PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Farfy Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aljaybar Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Farfy Iii
vs
Samson

187 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

208 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johan Farfy Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aljaybar Samson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farfy Iii gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Samson counters with a head kick.
Samson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Farfy Iii avoids the head kick by Samson.

Farfy Iii shoots in and bounces Samson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Farfy Iii wants to stand and escape but instead Samson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Samson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Farfy Iii's head.
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!

Farfy Iii is looking for a triangle but Samson pushes his legs off easily.
Farfy Iii on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Farfy Iii tries to get out of the position.
Farfy Iii keeping moving, preventing Samson from controlling successfully.
Samson postures up and lands a big shot to Farfy Iii's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farfy Iii keeping moving, preventing Samson from controlling successfully.
Farfy Iii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Samson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farfy Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Samson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Samson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Farfy Iii's guard.

Samson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Farfy Iii defends it well.
Farfy Iii is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Samson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Samson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Farfy Iii is concentrating on defense, preventing Samson from advancing position.
Samson moves into full mount! Farfy Iii won't be happy about that!
Farfy Iii tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Samson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Farfy Iii?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson tries to control but Farfy Iii wriggling away.
Samson dominating with strikes here.
Farfy Iii is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Farfy Iii is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii is in a horrible position here. Samson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Samson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Farfy Iii is trying desperately to improve position.
Farfy Iii is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farfy Iii gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aljaybar Samson 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.

Samson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Samson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Farfy Iii does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Aljaybar Samson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Farfy Iii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Samson but Samson pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Samson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Farfy Iii is looking to work some ground and pound but Samson has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farfy Iii won't allow Samson to sweep him here.
Samson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Samson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Samson is breathing heavily.
Farfy Iii is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Farfy Iii is looking to work some ground and pound but Samson has wrist control.
Farfy Iii chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Farfy Iii's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Farfy Iii postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Samson is rocked!
Farfy Iii has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Samson keeping full guard, as Farfy Iii tries to pass.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samson 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.
Samson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Farfy Iii with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii stands up over Samson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Samson is still in real trouble! Can Farfy Iii finish him?
Farfy Iii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Farfy Iii is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Farfy Iii stopping the sweep attempt from Samson.
Samson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Samson has a closed guard, preventing Farfy Iii from standing up.
Samson seems to have recovered his senses.
Farfy Iii with a nice head shot there.
Farfy Iii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Farfy Iii throws a big right hand that misses.
Farfy Iii lands a couple of elbows.
Farfy Iii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Samson trying to control the position.
Farfy Iii scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Farfy Iii's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Farfy Iii lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Farfy Iii working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Farfy Iii scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Farfy Iii wants to pass the guard but Samson is keeping the position.
Farfy Iii wants to get up but he can't break Samson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Farfy Iii content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Farfy Iii makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farfy Iii connects with a couple of short punches.
Farfy Iii landing with the ground and pound.
Johan Farfy Iii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Farfy Iii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii lands a couple of elbows.
Farfy Iii postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Samson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Farfy Iii is in close to Samson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Farfy Iii scoring with some ground and pound.
Farfy Iii scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Farfy Iii with a nice head shot there.
Farfy Iii stands up over Samson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Farfy Iii postures up and lands a big shot to Samson's brow.
Samson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Farfy Iii is looking to stand up but Samson won't let him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Farfy Iii connects with a couple of short punches.
Samson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Farfy Iii dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Farfy Iii misses with a takedown attempt - Samson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Samson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Farfy Iii to the mat! Farfy Iii manages to get full guard.

Samson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Farfy Iii manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Samson has Farfy Iii in his guard.
Samson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Farfy Iii lands a couple of digs.
Samson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Samson has a closed guard, preventing Farfy Iii from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farfy Iii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Samson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Samson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Farfy Iii is in close to Samson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Farfy Iii distracts Samson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Farfy Iii landing with the ground and pound.
Samson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farfy Iii is one step ahead there.
Farfy Iii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Farfy Iii wants to get up but he can't break Samson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Farfy Iii landing some decent shots from guard.
Farfy Iii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Farfy Iii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Samson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Farfy Iii postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Farfy Iii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Farfy Iii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Farfy Iii scoring with punches to the head and body.
Farfy Iii lands a couple of digs.
Samson wants to stand and escape but Farfy Iii is having none of it.
Farfy Iii won't allow Samson to sweep him here.

Farfy Iii drops back looking for a leg! Samson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Samson manages to kick Farfy Iii off! Farfy Iii jumps back into Samson's guard.
Farfy Iii distracts Samson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farfy Iii is one step ahead there.
Samson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Farfy Iii passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Farfy Iii scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Samson to see if he's OK.
Farfy Iii lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Samson down.
Farfy Iii landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Samson is looking for a sweep.
Samson is trying to buck Farfy Iii off.
Farfy Iii tries to stand but Samson is controlling his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farfy Iii lands a huge shot from side control! Samson is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johan Farfy Iii!