Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MFC - 47
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Farina feints and then cracks Vieira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vieira down.
Farina misses with an uppercut. Vieira saw that one coming.
Farina moves out of range of the strikes.
Farina loads up on a big right hand but Vieira slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Farina.
Farina turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Farina.
Farina tries to clinch there but Vieira circles away.
Vieira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farina.
Despite the aggression on Farina's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Farina throws out a loose jab but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vieira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira checks a leg kick.
Vieira misses with a wild body shot.
Farina throws a leg kick but Vieira sees it coming and moves out of range.
Farina fails in his attempt to clinch.
Farina connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Farina throws a nice inside leg kick.
Farina tries to clinch up.
Farina throws a hook to the side of Vieira's head but Vieira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vieira is looking to counter punch.
Farina throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vieira blocks a leg kick.
Farina misses with a lunging right hand
letting Vieira counter with a right hand.
Vieira just misses with a punch to the body.
Vieira backing away here, and Farina unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Farina throws a hook but Vieira blocks it.
Vieira 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.
Nice defenses there by Vieira.
Davide Farina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farina tries to clinch there but Vieira circles away.
Farina fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vieira checks a leg kick.
Vieira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Farina throws out a loose jab but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Vieira was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Farina.#T2#
Nice shot by Farina.
Farina motions for Vieira to come forward. Farina throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Vieira misses the target.
Vieira avoids the body shot from Farina.
Farina takes a swing at Vieira's ribcage but misses.
Vieira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vieira keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Farina connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farina tries to clinch but Vieira is having none of it.
Donk. Farina catches Vieira right on the button with a cross.
Vieira ducks under a wild hook from Farina.
Vieira missing with a left hand there. Farina was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Farina throws a looping overhand right but Vieira ducks down to avoid it.
Farina with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vieira is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Farina's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Farina tries a low kick but Vieira avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Vieira tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Farina throws a chopping leg kick but Vieira manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vieira throwing a counter right hand but Farina manages to avoid it.
Farina lands a lovely overhand right.
Farina is looking to clinch but Vieira is avoiding it.
Farina lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vieira's sensitive parts.
Farina works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Farina misses with a body punch
and Vieira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Farina throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vieira counters with a stiff right hand.
Farina just misses with a punch to the body.
Farina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Farina.
Farina scoring well with a low kick there.
Farina wants to clinch up but Vieira keeps it at a distance.
Vieira misses with a body shot.
Farina tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vieira is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Farina swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Farina with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Farina counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vieira wants to clinch.
Farina misses with a shot to the body
and Vieira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vieira walks into a stiff left hand from Farina.
Vieira moves out of range of the strikes.
Farina swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vieira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Farina.
Vieira throws a body shot but no joy.
Farina misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davide Farina dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Farina throws a jab when Vieira was well out of range.
It looked like Vieira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Farina misses with a low kick.
Davide Farina seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Farina lands a jab to the nose.
Farina throws a right hand that misses
and Farina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Farina looks to throw the jab but Vieira is out of range.
A low kick from Farina misses
and Vieira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Farina tries to clinch up.
Farina buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Farina misses with an uppercut. Vieira saw that one coming.
Vieira swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Farina thows a leg kick but Vieira checks it
and Vieira counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Farina is rocked!
Farina swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Vieira counter with a right hand.
Farina is still on wobbly legs! Can Vieira finish him?
Farina on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vieira drops Farina with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Farina! Vieira dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Vieira!
A pretty intense looking Eli Vieira took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: MFC - 45
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1##CL#
Martinez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Farina stalling the fight.
Martinez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Farina blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Farina dodges an elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Martinez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Martinez stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farina managing to block the knees to the body from Martinez.
Martinez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Farina is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Martinez is keeping busy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Farina.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martinez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Farina's brow.
Farina slows down the pace here.
Martinez controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martinez throws an elbow but misses.
Martinez stalling in the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses.
Farina slowing the pace effectively.
Come on Martinez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Farina takes an elbow to the forehead.
Martinez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martinez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Farina's brow.
Come on Farina - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Martinez slowing the pace effectively.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Farina avoids it.
Martinez has Farina pressed against the cage. #T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Martinez.
Martinez misses with an elbow strike.
Farina slowing the pace effectively.
Martinez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Farina taking a breather.
Martinez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Martinez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Martinez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Martinez has Farina pressed against the cage. #T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Javier Martinez.#TD#
Farina gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Martinez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Martinez with a nice head shot there.
Farina trying to control the position.
Martinez trying to control but Farina is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Martinez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez dominated that 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.#R2##CL2#
Farina darts in and clinches Martinez up against the cage.
Martinez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Martinez struggles to land a body shot inside as Farina controls his hands.
Farina taking a breather.
Javier Martinez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martinez throws an elbow but misses.
Martinez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez misses with an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Martinez as Farina tries to tie him up.
Martinez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Martinez just leaning against Farina, taking a breather.
Martinez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Farina avoiding damage as Martinez throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Martinez as Farina tries to tie him up.
Martinez pushes off an throws an elbow but Farina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Farina tries to stall but Martinez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Martinez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Farina up against the cage.
Farina content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Farina letting Martinez take a breather here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Farina avoids a wild elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez stalls.
Farina jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martinez walks away with a smile on his face. Farina gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Martinez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Martinez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Martinez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Farina is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Martinez is thwarting Farina's attempts to control the position.
Martinez prevents Farina from improving his position.#T3#
Farina is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Martinez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Martinez working Farina over with strikes.
Martinez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Martinez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Farina wants to improve his position but Martinez is controlling well.
Farina throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Martinez controlling the pace.
Martinez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Martinez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nice strikes from Martinez there.
Martinez slips a nice elbow through Farina's hands, connecting with Farina's forehead.
Farina trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Martinez manages to pass to mount!
Martinez wants to control the pace but Farina is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farina tries to hold on but Martinez pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Farina connects with a nice looking jab.
Farina takes one to the side of the head.
A low kick from Farina is predictable there #TD#
and Martinez counters with a takedown into side control.
Farina is not content to let Martinez control the position.
Martinez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Farina is avoiding damage well.
Farina on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Martinez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farina can do to turn this around?
Farina struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Martinez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Farina manages to work his way to half guard, despite Martinez's best efforts.
Martinez controlling the action here.
Farina tries to get to full guard but Martinez has control of the leg.
Farina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martinez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Martinez passes into side control, despite Farina's attempt to control the position.
Farina struggling a bit here.
Martinez taking a breather here.
Farina on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Farina is working to avoid the ground and pound but Martinez connects with a decent elbow.
Martinez lands a few punches from side control.
Javier Martinez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farina keeps working.
Martinez just content to control the position.
Farina tries to buck Martinez off but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez throws a strike aimed at the side of Farina's head but Farina avoids it well.
Martinez cracks Farina with a big elbow.
Farina takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Farina down.
Farina can't do much from the bottom here.
Martinez controls the position from side control.
Martinez throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Farina works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T3#
Martinez thows a huge punch but Farina dodges it nicely.
Martinez trying to control the pace.
Farina is staying active underneath Martinez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Martinez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Farina keeping hold of Martinez's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Martinez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Martinez in particular looking to stall.
Martinez 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.
Farina throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Farina trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Martinez tries to clinch up but Farina circles away and keeps his distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez dips to his left and cracks Farina with an uppercut!
Farina looks to land a left hand but Martinez moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Martinez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Martinez showed some decent athleticism there.
Farina controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Farina scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Farina misses with a lunging right hand
and Martinez counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Farina.
Martinez tries to clinch up but Farina circles away and keeps his distance.
Martinez catches Farina with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Martinez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Farina's head backwards.
Martinez moves in looking to clinch but Farina pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martinez. Farina does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Martinez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Martinez slips a nice elbow through Farina's hands, connecting with Farina's forehead.
Farina is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farina wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Martinez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Farina is doing well to control the position and prevent Martinez from advancing to side control.
Farina is looking for a sweep. Martinez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Farina is looking to control Martinez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Farina avoid being mounted?
Martinez working over Farina with some ground and pound. Farina looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Martinez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Farina does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Martinez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Martinez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Farina with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Farina has his hands clasped together around Martinez's back. He's all about the action.
Martinez working Farina over with strikes.
Martinez prevents Farina from improving his position.
Martinez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Farina's head.
Martinez is nestled in close to Farina, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Farina on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farina keeps working.
Farina punching from the bottom.
Farina is trying to get back to full guard.
Martinez trying to control the pace.
Farina tries to roll over but Martinez keeps him under control.
Farina on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Martinez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Martinez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Farina is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Martinez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Farina is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Farina has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martinez is working away from the top position though.
Martinez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Martinez 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez throwing shots but Farina is blocking nicely.
Martinez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez had his way with Davide Farina in that 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Farina misses with an uppercut.
Martinez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Farina on the side of the head.
Farina lands with a thumping leg kick.
Farina circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Farina misses.
It looked like Martinez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Farina.
Martinez avoids the body shot from Farina. #TD#
Martinez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Martinez trying to control the action but Farina is working from the bottom.
Farina is trying to control Martinez's posture but Martinez avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farina tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Martinez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Farina is looking for a sweep.
Martinez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Farina wants to control but Martinez postures up.
Martinez trying to control the position but Farina is working away.
Martinez working the ground and pound from side control.
Farina can't do much from the bottom here.
Farina taking a bit of punishment here - Martinez scoring with strikes.
Martinez is working Farina over with some ground and pound from side control.
Farina is trying to control Martinez's posture but Martinez avoids it.
Davide Farina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farina keeps working.
Martinez is chipping away with strikes.
Farina takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Martinez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Martinez cracks Farina with a big elbow.
Farina is working to avoid the ground and pound but Martinez connects with a decent elbow.
Martinez is working Farina over with some ground and pound from side control.
Martinez happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Farina is trying to improve his position.
Martinez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Farina tries to buck Martinez off but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez working away.
Farina holds on to Martinez's head and controls the position momentarily.
Farina seems a little lost for a moment, as Martinez dominates the positioning.
Farina takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Farina is trying to control Martinez's posture but Martinez avoids it.
Farina taking punishment in the form of punches. #T4#
Farina taking punishment in the form of punches.
Martinez working away.
Martinez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Farina is trying to control Martinez's posture but Martinez avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Martinez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martinez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: MFC - 42
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Farina stuffs the takedown.
Farina throws out a counter right but Turmarrov avoids it with no problem.
Farina throws out a loose jab but Turmarrov uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Farina pushes Turmarrov up against the cage in a clinch.
Turmarrov takes a shot to the head.
Farina lands a shoulder strike.
Turmarrov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Farina gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Farina throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turmarrovs head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turmarrov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Turmarrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turmarrov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Farina gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Farina lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Turmarrov is rocked!#T1#
Farina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Turmarrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Farina fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Farina jumps guard.
Farina pulls Turmarrov in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Farina has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Farina doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Turmarrov seems to have got his legs back now.
Farina wants to sweep here but Turmarrov controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Turmarrov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Farina manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Turmarrov has Farina in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Turmarrov has his feet on Farina's thighs here. He's pushed Farina off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Farina screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexey Turmarrov!

Event: MFC - 37
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1##CL#
Farina closes the distance and clinches.
Farina throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Farina on the inside.
Farina keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shrute's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farina.
Farina lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shrute backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farina lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shrute backwards.
Shrute wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Farina has him pressed against the cage.
Farina lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Shrute wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Farina has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Farina.
Shrute is trying to break free.#BC2#
Shrute breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Farina slips under a jab.
Farina defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shrute.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shrute or perhaps it was just good defense by Farina, which made it look bad.
A nice inside leg kick there by Farina. That's going to slow Shrute down.
Farina fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shrute.#CL#
Farina closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Farina. #T2#
Farina lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farina.
Farina lands a big right hand that drops Shrute! The killer instinct kicks in and Farina finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Farina!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davide Farina!
Our winner, Davide Farina, 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: MFC - 32
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Farina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Junior moves away.
Junior looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Farina is fending him off so far but Junior persists. Nope, Farina circles away and we're back to standing.
Junior looks for a takedown but Farina sprawls well.
Farina appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Farina as Junior shoots in.
Farina tries a quick counter leg kick but Junior is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hermio Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farina lands a right hook to the body.
Farina swings for the body but Junior moves out of range. #CL2#
Farina clinches up with Junior and pushes him back against the cage.
Farina gets underhooks to prevent Junior's takedown attempt.
Junior is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Farina is keeping busy.
Junior tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Farina smiles and moves away. #TD#
Junior throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Farina tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Junior is in Farina's guard.#SUB#
Junior is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Junior passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Farina's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Farina tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Junior tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Farina holding on.#SUB#
Junior tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Junior is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Farina knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Farina's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Junior tries to move into full mount but can't pass Farina's legs.
Farina is trying to get back to half guard.
Farina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Junior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Junior is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Farina has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Farina struggling a bit here.
Farina tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Junior tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Junior has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
You can see the frustration on Farina's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Junior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Farina wants to control but Junior postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Junior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Junior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Junior looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Farina is looking for a sweep.
Junior has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Junior working for a submission but Farina is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Junior moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Farina has worked his arm free - good work by Farina! #SUB#
Junior is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Farina looks calm but he's in trouble here. Junior gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Farina is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Junior lets go of the hold and Farina can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hermio Junior!

Event: MFC - 30
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Farina tries to work over Turmarrov's front leg with a kick but Turmarrov checks it.
Farina connects with a solid leg kick.
Farina jabs Turmarrov right on the nose. Turmarrov blinks but takes it well.
Turmarrov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
Turmarrov dives in and scores a takedown into Farina's guard.
Turmarrov postures up in Farina's guard and throws a big left but Farina blocks it.
Farina utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Farina looking to control but Turmarrov passes into half guard.
Farina holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Turmarrov is thwarting Farina's attempts to control the position.
Farina keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Farina is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Turmarrov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1#
Farina wants to control but Turmarrov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Farina keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Farina is trying to maintain the position but Turmarrov is very close to passing his half guard.
Turmarrov 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.
Turmarrov stalling.
Farina desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Farina is looking for a sweep. Turmarrov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turmarrov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Farina to regain full guard.
Farina is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Farina is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Turmarrov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turmarrov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Farina pulls Turmarrov in close to his closed guard and prevents Turmarrov from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Farina misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Turmarrov dives in for a single leg takedown but Farina sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Turmarrov tries to pull guard but Farina won't allow it.
Farina lands a right hand.
Farina lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turmarrov backwards. #TD2#
Farina decides to pull guard.
Farina is adopting a defensive guard.
Farina looking to control.
Turmarrov looking to sit in guard and control but Farina gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Turmarrov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Farina defends it easily.#T4##SUB#
Turmarrov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Farina gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Turmarrov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Turmarrov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Farina can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Farina advances position into side control!
Farina working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turmarrov tries to control but Farina manages to take his back.
Farina gets his hands free as Turmarrov looks to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Turmarrov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davide Farina dominated that 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.#R2#
Farina is looking to clinch but Turmarrov is avoiding it.
Farina lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Turmarrov falls backwards - clearly groggy! Farina dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davide Farina!
Our winner, Davide Farina, 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: MFC - 26
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Junior fails with the takedown
and Farina counters with a good low kick that Junior was not able to check.
Junior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Junior takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Farina scores with a decent looking hook.
Junior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Junior closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Junior checks a low kick from Farina.
Junior takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Farina stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Farina wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Junior shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Junior drops back looking for a leg! Farina is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Farina manages to kick Junior off! Junior jumps back into Farina's guard.
Farina is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Farina is controlling Junior's posture.#SUB#
Junior is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Farina not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Junior sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Farina's guard. #SUB#
Junior is working for a submission of some sort.
Farina is trying to maintain the position but Junior is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Junior is working for a kimura but Farina is defending it quite comfortably.
Farina moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Farina not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farina swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Farina trying to control the position.
Farina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Junior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Junior pushes down on Farina's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Farina is defending against the submission attempts here by Junior. #SUB#
Junior is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Farina doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Junior. #SUB#
Junior is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Farina sees it coming and defends easily.
Junior uses his free foot to push down on Farina's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Farina. #T3##SUB#
Junior looking for a guillotine from mount but Farina is having none of it. #SUB#
Junior looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Farina tries to reverse the position but Junior maintains control.#SUB#
Junior goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Farina turns into him and now he's in Junior's guard. #SUB#
Junior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Farina defends it easily.
Farina postures up in Junior's guard and throws a big left but Junior blocks it.
Farina trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Farina trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farina's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4##SUB#
Junior looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Farina has picked Junior up and slammed him! Junior can't keep hold of the triangle and Farina manages to pass to side control!
Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Junior regains half guard.
Farina throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Junior looking for submissions off his back.
Farina sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Junior defending well though.
Junior moves into full guard. #SUB#
Farina avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Junior is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Junior working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farina.
Farina wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hermio Junior dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Farina lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Horrible takedown attempt by Junior or perhaps it was just good defense by Farina, which made it look bad.
Farina defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Junior.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Farina! But no joy.#TD#
Junior scores with a takedown into Farina's guard.#SUB#
Junior postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Farina is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Junior, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Junior working for a triangle but Farina defends it easily.
Farina engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Junior working for a triangle but Farina defends it easily.
Farina in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Farina passes into half guard.
Junior makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Junior.
Farina postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Junior has an active guard here but Farina has managed to pass into half guard.
Farina working the head and body with strikes.
Farina passes to side control.
Hermio Junior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Junior defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Farina is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Junior knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Farina looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Farina throws an elbow but Junior slips to the side and avoids it well.
Junior is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior regains half guard.
Junior tries to roll over but Farina keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Junior manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Junior bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Farina's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Junior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Junior drops back looking for a leg! Farina is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Farina manages to kick Junior off! Junior jumps back into Farina's guard.
Farina wants to sweep here but Junior controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Junior is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Farina looking to hit a scissor sweep but Junior is one step ahead there.
Farina controls Junior momentarily but Junior frees himself.
Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farina swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Junior is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Farina keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
Farina trying to control the position.
Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farina swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Farina tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Junior is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Farina is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Farina has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Farina with a flurry of punches that miss.
Farina trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farina advances to half guard.
Junior manages to get to full guard.
Farina wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Junior is on top in guard. #REVR#
Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farina swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hermio Junior 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Farina stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Farina wants it to stay on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Junior fails to land the takedown.
Farina keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hermio Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Farina counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Farina gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Junior fails to pull guard.
Junior is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Farina to keep the fight standing.
Farina digs a right hand underneath Junior's ribcage. Junior let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Junior tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior tries to pull guard but Farina holds him up against the cage and eventually Junior drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Farina gets control of Junior's arms and successfully pulls guard. Farina will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Junior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Farina seems keen to control Junior's posture.#T1#
Junior passes Farina's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Farina wants to control but Junior is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Junior seems to be working for a kimura but Farina defends the submission attempt.
Farina is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Junior is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Farina keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Davide Farina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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.#SUB#
Junior is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Farina doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Junior.
Junior is thwarting Farina's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Junior seems to be working for a kimura but Farina defends the submission attempt.
Farina holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Junior tries to pass to full mount but Farina defends it.
Farina is looking for a sweep. Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Junior looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Junior is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Farina is just riding it out for now. Junior eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Junior seems to be working for a kimura but Farina defends the submission attempt.
Junior trying to pass the guard but Farina defending well. #SUB#
Junior is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Farina defends it well. #SUB#
Junior is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Farina is just riding it out for now. Junior eventually gives up the hold.
Farina is looking to improve his position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Junior tries to pass the half guard into mount. Farina knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Farina is pressing down on Junior's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Junior passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Farina is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Farina's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Junior thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Junior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

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 Hermio Junior.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Junior, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hermio Junior!

Event: MFC - 24
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Farina lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Turmarrov shoots for a double leg takedown but Farina sprawls well. He's pushed Turmarrov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Farina moves into the clinch.
Farina gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turmarrov.
Farina scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turmarrov fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Turmarrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turmarrov tries to pull guard but Farina forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turmarrov wants a takedown but no success here.
Farina lands with a short shot to the head.
Turmarrov is trying to pull guard but Farina has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Farina on the inside. #T1#
Turmarrov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Farina prevents it.
Turmarrov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Farina fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Farina gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Turmarrov is trying to pull guard but Farina turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Turmarrov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Farina fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Farina.
Farina buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turmarrov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Farina makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Turmarrov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turmarrov is defended easily by Farina.
Farina cracks Turmarrov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#Turmarrov is rocked!
Farina darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Turmarrov's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Farina before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Davide Farina!
After winning the bout, Davide Farina thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MFC - 22
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1##TD#
Junior gets a takedown into half guard.
Junior is looking to advance position but Farina won't allow it.
Farina is controlling Junior's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Junior wants to work for an arm triangle but Farina is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Farina tries to roll over but Junior keeps him under control.
Farina is doing well to control the position and prevent Junior from advancing to side control.
Farina is trying to control but can't.
Junior is pressing down on Farina's thigh, looking to free his foot. Farina is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Junior is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Junior wants to work for an arm triangle but Farina is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Farina won't allow Junior to pass to mount. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Farina manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Farina keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass. #SUB#
Junior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Farina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Farina keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
Junior passes Farina's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Farina is defending against the submission attempts here by Junior.
Farina is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Junior is trying to work for a kimura but Farina is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Junior looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Farina won't allow Junior to pass to mount. #SUB#
Junior is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Junior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Farina has managed to free his arm - good work.
Farina trying to hold on to Junior's head to control him but Junior postures up. #SUB#
Junior is looking for a kimura here.
Junior is pressing down on Farina's thigh, looking to free his foot. Farina is holding on for now. #T3##SUB#
Junior is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Farina is defending against the submission attempts here by Junior. #SUB#
Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Farina is defending against the submission attempts here by Junior.
The fighters are battling for position here. Farina manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Farina has his hands on Junior's head, controlling the position.
Farina lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Farina trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Junior is looking for a triangle but Farina pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Junior looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Junior working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Farina has passed into half guard!
Farina content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farina wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy.
Junior might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Farina looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hermio Junior dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Junior shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Junior showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Junior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Farina has managed to free his arm - good work.
Farina trying to control from the bottom.
Farina is looking for a sweep. Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Junior is thwarting Farina's attempts to control the position.
Farina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Junior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Junior is working for a submission of some sort.
Junior trying to mount his opponent but Farina defends it. #T1#
Farina wants to control but Junior is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Junior wants to work for an arm triangle but Farina is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Junior is looking for a kimura here.
Hermio Junior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Farina is trying to maintain the position but Junior is very close to passing his half guard.
Farina keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Junior is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Farina doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Junior. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Junior is thwarting Farina's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Junior seems to be working for a kimura but Farina defends the submission attempt.
Farina has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Junior is working away from the top position though.
Farina is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Junior looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Farina is pressing down on Junior's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Farina trying to keep a closed guard but Junior is proving a slippery customer.
Junior tries to free his leg and advance position but Farina is retaining full guard.
Farina has his hands on Junior's head, controlling the position.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Junior drops back looking for a leg! Farina is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Farina manages to kick Junior off! Junior jumps back into Farina's guard.
Farina wants to sweep here but Junior controlling him for the moment.
Farina trying to keep a closed guard but Junior is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Junior is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Farina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Junior drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Farina manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Junior has Farina in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Junior working for a triangle but Farina defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farina trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hermio Junior dominated that second 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!#R3##TD#
Junior decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Farina wants to control but Junior is keeping busy. #SUB#
Junior is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Farina sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Junior is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Junior wants to work for an arm triangle but Farina is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Farina wants to improve his position but Junior is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Farina is looking to control Junior's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Farina avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB#
Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Junior is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Farina is in trouble now - Junior has advanced to mount!
Farina tries to hold on but Junior pushes him away. #SUB#
Junior has hold of Farina's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Farina manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Junior has hold of Farina's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Farina manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Farina tries to lock up and control but Junior gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Junior looking for a guillotine from mount but Farina is having none of it.
Farina tries to hold on but Junior pushes him away.
Davide Farina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Farina working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Junior is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Farina has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Farina! #SUB#
Junior looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Farina has picked Junior up and slammed him! Junior can't keep hold of the triangle and Farina manages to pass to side control!
Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Farina thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Junior regains half guard.#SUB#
Junior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Farina tries to pass to full mount but Junior defends it. #SUB#
Junior looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Junior is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Farina's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Farina's back!#SUB#
Farina showing good submission defense here.
Farina trying to control the hands but Junior breaks the grip. #SUB#
Junior has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Farina tries to escape but Junior has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Junior looking for the RNC.
Farina is really stuck here.
Farina wants to control his opponent's hands but Junior gets his hands free. #SUB#
Junior has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Farina has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Farina is trying to defend against the choke here but Junior has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Junior Tightens the hold and Farina taps out furiously! Junior displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hermio Junior!

Event: MFC - 19
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Good leg kick by Farina.
Farina throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Farina gets tackled into the cage by Martinez. Martinez maintains the clinch.
Nice elbow from Martinez.
Martinez pushes off an throws an elbow but Farina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Martinez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Martinez - that landed with a thud.
Farina looks winded!
Martinez trying to land knees to the body.
Farina blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Martinez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Farina lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Farina on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Martinez pushes off an throws an elbow but Farina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Martinez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Martinez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Martinez'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.
Martinez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Farina tries to throw a body punch but Martinez avoids it by throwing Farina back against the cage.
Martinez lands an elbow that stopped Farina in his tracks for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martinez.
Martinez misses with a body punch.
Martinez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martinez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Farina avoids it.
Martinez misses with an elbow over the top.
Farina takes an elbow to the temple.
Farina has a couple of punches blocked by Martinez. #TD2#
Farina gets control of Martinez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Farina will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Martinez content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Martinez won't allow Farina to sweep him here.
Farina not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Martinez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Farina is trying to keep Martinez in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Farina takes a swing at Martinez's ribcage but misses.
Farina attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Martinez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Farina sprawls and moves away.
Farina throws a low kick but it's checked well by Martinez.
Davide Farina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Farina takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Martinez swings widly with a right hand
and Farina counters with a nice low kick that buckles Martinez's knee momentarily.
Farina misses with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Farina.
Martinez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martinez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Farina moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Martinez throws a hook but Farina blocks it.#TD#
Martinez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Farina is trying to defend but Martinez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Farina tries to roll over but Martinez keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Martinez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Martinez working over Farina with some ground and pound. Farina looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Farina trying to control here.
Farina wants to improve his position but Martinez is controlling well.
Martinez controlling the pace.
Martinez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Farina tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Martinez is able to avoid easily.
Farina throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Martinez cracks Farina with a right hand to the side of the head.
Martinez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Martinez shoots in and bounces Farina off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Farina wants to sweep but no luck.
Martinez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Farina trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Martinez drops back looking for a leg! Farina is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Farina manages to kick Martinez off! Martinez jumps back into Farina's guard.
Martinez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Martinez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Farina controls Martinez momentarily but Martinez frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Farina tries to clinch but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez takes one to the chin there.
Martinez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Martinez checks a leg kick.
Martinez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Farina's head backwards.
Martinez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Farina on the side of the head.
A low kick from Farina misses
and Farina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martinez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farina can do to turn this around?
Farina throws a leg kick
and Martinez counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Farina is rocked!
Javier Martinez is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Martinez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Farina is still in real trouble! Can Martinez finish him?#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Farina's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Martinez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Martinez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Farina seems to have recovered his senses.
Martinez working away.
Farina is trying to get back to half guard.
Farina striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Martinez trying to control the position but Farina is working away.
Farina is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Martinez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Martinez is controlling the pace.
Martinez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Martinez is thwarting Farina's attempts to control the position.
Martinez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Javier Martinez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Farina trying to control but Martinez postures up.
Martinez is looking to take a break and control but Farina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Martinez lands strikes from half guard.
Farina is looking to control Martinez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Farina avoid being mounted?
Martinez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Martinez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Farina does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Martinez shoots in and gets a takedown into Farina's guard.
Farina looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martinez trying to control but Farina is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Martinez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Farina preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Farina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martinez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Martinez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez is trying to control. Farina wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Farina trying to control from the bottom.
Martinez drops an elbow to the side of Farina's head. #T1#
Martinez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Farina holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Martinez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD#
Martinez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Martinez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Martinez working the head and body with strikes.
Farina can't do much from the bottom here.
Davide Farina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Farina might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Martinez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Farina is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Martinez content to control rather than advance.
Farina is doing well to control the position and prevent Martinez from advancing to side control.
Martinez working the head and body with strikes.
Martinez lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Martinez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Farina has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martinez is working away from the top position though.
Martinez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Martinez connects with a nice short shot to Farina's temple.
Farina trying to hold on to Martinez's head to control him but Martinez postures up.
Martinez sitting and controlling from the half guard. #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.
Farina holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Martinez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Martinez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Martinez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Martinez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Farina to see if he's OK.
Martinez lands a few punches from side control.
Martinez working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Martinez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Farina's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Martinez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martinez 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Martinez!
Javier Martinez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CFC 547
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Sole shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Sole drives through and clinches with Farina against the cage.
Farina tries to pull guard but Sole forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sole pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sole misses with an elbow strike.
Sole throws an elbow that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farina.
Sole misses with an elbow strike.
Farina fails to pull guard.
Sole pushes off an throws an elbow but Farina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sole lands an elbow inside that Farina shrugs off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farina.
Sole lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Davide Farina has been cut.
Farina tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davide Farina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sole throws an elbow but misses.
Sole lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sole looking to throw knees to the head but Farina is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sole throws an elbow but misses.
Farina lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sole tries to land knees in the clinch but Farina avoids the damage to the body.
Farina lands a body punch.
Farina scores with a shot to the side of Sole's head.
Sole throws an elbow that misses. #T1#
Sole looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD#
Farina manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Farina is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Farina working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sole trying to control the position from guard on top but Farina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Farina working for a triangle but Sole defends it easily. #SUB#
Farina working for a triangle but Sole defends it easily. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sole trying to control but Farina is working from the bottom.
Farina is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Farina looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sole trying to move into half guard but instead Farina has managed to sweep!#REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sole being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Sole working a defensive guard here.
Farina trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Farina advances to half guard.
Sole tries to get to full guard but Farina has control of the leg.
Farina content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Farina throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Farina not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Farina seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sole has a hand on Farina's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Farina takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farina throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sole is just holding on here. Farina manages to take his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davide Farina dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davide Farina's cut.
That's time! Farina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Farina moves out of range of the body kick from Sole.
Farina swings widly with a right hand
and Sole counters with a leg kick. #CL#
Farina drives through and clinches with Sole against the cage.
Farina scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sole just misses with a elbow thrown towards Farina's brow.
Farina takes an elbow to the temple.
Farina lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sole throws an elbow but misses.
Farina lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sole backwards.
Farina presses Sole against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Farina 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.
Farina tries to work over Sole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Farina pulls guard.
Farina seems keen to control Sole's posture.#SUB#
Sole got a little sloppy there for a moment and Farina has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sole has managed to get both his arms back between Farina's legs - danger averted.
Sole looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Farina managing to control the position. #T1##SUB#
Farina working for a triangle but Sole defends it easily.
Farina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Farina has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Farina is looking for a triangle but Sole pushes his legs off easily.
Sole really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Farina. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Farina looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farina swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Davide Farina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Sole forces Farina back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farina.
Sole throws an elbow that misses.
Farina avoids a wild elbow strike from Sole.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sole.
Farina misses with a punch to the body.
Jacks Sole seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Farina pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Farina looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Farina keeping moving, preventing Sole from controlling successfully. #T3#
Sole might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Farina haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Farina has his foot on Sole's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sole works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Farina has his foot on Sole's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sole works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Farina is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Farina working for a triangle but Sole defends it easily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Farina misses with an uppercut.
Farina lands a head shot.
Sole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Farina. #T4#
Sole shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from Sole misses its intended target.
Farina throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sole throws a nice inside leg kick.
Farina checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sole. That's going to slow Farina down.
Farina misses with a shot to the body
and Sole counters with a nice leg kick.
Sole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farina.
Farina dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sole. That did some damage!
Sole lands a leg kick that knocks Farina off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sole throws a leg kick which misses Farina's front leg but catches the back leg as Farina tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sole.
Sole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farina.
Farina throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Davide Farina will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Davide Farina's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Farina darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Sole drives through and clinches with Farina against the cage.
Farina swings wildly with an uppercut but Sole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sole blocking some punches.
Farina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sole blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Farina pulls Sole into guard.
Farina trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Farina is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sole is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farina is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Farina looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Sole trying to control but Farina is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Farina is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Farina has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Davide Farina overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Farina trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Farina is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sole.
Sole gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Farina.
Sole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2##CL#
Farina moves into the clinch.
Farina tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sole smiles and moves away.
Farina looks to land a left hand but Sole moved out of range nicely.
Sole does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sole 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 Farina has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Farina and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sole chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been told by Farina's head coaches at Invictus MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big left from Farina misses.
Sole scoring well with a low kick there.
Sole scores with a spinning back kick!
Sole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sole moves away from the strike by Farina.
Sole will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Sole.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farina throws a jab but it's blocked by Sole.
Farina wants to clinch.#T3#
Farina misses with a low kick.
Sole misses with a leg kick.
Sole throws a leg kick but Farina sees it coming and moves out of range.
Farina missing with a left hand there. Sole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good work by Farina as he checks the leg kick.
Farina is looking for a counter combo.
Sole throws a leg kick that misses.
Farina throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Farina wants to clinch up but Sole keeps it at a distance.
Farina lands a nice shot to the body.
Sole slips a straight right by Farina.
Sole throws a low kick but Farina moves out of range easily.
Farina ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Farina scores with a body shot.
Farina works Sole's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Sole is looking to slow Farina down with leg kicks.
Farina takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sole throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Farina throws an overhand right that lands on Sole's shoulder, as Sole tries to avoid the shot.
Farina lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Farina tries to clinch there but Sole circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sole.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sole checks a leg kick.
Farina throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sole counters with a nice leg kick.
Sole slips under a jab.
Sole clobbers Farina with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sole.
Farina attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sole throws a nice head kick!
Sole connects with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Davide Farina did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Davide Farina's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Sole will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Farina lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Farina misses.
Jacks Sole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Farina fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sole just manages to avoid it.
Farina throws a low kick but Sole avoids it.
Sole finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Farina misses with a low kick as Sole jumps back.
Sole punishes Farina's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Farina has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sole missing with knees to the body. #TD#
Farina decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Farina throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sole escapes and throws Farina's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Farina regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sole's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Sole is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Farina is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sole's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sole's back!
Sole tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Farina working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T2#
Sole has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Farina.#SUB#
Farina is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Farina keeps control of the position as Sole tries to break free.
Sole avoids the strikes from Farina. #SUB#
Sole fending off the submission attempt from Farina.
Sole tries to escape the position. #T3#
Sole looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Farina has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Farina lands strikes to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sole is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Farina.
Sole tries to roll but Farina sticks to his back. #T4#
Farina controls the action.#SUB#
Farina has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sole wants to escape the position.
Farina misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB#
Sole preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Farina.
Sole tries to escape but Farina has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sole trying to control the action but Farina just sinks the hooks in.
Farina throwing sloppy strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davide Farina had his way with Jacks Sole in that round.
The cut man is working on Davide Farina's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Sole throws a leg kick but Farina sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Farina is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Farina thumps Sole with a low kick.
Farina just misses with a punch to the body.
Sole throws a solid leg kick but Farina takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sole.
Farina was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Farina throws a right hand that misses
and Sole counters with a nice low kick that buckles Farina's knee momentarily.
Sole is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Farina swings for the body but Sole moves out of range.
Sole misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Farina tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farina fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sole looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Farina misses with an uppercut.
Sole throws a leg kick but Farina sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farina blocks a low kick nicely.
Sole on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Farina just misses with a punch to the body.
Farina fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sole throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Sole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Farina lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC#Sole is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jacks Sole has been cut.
Sole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Farina counters with a big right hand! Oh Sole is in trouble here! Farina follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davide Farina!
Davide Farina retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Davide Farina 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: CFC 539
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Greepo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Farina defends it nicely.
Greepo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Farina pinned against the cage. Farina gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Farina is looking to counter punch.
Greepo has a takedown stuffed.
Farina swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Davide Farina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leepo Greepo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farina cracks Greepo with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Davide Farina!
Davide Farina retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Davide Farina thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFC 532
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Mahi Ai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mahi Ai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Mahi Ai drives through and clinches with Farina against the cage.
Farina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farina misses with the head strike.
Farina scores with a hook to the body.
Mahi Ai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahi Ai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farina's elbow.
Farina is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Farina.
Mahi Ai tries to work over Farina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahi Ai swings wildly with an uppercut but Farina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Farina - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahi Ai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Farina breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mahi Ai 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 seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farina closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mahi Ai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Farina finds it's way round the side to connect with Mahi Ai's head.
Farina has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Farina connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Mahi Ai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Farina swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahi Ai.
Mahi Ai is looking to clinch but Farina is avoiding it.
It seemed like Farina was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Mahi Ai moves into range and clinches up with Farina.
Farina throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahi Ai.
Mahi Ai keeps control of Farina as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short left from Mahi Ai.
Good body shot from Farina.
A frustrated look appears on Farina's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mahi Ai working aggressively here. #BC2#
Farina manages to break the clinch.
Davide Farina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Mahi Ai takes the fight into the clinch.
Mahi Ai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mahi Ai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Farina is trying to push Mahi Ai away but Mahi Ai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Mahi Ai blocks an uppercut.
Mahi Ai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Farina's efforts to push away.
Farina lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahi Ai cracks Farina with a nice body shot.
Mahi Ai misses with an elbow over the top.
Mahi Ai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahi Ai tries a body shot but Farina blocks it.
Farina working aggressively here.
Farina avoiding damage as Mahi Ai throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from Farina.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahi Ai.
Farina throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Farina.
A nice left hand lands by Farina.
A nice right hand lands inside from Farina. #BC2#
Farina pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Farina's corner calls for a 1-2. Farina obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Farina does it's job there.#ROC2#Mahi Ai is rocked!#T3#
Farina fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Mahi Ai square on the jaw! Damn, Mahi Ai is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Davide Farina!
Davide Farina is the new light heavyweight champion!
Davide Farina decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Thomas Mahi Ai was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: CFC 527
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Foster changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Farina looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farina manages to work his way to half guard, despite Foster's best efforts.
Foster is keen to just control but Farina is a slippery customer.
Foster prevents Farina from improving his position.
Farina trying to control but Foster postures up.
Farina is looking to improve his position.
Foster is looking to advance position but Farina won't allow it.
Farina is trying to control but can't.
Foster perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Foster prevents Farina from improving his position.
Farina desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farina has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Foster prevents Farina from improving his position.
Foster moves nicely into side control. #T1##SUB2#
Foster wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Farina, who protects the arm well.
Farina stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Farina's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Farina parries the strikes from Foster easily there. Foster is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Farina to escape.
Farina regains half guard.
Farina tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.
Farina desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Farina tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Farina blocking the ground and pound attempt from Foster.
Farina is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Farina trying to hold on to Foster's head to control him but Foster postures up.
Farina is not content to let Foster control the position.
Farina tries to get to full guard but Foster has control of the leg.
Foster is nestled in close to Farina, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Farina trying to control here.
Farina regains full guard. Nicely done.
Foster wants to control from the top but Farina keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Farina is on top in guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Foster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Farina can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Foster wants to sweep here but Farina controlling him for the moment.
Farina wants to pass the guard but Foster is keeping the position.
We've been informed that Foster has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Foster trying to keep a closed guard but Farina is proving a slippery customer.
Farina trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farina stays in close to Foster's body and controls the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Farina stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Farina is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Farina will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Farina wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
Farina stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farina controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Foster has his takedown stuffed
and Farina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brad Foster will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Foster tries for a takedown but Farina circles away easily
and Farina counters with a nice uppercut.
Foster dives in and grabs Farina's left leg, looking for a takedown. Farina pushes down on Foster's head and hops out.
We've been told by Farina's head coaches at Invictus MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Foster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Farina counters with a nice uppercut.
Davide Farina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Foster.
Foster tries to clinch #KD#
and Farina counters with a crisp right hand that drops Foster! Farina lets Foster back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Foster is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Brad Foster has been cut.
Farina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foster can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foster moves to clinch but Farina breaks away
and Farina 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 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Davide Farina!
A victorious Davide Farina thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CFC 519
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1##CL#
Wad clinches up with Farina and pushes him back against the cage.
Wad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wad misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Farina.
Wad has Farina pressed against the cage, preventing Farina from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farina.
A frustrated look appears on Farina's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wad working aggressively here.
Wad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wad prevents a body shot from Farina.
Farina blocks an uppercut.
Farina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farina is trying to push Wad away but Wad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Farina lands a nice uppercut.
Farina softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wad pushes Farina back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farina throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wads head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farina wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farina misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wad.
Farina has a couple of punches blocked by Wad. #BC2#
Farina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab from Farina.
Farina slips a jab from Wad.
Wad moves away from the strike by Farina.
Farina throws a hook but Wad avoids it easily.
Farina throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Farina moves forwards but Wad connects with a nice, crisp jab.#KD2#
Farina cracks Wad with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Farina has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Wad to stand back up!#ROC2#Wad is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Xi Wad has been cut.
Farina has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wad moves away from the strike by Farina.
Oh Wad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wad switches off momentarily and Farina cracks him with a monster right hand! Wad topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Farina dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Farina!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Davide Farina!
A relieved looking Davide Farina 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: CFC Christmas
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Farina 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.
Stein Jr misses with a low kick.
Farina let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#KD#
Stein Jr lands a big head kick that sends Farina tumbling to the mat! Stein Jr takes a step backwards and waves Farina back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Farina is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Davide Farina has been cut.
Frank Stein Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Stein Jr misses
and Farina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Frank Stein Jr has been cut.
Stein Jr tries to clinch
and Farina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Stein Jr misses
and Farina counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Stein Jr is predictable there
and Stein Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Frank Stein Jr's cut is getting worse.
Stein Jr misses with a low kick as Farina jumps back.
Stein Jr throws a leg kick
and Farina counters with a crisp right that sends Stein Jr to the canvas! Farina follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davide Farina!
After winning the bout, Davide Farina thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2022

#R1#
Farina lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Horst throws a sloppy head kick and Farina moves out of range easily.
Horst swats away the attempt to clinch by Farina.
Horst has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Horst there as he acknowledges the shot.
Horst pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horst takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Farina has Horst up against the cage in a clinch.
Farina throws a punch but it's blocked by Horst.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horst.
Farina lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Farina scores with a nice short uppercut.
Farina misses with a punch on the inside.
Horst is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Farina is keeping busy.
Horst fails to pull guard.
Horst working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Farina lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Farina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farina digs a right hand underneath Horst's ribcage. Horst let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Farina is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Farina lands a nice shot to the body.
Farina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farina misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farina.
Horst misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farina scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Horst's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Horst blocks an uppercut.
Farina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farina pushes Horst back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farina lands an uppercut.
Horst is trying to break the clinch but Farina has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farina.
Farina swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Horst is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Farina to keep the fight standing.
Davide Farina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Werner Horst.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farina.
Farina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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!
Farina throws a head punch that misses.
Horst has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Farina avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Farina lands a body punch.
Farina has a couple of punches blocked by Horst.
Horst is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Farina lands a body punch in the clinch.
Farina working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Farina struggles to land a body shot inside as Horst controls his hands.
Farina lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Horst backwards.
Farina lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Farina lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Horst looks winded!
Farina lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Horst is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farina.
Horst is still on wobbly legs! Can Farina finish him?
Farina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Horst seems to have recovered his senses.
Horst tries for a takedown but Farina manages to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farina.#T3#
Farina throws a big uppercut that drops Horst! More strikes from Farina and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Horst lies dazed against the cage as Farina celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davide Farina!

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