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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Farro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Pearsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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154 lbs
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159 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ben Farro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mitchell Pearsen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farro walks into a left hand.
Pearsen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Farro just misses with a punch to the body.
Farro drives through with a takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Farro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pearsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farro is one step ahead there.
Farro wants to control from the top but Pearsen keeps moving.
Farro won't allow Pearsen to sweep him here.
Farro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pearsen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Farro is trying to get an arm triangle but Pearsen is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farro looks up at the clock and then as Pearsen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Farro smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Farro sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pearsen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Farro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pearsen tries to bench press Farro off him but Farro keeps the position.
Farro trying to control the position but Pearsen is working away.
Farro cracks Pearsen with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farro lands a decent elbow from side control.
Farro cracks Pearsen with a big right hand but Pearsen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Farro throws an elbow but Pearsen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Farro.
Farro grinds an elbow into Pearsen's temple.
Pearsen wants to get back to his feet.
Farro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearsen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Farro off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen has the hooks in. Farro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pearsen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Farro is defending well though. Pearsen let's go of the attempt for now.
Pearsen is not going to allow Farro to sit and survive in this position.
Farro tries to roll but Pearsen sticks to his back.
Farro is working hard here to advance position.
Farro trying to control but not successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farro is trying to break free.
Pearsen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Farro has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
I really don't envy Farro right now.
Pearsen is trying to stick to Farro's back but Farro is turning into Pearsen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pearsen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Farro.
Farro slips nicely into half guard.
Farro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Farro 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.
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 is keen to just control but Pearsen is a slippery customer.
Pearsen pushes Farro off looking to stand but Farro dives back in and keeps control.
Farro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Farro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pearsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pearsen pushes Farro off looking to stand but Farro dives back in and keeps control.
Farro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pearsen defending well though.
Pearsen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pearsen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Farro connects with a nice short shot to Pearsen's temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Farro is nestled in close to Pearsen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Farro wants to control but Pearsen is keeping him busy.
Farro works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Farro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Farro fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pearsen sprawls well initially but Farro persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pearsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Farro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pearsen keeps working.
Farro wants to pass the guard but Pearsen is defending well.
Ben Farro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Farro wants to work for an arm triangle but Pearsen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pearsen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Farro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pearsen tries to kick Farro off but Farro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pearsen works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pearsen is on top in guard.
Farro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pearsen's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pearsen is on top in guard.
Pearsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farro is keeping the position for now.
Farro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pearsen's guard.
Farro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Farro wants to control from the top but Pearsen keeps moving.
Pearsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Farro stands and throws Pearsen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Farro advances to full mount.
Pearsen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen tries to hold on but Farro pushes him away.
Farro wants to control the pace but Pearsen is squirming around nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearsen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pearsen tries to buck Farro off but he can't manage it.
Farro landing shots from mount.
Farro pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pearsen gets back to half guard.
Pearsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Farro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Farro is looking for a kimura but Pearsen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Farro to get the leverage.
Pearsen taking some punishment here, with Farro in his half guard.
Farro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farro winds up and cracks Pearsen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Farro thows a huge punch but Pearsen dodges it nicely.
Farro winds up and cracks Pearsen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pearsen tries to roll over but Farro keeps him under control.
Farro scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pearsen has hold of Farro's hands but Farro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Farro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pearsen's head.
Farro wants to work for an arm triangle but Pearsen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pearsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Farro.
Farro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen moves into full guard.
Farro throws a big right hand that misses.
Pearsen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farro trying to control but Pearsen is working from the bottom.
Pearsen wants to stand up but Farro is controlling him.
Farro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pearsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Farro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Farro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Farro connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Farro dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Farro shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Farro throwing shots but Pearsen is blocking nicely.
Farro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pearsen is looking to improve his position.
Farro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pearsen's head.
Farro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pearsen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Farro scores with a decent looking hook.
Good leg kick by Farro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pearsen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Farro.
Pearsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Farro circles away.
Pearsen misses with a left hand
and Pearsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pearsen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Farro scrambles back to his feet.
Pearsen moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearsen moves in looking to clinch but Farro pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Farro.
Pearsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pearsen moves in looking to clinch but Farro pushes him off.
Farro slips under a jab from Pearsen.
Farro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Farro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pearsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Farro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pearsen is looking to clinch but Farro is avoiding it.
Farro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pearsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pearsen throws out a loose jab but Farro uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pearsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pearsen takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Farro circles away.
Pearsen looks to land a left hand but Farro moved out of range nicely.
Pearsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pearsen tries to clinch but Farro moves out of range.
Farro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pearsen.
A punch combination from Farro misses.
Pearsen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Farro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pearsen is trying to stand.
Farro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pearsen defends it well.
Pearsen is pressing down on Farro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Farro postures up and lands a big shot to Pearsen's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Farro lands a couple of digs.
Pearsen controls Farro momentarily but Farro frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Farro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Farro won't allow Pearsen to sweep him here.
Farro slips nicely into half guard.
Pearsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Farro works his way into full mount!
Farro working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Farro dominating with strikes here.
Farro lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pearsen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farro stops Pearsen from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farro prevents Pearsen from improving his position.
Farro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Farro tries to control but Pearsen wriggling away.
Farro connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Farro unloading with bombs!
Farro lands a big shot there that rocks Pearsen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Farro working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Farro with good strikes from the mount here!
Pearsen is rocked!
Farro is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pearsen is still in real trouble! Can Farro finish him?
Farro is landing with some decent strikes but Pearsen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mitchell Pearsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pearsen is desperately trying to improve his position but Farro has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Farro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Farro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Farro!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ben Farro waved his t-shirt featuring Undead clothing. All items 10$'s logo in front of the cameras.
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