Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1110 Cango vs. Exotic
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Farman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ocampo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Ocampo misses its intended target.
Ocampo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ocampo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ocampo scores with a jab. Farman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Farman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ocampo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ocampo throws a poor cross that misses
and Farman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ocampo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Ocampo misses with a lunging right hand
and Farman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Farman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ocampo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Farman on the side of the head.
Ocampo misses with a lunging right hand
and Farman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Ocampo is rocked!
We've been told by Farman's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ocampo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ocampo lands a two punch combo. #ROC2#Farman is rocked!
Farman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ocampo.
Oh Farman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ocampo circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Farman drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Ocampo follows Farman to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luciano Ocampo!
Luciano Ocampo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1107 McCarthy vs. Kamara 6
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
The fighters circling - Garrincha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Farman misses with a looping right.
Garrincha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Farman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Garrincha just manages to avoid it.#KD#
Farman lands a big right hand that sends Garrincha crashing to the mat! Farman stays standing though and waves Garrincha back to his feet!#ROC#Garrincha is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Hobo Garrincha has been cut.
Farman just misses with a punch to the body.
Garrincha is still on wobbly legs! Can Farman finish him?
Garrincha moves out of range of the strikes.
Garrincha seems to have recovered his senses.
Garrincha cracks Farman with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've been told by Farman's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garrincha looks to score with a jab to the body but Farman is just out of range.
Farman just misses with a punch to the body.
Garrincha lets loose with a powerful body kick. Farman will feel that in the morning.
Good leg kick by Farman.
A slow jab from Farman misses its intended target.
Farman throws a right hand that misses
and Farman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Farman misses with a head kick.
Garrincha throws a hook but Farman avoids it easily.
Farman throws a leg kick
enabling Garrincha to counter with a crisp jab.
Garrincha connects with a right hand. Farman shakes it off.#T1#
Farman moves away from the strike by Garrincha.
Farman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garrincha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garrincha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Garrincha misses with a straight right.
Farman scores with a decent looking hook.
Garrincha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Garrincha throws the left hand but Farman avoids the punch easily.
Garrincha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Farman.
A jab from Farman misses.
Garrincha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Farman scores with the left hand. Garrincha knows he should have avoided that one.
Garrincha might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Farman misses with a straight right.
Farman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
A combination from Farman does no damage.
Garrincha slips under a jab.
Farman thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Farman misses with an uppercut
and Garrincha counters with a straight right hand.
Garrincha throws a big shot that misses.
Farman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garrincha.
Farman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garrincha at a distance.
Farman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garrincha thuds a left hand into Farman's body.
Farman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garrincha.
Farman looks to land a left hand but Garrincha moved out of range nicely.
Farman misses with an uppercut. Garrincha saw that one coming.
Garrincha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garrincha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Farman lands a jab to Garrincha's midsection.
Farman throws a jab but it's blocked by Garrincha.
Garrincha now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Farman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Farman just misses with a punch to the body.
Farman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garrincha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garrincha throws the left hand but Farman avoids the punch easily.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Garrincha misses the target.
Garrincha throws a body punch but Farman moves out of range.
Garrincha lands a lovely overhand right.
Farman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Farman scores with a hook.
Farman cracks Garrincha with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Farman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garrincha.
Farman just misses with a punch to the body.
Garrincha swings for the body but Farman moves out of range.
Garrincha connects with a body shot that sends Farman's belly button to the back.
Farman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garrincha ducks under a wild hook from Farman.
Farman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrincha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farman.
Garrincha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#That has opened up Hobo Garrincha's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Farman cracks Garrincha with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Garrincha looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Farman finish him? #T4#
Garrincha defending well as Farman loads up on a big left hand. #KD#
Farman sends Garrincha crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Farman is motioning to the referee to let Garrincha up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Farman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Garrincha throws a series of punches but Farman avoids them all with ease.
Farman misses with an uppercut. Garrincha saw that one coming.
Garrincha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farman was well out of range. Poor timing from Garrincha.
Farman throws a leg kick
and Garrincha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garrincha ducks under a wild hook from Farman.
Garrincha swings for the body but Farman moves out of range.
A lazy left from Garrincha finds it's target.
Farman misses with a straight right.
Garrincha throws out a counter right but Farman avoids it with no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Farman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Farman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#KD#
Farman sends Garrincha crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Farman is motioning to the referee to let Garrincha up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#The cut above Hobo Garrincha's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Farman looks to throw the jab but Garrincha is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zafir Farman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hobo Garrincha's cut.
That's time! Farman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Farman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garrincha.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farman. Garrincha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farman cracks Garrincha with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Garrincha tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Farman pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Garrincha is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zafir Farman!
An out of breath Zafir Farman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 1102 Ilmarinen vs Collins
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1#
Farman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Farman lands a slapping body shot.
Farman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kape looks to land a right hand but Farman moved out of range.
Farman cracks Kape with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kape throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farman.
Farman has a couple of punches blocked by Kape.
Farman working aggressively here.
Kape tries a body shot but Farman blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Farman.
Farman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Nice body punch from Farman - that landed with a thud.
Farman works on Kape's body with a couple of short punches.
Kape misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Farman.
A short right from Farman on the inside.
Farman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
A short body shot lands from Kape as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Farman scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Farman manages to break the clinch.
Kape drops his hands momentarily and Farman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kape misses with a hook. Farman ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick from Farman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Farman scores with a jab. Kape acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Farman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Farman - just one landing.
Farman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kape under the eye.
Farman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farman scores with a hook.
We've been told by Farman's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A lazy left from Farman finds it's target.
Zafir Farman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Farman.
Farman works Kape's body with a nice hook.
That kick from Farman tenderised Kape's leg. Kape is trying to keep his angry face on.
Farman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kape. That did some damage!
Farman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Farman there.#T2#
Farman throws a one two combo.
Kape lands a nice looking body shot.
Farman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kape throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Farman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Farman tries to close the distance and clinch but Kape swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from Kape misses.
Kape takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Farman lands a leg kick that knocks Kape off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Farman.
Farman connects with the punch.
A big left from Kape misses.
Good shot there by Farman.
Farman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kape takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Farman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#Kape is rocked!
Kape stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Farman.
Farman avoids the body shot from Kape.
Kape dodges the punch combination from Farman. #T3#
Kape scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kape moves in looking to clinch but Farman pushes him off.
Farman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Farman lands an overhand right.
Farman blocks a jab.
Farman scores with a leg kick.
Farman scores with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Kape.
Kape doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Farman works Kape's body with a nice hook.
Farman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kape.
Kape checks a leg kick.
Kape appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Farman scoring well with a low kick there.
Farman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Farman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Farman lands with a nice combination. Kape backs away looking to recover.
Kape throws a shot from downtown. Farman moves away and avoids it.
Farman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kape throws a looping overhand right but Farman ducks down to avoid it.
Kape tries to work over Farman's front leg with a kick but Farman checks it.
Farman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kape.
Kape walks into a jab.
Farman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Farman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Farman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farman misses with a wild body shot.
Farman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Farman cracks Kape with an open hand slap.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farman misses the shot to the body.
Kape throws a lazy right hand but Farman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Farman lands.
Farman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zafir Farman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Farman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kape's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Kape has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farman.
Farman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kape can do to turn this around?
Kape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farman tries to throw a body punch but Kape avoids it by throwing Farman back against the cage.
Good body shot from Farman.
Farman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kape lands a nice uppercut.
Kape blocks a body shot from Farman.
Kape is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Farman is keeping busy.
Farman gets through Kape's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kape throws a punch but it's blocked by Farman.
Kape has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Farman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kape can turn it around.
Farman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farman prevents a body shot from Kape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman lands with a right to the head.
Kape's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kape lands a body shot in the clinch.
Farman lands a right hand.
A short right from Farman on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farman misses with a punch on the inside.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kape lands a right hand that snaps the head of Farman backwards. #T1#
Farman lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kape.
Kape lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Farman or not.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A shot in the inside from Farman.
Farman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kape or not.
Farman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farman throws a punch but it's blocked by Kape.
Zafir Farman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
Farman lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Farman - that landed with a thud.
Farman throws a punch but it's blocked by Kape.
Farman tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farman misses with a punch on the inside.
Farman misses with a body punch.
Kape misses with a body punch.
Farman misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Kape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farman misses with a punch on the inside.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kape.
Kape's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
Farman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farman misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kape creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Farman misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Farman - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
Farman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farman prevents a body shot from Kape.
Farman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Farman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kape or not. #T3#
Kape tries to throw a body punch but Farman avoids it by throwing Kape back against the cage.
Farman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Farman swings wildly with an uppercut but Kape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kape lands with a left to the head.
Kape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kape lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kape blocking some punches.
Kape working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kape scores with a hook to the body.
Kape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Kape.
Kape misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
Farman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kape blocking some punches.
Farman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Farman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kape is breathing heavily.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farman prevents a body shot from Kape.
Farman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kape pushes Farman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farman lands with a right to the head.
Farman working aggressively here.
Kape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kape blocks a body shot from Farman.
Kape has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kape lands a right hand that snaps the head of Farman backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Farman.
Farman pushes Kape back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kape.
Still in the clinch, Farman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Farman as Kape tries to tie him up.
Farman swings wildly with an uppercut but Kape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kape blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zafir Farman dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Farman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kape's head backwards.
Farman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Farman has closed the distance and engaged Kape in a clinch.
Kape lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kape pushes Farman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kape working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kape working aggressively here.
Kape blocking some punches.
Kape misses with a body punch.
Farman misses with a body punch.
Kape misses with a punch to the body.
Farman tries to throw a body punch but Kape avoids it by throwing Farman back against the cage.
Kape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kape lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kape tries to work over Farman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farman working aggressively here.
Farman lands a nice shot to the body.
Kape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farman lands an uppercut.#T1#
Kape working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Kape.
Farman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kape takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farman.
Farman is leaning against Kape and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kape scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Farman.
Farman throws a head punch that misses.
Farman tries to throw a body punch but Kape avoids it by throwing Farman back against the cage.
Farman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kape lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Farman working aggressively here.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farman blocks a body shot from Kape.
Kape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kape working aggressively here.
Farman tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Farman.
Farman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mafula Kape has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kape misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farman scores with a hook to the body.
Farman scores with a shot to the side of Kape's head.
Kape misses with a punch to the body.
Farman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farman misses with a punch on the inside.
Farman presses Kape against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Farman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Farman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zafir Farman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kape working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kape.
Kape throws a punch but it's blocked by Farman.
Kape is working Farman over against the cage.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kape misses with some punches. #T3#
Kape misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Kape - that landed with a thud.
Kape gets through Farman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Farman.
Kape will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Farman up against the cage.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farman blocks an uppercut.
Farman blocks a body shot from Kape. #T4#
Farman working aggressively here.
Kape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Kape.
Kape tries to work over Farman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kape swings wildly with an uppercut but Farman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kape swings wildly with an uppercut but Farman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kape misses with the head strike.
Kape can't find room to land a body shot as Farman controls the action.
Kape struggles to land a body shot inside as Farman controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mafula Kape.
Well Farman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zafir Farman!
A very excited looking Zafir Farman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SYN 1096 Cruz vs McBean II
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
Cruz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Farman is out of range.
Good work by Cruz as he checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Cruz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Farman punishes Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Cruz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cruz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Farman finds it's way round the side to connect with Cruz's head.
Farman throws a leg kick which misses Cruz's front leg but catches the back leg as Cruz tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Farman misses the target.
Farman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz checks a leg kick.
Cruz quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Farman digs a good body shot into Cruz's ribs.
Cruz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cruz at a distance.
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Farman misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
It appears Cruz was looking to counter with a kick there.
Farman takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Farman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Farman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Farman misses its intended target.
Cruz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Farman finds it's way round the side to connect with Cruz's head.
Farman scores with a jab to the body.
Zafir Farman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farman misses with a straight left.
Farman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Farman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab.
Cruz checks a low kick from Farman.
As Farman looks to move away, Cruz throws a big counter combo but Farman just gets out of the way.
Farman connects with a nice looking jab.
Farman throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Farman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Farman throws a front kick aimed at Cruz's knee but Cruz avoids it well.
Farman misses with a left hand
and Cruz counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Farman throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz's shoulder, as Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Cruz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Farman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Cruz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Farman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cruz slips under a jab.
Cruz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cruz moves forwards but Farman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Farman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cruz lands an overhand right.
Farman is looking to slow Cruz down with leg kicks.
Farman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Farman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Farman misses with the combination.
Cruz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Farman lands a leg kick that knocks Cruz off balance momentarily.#T3#
Farman swings widly with a right hand
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Farman misses with a body shot.
Farman misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz throws a counter high kick but Farman was just alert enough to avoid it.
Farman misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Cruz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Farman lands a jab.
Farman throws a hook but Cruz blocks it.
We've been told by Cruz's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Farman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cruz there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Farman has managed to clinch.
Farman blocks a body shot from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a knee strike.
Farman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Farman lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farman throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz.
A right hook to the body lands for Cruz.
Cruz fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farman prevents a body shot from Cruz.
Cruz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Farman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cruz's elbow.
Cruz tries to land knees in the clinch but Farman avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Cruz on the inside.
Cruz blocking some punches.
A short right from Cruz on the inside.
Cruz prevents a body shot from Farman.
Farman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Farman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz lands a body punch.
Farman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cruz pushes Farman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farman struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farman lands a hook that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Farman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Farman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cruz scores with a shot to the side of Farman's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zafir Farman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Farman throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farman. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farman throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Cruz counters with a crisp right hand that drops Farman! Cruz lets Farman back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Farman is rocked!
Farman throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Farman is still on wobbly legs! Can Cruz finish him?
The fighters circling - Farman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Farman misses with a body shot
and Cruz counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Cruz!
Danny Cruz retains his bantamweight title!
Danny Cruz thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 1095 Harris vs Dodgers
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1#
Sykora connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sykora lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sykora goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Farman throws a shot from downtown. Sykora moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Sykora was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sykora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Sykora there.
Sykora misses with an uppercut
and Farman counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Farman's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Farman slips under a jab from Sykora.
Sykora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sykora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sykora throws out a loose jab but Farman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykora misses with a few strikes there.
Sykora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farman.
Sykora scores with a sloppy right hand. Farman should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farman misses with a straight right. #KD#
Farman sends Sykora crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Farman is motioning to the referee to let Sykora up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Sykora is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Michal Sykora has been cut.
Farman is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Sykora flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Sykora is out cold! Farman holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zafir Farman!
A very excited looking Zafir Farman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SYN 1087 Cruz vs Farman
Date: Aug 11, 2024

#R1#
Farman misses the shot to the body.
Cruz slips under a jab.
Cruz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Farman misses.
Farman misses with a hook.
Cruz tried to counter with a leg kick but Farman avoided it.
Farman misses with a body punch
and Farman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Farman digs a good hook to Cruz's body.
Farman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Farman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Farman throws out a loose jab but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cruz is out of range. #T1#
Cruz keeps Farman at a distance using the push kick.
Farman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Farman misses its intended target.
Cruz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Farman just manages to avoid it.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Farman is out of range.
Zafir Farman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farman missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Cruz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Farman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Farman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz throws a solid leg kick but Farman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cruz.
Farman connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farman.
Cruz is looking to counter punch.
Cruz feints and then cracks Farman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Farman down.
Farman misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz misses with a body kick.
Cruz misses with an uppercut
letting Farman counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Danny Cruz has been cut.
Farman defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farman.
Farman looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Cruz is looking to counter punch.
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Farman.
Cruz misses with an uppercut
and Farman counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruz blocks a jab.
Cruz throws a counter high kick but Farman was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Farman.
A counter left hand to the body from Cruz misses its target.
Farman throws an off balance right hand
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Farman throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Farman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Farman lands a jab to Cruz's midsection.
Cruz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Farman is looking to slow Cruz down with leg kicks.
Farman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cruz. That did some damage!
A head kick from Farman lands but Cruz takes it in his stride.
We've been told by Cruz's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
Farman throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Cruz is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz moves in looking to clinch but Farman pushes him off.
Farman swings widly with a right hand
and Cruz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Farman.
Cruz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Farman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Farman throws an off balance right hand
and Farman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Farman.
Farman works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Farman closes the distance and pushes Cruz back into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Cruz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zafir Farman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Cruz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farman.
Cruz is looking to counter punch.
Cruz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Farman.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Farman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Farman throws a leg kick
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Farman is rocked!
Farman throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Farman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Farman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Farman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cruz counters with a big right hand! Oh Farman is in trouble here! Cruz follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Cruz!
Danny Cruz retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Danny Cruz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 1082 Farman vs Ivanovic
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Farman slips under a jab.
Ivanovic connects with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Farman. Beautiful body shot.
Farman lands with a straight right. Ivanovic didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Ivor Ivanovic has been cut.
Farman slips under a jab from Ivanovic.
Farman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ivanovic throws the kick towards the body but Farman avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ivanovic.
Farman drops his hands momentarily and Ivanovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ivanovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ivanovic! But no joy.
Farman walks into a stiff left hand from Ivanovic.#T1#
Farman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Farman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've been told by Farman's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ivanovic throws a solid leg kick but Farman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ivanovic.
Farman dodges the punch combination from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ivanovic connects with a jab.
Ivanovic misses the shot to the body.
Farman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanovic moves away.
Ivanovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Ivanovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Farman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Farman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ivanovic throws an off balance right hand
and Farman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Farman.
A counter left hand to the body from Farman misses its target.
Ivanovic is looking to slow Farman down with leg kicks.
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!
Farman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ivanovic slips under a jab from Farman.
Ivanovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Farman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Farman defending well as Ivanovic loads up on a big left hand.
Farman lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Farman looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivanovic is just out of range.
Farman misses with a hook. Ivanovic ducked under it nicely. #KD#
Farman drops Ivanovic with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ivanovic looks back up at him and smiles so Farman waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Ivanovic is rocked!
Farman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ivanovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Farman finish him?
Ivanovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ivanovic seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farman misses with a straight left.
Ivanovic throws the left hand but Farman avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Farman misses the target.
Ivanovic avoids the body shot from Farman. #T4#
Ivanovic scores with a hook to the body. Farman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ivanovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Farman defending well as Ivanovic loads up on a big left hand.
Farman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a straight right hand.
Ivanovic misses with a right hand
and Farman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Farman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ivanovic.
Farman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ivanovic cracks Farman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ivanovic throws an off balance right hand
and Farman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ivor Ivanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ivor Ivanovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivor Ivanovic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Farman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ivanovic misses with a left hand
and Farman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ivanovic thinking.
Farman staying out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Farman checks a leg kick.
Ivanovic throws a lazy right hand but Farman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Farman is looking to counter punch.
Ivanovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Farman. Farman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ivanovic throws a leg kick which misses Farman's front leg but catches the back leg as Farman tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman throws a hook to the side of Ivanovic's head but Ivanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ivanovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Farman.
Ivanovic avoids the body shot from Farman. #T1#
Farman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ivanovic.
Farman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from Ivanovic misses.
Farman throwing a counter right hand but Ivanovic manages to avoid it.
Farman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivanovic.
Ivanovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Ivanovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ivanovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ivanovic slips under a jab.#T2#
Ivanovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Farman off the cage and back into range.
Ivanovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ivanovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Farman to counter with a crisp jab.
Farman throws a lazy right hand but Ivanovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ivanovic throws a right hand that misses
and Farman counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanovic scores with a push kick.
Ivanovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Farman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ivanovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ivanovic scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Ivanovic lands an overhand right.
Farman scores with a nice strike.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ivanovic.
Ivor Ivanovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ivanovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Farman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ivanovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Farman misses with a low kick.
Farman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ivanovic scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A leg kick checked by Farman.
Farman tried to counter with a leg kick but Ivanovic avoided it.
Farman blocks a leg kick.
Ivanovic looks to land a left hand but Farman moved out of range nicely.
Ivanovic catches Farman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ivanovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ivanovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ivanovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Farman is just out of range.
Farman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivor Ivanovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivor Ivanovic's cut.
That's time! Farman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Farman misses with a body shot
enabling Ivanovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Zafir Farman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farman throws a body punch but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Farman misses with a right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ivanovic throws a hook but Farman blocks it.
Farman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Farman slips under a jab.
Farman moves out of range of the strikes.
Ivanovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Farman counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Farman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ivanovic misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD#
and Farman counters with a nice right hand that sends Ivanovic toppling to the canvas! Ivanovic scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Farman finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farman throws a shot from downtown. Ivanovic moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Ivanovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Farman counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zafir Farman!
Zafir Farman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1079 Brown vs Larsen
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1#
Nomura lands with a cross.
Farman thumps Nomura with a low kick.
Nomura throws a looping overhand right but Farman ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Farman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nomura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nomura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Farman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nomura.
Farman throws a body punch but Nomura moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nomura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Farman defends well and Nomura ends up having to push Farman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Farman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Nomura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Farman throws a leg kick
and Nomura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Farman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Farman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outlaw MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Farman loads up on a big right hand but Nomura slips the punch.
Farman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nomura gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Farman gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Nomura is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zafir Farman!
A very excited looking Zafir Farman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Tadahiro Nomura stepped up to the mic, saying 'Mizu ni nagasu/the water flows.'.

Event: SYN 1073 Prometheus vs Puno
Date: Jun 02, 2024

#R1#
Farman scores with a jab. Jimenez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jimenez throws a shot from downtown. Farman moves away and avoids it.
Jimenez throws a leg kick
and Jimenez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Farman's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jimenez thumps Farman with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jimenez checks a leg kick.
Diogo Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Jimenez misses. #TD2#
Jimenez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Farman wants to get back to his feet but Jimenez drags him back down.
Jimenez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farman keeps working.
Farman is trying to buck Jimenez off.
Farman wants to get back to his feet but Jimenez is dominant here and he's now got Farman's back!
Farman wants to get back to his feet.
Well, with Jimenez on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Farman is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T1##SUB2#
Jimenez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Farman is trying to stand back up. #ES#
Jimenez has his opponent's back but Farman is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Jimenez.
Farman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Jimenez throws a hook but Farman blocks it.
Jimenez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jimenez takes a swing at Farman's ribcage but misses.
Farman quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Farman cracks Jimenez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zafir Farman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Farman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jimenez tests Farman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jimenez throws a head kick but Farman moves out of range.
Jimenez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jimenez misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Farman misses its target.
Farman throws a hook but Jimenez avoids it easily.
Farman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jimenez throws out the jab.
Jimenez misses with a takedown
and Farman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Farman misses.
Jimenez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Farman misses the shot to the body.
Jimenez cracks Farman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jimenez throws a lazy uppercut
and Farman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Farman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jimenez moves away.
Jimenez slips a straight right by Farman.
A big left from Jimenez misses.
Farman throws a push kick but Jimenez slaps the foot to one side.
Some wild striking there from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Farman wants it to stay on the feet.
Zafir Farman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diogo Jimenez.
A slow jab from Jimenez misses its intended target.
Farman looks to land a combination but Jimenez avoids it well.
Farman misses with a wild body shot.
Jimenez avoids the head kick by Farman. #T4#
Farman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
A big left from Jimenez misses.
Farman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jimenez can pounce on him.
Farman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimenez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Farman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Farman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jimenez misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Farman.
Jimenez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jimenez looking to slow down the pace here.
Farman misses with a punch to the body.
Jimenez blocks an uppercut.
Farman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jimenez takes a shot to the head.
Farman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jimenez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Farman or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Zafir Farman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Farman moved out of range nicely.
Farman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Farman scores with a leg kick.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Farman.
Farman lands a right hook to the body.
Jimenez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Farman tried to counter with a leg kick but Jimenez avoided it.
Farman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jimenez scores with a nice strike.
Jimenez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jimenez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Farman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jimenez if he has to take too many more of those.
Jimenez misses with a straight left.
A leg kick checked by Farman.
Farman misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Jimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jimenez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jimenez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Farman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Farman scores with a nice strike.
Jimenez misses with a wild combination.
Farman throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Farman.
Farman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Jimenez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Farman as he jumps to the side.
Farman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Farman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jimenez throws out the jab.
Farman scores with a kick to the body.
Jimenez misses the jab.#T2#
Jimenez misses with a straight left.
Jimenez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Farman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jimenez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Farman misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jimenez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jimenez is looking to clinch.
Jimenez misses the shot to the body.
Farman tries a low kick but Jimenez avoids it.
Jimenez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Farman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farman avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Jimenez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Farman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Farman doesn't manage to clinch there - Jimenez circles away.
Jimenez misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Farman misses the target.#T3#
Farman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jimenez to score with a decent uppercut.
Jimenez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jimenez misses with a body shot.
Farman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jimenez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jimenez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Farman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jimenez to score with a decent uppercut.
Jimenez's corner calls for a 1-2. Jimenez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Farman tries to clinch but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez throws out a loose jab but Farman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Farman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Farman tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jimenez! But no joy.
Farman moves out of range as Jimenez strikes.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut.
Farman scores with a sloppy right hand. Jimenez should have avoided that one.
Farman fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Farman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Farman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Farman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farman is looking to counter punch.
Farman lands a jab to the head.
Jimenez misses the body punch
and Farman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Farman lands a nice shot that snaps Jimenez's head back.
A jab from Jimenez misses.
As Jimenez backs away, Farman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Farman quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jimenez misses with a lunging right hand
and Farman counters with a right hand to the body.
Jimenez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jimenez misses with a hook.
It looked like Farman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jimenez tries for a takedown but Farman circles away easily
and Farman counters with a straight right hand.
Farman misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jimenez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diogo Jimenez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Farman scores with a hook to the body. Jimenez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Farman wants to clinch.
Farman throws a head kick that misses.
Jimenez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Farman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Farman darts in and clinches Jimenez up against the cage.
Jimenez misses with a punch to the body.
Jimenez tries to throw a body punch but Farman avoids it by throwing Jimenez back against the cage.
Jimenez digs a right hand into Farman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Farman's gas tank.
Farman digs a right hand into Jimenez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jimenez's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jimenez.
Nice body punch from Farman.
A right hook to the body lands for Farman.
Jimenez is looking to control Farman's arms but Farman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jimenez has his back to the cage.
Jimenez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jimenez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hand to the body from Farman. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Farman as the two fighters clinch.
Farman tries to work over Jimenez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farman misses with a body punch.
Farman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Jimenez.
Farman blocks an uppercut.
Farman pushes Jimenez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farman can't find room to land a body shot as Jimenez controls the action.
Farman scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Farman.
Jimenez prevents a body shot from Farman.
Farman lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Jimenez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Farman kicks Jimenez off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farman fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Jimenez gets tackled into the cage by Farman. Farman maintains the clinch.
Farman gets through Jimenez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Farman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jimenez presses Farman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Farman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jimenez backwards.
Jimenez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Farman.
Farman tries to throw a body punch but Jimenez avoids it by throwing Farman back against the cage.
Farman prevents the takedown attempt.
Jimenez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jimenez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jimenez prevents a body shot from Farman.
Farman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jimenez's elbow.
Jimenez has a couple of punches blocked by Farman.
A right handed body shot lands from Farman.
Farman lands a body punch.
Jimenez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jimenez tries to score a body lock takedown but Farman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Farman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jimenez backwards.
Farman scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Farman struggles to land a body shot inside as Jimenez controls his hands.
Farman lands a nice uppercut.
Jimenez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jimenez is trying to drag Farman to the mat but Farman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zafir Farman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diogo Jimenez.
Farman lands a left hand.
Farman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Farman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farman lands with a left to the head.
Farman working aggressively here.
Farman tries to work over Jimenez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farman digs a right hand into Jimenez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jimenez's gas tank.
Farman works on Jimenez's body with a couple of short punches.
Farman lands a nice shot to the body.
Farman scores with a hook to the body.
Farman tries a body shot but Jimenez blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Farman.
Farman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jimenez backwards. #T4#
Farman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farman tries to work over Jimenez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farman digs a right hand underneath Jimenez's ribcage. Jimenez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Farman.
Farman tries to work over Jimenez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farman lands a body punch.
Farman lands a body punch.
Farman misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Farman as the two fighters clinch.
Farman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farman digs a right hand underneath Jimenez's ribcage. Jimenez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Farman.
Farman lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Farman.
Still in the clinch, Farman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Farman lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farman presses Jimenez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Farman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jimenez tries to break the clinch but Farman is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zafir Farman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Farman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zafir Farman!
Zafir Farman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 1068 Danger vs Dodgers II
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Farman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sykora misses with the body kick
and Sykora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sykora lands a nice hook to Farman's body. Farman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Farman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sykora.
Sykora scores with the left hand. Farman knows he should have avoided that one.
We've been told by Farman's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sykora misses with a hook
enabling Farman to counter with a crisp jab.
Farman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sykora throws out a loose jab but Farman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farman is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sykora pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sykora takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykora scores with a jab to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Farman.
Sykora moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Farman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice body kick from Sykora.#T1#
Farman blocks a jab.
Farman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sykora.
Farman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Farman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Farman is looking to land body kicks.
Farman blocks a jab.
Sykora connects with the punch.
Sykora swings widly with a right hand
and Farman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Farman pushes Sykora up against the cage in a clinch.
Sykora working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Farman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykora misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykora creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Farman tries to throw a body punch but Sykora avoids it by throwing Farman back against the cage.
A short right from Sykora.
Sykora using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Farman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykora scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Sykora misses with a knee to the head.
Farman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Farman fails to land.
Farman lands a hook that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Farman lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sykora fails to land.
Farman tries to throw a body punch but Sykora avoids it by throwing Farman back against the cage.
Sykora throws a punch but it's blocked by Farman.
Farman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sykora throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Farman blocks it with crossed arms.
Sykora's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Farman lands a shoulder strike.
Sykora tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Farman pushes Sykora back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sykora can't find room to land a body shot as Farman controls the action.
Farman can't find room to land a body shot as Sykora controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sykora.
Farman can't find room to land a body shot as Sykora controls the action. #T3#
Farman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Farman can't find room to land a body shot as Sykora controls the action.
A body shot lands from Farman.
Farman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Sykora blocks a body shot from Farman.
Farman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sykora.
Sykora looks winded!
A right handed body shot lands from Farman.
A short left from Farman.
Farman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farman lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Farman.
Farman lands with a light punch inside.
Farman lands a hook that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Farman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sykora blocks a body shot from Farman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Farman.
Farman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Farman.
Farman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sykora.
Sykora's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Farman lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Farman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Sykora is rocked!
Farman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sykora is still on wobbly legs! Can Farman finish him?
Farman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sykoras head.
Farman tries to throw a body punch but Sykora avoids it by throwing Farman back against the cage.
Sykora takes a shot to the head.
Farman scores with a shot to the side of Sykora's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Farman.
Farman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Farman lands with a left to the head.
Sykora throws a head punch that misses.
Sykora's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Farman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farman.
A short uppercut from Farman.
Sykora is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sykora with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykora looking to throw knees to the head but Farman is blocking nicely.
Farman misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Farman.
Farman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykora's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zafir Farman dominated that round.
That's time! Farman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Farman walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Sykora drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Farman swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Sykora's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zafir Farman!
A relieved looking Zafir Farman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 1064 Diggs vs McCarthy
Date: Mar 29, 2024

#R1#
Ocampo misses with a jab to the body
and Farman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ocampo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farman manages to avoid it.
Luciano Ocampo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ocampo misses with a low kick.
Farman quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Farman misses with a body shot.
Ocampo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Farman misses the jab.
Ocampo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ocampo looks to land a left hand but Farman moved out of range nicely.
Farman thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ocampo lunges at Farman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Farman's hand.
Ocampo scores with a jab to the head.
Ocampo scores with a jab. Farman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheers as Ocampo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Farman doesn't seem phased though.
Farman swings widly with a right hand
and Ocampo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Farman is rocked!
Ocampo scores with the left hand. Farman knows he should have avoided that one.
Oh Farman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ocampo drops Farman with a big left hand! Farman is injured, injured bad! Ocampo jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luciano Ocampo!
After winning the bout, Luciano Ocampo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 1055 Cruz vs Farman
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Farman.
Farman misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz walks into a left hand.
Farman throws a body kick that misses
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Farman lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick lands for Farman. #T1#
Farman misses with a hook.
Farman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Farman misses with a straight right.
And Cruz counters with a quick kick to the body but Farman blocks it.
Farman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Farman throws an off balance right hand
and Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Farman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Farman throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
And Cruz counters with a quick kick to the body but Farman blocks it.#T2#
Cruz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Farman.
Farman throws the kick towards the body but Cruz avoids it.
Farman throws a right hand that misses
and Cruz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Farman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cruz throws a quick counter head kick but Farman was just out of range.
Farman throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Farman.
Farman scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Farman misses the target.
Farman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Farman.
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farman.
A little feinted left hand from Cruz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Farman.
Farman lands a leg kick that knocks Cruz off balance momentarily.
Cruz moves out of range as Farman throws a body kick.
Cruz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Farman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farman.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Farman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cruz - the referee stops the clock and Farman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cruz. Farman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cruz throws a lazy uppercut
letting Farman counter with a right hand.
Cruz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Farman finds it's way round the side to connect with Cruz's head.
Farman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Farman looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zafir Farman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cruz moves out of range as Farman strikes.
Farman throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Cruz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Farman misses with an uppercut
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
Farman throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cruz might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cruz misses with a kick to the body
and Farman counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Cruz swings for the body but Farman moves out of range.
Cruz looks to land a right hand but Farman moved out of range.
Farman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Farman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Farman is rocked!
Cruz misses with an uppercut
and Farman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Farman is still on wobbly legs! Can Cruz finish him?
Cruz checks a low kick from Farman.
Farman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruz counters with a monster head kick that knocks Farman out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Danny Cruz!
A relieved looking Danny Cruz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DC 111: Farman v Dux
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Farman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Farman throws a body punch but Dux moves out of range.
Dux misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Farman to counter with a crisp jab.
Farman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux is looking to clinch but Farman is avoiding it.
Dux is looking to clinch.
Dux is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dux goes for a double leg but Farman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Farman continues to drive forward.
Zafir Farman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Dux shoots in looking for a takedown. Farman tries to sprawl out of it but Dux keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Farman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman misses with a low kick.
We've been told by Farman's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Farman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Farman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dux tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dux fails with the takedown
letting Farman counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Farman gets caught flat footed, as Dux shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Farman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dux with a poor takedown
enabling Farman to counter with a crisp jab.
Dux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Farman is looking to counter punch.
Dux with a poor takedown
and Farman counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dux avoids the body shot from Farman. #TD2#
Dux shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dux showed some decent athleticism there.
Farman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dux trying to control from half guard but Farman is working away.
Farman wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Dux passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dux thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dux landing strikes, looking to finish!
Farman trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dux throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Farman is in a horrible position here. Dux smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dux putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dux lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Farman hang on?#T3#
Dux lands a nice shot to the head.
Dux landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farman wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dux.
Dux with the ground and pound from mount.
Farman can't escape the position.
Dux scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dux scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Poor strikes thrown by Dux there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dux prevents Farman from getting the reversal.
Dux trying to control but Farman is having none of it. #T4#
Dux has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Farman's face.
Farman is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Dux sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Farman wants to get back to his feet.
Dux scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Farman?
Farman wants to hold on but Dux pushes him away.
Dux sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dux unloads with some shots from mount but Farman bucks and avoids them well.
Dux is landing with some decent strikes but Farman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dux lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Dux will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dux looks for a takedown but Farman sprawls well.
Farman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dux tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Farman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dux looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Farman is fending him off so far but Dux persists. Nope, Farman circles away and we're back to standing.
Dux closes the distance looking to clinch
and Farman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zafir Farman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Farman avoids it really well and circles away.
Dux shoots for a takedown but Farman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Dux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zafir Farman is winning the standup battle so far.
Farman looks to score with a jab to the body but Dux is just out of range.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Dux shoots in and gets a takedown into Farman's guard.
Dux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Farman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dux sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Farman is looking to stand up but Dux isn't so interested in that idea.
Farman keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
Dux engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Dux wants to control from the top but Farman keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dux fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Farman avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Farman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dux with a lazy takedown attempt
and Farman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Dux moves into the clinch successfully.
Dux tries to pull guard but Farman won't allow it. #BC#
Farman manages to break the clinch. #T3##CL2#
Dux closes the distance and pushes Farman back into the cage.
Dux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Farman smiles and moves away.
Dux tries to clinch up.
Dux tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Farman swivels and escapes.
Dux fails to land the takedown.
Dux dives in and grabs Farman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Farman pushes down on Dux's head and hops out.
Farman is looking to land body kicks.
Dux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Farman's waist but Farman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dux off to one side.
A big right from Farman misses.
Dux fails with the takedown
and Farman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Farman throws a low kick but Dux moves out of range easily.
Farman scores with a hook to the body. Dux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dux doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Dux tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Farman defends well and Dux ends up having to push Farman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A left lands for Farman.
Zafir Farman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dux.
Dux doesn't manage to clinch there - Farman circles away.
Farman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Dux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dux tries to pull guard but Farman holds him up against the cage and eventually Dux drops back down to his feet.
Dux tries to pull guard but Farman won't allow it. #BC#
Farman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dux gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Farman counters with a stiff right hand.
Dux misses with a takedown attempt
and Farman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dux's knee momentarily.
Dux is breathing heavily.
Dux fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zafir Farman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Farman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dux momentarily. #CL2#
Dux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Farman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dux tries to clinch up but Farman circles away and keeps his distance.
Farman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dux misses with a takedown attempt - Farman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Farman circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Farman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dux shoots in for a double leg but Farman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Farman misses the target.#CL2#
Dux has Farman up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Farman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dux.
Dux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Farman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dux fails with the takedown.
Zafir Farman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.#T1#
Farman leaves Dux with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Farman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Farman as he connects with a hook.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Farman as he jumps to the side.
Dux shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Farman but Farman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dux dives in and grabs Farman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Farman pushes down on Dux's head and hops out.#CL2#
Dux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Farman, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Farman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dux tries to clinch up but Farman circles away and keeps his distance.
Dux tries to clinch
and Farman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Farman misses with a head kick. #T2#
Dux tries to clinch but Farman moves out of range.
Dux slips a straight right by Farman.
And Dux tries to counter it with a takedown but Farman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Farman tries a head kick but it misses.
Dux drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Farman defends it well.
Dux shoots in and drives through. Farman sprawls well.
Dux just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFarman.
Nice takedown defense from Farman. No joy for Dux on that attempt.
Farman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Farman counters with a straight right hand.
Farman just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Dux instigates a clinch.
Farman tries to break the clinch but Dux is controlling the position. #TD2#
Dux manages to pull guard.
Farman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dux's guard.
Dux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Dux wants to free his trapped foot but Farman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Farman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dux on the ground.
Dux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farman keeps working. #ES#
Farman makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dux shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Farman but Farman pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Dux shoots and misses
and Farman counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Farman looks at the referee who does nothing so Farman lands a crushing right that sends Dux to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zafir Farman!
Zafir Farman retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Zafir Farman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DC 102: Farman v McVicker
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Farman checks the leg kick nicely there.
McVicker digs a good body shot into Farman's ribs.#TD2#
McVicker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Farman is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
McVicker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Farman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Farman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McVicker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
McVicker goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Farman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McVicker but great work by Farman.
McVicker is looking to regain half guard here but Farman keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
McVicker sneaks back into half guard.
McVicker wants to get back to full guard.
Farman slows the pace down in half guard.
McVicker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McVicker wants to control but Farman is keeping busy.
McVicker is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Farman jumps into side control!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McVicker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McVicker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McVicker is still trying to improve position.
McVicker tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Farman presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
McVicker gets back to half guard.#T3#
McVicker tries to roll over but Farman keeps him under control.
McVicker is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McVicker wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McVicker keeps trying to improve his position.
McVicker trying to control here.
McVicker is looking for a sweep. Farman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
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.
McVicker gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
McVicker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Farman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Farman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McVicker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Farman's guard. #REVB#
McVicker throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McVicker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McVicker trying to control but Farman is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker dominated that round.
That's time! Farman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McVicker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Farman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McVicker connects with a body shot.
McVicker loads up on a big right hand but Farman slips the punch.
McVicker connects with the punch.
Farman throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and McVicker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McVicker.
McVicker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Farman is looking to regain half guard here but McVicker keeps moving and retains side control.
Farman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McVicker on the ground.
McVicker fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T1#
McVicker trying to control the position but Farman is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McVicker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McVicker tries to score with some ground and pound. Farman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McVicker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McVicker grinds an elbow into Farman's temple.
Farman tries to bench press McVicker off him but McVicker keeps the position.
McVicker is looking to take a break and control but Farman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
McVicker controlling the position.
Farman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McVicker scoring with punches from side control.
McVicker is looking to take a break and control but Farman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
McVicker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
McVicker in side control, throwing shots but Farman defends.
McVicker tries to advance to mount but Farman denies him.
Farman is not content to let McVicker control the position.
McVicker has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Farman!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McVicker throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McVicker sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McVicker landing shots from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by McVicker there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McVicker throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Farman is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
McVicker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McVicker misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
McVicker throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McVicker throws some wild stikes that Farman manages to avoid easily.
McVicker controlling from mount.
McVicker with a couple of short strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Farman throws a body punch but McVicker moves out of range.
Farman scores with a body shot. #CL#
Farman forces McVicker back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
McVicker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McVicker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McVicker keeps the fight on the outside.
McVicker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McVicker lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman scores with a head kick. McVicker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Farman scores with a jab to the head.
McVicker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Farman thows a leg kick but McVicker checks it
and McVicker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice shot lands for Farman.
McVicker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Farman doesn't seem bothered though.
McVicker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Farman counters with a stiff right hand.
McVicker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've been told by Farman's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Farman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McVicker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Farman fails to land with a series of punches.
McVicker connects with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Farman. No joy for McVicker on that attempt. #T2#
McVicker throws the left hand but Farman avoids the punch easily.
McVicker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farman misses with a low kick.
Farman lands with an overhand left.
McVicker misses with an uppercut.
McVicker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Farman.
Farman misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and McVicker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Farman!
McVicker is looking to take a break and control but Farman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
McVicker throws an elbow but Farman slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
McVicker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Farman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Farman is trying to control McVicker's posture but McVicker avoids it.
Farman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McVicker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farman keeps working. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Farman prevents McVicker from improving position.
Farman is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
McVicker tries for a kimura but Farman is defending well.
McVicker has knee on belly momentarily but Farman bucks him off and regains half guard.
Farman won't allow McVicker to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zafir Farman clearly takes that round.
That's time! Farman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Farman stuffs the takedown.
McVicker scores with a hook to the body. Farman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McVicker staying out of range there.
McVicker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Farman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Farman throws a head kick but McVicker moves out of range.
McVicker scores with a hook to the body. Farman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman throws a body shot but no joy.
Farman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McVicker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Farman.
Zafir Farman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McVicker scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McVicker. Farman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McVicker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farman.
McVicker swings for the body but Farman moves out of range.
McVicker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Farman misses with a wild body shot.
Farman lands a head shot.
McVicker dips to his left and cracks Farman with an uppercut!#T2#
McVicker avoids the body shot from Farman.
Farman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Farman misses with a looping right.
McVicker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Farman with a body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A punch lands to the side of McVicker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McVicker connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVicker blocks a jab.
A big left from Farman misses.
A little jabbing left from McVicker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Farman misses with a wild body shot.
McVicker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McVicker scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
McVicker scores with a jab to the head.
Farman misses the jab.
Farman lands a jab to the nose.
McVicker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McVicker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McVicker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Farman can pounce on him.
McVicker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Farman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McVicker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Farman throws a head kick but McVicker moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McVicker! But no joy.
McVicker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Farman counters with a straight right hand.
Farman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McVicker momentarily.
McVicker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Farman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Farman throws a head kick but McVicker moves out of range.
McVicker slips under a jab from Farman.
Despite the aggression on McVicker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zafir Farman had his way with Prince McVicker in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Farman takes a swing at McVicker's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like McVicker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McVicker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Farman connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Farman does it's job there.
Nice straight punches there by Farman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Farman.
Farman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McVicker momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman misses with a straight left.
McVicker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Farman slips under a jab from McVicker.#T1#
Farman throws a jab when McVicker was well out of range.
It seemed like McVicker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Farman loads up on a big right hand but McVicker slips the punch.
McVicker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McVicker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McVicker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Farman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McVicker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Farman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Farman misses with a wild body shot.
Farman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McVicker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McVicker throws a nice looking combination but Farman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
McVicker moves into range and connects with a jab.
McVicker misses with a straight right.
McVicker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McVicker misses with an uppercut
and Farman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McVicker connects with a body shot that sends Farman's belly button to the back.
A shot to the body from McVicker misses
and Farman counters with a body kick that stops McVicker in his tracks momentarily.
McVicker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
McVicker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Farman staying out of range there.
Farman throws a leg kick but McVicker checks it.
McVicker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Farman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McVicker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farman.
Farman misses with a left hand
and McVicker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McVicker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Farman cracks McVicker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Donk. McVicker catches Farman right on the button with a cross.
McVicker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zafir Farman is winning the standup battle so far.
McVicker just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from McVicker.
Farman looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Farman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McVicker.
McVicker checks a low kick from Farman.
A swing and a miss from McVicker.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zafir Farman.
I think Farman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 48:47
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zafir Farman!
Zafir Farman retains his bantamweight title!
Zafir Farman thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC 96: Davis v Farman
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Davis does it's job there.
Davis takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#It looks like Bryant Davis has been cut.
Farman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davis throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davis. Farman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Davis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Farman's sensitive parts.
Davis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Davis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Farman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Davis lunges at Farman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Farman's hand.
Davis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Farman moves out of range as Davis strikes.
Farman slips under a jab from Davis.
Davis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis throws a leg kick
and Farman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
A low kick lands for Davis. #CL2#
Farman rushes Davis and presses him up against the cage.
Farman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Davis lands a right hand.
Davis blocking some punches.
Davis misses with a punch to the body.
Farman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farman swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Davis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Farman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davis has Farman pushed against the cage.
A short left from Davis.
Davis lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farman moves away.#T2#
Davis lands with an uppercut that bounces Farman off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Farman instigates a clinch.
Farman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Davis misses with the head strike.
Farman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farman being controlled against the cage.
Davis blocks a body shot from Farman.
Farman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Farman.
Farman struggles to land a body shot inside as Davis controls his hands.
Davis throws a head punch that misses.
Farman tries to work over Davis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davis swings wildly with an uppercut but Farman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farman lands a nice uppercut.
Farman gets through Davis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Davis throws a punch but it's blocked by Farman. #BC#
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Farman swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Davis throws a right hand that misses
and Farman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Farman. That's going to slow Davis down.
Davis connects with a solid leg kick.
Davis swats away the attempt to clinch by Farman.
Farman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Davis.
Davis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Davis gets tackled into the cage by Farman. Farman maintains the clinch.
Farman scores with a shot to the side of Davis's head. #T4#
Davis lands a right hand.
Farman lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Farman throws a head punch that misses.
Farman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Farman digs a right hand underneath Davis's ribcage. Davis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Davis throws a punch but it's blocked by Farman.
Farman misses with a body punch.
Farman lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Farman.
Farman lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Davis stalling the fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Farman.
Farman lands a nice shot to the body.
Farman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Farman struggles to land a body shot inside as Davis controls his hands.
Farman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farman misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farman.
Farman scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zafir Farman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bryant Davis's cut.
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.#R2#
Davis throws a leg kick but Farman moved away.
Davis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A leg kick checked by Farman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farman. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farman moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off.
Davis throws a jab when Farman was well out of range.
Davis misses with a low kick.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Farman moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Farman.
Davis avoids the head kick by Farman.
Farman blocks a leg kick.
Farman throws out a counter right but Davis avoids it with no problem.
Davis staying out of range there.#T1#
Farman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bryant Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis cracks Farman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Farman throws a big shot that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Davis.
Davis throws a leg kick but Farman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Farman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Davis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Davis throws a body shot but no joy.
Farman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farman misses with a low kick.#T2#
A good leg kick by Davis.
A low kick lands for Farman.
Davis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Davis missing with a left hand there. Farman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Farman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Davis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Davis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Farman.
Farman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davis throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Davis is predictable there
and Farman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Farman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farman blocks a head kick by Davis.
Farman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick from Davis misses
and Farman counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Davis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Davis misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Farman misses.
Farman lands a really nice looking cross but Davis seems unphased. #ROC2#Davis is rocked!
Davis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farman.
Bryant Davis is winning the standup battle so far.
Davis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Davis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Davis scores with a sloppy right hand. Farman should have avoided that one.
Davis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Davis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Farman tries to clinch but Davis moves away
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Farman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Davis throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Farman slips a jab from Davis.
A low kick from Davis is predictable there
enabling Farman to counter with a crisp jab.
Farman's corner calls for a 1-2. Farman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Davis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Farman moves out of range of the body kick from Davis.
Farman throws out a counter right but Davis avoids it with no problem.
Davis misses with a hook
and Farman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Farman looks to land a right hand but Davis moved out of range.
Davis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Davis motions for Farman to come forward. Davis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Farman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Farman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Davis is looking to score with low kicks.
Farman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Farman feints a jab and as Davis dips his head, Farman unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Davis right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Davis falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Farman smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zafir Farman!
Zafir Farman is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Zafir Farman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DC:91:Tenkula v Kuti
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Bremner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Farman counters with a leg kick.
Farman tries a head kick but it misses.
Bremner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Farman is out of range.
Bremner takes one to the side of the head.
Bremner blocks a head kick by Farman.
Farman avoids the body shot from Bremner.
The fighters circling - Bremner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Farman feints a counter leg kick.
Farman throws the kick towards the body but Bremner avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Farman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bremner throws the left hand but Farman avoids the punch easily.
Bremner backing away here, and Farman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bremner scores with a kick to the body. #T1#
Bremner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Farman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bremner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farman.
Bremner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Farman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bremner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Farman! But no joy.
Bremner looks to land a combination but Farman avoids it well.
Farman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Farman avoids the body shot from Bremner.
Farman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Farman lands a leg kick that knocks Bremner off balance momentarily.
Farman throws a right hand that Bremner ducks under and follows up with a left that Bremner also avoids with ease.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Bremner. That snapped Farman's head back.
A left lands for Farman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bremner throws a lazy uppercut
and Farman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Farman checks the leg kick.
Farman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Farman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bremner misses with a left hand
and Farman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Farman moves out of range of the strikes.
Bremner looks to land a right hand but Farman moved out of range.
Farman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bremner. Farman does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bremner. Farman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bremner misses with a leg kick
and Farman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bremner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Bremner as he checks the leg kick.
Farman connects with a body shot.
Bremner is looking to score with low kicks.
Bremner misses the jab.
Farman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Bremner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bremner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick by Farman misses
and Bremner counters with a solid body kick.
Farman throws a leg kick
and Bremner counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Farman tests Bremner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bremner blocks a jab.
Bremner staying out of range there.
Bremner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Farman.
Farman misses with a body shot
and Bremner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bremner misses with a shot to the body
and Farman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bremner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Bremner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zafir Farman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bremner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bremner throws a leg kick that misses.
And Farman responds with a good body kick, but Bremner manages to step out the way in time.
Farman blocks a jab.
Farman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bremner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Farman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Farman throws out a powerful jab.
Farman tests Bremner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bremner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farman.
Bremner throws a leg kick but Farman moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Farman closes the distance and pushes Bremner back into the cage.
Farman tries to work over Bremner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farman throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bremner.
Farman throws a punch but it's blocked by Bremner. #T1#
Bremner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Farman has him pressed against the cage.
Bremner digs a right hand into Farman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Farman's gas tank.
Farman misses with a punch on the inside.
Farman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farman throws a punch but it's blocked by Bremner.
Bremner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farman misses with a punch on the inside.
Farman can't find room to land a body shot as Bremner controls the action.
Farman tries to throw a body punch but Bremner avoids it by throwing Farman back against the cage.
Farman misses with a punch on the inside.
Farman struggles to land a body shot inside as Bremner controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bremner.
Farman pushes Bremner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bremner blocks an uppercut.
Bremner lands a right hand.
Farman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bremner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farman lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Farman misses with a punch on the inside.
Farman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bremners head.
Bremner struggles to land a body shot inside as Farman controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bremner.
Farman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Farman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Farman can't find room to land a body shot as Bremner controls the action.
Zafir Farman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bremner lands a nice uppercut.
Farman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Bremner.
Bremner throws a punch but it's blocked by Farman. #BC#
Bremner breaks the clinch. #KD2#
Farman lands a big head kick that sends Bremner tumbling to the mat! Farman takes a step backwards and waves Bremner back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Bremner is rocked!
Farman cracks Bremner with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zafir Farman!
After winning the bout, Zafir Farman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DC 82: Farman vs Pisswater
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Farman connects with the punch.
Pisswater throws a hook but Farman blocks it.
Pisswater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farman moves away.
Pisswater misses with a wild combination.
Farman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Farman moves forwards but Pisswater connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Farman thows a body kick. Pisswater tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman throws a looping overhand right but Pisswater ducks down to avoid it.
Pisswater smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Farman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1##TD2#
Pisswater closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Pisswater is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Farman still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Farman has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Pisswater tries to bench press Farman off him but Farman keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Pisswater can't do much from the bottom here.
Pisswater tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Pisswater tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pisswater manages to work his way to half guard, despite Farman's best efforts.
Pisswater is trying to get back to full guard.
Pisswater gets full guard.
Farman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Farman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3##SUB2#
Pisswater working for a triangle but Farman defends it easily. #SUB2#
Pisswater escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Farman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Pisswater has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Farman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Pisswater throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Farman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pisswater working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pisswater had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Farman defends it easily.#SUB2#
Pisswater escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Farman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pisswater pulls Farman in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Natalia Pisswater dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Farman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Farman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pisswater shoots in for a takedown but Farman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pisswater scores with a body shot.
Farman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Pisswater misses.
Farman throws a counter high kick but Pisswater was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've been told by Farman's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Farman blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Farman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pisswater.
Farman connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Pisswater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Farman.
Nice straight punches there by Farman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Farman.
Farman throws a looping overhand right but Pisswater ducks down to avoid it.
Zafir Farman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pisswater misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farman.
As Pisswater backs away, Farman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Farman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Farman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Farman misses with a head kick.
Farman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Farman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pisswater is able to avoid easily.
Pisswater takes a swing at Farman's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Farman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Farman throws out a loose jab but Pisswater uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farman lands with a cross.
Pisswater swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pisswater blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Pisswater misses.
Pisswater throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pisswater looks for a takedown but Farman sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Farman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zafir Farman is winning the standup battle so far.
Pisswater shoots in for a double leg but Farman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zafir Farman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Natalia Pisswater.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farman misses with a straight right. #T3##TD2#
Pisswater shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pisswater keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Farman's head.
Farman keeping full guard, as Pisswater tries to pass.
Pisswater throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Farman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pisswater won't allow Farman to sweep him here.
Pisswater landing some decent shots from guard.
Pisswater trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pisswater postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pisswater postures up in Farman's guard and throws a big left but Farman blocks it.
Pisswater postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Pisswater trying to control the position from guard on top but Farman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Natalia Pisswater has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pisswater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pisswater scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pisswater is looking to work some ground and pound but Farman has wrist control.
Pisswater tries to free his leg and advance position but Farman is retaining full guard.
Farman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pisswater is one step ahead there.
Farman is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Pisswater drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Farman dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Farman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Natalia Pisswater will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Farman throws a head kick but Pisswater moves out of range.
Farman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Farman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pisswater under the eye.
Farman lands a body shot.
Farman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Farman 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 had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman lands a nice looking body kick.
Farman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pisswater checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Farman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Pisswater misses the jab.
Farman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pisswater lands with a shot to the body.
Pisswater takes a swing at Farman's ribcage but misses.
Farman throwing a counter right hand but Pisswater manages to avoid it.
Pisswater throws a hook to the side of Farman's head but Farman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Farman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Pisswater gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Pisswater working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pisswater working the head with strikes. #T2#
Pisswater sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Farman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB2#
Pisswater goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Farman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pisswater but great work by Farman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pisswater tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Farman staying calm.
Pisswater misses with a strike from the bottom.
Pisswater is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Pisswater is not content to let Farman control the position.
Farman controls the position.
Zafir Farman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pisswater is looking to regain half guard here but Farman keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pisswater is trying to control Farman's posture but Farman avoids it.
Pisswater is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Natalia Pisswater is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pisswater can't do much from the bottom here.
Pisswater is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pisswater manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pisswater prevents Farman from improving his position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pisswater working his ground and pound in the gym.
Pisswater controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Natalia Pisswater comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pisswater winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Natalia Pisswater!
During a confident post fight interview, Natalia Pisswater thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DC 71 Fredricks vs Drake
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Hoshino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yuuji Hoshino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farman clobbers Hoshino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hoshino tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Farman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoshino looks to throw the jab but Farman is out of range.
Hoshino on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Farman closes the distance and clinches.
Farman working aggressively here.
Farman is working Hoshino over against the cage.
Hoshino has a couple of punches blocked by Farman.
Farman misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Farman.
Farman struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoshino controls his hands.
Farman lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Hoshino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoshino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Farman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Farman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
Hoshino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoshinos head.
Hoshino throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hoshino fails to land. #T1#
Hoshino misses with some punches.
A short left from Farman.
Farman lands a shoulder strike.
Hoshino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Hoshino's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hoshino misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Farman.
Hoshino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Farman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoshino tries to throw a body punch but Farman avoids it by throwing Hoshino back against the cage.
Farman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Farman lands a shot to the body.
Farman pushes Hoshino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farman lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
Farman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoshino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoshino tries to throw a body punch but Farman avoids it by throwing Hoshino back against the cage.
Hoshino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Farman.
Farman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hoshino swings wildly with an uppercut but Farman uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Farman misses with a body punch.
Farman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoshino.
Farman lands with a light punch inside.
Hoshino can't find room to land a body shot as Farman controls the action.
Farman digs a right hand into Hoshino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hoshino's gas tank.
Hoshino pushes off an throws an elbow but Farman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right from Farman.
Farman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoshinos head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Farman.
Farman tries to work over Hoshino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farman gets through Hoshino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hoshino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farman misses with a body punch.
Hoshino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hoshino prevents a body shot from Farman.
A hook to the body from Farman.
Hoshino throws a punch but it's blocked by Farman.
A left hand lands to the body for Farman.
Still in the clinch, Farman scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Hoshino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Farman is defending well for now.
Farman lands with a right to the head.
Farman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hoshino.
Farman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Farman lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoshino using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Farman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Farman blocks a body shot from Hoshino.
Farman gets through Hoshino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Farman - that landed with a thud.
Farman lands with a light punch inside.
Farman tries a body shot but Hoshino blocks it.
Hoshino blocks a body shot from Farman.
Farman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Farman.
Hoshino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Farman blocks an uppercut.
Hoshino creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hoshino fails to land.
A short uppercut from Farman.
Farman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Hoshino misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoshino.
Farman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farman.
Farman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoshino.
Farman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Farman presses Hoshino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hoshino is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Farman.
Farman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Farman.
Farman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Farman.
Farman scores with a shot to the side of Hoshino's head.
A head punch on the inside from Hoshino fails to land.
Farman lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farman scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Farman.
Hoshino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farman's elbow.
Farman is working Hoshino over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Farman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zafir Farman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Farman throws a sloppy head kick and Hoshino moves out of range easily.
Hoshino misses with a lunging right hand
and Farman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Farman has Hoshino up against the cage in a clinch.
Farman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hoshino throws a head punch that misses.
Farman presses Hoshino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zafir Farman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Farman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Farman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Farman is leaning against Hoshino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Farman lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farman.
Farman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Farman lands a nice shot to the body.
Farman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Farman is working Hoshino over against the cage.
Farman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Farman on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short body shot lands from Farman as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Farman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Farman lands an uppercut.
Farman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farman gets through Hoshino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Farman presses Hoshino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Farman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Farman lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Farman.
Farman works on Hoshino's body with a couple of short punches.
Farman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Farman scores with a shot to the side of Hoshino's head.
Nice body punch from Farman - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoshino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farman pushes Hoshino back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Farman.
Hoshino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Farman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Farman.
Farman lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Farman. #ROC2#Hoshino is rocked!
Farman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Hoshino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Farman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Farman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Farman struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoshino controls his hands.
A short right from Farman.
Farman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Farman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Farman.
Hoshino seems to have got his legs back now.
Farman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Farman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Farman lands a shot to the body.
Farman is leaning against Hoshino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Farman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Farman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Farman.
Farman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
Farman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Farman is working Hoshino over against the cage.
Farman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoshino blocks a body shot from Farman.
Farman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Farman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Farman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Farman.
A nice right hand lands inside from Farman.
Farman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoshino.
A short left from Farman.
Farman lands a nice shot to the body.
Farman scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Farman.
A right hook to the body lands for Farman.
Nice body punch from Farman.
Farman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hoshino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Farman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoshinos head.
A short right from Farman.
Farman lands a nice uppercut.
Hoshino throws a punch but it's blocked by Farman.
Farman cracks Hoshino with a nice body shot.
Hoshino misses with some punches. #T4#
Farman is working Hoshino over against the cage.
Good body shot from Farman.
Farman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Farman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
Farman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Farman.
Farman lands a shot to the body.
Farman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Farman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Farman is working Hoshino over against the cage.
Farman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
Farman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Farman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoshino's elbow.
Farman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Farman.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farman tries a body shot but Hoshino blocks it.
Good body shot from Farman.
Farman lands with a light punch inside.
Farman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Farman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zafir Farman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Farman clinches with his opponent.
Farman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
Farman lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoshino has a couple of punches blocked by Farman.
Farman blocks a body shot from Hoshino.
Farman cracks Hoshino with a nice body shot.
Farman lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Farman.
A short left from Farman.
Farman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Farman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Farman lands a body punch.
Farman lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Farman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Farman.
Hoshino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Farman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Farman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Farman.
Farman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Farman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hoshino or not.
A short uppercut from Farman.
Farman lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Farman unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hoshino! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Farman is unloading with more strikes now! Hoshino drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zafir Farman!
After winning the bout, Zafir Farman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 79: Holly vs Tintley
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Bashir closes the distance and clinches up with Farman, looking for a takedown. Bashir pushes Farman against the cage but Farman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bashir lands a jab.
Bashir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bashir wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman misses the shot to the body.
Farman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bashir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Farman's waist but Farman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bashir off to one side.
Farman loads up on a big right hand but Bashir slips the punch.
Bashir drops down looking for a counter takedown but Farman sprawls and moves away.
Bashir definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Bashir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farman manages to avoid it.
Bashir works the jab nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Bashir. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bashir.
Zafir Farman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bashir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bashir throws a jab when Farman was well out of range.
Farman scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Farman drops his hands momentarily and Bashir takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Farman throws a big shot that misses.
Farman misses with a body shot #TD#
so Bashir counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Farman is trying to control the position but Bashir postures up.
Farman controlling Bashir's posture.
Bashir sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bashir is pushing down on Farman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Farman is fighting to maintain full guard but Bashir has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Bashir is keen to just control but Farman is a slippery customer.
Bashir thows a huge punch but Farman dodges it nicely.
Bashir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farman keeps working.
Bashir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Farman defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bashir trying to control the action but Farman is working from the bottom.
Bashir missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bashir throwing shots but Farman is blocking nicely.
Farman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bashir.
Bashir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farman keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bashir 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.
Farman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Farman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bashir.
Bashir working the head and body with strikes.
Farman keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bashir wants to control but Farman is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bashir.
Farman wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Bashir dominated that round.
That's time! Bashir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bashir scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Julian Bashir is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Farman misses.
Bashir slips a straight right by Farman.
Farman misses with a few strikes there.
Farman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farman throws out the jab.
Bashir fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Farman on the side of the head.#T1#
Bashir wants to clinch.
Bashir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Farman misses the jab.
Bashir half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bashir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farman.
Farman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bashir under the eye.
Bashir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farman can do to turn this around?#T2#
Farman swats away the attempt to clinch by Bashir.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Farman! But no joy.
Farman lands with a straight right. Bashir didn't see that one coming.
Bashir misses the shot to the body.
Farman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bashir in his tracks.
A jab from Farman finds it's way through Bashir's defenses. #T3#
Bashir throws a lazy uppercut
and Farman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bashir swings for the body but Farman moves out of range.
Farman throws a good cross that connects.
Bashir lunges at Farman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Farman's hand.
Farman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Farman looks to land a left hand but Bashir moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Bashir throws a body punch but Farman moves out of range.
A nice side step and Farman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bashir ducks right into an uppercut from Farman.
Bashir shoots in and drives through. Farman sprawls well.
Bashir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bashir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bashir throws a poor cross that misses
and Farman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Farman throws an overhand right that lands on Bashir's shoulder, as Bashir tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zafir Farman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bashir misses with a hook to the body
and Farman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bashir connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Farman swings for the body but Bashir moves out of range.
Bashir misses the body punch
and Farman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bashir takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashir tries to move into range but Farman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bashir scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Farman throws a right hand that Bashir ducks under and follows up with a left that Bashir also avoids with ease.
Bashir misses the body punch
and Farman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Farman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bashir appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Farman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bashir doesn't seem bothered though.
Bashir throws a poor cross that misses
and Farman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bashir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farman.
Bashir half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
A cross from Farman lands.
Bashir scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Farman throws a good cross that connects.
Bashir misses with a hook
and Farman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Farman misses with a body shot.
Bashir half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bashir throws a shot to the body.
Bashir misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Farman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Farman.
Bashir moves out of range of the strikes.
Bashir misses with a left hand
and Farman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Farman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Farman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bashir doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Bashir takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
Bashir shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Farman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bashir throws an elbow but Farman slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bashir scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bashir working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bashir misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Farman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bashir.
Bashir throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bashir throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zafir Farman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Farman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zafir Farman!
Zafir Farman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC 71 - Farman vs Cruz
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Farman misses with a hook
and Cruz counters with a nice leg kick.
Cruz scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz misses with a hook.
Farman slips under a jab from Cruz.
Cruz tries to work over Farman's front leg with a kick but Farman checks it.
Farman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from Farman misses its intended target. #T1#
Cruz lunges at Farman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Farman's hand.
Cruz swings for the body but Farman moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Farman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cruz lands with an uppercut that bounces Farman off the cage and back into range.
Nice straight punches there by Cruz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cruz.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farman.
Cruz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#Farman is rocked!#T2#
A head kick by Cruz - that's a beauty! Farman is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Cruz can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Danny Cruz!
Danny Cruz is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Danny Cruz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 66: Saneuji vs Farman
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1##TD#
Saneuji manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Farman on his heels. He'll look to pass Farman's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Saneuji thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Saneuji drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saneuji jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saneuji trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farman pulls Saneuji in close to prevent any damage.
Saneuji throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saneuji trying to control the position from guard on top but Farman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saneuji with a flurry of punches that miss.
Farman controlling Saneuji's posture.
Farman is continuing to stall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Farman can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Saneuji postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Saneuji stands and throws Farman's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Saneuji tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saneuji has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Saneuji looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Saneuji goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Farman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Saneuji's guard! Nice work there by Farman!
Farman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Farman tries to free his leg and advance position but Saneuji is retaining full guard.
Farman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Saneuji 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.#SUB#
Saneuji is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Farman defends well.#SUB#
Saneuji is looking for a triangle here but Farman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Saneuji tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Farman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Saneuji is working hard here to advance position.
A lull in the action here.#T3#
Saneuji is trying to work for a sweep but Farman has mounted him!
Farman prevents Saneuji from getting the reversal.
Farman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saneuji. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Farman controlling the position easily from mount.
Farman prevents Saneuji from getting the reversal.
Farman controlling from mount.
Saneuji is in all sorts of trouble here.
Saneuji really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Saneuji is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saneuji is trying desperately to improve position.
Farman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saneuji can't escape the position. #T5#
Farman controlling his opponent.
Saneuji can't escape the position.
Saneuji regains half guard.
Saneuji is trying to control but Farman manages to pass to mount!
Saneuji regains half guard.
Saneuji is pressing down on Farman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Saneuji throws his legs up looking for a submission but Farman uses it to pass to side control.
Saneuji tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Farman prevents Saneuji from escaping the position.
Saneuji tries to improve position but can't.
Saneuji regains half guard.
Saneuji is trying to get back to full guard.
Saneuji has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Saneuji looking for a kimura from the bottom but Farman passes into side control!
Farman controlling from side mount.
Farman has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T7#
Saneuji tries to hold on but Farman postures up.
Farman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saneuji tries to reverse the position but Farman maintains control.
Farman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Saneuji regains half guard.
Farman is thwarting Saneuji's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Saneuji actively working from the bottom here.#T8##SUB#
Saneuji is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farman pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Saneuji looking for subs from the bottom but Farman mounts him!
Saneuji is looking to get to half guard.
Farman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saneuji keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T9#
Farman controlling his opponent.
Saneuji is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Saneuji is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Farman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saneuji tries to lock up and control but Farman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saneuji gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Saneuji actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zafir Farman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Farman lands a jab to the nose.
Farman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Farman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saneuji fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saneuji.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amakusa Saneuji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman leaves Saneuji with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Farman scores with a nice right hand.
Farman moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#Saneuji is rocked!#T1#
Saneuji with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Farman counters with a nice right hand that sends Saneuji toppling to the canvas! Saneuji scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Farman finish him?!
Oh Saneuji is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saneuji walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Farman swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zafir Farman!
Zafir Farman is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Zafir Farman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 55: EVQ vs Abarai
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Farman throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Devereaux counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Devereaux tries to pull guard but Farman won't allow it. #BC2#
Farman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Farman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Devereaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Devereaux looks to clinch
and Farman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Devereaux seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Devereaux tries to clinch
and Farman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Devereaux thinking.
Devereaux wants to clinch up but Farman keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Devereaux darts in and clinches Farman up against the cage.
Farman has had enough of the clinch but Devereaux keeps him there for the moment.
Devereaux is trying to pull guard but Farman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Farman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Devereaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devereaux tries to clinch but Farman moves out of range. #CL#
Devereaux rushes Farman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Farman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Farman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Devereaux staying out of range there.#T1#
Farman throws a right and a left that Devereaux avoids nicely.
Devereaux walks into a stiff left hand from Farman.
Farman keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Devereaux clinches up with Farman and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Devereaux pulls guard.
Farman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Devereaux trying to keep a closed guard but Farman is proving a slippery customer.
Farman trying to control the position from guard on top but Devereaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Devereaux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Farman wants to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Farman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Devereaux slows the pace down in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devereaux trying to mount his opponent but Farman defends it.
Farman keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Farman trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Devereaux on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Devereaux looks to clinch
and Farman counters with a stiff right hand.
Farman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Devereaux slips a straight right by Farman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Devereaux slips a jab from Farman.
Devereaux closes the distance but Farman moves to the side
and Farman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Farman keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zafir Farman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Devereaux tries to clinch up but Farman circles away and keeps his distance.
Farman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Devereaux has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Devereaux tries to clinch but Farman moves out of range.
Farman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Devereaux.
Farman throws out a loose jab but Devereaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Farman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Farman.
Farman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Devereaux on the side of the head.
Farman throws a looping overhand right but Devereaux ducks down to avoid it.
Zafir Farman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Devereaux tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Farman counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Devereaux is rocked!
Farman keeps the fight on the outside.
Devereaux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Farman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Devereaux ducks under a wild hook from Farman.
The fight stays on the outside here - Devereaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Devereaux tries to clinch up.#T1#
Farman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Devereaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Farman.
Devereaux tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Farman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Farman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Farman throws out a powerful jab.
Farman takes a swing at Devereaux's ribcage but misses.
Devereaux doesn't manage to clinch there - Farman circles away.
Devereaux tries to clinch but Farman is having none of it.
Farman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Devereaux tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Farman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Farman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Farman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Devereaux tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Farman counters with a nice body shot.
Devereaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Farman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Devereaux moves in looking to clinch but Farman pushes him off.#T2#
Devereaux wants to clinch
and Farman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Devereaux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Farman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Devereaux tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Farman counters with a straight right hand.
Devereaux tries to clinch
and Farman counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Devereaux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Farman lands a nice looking body shot.
Farman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Devereaux.
Devereaux seems to have got his legs back now.
Farman swats away the attempt to clinch by Devereaux.
Farman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Farman connects with a looping right hand.
Devereaux tries to clinch up
and Farman counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Farman misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Devereaux.
Devereaux wants to clinch.
Devereaux tries to clinch but Farman moves out of range.
Devereaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Farman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Devereaux wants to clinch.
Farman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Devereaux tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Farman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Farman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farman scores with a jab to the body.
Devereaux is looking to clinch. #T4#
Devereaux closes the distance looking to clinch
and Farman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Devereaux thinking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Farman!
Devereaux doesn't manage to clinch there - Farman circles away.
Farman looks to land a left hand but Devereaux moved out of range nicely.
Devereaux moves to clinch but Farman breaks away
and Farman counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Devereaux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Farman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Devereaux moves out of range as Farman strikes.
Devereaux tries to clinch #KD2#
and Farman counters with a nice right hand that sends Devereaux toppling to the canvas! Devereaux scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Farman finish him?!
Devereaux is looking to clinch.
Devereaux looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Devereaux tries to clinch up
and Farman counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zafir Farman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Devereaux defending well as Farman loads up on a big left hand.
Devereaux tries to clinch up#KD2#
and Farman counters with a crisp right hand that drops Devereaux! Farman lets Devereaux back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Patrice Devereaux has been cut.
Devereaux tries to clinch up
and Farman counters with a big right hand! Oh Devereaux is in trouble here! Farman follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zafir Farman!
Zafir Farman thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 48: Nuorempi vs Queiroz
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Ro misses with an uppercut. Farman saw that one coming.
Ro closes the distance but Farman moves to the side
letting Farman counter with a right hand.
Ro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farman.
Ro attempts a counter takedown but Farman avoids it well and moves away.
Ro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Farman.
We've been hearing reports that Ro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Decent striking displayed by Farman there.
Farman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ro throws a body punch but Farman moves out of range.
Ro wants to clinch up but Farman keeps it at a distance.
Ro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farman was well out of range. Poor timing from Ro.
Ro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Farman finds it's way through Ro's defenses.
Farman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Farman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ro misses with a hook
and Farman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Ro is rocked!
Putte Ro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farman walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Ro drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Farman swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Ro's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zafir Farman!
Zafir Farman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Big Wave XX: 135 Finale
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Yumashev throws a shot from downtown. Farman moves away and avoids it.
Farman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Farman ducks under a wild hook from Yumashev.
An attempted straight right counter from Farman misses the target.
Filip Yumashev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yumashev misses with a body shot.
Farman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yumashev on the side of the head.
Yumashev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Farman.
Yumashev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farman throwing a counter right hand but Yumashev manages to avoid it.
Farman avoids the body shot from Yumashev.
Yumashev swings for the body but Farman moves out of range.
Farman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yumashev connects with a body shot that sends Farman's belly button to the back.
Yumashev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman tries to move into range but Yumashev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yumashev throws a body punch but Farman moves out of range.
Yumashev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Farman defending well as Yumashev loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farman scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Farman throws a body punch but Yumashev moves out of range. #CL#
Farman has closed the distance and engaged Yumashev in a clinch.
Farman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farman misses with the head strike.
Yumashev stalling against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Farman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Farman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yumashev controlling the action here for a moment.
Yumashev stalls.
The crowd are getting on Yumashev's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Farman blocking some punches.
Yumashev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Farman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farman. #T2#
Farman working aggressively here.
Yumashev leaning against his opponent.
Yumashev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev blocking some punches.
Farman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Farman throws a punch but it's blocked by Yumashev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yumashev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yumashev misses with a punch on the inside.
Farman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Farman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Farman tries to throw a body punch but Yumashev avoids it by throwing Farman back against the cage.
Yumashev throws a punch but it's blocked by Farman.
Yumashev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Farman lands a shot to the body.
Farman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Farman throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Farman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yumashev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farman misses with a punch on the inside.
Yumashev struggles to land a body shot inside as Farman controls his hands.
Farman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yumashevs head.
A head punch on the inside from Yumashev fails to land.
Farman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farman takes a shot to the head.
Yumashev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yumashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farman is leaning against Yumashev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yumashev.
Yumashev blocking some punches.
Farman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Farman. #T4#
Yumashev is leaning against Farman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Farman lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yumashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yumashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farman lands a nice uppercut.
Farman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Farman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yumashev backwards.
Yumashev misses with some punches.
Farman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Yumashev.
Farman scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farman.
Farman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farman scores with a shot to the side of Yumashev's head.
Farman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yumashev has a couple of punches blocked by Farman.
Yumashev throws a head punch that misses.
Yumashev blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zafir Farman 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.#R2#
Farman tries to close the distance and clinch but Yumashev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Farman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yumashev can do to turn this around?
Yumashev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yumashev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Yumashev misses.
Farman is looking to counter punch.
Yumashev misses with a right hand
and Farman counters with a nice body shot.
Farman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yumashev.
Farman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yumashev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Farman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Yumashev misses.
Farman slips a straight right by Yumashev.#CL#
Farman clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yumashev blocks an uppercut.
Yumashev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Farman is keeping busy.
Farman scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Farman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yumashev's elbow.
Yumashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yumashev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yumashev working aggressively here.
Farman tries to throw a body punch but Yumashev avoids it by throwing Farman back against the cage.
Yumashev throws a head punch that misses.
Yumashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yumashev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Farman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yumashev backwards.
Farman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yumashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yumashev looking to slow down the pace here.
Farman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yumashev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Farman backwards.
Yumashev taking a breather. #T2#
Yumashev throws a punch but it's blocked by Farman.
Yumashev misses with a body punch.
Yumashev throws a head punch that misses.
Yumashev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Farman.
Yumashev misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Nice body punch from Farman - that landed with a thud.
Yumashev lands a hook that snaps the head of Farman backwards.
Yumashev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yumashev prevents a body shot from Farman.
Farman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farman is leaning against Yumashev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Farman swings wildly with an uppercut but Yumashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yumashev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Farman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Farman has a couple of punches blocked by Yumashev.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farman.
Farman working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Yumashev blocking some punches.
Yumashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yumashev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev stalling the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farman.
Farman misses with the head strike.
Yumashev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farman lands with a left to the head.
Farman digs a right hand underneath Yumashev's ribcage. Yumashev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yumashev prevents a body shot from Farman.
Yumashev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farman blocks a body shot from Yumashev.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farman.
Yumashev is trying to maintain a safe position but Farman gets an underhook and turns Yumashev into the cage.
Farman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yumashev backwards.
Yumashev throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Farman throws a head punch that misses.
Yumashev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yumashev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yumashev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farman's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yumashev as Farman tries to tie him up.
Yumashev working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Yumashev.
Yumashev has a couple of punches blocked by Farman.
Farman swings wildly with an uppercut but Yumashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yumashev blocking some punches.
Farman working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yumashev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Farman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Farman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zafir Farman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Farman loads up on a big right hand but Yumashev slips the punch.
Farman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yumashev.
Nice defenses there by Farman.
Yumashev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farman.
Farman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yumashev moves away.
Yumashev throws a hook to the side of Farman's head but Farman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yumashev misses with a double jab.
Farman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yumashev moves away.
Farman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yumashev cracks a nice hook into Farman's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yumashev throws a looping overhand right but Farman ducks down to avoid it.
Yumashev defending well as Farman loads up on a big left hand.
Farman tries to clinch but Yumashev is having none of it.
Yumashev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Farman staying out of range there.#T1#
Yumashev misses with a hook. Farman ducked under it nicely.
Farman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yumashev walks into a jab.
Farman lands with a good body shot.
Farman takes a swing at Yumashev's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Yumashev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yumashev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yumashev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yumashev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Farman up against the cage.
Farman scores with a hook to the body.
Farman tries to throw a body punch but Yumashev avoids it by throwing Farman back against the cage.
Farman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yumashev misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Yumashev.
Farman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yumashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Farman - that landed with a thud.
Farman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yumashev backwards.
Farman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yumashev blocking some punches.
Farman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Farman fails to land.
A short right from Farman on the inside.
Farman lands a right hand.
Farman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yumashev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Farman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farman. #T3#
Farman tries a body shot but Yumashev blocks it.
Farman working aggressively here.
Yumashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yumashev.
Farman lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Farman fails to land.
Farman can't find room to land a body shot as Yumashev controls the action.
Yumashev throws a punch but it's blocked by Farman.
Farman lands a shoulder strike.
Yumashev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yumashev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farmans head.
Farman wants to stall.
Yumashev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Farman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yumashev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zafir Farman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Farman lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Farman.
Farman lands a nice uppercut.
Farman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Farman.
Farman is leaning against Yumashev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Farman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yumashev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good body shot from Farman.
Yumashev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yumashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farman lands an uppercut.#ROC#Yumashev is rocked!
Farman swings wildly with an uppercut but Yumashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zafir Farman clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4##CL#
Yumashev tries to keep at a distance but Farman has taken the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Farman lands a body shot.
Farman misses with the head strike.
A short right from Farman on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Farman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yumashev is still on wobbly legs! Can Farman finish him?
Yumashev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Farman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev tries to throw a body punch but Farman avoids it by throwing Yumashev back against the cage.
Farman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farman is working Yumashev over against the cage.
Yumashev seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Farman on the inside.
Farman lands with a light punch inside.
Farman scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Farman. #T1#
Yumashev blocks an uppercut.
Farman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Farman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farman creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Yumashev with a big uppercut! Yumashev tries to clinch up but Farman pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Yumashev to the mat! Yumashev covers up and Farman unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zafir Farman!
Zafir Farman is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Zafir Farman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Big Wave XVI: Semifinals
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Farman dips to his left and cracks Njagi with an uppercut!
Njagi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Farman defends it nicely.
No luck for Njagi with that takedown attempt.
Farman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Njagi walks into a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Farman scores with a four punch combination!
Njagi misses with a takedown
and Farman counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abasi Njagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Njagi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Njagi there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Njagi fails with the takedown
letting Farman counter with a right hand.
Farman has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Farman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Njagi has his takedown stuffed
and Farman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Njagi is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Farman ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Njagi clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zafir Farman!
A relieved looking Zafir Farman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BWMMA XII 135 Tourny R2
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Farman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arkady manages to avoid it.
Farman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Farman misses with a body shot
and Arkady counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Farman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Farman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arkady.
Farman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arkady.
We've been told by Farman's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Otar Arkady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arkady fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farman manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Farman.
Arkady looks to throw the jab but Farman is out of range.
Arkady with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman ducks under a wild hook from Arkady.
Farman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arkady counters with a straight right hand.
Farman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arkady.
Farman scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arkady scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Arkady displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farman throws out the jab.
Farman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arkady.
Farman ducks under a wild hook from Arkady.
Arkady looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Arkady walks into a straight right hand from Farman.
Farman misses with a straight right.
Farman throws a hook to the side of Arkady's head but Arkady sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arkady throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Farman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Arkady throws a looping overhand right but Farman ducks down to avoid it.
Arkady moves out of range of the strikes.
Arkady clobbers Farman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Arkady misses with a hook. Farman ducked under it nicely.
Arkady throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Farman misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Arkady releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Arkady avoids the body shot from Farman.
A shot to the body from Arkady misses
and Arkady takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arkady.
Farman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Farman misses.
Arkady swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Farman cracks a nice hook into Arkady's ribs.
Arkady misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arkady. Farman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arkady uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farman.
Arkady swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arkady cracks Farman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Arkady fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Farman. Arkady does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arkady.
Arkady is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Farman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Farman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arkady.
Farman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Arkady takes a swing at Farman's ribcage but misses.
Arkady looks to score with a jab to the body but Farman is just out of range.
Arkady throws a looping overhand right but Farman ducks down to avoid it.
Arkady throws a shot from downtown. Farman moves away and avoids it.
Arkady connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Farman's hands.
Arkady connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Farman tries a body shot but Arkady blocks it.
Arkady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Farman digs a right hand into Arkady's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arkady's gas tank.
Farman misses with a punch to the body.
Arkady is trying to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Farman misses with some punches.
Farman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Arkady misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Farman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farman prevents a body shot from Arkady.
Arkady tries to throw a body punch but Farman avoids it by throwing Arkady back against the cage.
Farman lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Farman fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Farman.
Arkady's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Farman.
A short left from Farman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Otar Arkady will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Arkady jabs at Farman's body.
Arkady takes a swing at Farman's ribcage but misses.
Arkady moves away from the strike by Farman.
Arkady swings widly with a right hand
and Farman counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Farman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Farman lands a nice shot to the body.
Farman lands a body shot.
Arkady working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Farman scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Farman.
A short left from Farman.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zafir Farman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Farman lands a nice uppercut.
Farman lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arkady blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Arkady misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arkady goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Farman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Arkady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farman lands an uppercut.
Farman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Arkady or not.
Farman lands with a right to the head.
Farman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#Arkady is rocked!
Farman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Arkady is still on wobbly legs! Can Farman finish him?
Farman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arkady backwards.
Farman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Farman lands an uppercut.
Arkady blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farman pushes Arkady against the cage. Farman is working some dirty boxing. Farman pushes off with a quick right hook! Arkady goes down! Arkady tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Farman moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zafir Farman!
Zafir Farman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BWMMA 8 135 Tourny
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Lacasa slips a jab and a cross from Farman. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Farman as Lacasa tries to tie him up.
Farman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Farman.
Farman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farman has a couple of punches blocked by Lacasa.
Farman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacasa's elbow.
Lacasa tries to score a body lock takedown but Farman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lacasa tries to pull guard but Farman holds him up against the cage and eventually Lacasa drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacasa is trying to pull guard but Farman has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Lacasa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacasa.
Lacasa jumps guard but Farman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Lacasa successfully pulls guard.
Lacasa being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SU2#
Farman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lacasa, up you get!
Lacasa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lacasa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lacasa, as that shot connected.
Lacasa with a hook.
Lacasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farman manages to avoid it.
Farman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lacasa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farman.
Farman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lacasa doesn't seem bothered though.
Lacasa's corner calls for a 1-2. Lacasa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Farman lands with a cross.
Lacasa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farman slips under a jab from Lacasa.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Lacasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Farman drives through and clinches with Lacasa against the cage.
Farman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lacasa is trying to pull guard but Farman has him pressed against the cage.
Farman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Farman.
A short right from Farman on the inside. #TD#
Lacasa jumps into guard, dragging Farman to the mat. #SUB#
Lacasa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Farman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lacasa.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lacasa is looking for a sweep.
Farman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Farman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Farman stands up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lacasa.
Lacasa takes a swing at Farman's ribcage but misses.
Lacasa slips under a jab from Farman.
Lacasa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Farman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lacasa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Farman counters with a nice uppercut.
Lacasa catches Farman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Farman punishes Lacasa's body with a nice straight punch.
Lacasa lands a body shot.
Farman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lacasa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacasa misses with a looping left.
A jab lands there for Farman.
Farman connects with a body shot that sends Lacasa's belly button to the back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Farman.
Lacasa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lacasa lands a slapping body shot.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Farman misses its intended target.
Lacasa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lacasa.
Lacasa looks to land a left hand but Farman moved out of range nicely.
Farman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Farman throws a right hand that Lacasa ducks under and follows up with a left that Lacasa also avoids with ease.
Farman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lacasa.
Farman throws a body punch but Lacasa moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zafir Farman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Farman scores with a jab to the head.
Lacasa throws a looping overhand right but Farman ducks down to avoid it.
Farman walks into a straight right hand from Lacasa.
Diego Lacasa is winning the standup battle so far.
Lacasa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Farman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lacasa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Farman at a distance.
Lacasa lands a head shot.
The fighters circling - Lacasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Farman cracks Lacasa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lacasa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A left lands for Lacasa.
Lacasa lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
A jab from Farman misses.
Lacasa needs to keep his hands up - Farman had a free shot at his head there.
Decent striking displayed by Lacasa there.
Farman throws out a loose jab but Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farman throws a shot from downtown. Lacasa moves away and avoids it.
Farman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacasa connects with a body shot that sends Farman's belly button to the back.#T1#
Lacasa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lacasa slips under a jab from Farman.
Lacasa connects with a body shot that sends Farman's belly button to the back.
Lacasa misses with a straight left.
Lacasa throws a shot from downtown. Farman moves away and avoids it.
A right-left combo lands from Lacasa.
Farman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Farman throws a big shot that misses.
Farman lands a really nice looking cross but Lacasa seems unphased.
Lacasa slips under a jab.
Farman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Farman.
Farman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Lacasa.
Lacasa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farman throws out the jab.
Lacasa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Farman! But no joy.#T2#
Farman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lacasa slips a jab from Farman.
Good standup being displayed there by Farman as he connects with a hook.
Lacasa throws a hook but Farman blocks it.
Lacasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farman.
Some wild striking there from Lacasa.
Lacasa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Farman on the side of the head.
Farman moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Farman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Farman in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Farman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Farman slips a jab from Lacasa.
Farman throws out a counter right but Lacasa avoids it with no problem.
Lacasa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lacasa cracks Farman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lacasa defending well as Farman loads up on a big left hand.
Farman slips a straight right by Lacasa.#T3#
Farman lands a nice hook to Lacasa's body. Lacasa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Farman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Farman lands a really nice looking cross but Lacasa seems unphased.
A slow jab from Farman misses its intended target.
Farman blocks a jab.
Farman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacasa moves away.
Farman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Farman ducks under a wild hook from Lacasa.
Lacasa avoids the body shot from Farman.
Lacasa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lacasa's corner calls for a 1-2. Lacasa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Farman moves out of range as Lacasa strikes.
Lacasa misses the shot to the body.
Lacasa scores with a hook.
Farman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lacasa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lacasa swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Farman counter with a right hand. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacasa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Farman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Farman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lacasa misses with the combination.
Lacasa walks into a stiff left hand from Farman.#ROC2#Lacasa is rocked!
Farman slips under a jab.
Oh Lacasa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Farman throws out a powerful jab.
Farman cracks Lacasa with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zafir Farman!
A relieved looking Zafir Farman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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