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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hermio Junior (ranked 1622 p4p, 23566 weight class) and Davide Farina (ranked 238 p4p, 551 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.
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7 - 4 - 0 |
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7 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hermio Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Davide Farina!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior gets a takedown into half guard.
Junior is looking to advance position but Farina won't allow it.
Farina is controlling Junior's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Junior wants to work for an arm triangle but Farina is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Farina tries to roll over but Junior keeps him under control.
Farina is doing well to control the position and prevent Junior from advancing to side control.
Farina is trying to control but can't.
Junior is pressing down on Farina's thigh, looking to free his foot. Farina is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Junior wants to work for an arm triangle but Farina is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Farina won't allow Junior to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Farina manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Farina keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
Junior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Farina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Farina keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
Junior passes Farina's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Farina is defending against the submission attempts here by Junior.
Farina is holding on to half guard well.
Junior is trying to work for a kimura but Farina is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Farina won't allow Junior to pass to mount.
Junior is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Junior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Farina has managed to free his arm - good work.
Farina trying to hold on to Junior's head to control him but Junior postures up.
Junior is looking for a kimura here.
Junior is pressing down on Farina's thigh, looking to free his foot. Farina is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Farina is defending against the submission attempts here by Junior.
Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Farina is defending against the submission attempts here by Junior.
The fighters are battling for position here. Farina manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
Farina has his hands on Junior's head, controlling the position.
Farina lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Farina trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Junior is looking for a triangle but Farina pushes his legs off easily.
Junior looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Junior working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Farina has passed into half guard!
Farina content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farina wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy.
Junior might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Farina looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hermio Junior dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Junior shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Junior showed some decent athleticism there.
Junior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Farina has managed to free his arm - good work.
Farina trying to control from the bottom.
Farina is looking for a sweep. Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Junior is thwarting Farina's attempts to control the position.
Farina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Junior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior is working for a submission of some sort.
Junior trying to mount his opponent but Farina defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farina wants to control but Junior is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior wants to work for an arm triangle but Farina is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Junior is looking for a kimura here.
Hermio Junior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Farina is trying to maintain the position but Junior is very close to passing his half guard.
Farina keeping control of the position.
Junior is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Farina doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Junior.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Junior is thwarting Farina's attempts to control the position.
Junior seems to be working for a kimura but Farina defends the submission attempt.
Farina has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Junior is working away from the top position though.
Farina is looking to improve his position.
Junior looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Farina is pressing down on Junior's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farina trying to keep a closed guard but Junior is proving a slippery customer.
Junior tries to free his leg and advance position but Farina is retaining full guard.
Farina has his hands on Junior's head, controlling the position.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Junior drops back looking for a leg! Farina is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Farina manages to kick Junior off! Junior jumps back into Farina's guard.
Farina wants to sweep here but Junior controlling him for the moment.
Farina trying to keep a closed guard but Junior is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Junior is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Farina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Junior drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Farina manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Junior has Farina in his guard.
Junior working for a triangle but Farina defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farina trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hermio Junior dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Junior decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Farina wants to control but Junior is keeping busy.
Junior is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Farina sees it coming and defends easily.
Junior is looking for a kimura here.
Junior wants to work for an arm triangle but Farina is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Farina wants to improve his position but Junior is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Farina is looking to control Junior's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Farina avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Junior is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Farina is in trouble now - Junior has advanced to mount!
Farina tries to hold on but Junior pushes him away.
Junior has hold of Farina's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Farina manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Junior has hold of Farina's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Farina manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Farina tries to lock up and control but Junior gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Junior looking for a guillotine from mount but Farina is having none of it.
Farina tries to hold on but Junior pushes him away.
Davide Farina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farina working to try and regain half guard.
Junior is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Farina has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Farina!
Junior looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Farina has picked Junior up and slammed him! Junior can't keep hold of the triangle and Farina manages to pass to side control!
Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Farina thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Junior regains half guard.
Junior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Farina tries to pass to full mount but Junior defends it.
Junior looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Farina's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Farina's back!
Farina showing good submission defense here.
Farina trying to control the hands but Junior breaks the grip.
Junior has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Farina tries to escape but Junior has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Junior looking for the RNC.
Farina is really stuck here.
Farina wants to control his opponent's hands but Junior gets his hands free.
Junior has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Farina has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Farina is trying to defend against the choke here but Junior has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Junior Tightens the hold and Farina taps out furiously! Junior displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hermio Junior!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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