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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Philip Farmery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Philip Farmery has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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189 cm
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190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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185 cm
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192 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Philip Farmery! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Timmy Thompson! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Farmery swinging wildly here.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Farmery.
Farmery misses with a head kick.
Thompson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Thompson is looking to advance position but Farmery won't allow it. Farmery is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Farmery makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Farmery. Thompson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Thompson won't allow Farmery to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thompson trying to control but Farmery is working from the bottom. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Farmery is on top in guard.
Thompson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Thompson wants to sweep but no luck. Thompson is trying to control the position but Farmery postures up. Farmery throws a big right hand that misses. Farmery loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Farmery trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Thompson wants to hit a switch here but Farmery passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Thompson there! Farmery avoids the attempt from Thompson to control. Thompson blocking the ground and pound. Farmery prevents Thompson from getting the reversal. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Farmery sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Thompson tries to hold on but Farmery postures up. Farmery unloads with some shots from mount but Thompson bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thompson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Farmery is in the full mount, landing strikes. Thompson gets back to half guard. Farmery missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Farmery missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Thompson is looking to control Farmery's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thompson avoid being mounted? Farmery thows a huge punch but Thompson dodges it nicely.
Farmery sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thompson defending well though. Farmery missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Farmery 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. Thompson trying to control here.
Farmery is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thompson is just riding it out for now. Farmery eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Farmery wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working. Farmery lands strikes from half guard. Farmery thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thompson's head. Thompson trying to hold on to Farmery's head to control him but Farmery postures up.
Farmery lands strikes from half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Thompson wants to control but Farmery is keeping busy.
Farmery throwing shots but Thompson is blocking nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Farmery dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Farmery scores with a head kick.
It looks like Timmy Thompson has been cut. Farmery goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Farmery works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thompson is rocked! Farmery throws a head kick that misses. Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Farmery finish him? Farmery pounces like a tiger and cracks Thompson with a vicious hook! Thompson is down but not out! Farmery follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Philip Farmery! In his post fight interview, Philip Farmery started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
35% |
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