PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ben Farro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny DeVito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Farro
vs
DeVito

165 cm
24
145 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

176 cm
24
143 lbs
14 - 5 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ben Farro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny DeVito!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Farro looks to throw the jab but DeVito is out of range.
Farro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits DeVitos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Farro throws a leg kick but DeVito sees it coming and moves out of range.

DeVito decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
DeVito lands strikes from half guard.
DeVito is trying to control the action in half guard but Farro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Farro gets back to full guard.
Farro controls DeVito momentarily but DeVito frees himself.
Farro can't keep his opponent in guard - DeVito advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
DeVito is thwarting Farro's attempts to control the position.
DeVito wants to take a breather but Farro is having none of it.
Farro manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Farro has an active guard here but DeVito has managed to pass into half guard.
Farro is looking to improve his position.
Farro is trying to control but DeVito passes into side control!
Farro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
DeVito makes his way to full guard. A much better position for DeVito.
DeVito keeping moving, preventing Farro from controlling successfully.
Farro chips away with some ground and pound.
Farro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but DeVito manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farro wants to sweep here but DeVito controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
DeVito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farro is keeping the position for now.

Farro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DeVito can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Farro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
DeVito trying to control but Farro is working from the bottom.
DeVito with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farro keeping full guard, as DeVito tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Farro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because DeVito is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
DeVito working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Farro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
DeVito working some strikes from top position.
DeVito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Farro trying to keep a closed guard but DeVito is proving a slippery customer.
DeVito trying to control but Farro is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Farro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead DeVito passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farro tries to improve position but can't.
Farro is letting DeVito control him for a moment.
Farro tries to bench press DeVito off him but DeVito keeps the position.
Farro is working hard here to advance position.
Farro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Farro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Farro is staying active underneath DeVito, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

DeVito is trying to work for a kimura but Farro is defending well.
Nice strikes from DeVito there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny DeVito dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Some wild striking there from Farro.
Farro throws a leg kick that misses.
DeVito throws a combination. Farro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
DeVito looks to score with a jab to the body but Farro is just out of range.
DeVito looks to score with a jab to the body but Farro is just out of range.
Farro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
DeVito swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Farro.
Farro misses with a straight right.
DeVito takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
DeVito misses with an uppercut
and Farro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Farro misses with a lunging right hand
and DeVito counters with a right hand to the body.
DeVito misses with a lunging right hand

and Farro counters with a shoot takedown. DeVito fights it but they end up in guard.
DeVito managing to control the position.
DeVito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Farro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farro throwing strikes but missing.
Farro trying to control the position from guard on top but DeVito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeVito pulls Farro in to control the position.
Farro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Farro throws a big right hand that misses.
Farro trying to control but DeVito is working from the bottom.
Farro distracts DeVito with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Farro drops back, looking for a kneebar! DeVito looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. DeVito looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from DeVito!
Farro gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVito drops an elbow to the side of Farro's head.
Farro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Farro.
DeVito content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
DeVito is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Farro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Farro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Farro is nestled in close to DeVito, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Farro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Farro 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.
Farro thows a huge punch but DeVito dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeVito's head.

DeVito is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farro pulls his head out easily.
Farro wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeVito keeps working.
Farro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
DeVito is looking to control Farro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeVito avoid being mounted?
Farro trying to control the pace.
Farro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DeVito defending well though.
Farro thows a huge punch but DeVito dodges it nicely.

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.

Farro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DeVito doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Farro.
DeVito is pressing down on Farro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Farro working some strikes from top position.
Farro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Farro throws a big right hand that misses.
Farro looking to sit in guard and control but DeVito gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
DeVito trying to control but Farro is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ben Farro will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A telegraphed right hand from DeVito misses the target.
Farro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DeVito throws a right hand that Farro ducks under and follows up with a left that Farro also avoids with ease.
Nice cross by DeVito.
DeVito just misses with a punch to the body.
Farro falls off balance throwing a combination
and DeVito makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Farro avoids the body shot from DeVito.

DeVito shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. DeVito showed some decent athleticism there.
Farro is looking to improve his position.
DeVito wants to free his trapped foot but Farro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Farro wants to get back to full guard.

DeVito is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Farro sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farro is not content to let DeVito control the position.
DeVito working over Farro with some ground and pound. Farro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

DeVito is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Farro has managed to free his arm - good work.

Farro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but DeVito pulls his head out easily.
Farro moves into full guard.
Farro controlling DeVito's posture.
DeVito is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Farro looking to control.
DeVito trying to control but Farro is working from the bottom.
DeVito looking to pass the guard.
Farro is trying to keep DeVito in close.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Farro misses with a straight left.
Farro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Farro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeVito.
Farro throws the left hand but DeVito avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by DeVito.
The fighters circle momentarily. DeVito darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVito slips a straight right by Farro.
DeVito tests Farro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Farro misses with a combination
enabling DeVito to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by DeVito. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of DeVito.
Farro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
DeVito misses with a hook
and Farro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Farro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeVito is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That kick from Farro tenderised DeVito's leg. DeVito is trying to keep his angry face on.
Farro scores with a leg kick.
Farro defending well as DeVito loads up on a big left hand.
DeVito shoots for a takedown but Farro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
DeVito lands a glancing blow to the side of Farro's head.
DeVito has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Farro tries a low kick but DeVito avoids it.
DeVito thows a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Farro. That's going to slow DeVito down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Farro throws a sloppy body shot

and DeVito counters with a single leg into guard. Farro didn't expect that.
DeVito sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Farro has his foot on DeVito's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeVito works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farro looking for a sweep. Not yet Farro, not yet.

Farro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeVito is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Farro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. DeVito gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
DeVito throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Farro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Farro is trying to keep DeVito in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny DeVito really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nice straight punches there by DeVito. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of DeVito.
Farro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeVito.
DeVito throws a series of punches but Farro moves out of range.
DeVito moves out of range as Farro strikes.

DeVito scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Farro tries to roll over but DeVito keeps him under control.
DeVito is trying to control. Farro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
DeVito works his way into side control.
DeVito working the ground and pound from side control.
DeVito working away.
Farro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but DeVito wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
DeVito trying to control the action but Farro is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVito working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
DeVito wants to control but Farro is keeping him busy.

DeVito looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

DeVito thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Farro manages to work his way to half guard, despite DeVito's best efforts.
DeVito is trying to control the action in half guard but Farro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are battling for position here. Farro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
DeVito preventing the sweep.
Farro working a defensive guard but DeVito manages to pass into side control anyway.
DeVito looks up at the clock and then as Farro takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, DeVito smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Farro tries to buck DeVito off but DeVito is having none of it.
DeVito remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Farro is not content to let DeVito control the position.
DeVito gets to mount! Farro was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVito is stalling here but it's allowed Farro to get half guard.
Farro is looking to improve his position.

DeVito is looking for a kimura here.

DeVito is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Farro sees it coming and defends easily.
DeVito wants to pass to mount but Farro is defending the position.
DeVito is looking to take a break and control but Farro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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.
Farro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Danny DeVito has got the better of the ground game so far.
DeVito wants to take a breather but Farro is having none of it.
Farro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of DeVito's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take DeVito's back!
DeVito is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Farro off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Farro lands strikes to the head.
Farro punishes DeVito with strikes from the back mount.
Farro lands an elbow to the side of the head.
DeVito covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Farro struggling to land strikes to the head as DeVito covers up.
Farro lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns DeVito.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny DeVito dominated that fourth 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!

Farro walks into a stiff left hand from DeVito.
A telegraphed right hand from DeVito misses the target.
DeVito slips under a jab from Farro.
A swing and a miss from Farro.
Farro throws an off balance right hand
and DeVito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeVito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DeVito connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Farro momentarily.
Farro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good leg kick by Farro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
DeVito lands with a good body shot.
DeVito scores with a hook.
Farro throws a predictable looking body shot
and DeVito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from DeVito.
Farro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeVito.
DeVito scores with a shot to the body.
Farro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by DeVito.
DeVito looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
DeVito misses the body punch
and Farro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVito lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Farro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeVito throws out the jab.
Farro thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeVito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farro.
DeVito lands a body shot.
Farro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
DeVito misses the shot to the body.
Farro lands a glancing blow to the side of DeVito's head.
Nice sprawl there from DeVito as Farro shoots in.
Farro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and DeVito counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A big right from Farro misses.
Farro needs to keep his hands up - DeVito had a free shot at his head there.
Farro scores with a one two! DeVito had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Farro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
DeVito preventing the sweep.

Farro working for a triangle but DeVito defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVito missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Farro keeping moving, preventing DeVito from controlling successfully.
DeVito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeVito is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

DeVito 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.

Farro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVito trying to control the position from guard on top but Farro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeVito throwing strikes from guard but Farro blocks nicely.
DeVito is stalling in the full guard.

Farro has his foot on DeVito's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeVito works his way back into a safe position though.
Ben Farro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeVito is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
DeVito looking to sit in guard and control but Farro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
DeVito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farro.

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.

DeVito tries for a kimura but Farro is defending well.
DeVito trying to control the action but Farro is working from the bottom.

DeVito working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Farro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked DeVito off and has taken his back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny DeVito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well DeVito 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 46:49
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny DeVito!
Danny DeVito is the new bantamweight champion!