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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Torvol Shammerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sig Farkenheil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shammerson is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Torvol Shammerson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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144 lbs
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180 cm
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147 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Torvol Shammerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sig Farkenheil!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shammerson goes for a double leg but Farkenheil avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Farkenheil continues to drive forward.
Farkenheil appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shammerson is breathing heavily.
Farkenheil has taken the fight to the clinch.
Farkenheil has hold of one of Shammerson's legs. Shammerson is fighting the takedown attempt but Farkenheil gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Farkenheil's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Farkenheil throws a big right hand that misses.
Farkenheil thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Farkenheil gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Torvol Shammerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farkenheil shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shammerson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shammerson is letting Farkenheil control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farkenheil stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Farkenheil fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shammerson, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farkenheil jumps guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farkenheil wants to sweep here but Shammerson controlling him for the moment.
Farkenheil is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Farkenheil is looking for a triangle but Shammerson pushes his legs off easily.
Farkenheil had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shammerson defends it easily.
Farkenheil looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shammerson is one step ahead there.
Farkenheil wants to stand but Shammerson is controlling the position.
Farkenheil pulls Shammerson in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shammerson stands and throws Farkenheil's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Farkenheil is looking to regain half guard here but Shammerson keeps moving and retains side control.
Farkenheil is trying to control Shammerson's posture but Shammerson avoids it.
Farkenheil is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shammerson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Farkenheil!
Shammerson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Farkenheil is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Farkenheil and Shammerson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Farkenheil tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Farkenheil's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Farkenheil tries to buck Shammerson off but Shammerson is having none of it.
Farkenheil can't do much from the bottom here.
Farkenheil tries to bench press Shammerson off him but Shammerson keeps the position.
Shammerson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shammerson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Farkenheil, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shammerson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Farkenheil can't do much from the bottom here.
Farkenheil keeps Shammerson under control for a moment.
Shammerson working away.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farkenheil drives through with a takedown into guard.
Farkenheil is stalling in the full guard.
Shammerson keeping full guard, as Farkenheil tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sig Farkenheil dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Farkenheil gets a takedown into half guard.
Farkenheil not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Farkenheil thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shammerson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farkenheil not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Farkenheil stands up out of the half guard.
Farkenheil clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farkenheil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Torvol Shammerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Farkenheil instigates a clinch.
Farkenheil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Farkenheil closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Farkenheil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Farkenheil trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Farkenheil has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Farkenheil throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Farkenheil is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Farkenheil is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shammerson is looking to improve his position.
Farkenheil trying to pass the guard but Shammerson defending well.
Well, if Farkenheil is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shammerson is pressing down on Farkenheil's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shammerson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Farkenheil slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Farkenheil decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Farkenheil fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shammerson to the ground. Farkenheil is now in Shammerson's guard.
Farkenheil decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Farkenheil drives through with a takedown into Shammerson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shammerson trying to control the position.
Shammerson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Farkenheil can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sig Farkenheil has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farkenheil stopping the sweep attempt from Shammerson.
Farkenheil content to stall in guard here.
Shammerson working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farkenheil tries to free his leg and advance position but Shammerson is retaining full guard.
Shammerson is trying to control the position but Farkenheil postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sig Farkenheil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Farkenheil clinches with his opponent.
Farkenheil has Shammerson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Farkenheil pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shammerson tumbling to the mat - Farkenheil dives into Shammerson's guard.
Farkenheil controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Farkenheil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shammerson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Farkenheil controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shammerson trying to keep a closed guard but Farkenheil is proving a slippery customer.
Farkenheil engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shammerson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farkenheil is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Farkenheil throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Farkenheil throws a front kick aimed at Shammerson's knee but Shammerson avoids it well.
Farkenheil shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Farkenheil was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Farkenheil really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shammerson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Farkenheil taking a breather here.
Farkenheil stands up and beckons Shammerson to his feet.
Shammerson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Farkenheil stands and steps away. Shammerson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farkenheil scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Farkenheil thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shammerson is looking to improve his position.
Farkenheil is controlling the pace.
Farkenheil thows a huge punch but Shammerson dodges it nicely.
Farkenheil looks to land a strike but Shammerson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Shammerson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shammerson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Farkenheil is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shammerson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Farkenheil not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shammerson wants to sweep here but Farkenheil controlling him for the moment.
Farkenheil trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Farkenheil looking to pass the guard.
Shammerson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Farkenheil controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Farkenheil looking to score a takedown here. Shammerson is defending well but Farkenheil drives through and ends up in Shammerson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Farkenheil looking to pass the guard.
Shammerson working a defensive guard here.
Farkenheil stands up and waves to Shammerson to follow him.
Farkenheil shoots in but Shammerson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Farkenheil drives through with a takedown into Shammerson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shammerson keeping full guard, as Farkenheil tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shammerson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Farkenheil frees his head nicely. Oh but Shammerson has switched to an armbar! Farkenheil is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Torvol Shammerson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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