PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benny Sanderson (ranked 4825 p4p, 4407 weight class) and Nigel Farage (ranked 328 p4p, 310 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Sanderson
vs
Farage

175 cm
18
142
1 - 1 - 0

174 cm
18
145
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Sakura Style
Conquest Nutrition™ (160Q) $89

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Sanderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nigel Farage!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Farage scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanderson slips under a jab.
Farage missing with a left hand there. Sanderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Farage but Farage pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Benny Sanderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Farage looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Farage checks it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson misses with a hook.
Nigel Farage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Farage gets caught flat footed, as Sanderson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Farage can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sanderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Farage looking to control.
Sanderson won't allow Farage to sweep him here.
Farage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanderson won't allow Farage to sweep him here.
Sanderson pushing down on Farage's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Sanderson is trying to work for a kimura but Farage is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sanderson trying to control from half guard but Farage is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farage is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Farage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanderson.
Sanderson wants to control but Farage is keeping him busy.
Sanderson wants to pass to mount but Farage is defending the position.
Farage wants to control but Sanderson is keeping busy.
Sanderson trying to mount his opponent but Farage defends it.
Sanderson working Farage over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanderson working the head and body with strikes.
Sanderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sanderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Farage controlling the position well.
Sanderson thows a huge punch but Farage dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Sanderson.
Sanderson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Farage to regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanderson throwing strikes but missing.
Sanderson looking to sit in guard and control but Farage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Sanderson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sanderson working a defensive guard here.
Farage seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farage is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Sanderson dominated that round.
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.

Sanderson tries to clinch there but Farage circles away.
A cross from Farage lands.
Sanderson fails with the takedown
and Farage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Farage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Farage counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson blocks a jab.
Farage stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Farage wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Sanderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farage throws a looping overhand right but Sanderson ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Farage - just one landing.
Sanderson wants to clinch
and Farage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Farage misses with a straight right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson misses with a takedown
and Farage counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Sanderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sanderson is controlling the pace.
Sanderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson trying to control from half guard but Farage is working away.
Farage wants to improve his position but Sanderson is controlling well.
Sanderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sanderson throwing shots but Farage is blocking nicely.
Sanderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Farage is trying to control but can't.
Farage felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sanderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sanderson working the head and body with strikes.
Farage tries to roll over but Sanderson keeps him under control.
Farage won't allow Sanderson to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Farage is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanderson.
Sanderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Sanderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Farage sees it coming and defends easily.
Nice strikes from Sanderson there.
Farage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanderson.
Farage tries to get to full guard but Sanderson has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Sanderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Farage sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nigel Farage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Farage throws a shot from downtown. Sanderson moves away and avoids it.
Sanderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Farage.
Farage fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanderson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanderson wants to clinch up but Farage keeps it at a distance.
Sanderson misses with a straight left.
Sanderson takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Farage finds it's way through Sanderson's defenses.
Sanderson looks to land a right hand but Farage moved out of range.
Sanderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanderson goes for a double leg but Farage avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Farage continues to drive forward.

Farage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Farage scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanderson should have avoided that one.
Sanderson darts in looking for a takedown but Farage gets double underhooks and turns Sanderson into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Farage fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Sanderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson moves out of range as Farage strikes.
Sanderson attempts a counter takedown but Farage avoids it well and moves away.
Sanderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Some wild striking there from Farage.
Farage lands a nice shot that snaps Sanderson's head back.
Farage scores with a hook to the body. Sanderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sanderson misses with a takedown
letting Farage counter with a right hand.
Farage scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanderson in his tracks.
Farage clobbers Sanderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Sanderson is rocked!
Farage lands a jab to the nose.
Oh Sanderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Farage cracks Sanderson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Sanderson falls backwards against the cage. Farage follows up with more strikes that drop Sanderson to his knees. Farage keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Sanderson! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nigel Farage!
Nigel Farage decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.