PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Farquharson (ranked 460 p4p, 447 weight class) and Harry Winston (ranked 58 p4p, 54 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Farquharson
vs
Winston

195 cm
25
220
11 - 4 - 2

188 cm
25
210
13 - 3 - 1

Great wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duncan Farquharson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Winston!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A big right from Winston misses.
Winston looks to land a right hand but Farquharson moved out of range.
Farquharson attempts a counter takedown but Winston avoids it well and moves away.
Farquharson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Winston throws a head kick that misses.
Farquharson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Winston throws out a leg kick but Farquharson moves out of range and Winston only half commits.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Farquharson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Farquharson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Farquharson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Winston connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Farquharson scrambles back to his feet.
Winston throws a sloppy head kick and Farquharson moves out of range easily.
Farquharson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Winston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Winston.
Nice uppercut there from Winston.
A right-left combo lands from Winston.
Winston digs a good hook to Farquharson's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farquharson moves out of range of the strikes.
Farquharson tries to counter with a takedown but Winston is quick to defend against it.
Winston misses with a left hand

and Farquharson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Winston won't be happy with that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson lands some shots froms side control.
The strikes coming from Farquharson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Farquharson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Farquharson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Farquharson working the head and body with strikes.
Farquharson laying and praying for a moment but Winston takes advantage and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Winston is trying is best to control the position here.
Farquharson slows the pace down in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Winston knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Farquharson thows a huge punch but Winston dodges it nicely.
Farquharson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Winston knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Winston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Farquharson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Farquharson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Farquharson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winston is not content to let Farquharson control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Winston dominated that round.
That's time! Farquharson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A low kick from Winston misses

and Farquharson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Winston won't be happy with that.
The strikes coming from Farquharson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Winston struggling a bit here.
Farquharson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Farquharson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Winston sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Farquharson swings around for an armbar but Winston sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Farquharson's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Farquharson is on top in guard.

Farquharson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Farquharson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Winston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Farquharson throws a big right hand that misses.
Winston is pulling down on Farquharson's head. It's preventing any offense from Farquharson, at least for the moment.
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Winston keeps moving.
Farquharson advances to half guard.
Farquharson throwing shots but Winston is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Winston has hold of Farquharson's hands but Farquharson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Winston is not content to let Farquharson control the position.
Winston controlling the position well.
Farquharson is pressing down on Winston's thigh, looking to free his foot. Winston is holding on for now.
Winston is trying to control but can't.
Winston is trying to get back to full guard.
Farquharson is trying to control the action in half guard but Winston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson wants to free his trapped foot but Winston is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Farquharson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Winston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Winston is not content to let Farquharson control the position.
Farquharson winds up and cracks Winston with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Farquharson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Farquharson throws a strike but Winston avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Farquharson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Farquharson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Farquharson trying to control but Winston is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson is looking to work some ground and pound but Winston has wrist control.
Farquharson won't allow Winston to sweep him here.
Farquharson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick by Winston misses

and Farquharson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Farquharson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Farquharson lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farquharson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winston keeps working.
Farquharson misses with a head shot. Winston uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duncan Farquharson dominated that second 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.

Winston throws a head kick but Farquharson moves out of range.
Farquharson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Winston sprawls and moves away.
Winston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Winston throws an off balance right hand

and Farquharson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Farquharson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Farquharson trying to control the pace.
Nice strikes from Farquharson there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson slows the pace down in half guard.
Farquharson throwing shots but Winston is blocking nicely.
Winston is looking for a sweep. Farquharson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Farquharson is looking to take a break and control but Winston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Farquharson stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Farquharson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Farquharson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Winston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Farquharson.
Winston wants to control but Farquharson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Farquharson in particular looking to stall.
Farquharson is nestled in close to Winston, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Farquharson stalling away here and it's allowed Winston to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Farquharson lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson lands a couple of elbows.
Farquharson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Farquharson looking to sit in guard and control but Winston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Winston won't allow Farquharson to sweep him here.
Farquharson is trying to hold Winston in close to prevent damage but Winston has managed to pass into half guard.
Duncan Farquharson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Farquharson is trying to maintain the position but Winston is very close to passing his half guard.
Winston tries to stand but can't do so whilst Farquharson controls his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson wants to get back to full guard.
Farquharson is working hard here to advance position.
Farquharson keeping control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farquharson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Farquharson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duncan Farquharson clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Winston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Farquharson.
The fighters circling - Winston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Farquharson attempts a counter takedown but Winston avoids it well and moves away.
Winston is looking to chop away at Farquharson's legs.
Farquharson tries to counter with a takedown but Winston is quick to defend against it.
A head kick misses from Winston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson checks a low kick from Winston.
Farquharson tries to counter with a takedown but Winston is quick to defend against it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston tries a head kick but it misses.
Farquharson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Winston sprawls and moves away.
Winston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Farquharson feinted with a counter takedown.
Farquharson slips a jab from Winston.
Farquharson tries to counter with a takedown but Winston is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed right hand from Winston misses the target.
Harry Winston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winston throws a lazy head kick

and Farquharson counters with a single leg into guard. Winston didn't expect that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson connects with a couple of short punches.
Farquharson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Farquharson looking to pass the guard.
Farquharson looking to sit in guard and control but Winston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Farquharson is trying to keep Winston in close.
Farquharson is pulling down on Winston's head to control his posture.
Farquharson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Farquharson working for submissions but it's allowed Winston to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson trying to control but Winston postures up.
Farquharson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Winston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Winston's back!

Farquharson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Winston has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Farquharson tries to keep control of the position but Winston is staying busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston just trying to survive but Farquharson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Winston is taking damage to the body and head.
Farquharson thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Farquharson gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Winston is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Farquharson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Farquharson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Winston tries to break free.
Farquharson connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Winston to escape the position.
Even with his hooks in, Farquharson manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farquharson looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duncan Farquharson had his way with Harry Winston in that round.
That's time! Farquharson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Farquharson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Farquharson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Farquharson slips a jab from Winston.
Farquharson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Winston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Farquharson blocks a head kick by Winston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston throws a hook but Farquharson avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson moves away from the strike by Winston.
Farquharson tries to counter with a takedown but Winston is quick to defend against it.
Winston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farquharson manages to avoid it.
Harry Winston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Farquharson slips under a jab from Winston.
Farquharson attempts a counter takedown but Winston avoids it well and moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Winston there.
Winston moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston throws a head kick but Farquharson moves out of range.
Farquharson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Winston tries a head kick but it misses.
Farquharson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Winston sprawls and moves away.
Winston tries a head kick but it misses.
Farquharson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Winston throws a sloppy head kick and Farquharson moves out of range easily.
Farquharson feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab from Winston misses.
Farquharson attempts a counter takedown but Winston avoids it well and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Winston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winston misses with a lunging right hand

and Farquharson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Winston won't be happy with that.
Farquharson is working Winston over with some ground and pound from side control.
Farquharson is looking to take a break and control but Winston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Farquharson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Harry Winston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farquharson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winston can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston is working to avoid the ground and pound but Farquharson connects with a decent elbow.
Farquharson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Farquharson wants to control but Winston is keeping him busy.
Winston dodges the ground and pound from Farquharson.
Farquharson trying to control the position but Winston is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The strikes coming from Farquharson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Duncan Farquharson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Winston being controlled for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harry Winston.
I think Farquharson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duncan Farquharson!