PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peoples Champion (ranked 856 p4p, 1144 weight class) and Duncan Farquharson (ranked 110 p4p, 155 weight class). Champion comes into the arena with Aegukka blaring out of the sound system. Farquharson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Danny Vera - Roller Coaster kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Champion
vs
Farquharson

193 cm
25
260
11 - 5 - 0

196 cm
25
230
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Gatoroids

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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peoples Champion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duncan Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farquharson throws a lazy body kick
and Champion counters with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Farquharson.
Champion misses with a body kick.
Champion blocks a head kick by Farquharson.
Champion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Farquharson. Farquharson obviously looking to wear him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Champion as he connects with a hook.
Farquharson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Champion.
Farquharson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Champion.
Champion looks to land a body kick but Farquharson moved away.
A solid body kick from Champion.
Farquharson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Champion.
Champion scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Champion lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Champion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Champion scores with a kick to the midsection.
Farquharson takes one to the chin there.
Champion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Champion throws a body kick that misses.
Farquharson moves out of range of the body kick.
Champion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Champion tries to land a front kick but Farquharson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Champion misses with a body kick.
Champion is looking to land body kicks.
Farquharson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farquharson. Champion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Champion throws a lazy right hand but Farquharson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Farquharson avoids a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Champion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Champion blocks a head kick by Farquharson.
Champion is looking to land body kicks.
Farquharson throws a body shot but no joy.
Champion has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BLK Elite MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Farquharson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Champion.
A swing and a miss from Champion.
Farquharson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Champion throws a leg kick which misses Farquharson's front leg but catches the back leg as Farquharson tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farquharson ducks under a wild hook from Champion.
Farquharson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Farquharson's corner calls for a 1-2. Farquharson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Champion!
Farquharson with a nice calf kick.
Peoples Champion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farquharson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champion lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Champion misses with a body kick.
Farquharson lands with a good body shot.
Champion misses with a body kick.
A solid body kick from Farquharson.
Farquharson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Farquharson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

It looks like Peoples Champion has been cut.
Farquharson moves out of range of the body kick from Champion.
Champion tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Farquharson is able to avoid easily.
Champion is looking to land body kicks.
Champion looks for the body kick but Farquharson saw that one coming.
Champion takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Champion is breathing heavily.
Champion throws the kick towards the body but Farquharson avoids it.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson slips under a jab from Champion.
Champion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Champion looks for the body kick but Farquharson saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Champion throws the kick towards the body but Farquharson avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - Champion finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Farquharson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Champion misses with a body kick.
Champion looks to throw a body kick
and Farquharson counters with a solid body kick.
Champion throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Farquharson counters with a nice body kick.
Farquharson throws a sloppy head kick and Champion moves out of range easily.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Champion throws a wild body kick that Farquharson sees coming a mile off.
Champion throws a push kick but Farquharson slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peoples Champion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peoples Champion's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Farquharson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Farquharson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Champion takes a step back to recover.
Champion misses with a kick to the body.
Farquharson throws out a counter right but Champion avoids it with no problem.
Farquharson punishes Champion's body with a nice straight punch.
Champion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That kick from Farquharson tenderised Champion's leg. Champion is trying to keep his angry face on.
Farquharson with a nice cross.
Farquharson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Farquharson moves out of range as Champion throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Champion wants to land a leg kick but Farquharson is out of range.
Farquharson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Farquharson takes a swing at Champion's ribcage but misses.
Champion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Farquharson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Champion under the eye.
Farquharson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Champion.
Farquharson blocks the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson moves out of range of the body kick from Champion.
A little jabbing left from Farquharson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crunch! Champion slams his shin into Farquharson's torso.
Champion tries to land a body kick
and Farquharson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Champion misses with an attempted mid kick.
Champion lands a nice looking body kick.
Champion missing with a left hand there. Farquharson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Farquharson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Farquharson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Champion thuds his shin into the meat of Farquharson's side.
Champion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Farquharson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Champion throws a body kick that misses.
Champion's corner calls for a 1-2. Champion obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Champion blocks a head kick by Farquharson.
Champion looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Champion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Champion throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Farquharson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Farquharson throws a head kick but Champion moves out of range.
Champion misses with a hook
and Farquharson counters with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Farquharson.
Farquharson works the jab nicely.
Farquharson blocks the body kick.
Farquharson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses.
Champion misses with a looping right.
Farquharson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Champion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Farquharson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson misses the shot to the body.
Farquharson blocks the body kick.
Champion with a hook.
Champion tries to land a front kick but Farquharson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Farquharson slips a straight right by Champion.
A big left from Champion misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Farquharson! But no joy.
Champion looks to land a body kick but Farquharson moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farquharson. Champion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Champion quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Farquharson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Champion rather than just go for the knockout.
Champion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Champion scores with a nice right hand.
Farquharson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Farquharson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Farquharson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Champion will feel that in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Champion throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Farquharson counters with a nice body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Champion.
Farquharson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Farquharson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Champion.
Champion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Champion is looking to land body kicks.
Champion moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Farquharson scores with a hook to the body. Champion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Champion throws a body kick that misses
and Farquharson counters with a left to the body.
Champion looks for the body kick but Farquharson saw that one coming.
Champion avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Farquharson keeps Champion at a distance using the push kick.
Champion looks to throw a body kick
and Farquharson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Champion's knee momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duncan Farquharson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peoples Champion's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Farquharson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Champion has time to react.
Champion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Champion takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Farquharson scores with a jab. Champion acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Duncan Farquharson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Champion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Champion takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Champion clobbers Farquharson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Champion moves out of range as Farquharson throws a body kick.
Farquharson scores with a push kick.
Champion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Farquharson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Champion's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farquharson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Champion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Champion drops his hands momentarily and Farquharson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Champion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Champion is looking to land body kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Farquharson. That's going to slow Champion down.
Farquharson throws a head kick but Champion moves out of range.
Champion throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Farquharson! But no joy.
Champion throws a poor cross that misses
and Farquharson counters with an inside leg kick.
Farquharson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Farquharson scores with a kick to the body.
Farquharson just misses with a punch to the body.
Champion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Farquharson counters with a straight right hand.

Peoples Champion's cut is getting worse.
Farquharson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Champion scores with a kick to the midsection.
Farquharson throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Champion.
Farquharson throws a head kick but Champion moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Champion.
A jab from Champion misses.
Farquharson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Champion - just one landing.
Farquharson delivers a nice body kick.
Farquharson tries a head kick but it misses.
Champion misses with a body kick.
Farquharson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Champion throws a lazy body kick
and Farquharson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Champion misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Champion misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champion misses with a low kick.
Farquharson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Farquharson throws a head kick but Champion moves out of range.
Champion throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A low kick lands for Farquharson.
Nice jab there from Farquharson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Champion.
Champion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farquharson.
Champion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Champion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Farquharson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Champion throws an overhand right that lands on Farquharson's shoulder, as Farquharson tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champion's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Farquharson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Champion scrambles back to his feet.
Farquharson throws a sloppy head kick
and Champion counters with a nice kick to the body.
Farquharson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Champion.
Farquharson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Champion blocks it well.
Champion cracks Farquharson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farquharson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Champion is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Farquharson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Champion throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Farquharson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Champion scores with a push kick.
Farquharson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Champion throws the kick towards the body but Farquharson avoids it.
Champion finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Farquharson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Duncan Farquharson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Farquharson 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Duncan Farquharson!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Duncan Farquharson!

Duncan Farquharson wins by majority decision!
An out of breath Duncan Farquharson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.