there but Farva circles away.
Farva throws a big counter combination but Macropus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Macropus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Farva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Geryon Macropus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macropus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Farva counters with a left to the body.
Macropus tries to clinch but Farva moves out of range.
Farva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Farva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Macropus.

Farva gets tackled into the cage by Macropus. Macropus maintains the clinch.
Macropus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farva wants to take the fight to the mat but Macropus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Macropus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Farva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macropus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Farva's defenses.

It looks like Rodney Farva has been cut.
A hook to the body from Macropus.
Macropus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Farva's defenses.
Farva is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Farva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Macropus.
Macropus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Farva can't get the takedown.
Farva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Farva looking for a takedown.
Macropus can't find room to land a body shot as Farva controls the action.
Macropus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Macropus stalling against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Macropus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Macropus.
Macropus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Rodney Farva's cut is getting worse.
Farva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Macropus prevents it.
Farva tries for a takedown but Macropus manages to get underhooks.
Macropus lands a nice shot to the body.
Farva is breathing heavily.
Farva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Macropus lands a damaging elbow.
Macropus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Rodney Farva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Macropus lands a nice elbow.

Jeez, Rodney Farva's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Macropus pushes off an throws an elbow but Farva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Macropus tries to work over Farva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Macropus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Macropus.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rodney Farva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Geryon Macropus!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Geryon Macropus waved his t-shirt featuring Tengelü Hekite's logo in front of the cameras.