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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Farley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warren's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, London Calling - The Clash. Charlie Farley is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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155 lbs
2 - 2 - 1 |
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144 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Frank Warren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Farley!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Warren counters with a nice double leg into side control. Farley won't be happy with that.
Farley taking a bit of punishment here - Warren scoring with strikes.
Warren will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
You can see the frustration on Farley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Farley managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Warren.
Farley manages to work his way to half guard, despite Warren's best efforts.
Warren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Warren tries to pass the half guard into mount. Farley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Farley wants to improve his position but Warren is controlling well.
Warren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Farley's head.
Farley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren looks to land a strike but Farley avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Warren chips away with some ground and pound.
Warren throws and elbow that misses. Farley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Warren's guard. Nice move by Farley!
Farley postures up.
Warren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Warren looking for a sweep. Not yet Warren, not yet.
Warren is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Farley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Farley trying to control but Warren is working from the bottom.
Farley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warren has momentary wrist control but Farley slips an elbow through the middle.
Warren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farley.
Warren keeping moving, preventing Farley from controlling successfully.
Farley wants to pass the guard but Warren is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farley wants to control from the top but Warren keeps moving.
Farley throws a big right hand that misses.
Farley is working Warren over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Warren 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.
Farley trying to control but Warren is working from the bottom.
Warren is breathing heavily.
Farley is working Warren over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Farley lands a couple of digs.
Warren avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Farley trying to control the position from guard on top but Warren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Farley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Farley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Warren dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Farley throws a combination that misses
and Warren decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Farley's guard.
Farley is trying to control the position but Warren postures up.
Warren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Warren lands a couple of elbows.
Warren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Warren looking to pass the guard.
Warren keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Farley's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Farley holds on and takes a little breather.
Farley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Warren is one step ahead there.
Warren looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Farley is on top in guard.
Farley trying to control the position from guard on top but Warren 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Warren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Farley prevents Warren from getting back to his feet.
Farley is looking to work some ground and pound but Warren has wrist control.
Farley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Warren is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Farley pushing down on Warren's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farley is keen to just control but Warren is a slippery customer.
Farley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Warren defending well though.
Farley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Farley is keen to just control but Warren is a slippery customer.
Farley is controlling the pace.
Warren is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Farley scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Farley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Warren defending well though.
Farley trying to control the pace.
Farley wants to pass the guard but Warren is defending well.
Farley is nestled in close to Warren, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Farley is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Warren!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Warren 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Warren with a poor takedown
and Farley counters by moving into the clinch.
Warren has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Farley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Farley gets underhooks to prevent Warren's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Warren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Farley.
Warren tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Farley.
Warren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Farley has picked Warren up - he's going for a ride! Farley dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Well, if Farley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Farley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Farley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warren keeps working.
Warren on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Farley is looking for a kimura here.
Farley controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Farley works his foot free and advances to mount.
Warren is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Farley lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farley content just to control the position here.
Farley scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Warren?
Warren in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Farley lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Warren is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Farley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farley lands a heavy elbow.
Farley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
BOOM! Farley connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Farley pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Charlie Farley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warren takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Farley landing strikes from the mount.
Frank Warren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Warren in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Farley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Warren has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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