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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Farro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Velcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Farro had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davor Velcic!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velcic instigates a clinch.
Farro slows down the pace here.
Farro avoids a wild elbow strike from Velcic.
Velcic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velcic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Velcic blocks a body shot from Farro.
Velcic lands an uppercut.
Velcic scores with a shoulder strike.
Velcic breaks the clinch.
Farro fails to land the takedown.
Farro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Velcic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Farro scrambles back to his feet.
Velcic avoids the body shot from Farro.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Farro.
Velcic clinches up with Farro and pushes him back against the cage.
Velcic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velcic can't find room to land a body shot as Farro controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velcic misses with a body punch.
Velcic misses with a punch on the inside.
Velcic tries to throw a body punch but Farro avoids it by throwing Velcic back against the cage.
Velcic tries to throw a body punch but Farro avoids it by throwing Velcic back against the cage.
Farro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Velcic walks away with a smile on his face. Farro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Farro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velcic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Velcic.
Velcic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Velcic misses with a wild body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Farro scores with a four punch combination!
Farro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Velcic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Farro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Farro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Velcic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Velcic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice jab there from Velcic.
Velcic throws a body punch but Farro moves out of range.
Farro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farro fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velcic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Farro.
Velcic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Farro misses with a few strikes there.
Farro misses with a wild body shot.
Velcic tries to work over Farro's front leg with a kick but Farro checks it.
Farro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velcic.
Davor Velcic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Velcic connects with a single shot there.
Velcic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Farro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Farro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Velcic swivels and escapes.
Velcic blocks the body kick.
Farro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Velcic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Velcic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Velcic working Farro over with strikes.
Velcic prevents Farro from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Velcic seems content to control.
Farro is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farro is staying active underneath Velcic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Farro tries to get to full guard but Velcic has control of the leg.
Farro is looking to control Velcic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Farro avoid being mounted?
Farro is looking to improve his position.
Farro is staying active underneath Velcic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Davor Velcic.
Velcic avoids the body shot from Farro.
Velcic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farro throws out the jab.
Farro wants to slow Velcic down by chopping away at his legs.
Velcic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velcic tries to land a leg kick but Farro saw it coming and moves away.
Velcic throws a hook but Farro blocks it.
Nice sprawl there from Velcic as Farro shoots in.
A slow jab from Farro misses its intended target.
Velcic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Farro counters with an inside leg kick.
Velcic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Velcic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Velcic scores with a hook to the body. Farro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Velcic avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Velcic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Velcic.
Velcic leaves Farro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Farro loads up on a big right hand but Velcic slips the punch.
Velcic swings for the body but Farro moves out of range.
Farro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Velcic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Velcic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Farro digs a good body shot into Velcic's ribs.
Farro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velcic.
Velcic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Velcic blocks the leg kick.
Velcic looks to throw a body kick
and Farro counters with a big head kick but Velcic shrugs it off.
Farro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velcic throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Velcic.
Farro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velcic.
Farro keeps the fight on the outside.
Velcic misses with a hook. Farro ducked under it nicely.
Farro throws a wild body kick that Velcic sees coming a mile off.
Velcic throws a solid leg kick but Farro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Velcic.
Davor Velcic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Farro throws a body punch but Velcic moves out of range.
Velcic connects with a single shot there.
Farro tries to land a leg kick but Velcic saw it coming and moves away.
Farro feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Farro preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velcic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Velcic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Farro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Farro looking to pass the guard.
Velcic throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Velcic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Farro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Farro tries to free his leg and advance position but Velcic is retaining full guard.
Farro lands a couple of elbows.
Velcic 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.
Farro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Velcic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Velcic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velcic is trying to control. Farro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Velcic is pressing down on Farro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Farro is holding on for now.
Farro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Velcic is working away from the top position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Farro looking to control.
Farro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Velcic manages to get himself to full guard.
Farro trying to control but Velcic is working from the bottom.
Farro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velcic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Farro won't allow Velcic to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farro has gone for a leg lock! Velcic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Farro's guard.
Farro working for a triangle but Velcic defends it easily.
Ben Farro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Velcic advances to half guard.
Farro is looking for a sweep. Velcic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Velcic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Velcic slips a nice elbow through Farro's hands, connecting with Farro's forehead.
Ground and pound from Velcic.
Farro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Farro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Velcic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velcic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Velcic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Farro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Farro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Velcic!
Velcic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Farro tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Velcic is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farro putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Velcic tries to reverse the position but Farro maintains control.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Velcic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Farro connects with a single shot there.
Velcic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good leg kick by Velcic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A punch lands to the side of Velcic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Farro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Velcic sprawls well. Velcic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Farro gets slowly back to his feet.
Farro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velcic.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Farro.
Farro misses with a looping left.
Farro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velcic.
Farro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velcic.
Farro blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Velcic misses the target.
Farro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Velcic finds it's way round the side to connect with Farro's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farro checks the leg kick.
Farro clobbers Velcic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Farro connects with a jab.
Farro checks a low kick from Velcic.
Velcic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velcic motions for Farro to come forward. Velcic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Farro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Velcic.
Velcic throws a lazy head kick
and Velcic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Farro shoots in for a takedown but Velcic shows good takedown defense.
Farro ducks under a wild hook from Velcic.
Farro throws a right and a left that Velcic avoids nicely.
Farro looks to score with a jab to the body but Velcic is just out of range.
Velcic slaps away a takedown attempt from Farro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Farro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velcic blocks a jab.
Farro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Velcic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farro.
Farro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Velcic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Farro throws a hook but Velcic avoids it easily.
Farro throws an overhand right that lands on Velcic's shoulder, as Velcic tries to avoid the shot.
Farro thows a body kick. Velcic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Velcic moves in looking to clinch but Farro pushes him off.
Velcic misses with a wild body shot.
Farro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Velcic finds it's way round the side to connect with Farro's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velcic lands with a shot to the body.
Velcic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Farro.
Velcic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Farro.
Farro slips under a jab from Velcic.
The fighters circle momentarily. Velcic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Velcic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Farro. That did some damage!
Farro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velcic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farro misses with a two punch combination.
Farro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Velcic missing with a left hand there. Farro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Velcic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Farro momentarily.
Velcic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Farro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Farro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Farro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Farro walks into a left hand.
Farro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Farro misses the target.
Farro throws out a leg kick but Velcic moves out of range and Farro only half commits.
Jab by Farro.
Velcic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Velcic misses the target.
Velcic misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Farro moves out of range as Velcic strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Velcic.
Farro moves away from the strike by Velcic.
Farro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farro slips a jab from Velcic.
Farro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Velcic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Farro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Velcic throws a head kick that misses.
Velcic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Farro to score with a decent uppercut.
Velcic has Farro up against the cage in a clinch.
Velcic lands a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velcic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Velcic has a couple of punches blocked by Farro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velcic.
Farro avoiding damage as Velcic throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Velcic really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Farro feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Farro wants to pass the guard but Velcic is keeping the position.
Velcic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Velcic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Farro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Velcic's head.
Farro pushing down on Velcic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Farro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Velcic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Farro wants to advance to full mount but Velcic doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Farro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Velcic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Farro!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farro is in a horrible position here. Velcic smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velcic landing strikes from the mount.
Farro regains half guard.
Farro is looking for a sweep. Velcic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Farro is working hard here to advance position.
Velcic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Velcic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farro keeps working.
Farro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Velcic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Velcic's back!
Farro missing with strikes from the back.
Farro lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Farro.
Velcic 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.
Velcic trying to control the hands but Farro won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velcic is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Farro is staying active.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farro somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Velcic tries to escape but Farro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Farro lands shots from the back.
Velcic rolls, trying to escape but Farro keeps control of the position.
Velcic preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Farro.
Farro keeps control of the position as Velcic tries to break free.
Farro scores with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farro lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Velcic trying to control but not successfully.
Velcic showing good submission defense here.
Velcic just trying to survive but Farro is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Velcic is trying to remain composed but Farro is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Velcic rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Farro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Farro wants to take a breather but Velcic is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farro winds up and cracks Velcic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Velcic tries to get to full guard but Farro has control of the leg.
Farro 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.
Farro is pressing down on Velcic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Velcic is holding on for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Farro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Velcic is not content to let Farro control the position.
Velcic moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Farro had his way with Davor Velcic in 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. And we move into the final round!
Farro throws a shot from downtown. Velcic moves away and avoids it.
Velcic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Farro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Velcic slips under a jab.
Velcic tries to clinch up.
Farro misses with a series of wild punches.
Velcic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Farro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Farro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Velcic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Farro lands a jab to the nose.
Farro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Farro moves out of range as Velcic strikes.
Farro throws a right and a left that Velcic avoids nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Velcic.
Farro misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velcic tests Farro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Velcic throws a looping overhand right but Farro ducks down to avoid it.
Farro missing with a left hand there. Velcic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Velcic tries to work over Farro's front leg with a kick but Farro checks it.
Velcic avoids the head kick by Farro.
Velcic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Farro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velcic misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farro.
Velcic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Velcic looks to land a left hand but Farro moved out of range nicely.
Velcic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Farro - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farro takes a swing at Velcic's ribcage but misses.
Velcic lands a nice shot that snaps Farro's head back.
Velcic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farro manages to avoid it.
Farro shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Velcic eats them both and turns towards Farro to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Farro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Velcic on the side of the head.
Farro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velcic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Farro - just one landing.
Velcic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Velcic lands a jab to the nose.
Velcic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from Velcic misses its intended target.
Farro avoids the body shot from Velcic.
Farro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Farro misses the target.
Farro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Velcic.
Farro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Velcic catches Farro right on the button with a cross.
Velcic scores with a hook.
Velcic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Velcic blocks the body kick.
Velcic lands with an uppercut that bounces Farro off the cage and back into range.
Velcic just misses with a punch to the body.
Farro throws a quick inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Farro blocks the leg kick.
Farro tries for a takedown but Velcic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Farro throws a looping overhand right but Velcic ducks down to avoid it.
Farro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Farro lands in his opponent's guard.
Velcic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Velcic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Farro!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velcic dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farro is looking to get to half guard.
Velcic with the ground and pound from mount.
Farro is in a horrible position here. Velcic smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Farro is rocked!
Farro wants to control but Velcic is having none of it.
Oh Farro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velcic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Velcic lands a big elbow - Farro is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Farro is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Davor Velcic!
Davor Velcic is the new featherweight champion!
Davor Velcic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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