PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raleigh Farrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Neumann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Farrell
vs
Neumann

153 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raleigh Farrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Neumann!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farrell misses with a kick to the body.
Farrell wants to clinch up but Neumann keeps it at a distance.

Farrell gets caught flat footed, as Neumann shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neumann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farrell is keeping the position for now.
Neumann keeps trying to improve his position.
Neumann is looking to advance position but Farrell has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neumann is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Farrell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Neumann has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Farrell goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Neumann turns into him and now he's in Farrell's guard.
Neumann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Farrell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Farrell keeping full guard, as Neumann tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neumann won't allow Farrell to sweep him here.
Farrell keeping full guard, as Neumann tries to pass.
Neumann sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Farrell's guard.
Neumann throwing shots but Farrell is blocking nicely.
Farrell is trying to stand back up but Neumann is controlling him
Neumann thows a huge punch but Farrell dodges it nicely.
Farrell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farrell is staying active underneath Neumann, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neumann trying to mount his opponent but Farrell defends it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Farrell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Farrell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Neumann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Farrell blocks a head kick by Neumann.
Neumann looks for a takedown but Farrell sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neumann tries for a takedown but Farrell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Raleigh Farrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Neumann.
Neumann shoots in but no luck this time.
Farrell tries to counter with a takedown but Neumann is quick to defend against it.
Neumann looks winded!
Neumann fails to land the takedown.
Farrell misses with the combination.
Neumann tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Farrell defends well and Neumann ends up having to push Farrell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farrell scores with a one two! Neumann had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Farrell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Neumann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Farrell circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raleigh Farrell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Farrell looks for the body kick but Neumann saw that one coming.
Neumann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Farrell's waist but Farrell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Neumann off to one side.
Raleigh Farrell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neumann keeps the fight on the outside.
Farrell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Neumann steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Farrell.

Neumann moves into range and clinches up with Farrell.
Farrell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Neumann to keep the fight standing.
Farrell is trying to pull guard but Neumann turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Farrell manages to break the clinch.

Farrell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Neumann to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farrell is looking to stand up but Neumann isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neumann throws a strike but Farrell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Neumann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Neumann is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Farrell is controlling him.
Farrell throwing strikes but missing.
Farrell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Farrell is looking to stand up but Neumann won't let him.
Neumann is pulling down on Farrell's head to control his posture.

That's two 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.
Farrell is looking to work some ground and pound but Neumann has wrist control.
Neumann trying to keep a closed guard but Farrell is proving a slippery customer.
Farrell postures up and lands a big shot to Neumann's brow.

Neumann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Neumann is breathing heavily.
Neumann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Neumann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Farrell throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farrell throws a big right hand that misses.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Farrell tries to close the distance and clinch but Neumann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Farrell tries to clinch up but Neumann circles away and keeps his distance.
Farrell really is a fat lump.
Farrell is looking to land body kicks.
Farrell misses with a kick to the body.
Neumann with the counter takedown but Farrell avoids it easily.
Farrell keeps the fight on the outside.
Neumann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Farrell as he avoids it easily.

Neumann closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Neumann lands in his opponent's guard.
Farrell working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farrell is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Neumann is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Neumann controlling from the top position.
Farrell trying to strike off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farrell looking for a sweep. Not yet Farrell, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paulo Neumann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Farrell tries to clinch but Neumann moves out of range.
Neumann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Farrell as he avoids it easily.
Neumann shoots in for a takedown but Farrell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Farrell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Farrell jumps into guard, dragging Neumann to the mat.
Neumann throws a strike but Farrell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Neumann trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Farrell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farrell postures up in Neumann's guard and throws a big left but Neumann blocks it.

Neumann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Farrell landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Farrell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Neumann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Neumann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Farrell postures up.
Neumann is pulling down on Farrell's head. It's preventing any offense from Farrell, at least for the moment.

Farrell decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Neumann looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Raleigh Farrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Neumann.
Farrell blocks a head kick by Neumann.

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.
Farrell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paulo Neumann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farrell wants to clinch up but Neumann keeps it at a distance.
Farrell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Neumann avoids a kick to the body.
Farrell misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Farrell.
Farrell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Neumann fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Farrell to the ground. Neumann is now in Farrell's guard.
Farrell keeping moving, preventing Neumann from controlling successfully.
Farrell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farrell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neumann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Farrell can't keep his opponent in guard - Neumann advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Farrell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neumann throwing shots but Farrell is blocking nicely.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neumann shoots in for a double leg but Farrell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Neumann shoots in and drives through. Farrell sprawls well.
Farrell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Neumann.
Neumann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Farrell as he avoids it easily.

Farrell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Neumann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Neumann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Neumann shoots for a takedown but Farrell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farrell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Neumann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Farrell throws a leg kick but Neumann sees it coming and moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raleigh Farrell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Farrell 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raleigh Farrell!