PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Black Cat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Farnum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Black Cat
vs
Farnum

174 cm
22
162 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Forbidden Apple

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Black Cat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barney Farnum!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farnum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Black Cat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Black Cat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Farnum lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Black Cat scores a nice knee to the body.

Farnum ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Farnum no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Black Cat wants to stand but Farnum is controlling his posture from full guard.

Farnum kicks Black Cat off and gets to his feet.
Black Cat throws a wild body kick that Farnum sees coming a mile off.
Black Cat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Farnum.
Billy Black Cat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black Cat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Black Cat tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Farnum counters by clinching up.
Farnum takes an elbow to the temple.
Black Cat scores a nice knee to the body.
Farnum tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Farnum on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Black Cat lands a damaging elbow.
Farnum goes for a takedown attempt but Black Cat pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farnum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Black Cat clinches but Farnum breaks the clinch

and Farnum counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Farnum looks gassed!

Black Cat kicks off Farnum and gets to his feet.
Black Cat thuds a left hand into Farnum's body.
Black Cat fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Farnum is out of range.
Farnum throws a push kick but Black Cat slaps the foot to one side.
Black Cat walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Farnum checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Black Cat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Black Cat clinches up against the cage.
Black Cat managing to block the knees to the body from Farnum.
Knees in the clinch landing for Black Cat.
Knees in the clinch landing for Black Cat.
Black Cat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Farnum has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Farnum takes an elbow to the forehead.
Black Cat looking to slow down the pace here.
Black Cat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Farnum lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Knees to the body from Black Cat.
Farnum avoids the elbow strike from Black Cat, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black Cat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Farnum just leaning against Black Cat, taking a breather.
Black Cat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Black Cat stalling the fight.
Black Cat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Farnum blocks it with crossed arms.
Black Cat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Black Cat.
Black Cat lands a damaging elbow.
Black Cat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Farnum ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Farnum no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Farnum is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black Cat wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Farnum manages to pass to side control.
Farnum wants to pass the guard but Black Cat is defending well.

Farnum postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Black Cat to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farnum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Farnum.
Billy Black Cat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barney Farnum.
Farnum looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Black Cat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Black Cat.
Black Cat tries to clinch but Farnum moves away

and Farnum counters with a shoot takedown. Black Cat fights it but they end up in guard.
Black Cat is looking to stand up but Farnum isn't so interested in that idea.

Farnum stands and steps away. Black Cat gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Black Cat clinches but Farnum breaks the clinch

and Farnum counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Farnum stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black Cat wants to clinch up but Farnum keeps it at a distance.
Black Cat doesn't manage to clinch there - Farnum circles away.
Black Cat throws a head kick that misses.

Farnum fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Black Cat, pushing him back against the cage.
Farnum tries to pull guard but Black Cat holds him up against the cage and eventually Farnum drops back down to his feet.
Black Cat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Farnum's face.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Black Cat prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Black Cat trying to land knees to the body.
Black Cat keeps control of Farnum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Farnum takes an elbow to the temple.
Black Cat scores a nice knee to the body.
Black Cat lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Black Cat.
Black Cat tries to land knees in the clinch but Farnum avoids the damage to the body.
Farnum tries a body shot but Black Cat blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Farnum can't break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Black Cat.
Knees to the body from Black Cat.
Black Cat lands a damaging elbow.

Black Cat breaks from the clinch.
Farnum throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Black Cat's waist but Black Cat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Farnum off to one side.
Black Cat lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Black Cat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Black Cat forces Farnum back against the cage and clinches.
Knees to the body from Black Cat.
Farnum content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Farnum tries to stall but Black Cat uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Black Cat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Farnum lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Farnum is trying to break free.
Black Cat landing knees to the head.
Black Cat is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Farnum is keeping busy.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Black Cat takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Black Cat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Black Cat lands an elbow that stopped Farnum in his tracks for a moment.
Farnum tries to pull guard but Black Cat holds him up against the cage and eventually Farnum drops back down to his feet.
Farnum blocks an elbow strike.
Black Cat is trying to stall.
Black Cat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Farnum blocks it with crossed arms.

Farnum has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Black Cat uses from the top position.
Farnum throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Farnum scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Black Cat throws a half hearted mid kick.
Black Cat missing with a left hand there. Farnum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black Cat closes the distance but Farnum moves to the side

and Farnum counters with a nice double leg into side control. Black Cat won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Farnum looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Black Cat is avoiding damage well.
Black Cat pushes Farnum away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Farnum gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Farnum wants to take a breather but Black Cat manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Farnum.
Black Cat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Farnum is controlling him.
Farnum slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Black Cat keeping moving, preventing Farnum from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black Cat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Farnum is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Farnum.
Farnum trying to control the position but Black Cat is working away.
Black Cat wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Farnum stands up.
Black Cat throws a sloppy head kick and Farnum moves out of range easily.
Farnum fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Black Cat throws a head kick that half lands.
Farnum fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Billy Black Cat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barney Farnum.
Black Cat looks to clinch

and Farnum counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Farnum not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Black Cat pushes Farnum off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Black Cat wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Black Cat forces Farnum back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black Cat looking to stall.
Black Cat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice elbow from Black Cat.
Farnum wants to break free but Black Cat has control.

Farnum jumps guard.
Black Cat trying to stand up but can't free himself from Farnum's guard.
Farnum is trying to keep Black Cat in close.
Barney Farnum has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farnum wants to get back to his feet but Black Cat passes into half guard.
Black Cat has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Farnum works to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barney Farnum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Farnum tries a head kick but it misses.
Farnum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Black Cat misses with the combination.
Black Cat wants to clinch.
Farnum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Black Cat.
Billy Black Cat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black Cat fails to land with a series of punches.
Farnum tries to clinch but Black Cat is having none of it.

Farnum shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Farnum wants to pass the guard but Black Cat is keeping the position.
Black Cat wants to stand but Farnum is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Farnum is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Black Cat pushes Farnum off and scrambles back to his feet.
Farnum avoids a kick to the body.
Farnum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Black Cat.

Farnum tries to keep at a distance but Black Cat has taken the fight into the clinch.
Black Cat crunches a lovely knee into Farnum's ribcage.
Black Cat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Black Cat missing with knees to the body.

Farnum pulls guard.

Farnum is looking for a triangle but Black Cat pushes his legs off easily.
Black Cat would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farnum working a defensive guard here.
Farnum has control of Black Cat's left arm, preventing Black Cat from doing any damage.
Black Cat trying to stand up but can't free himself from Farnum's guard.
Farnum wants to stand and escape but Black Cat is having none of it.
Farnum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Farnum has his hands on Black Cat's head, controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black Cat would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Black Cat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Black Cat misses with a low kick.
Farnum circles away from the clinch attempt

and Farnum counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Black Cat wants to get back to his feet but Farnum is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Farnum wants to stand and escape but instead Black Cat has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Farnum tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black Cat has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Farnum is proving hard to escape from.
Farnum is trying to control the position but Black Cat postures up.
Farnum might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Black Cat kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Farnum is striking but Black Cat is not phased and passes to half guard.
Farnum controlling the position well.
Farnum regains full guard. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barney Farnum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Farnum has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barney Farnum!