Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: FARTMMA 72
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Camara. Cormier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camara tests Cormier's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Cormier has been cut.#CL2#
Camara pushes Cormier up against the cage in a clinch.
Camara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cormier backwards.
Camara lands with a light punch inside.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cormier's elbow.
Camara scores with a shoulder strike.
Camara told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Camara gets through Cormier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cormier has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Camara lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Camara.
Cormier has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Camara after a bit of a struggle.
Cormier is breathing heavily.
Camara lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Camara.
Camara digs a right hand into Cormier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cormier's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Camara.
A hook to the body from Camara.
Camara gets through Cormier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Camara.
A right hook to the body lands for Camara.
Camara lands with a short shot to the head.
Camara lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Cormier is rocked!#CUT2#
Daniel Cormier's cut is getting worse.
Camara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Cormier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cormier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Camara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Camara lands with a short shot to the head.
Camara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Camara.
Camara cracks Cormier with a nice body shot.
Camara lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara digs a right hand into Cormier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cormier's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Camara.
Cormier seems to have got his legs back now.
Camara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Camara lands a nice shot to the body.
Camara lands a body punch in the clinch. #KD2#
Camara drops Cormier onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cormier is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Camara pushes Cormier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Nice body punch from Camara - that landed with a thud.
Camara scores with a hook to the body.
Camara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Camara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Camara works on Cormier's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Camara.
A right handed body shot lands from Camara.
Camara lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Camara.
Camara creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Cormier's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Cormier drops to his knees and Camara pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mamadu Camara!
Mamadu Camara tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: FARTMMA 66
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Bu looking to score a takedown here. Cormier is defending well but Bu drives through and ends up in Cormier's guard.
Bu wants to control from the top but Cormier keeps moving. #SUB#
Cormier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Bu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cormier is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bu gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cormier stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Bu has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Cormier manages to get his head free but now Bu has transitioned to an armbar! Cormier grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Bu! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lu Bu!

Event: FARTMMA 61
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
Cormier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Cassel.#CUT#
It looks like Daniel Cormier has been cut.
Cassel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cormier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cormier shoots for a takedown but Cassel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Cormier dives in and scores a takedown into Cassel's guard.
Cassel is trying to control the position but Cormier postures up.
Cormier passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cassel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cormier on the ground.#SUB2#
Cormier is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Cassel looks calm but he's in trouble here. Cormier gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Cassel is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Cormier lets go of the hold and Cassel can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Cormier!

Event: FARTMMA 55
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Cormier staying out of range there.#TD#
Cormier manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bunyon on his heels. He'll look to pass Bunyon's guard now, I'm sure.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cormier could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cormier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cormier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bunyon is keeping the position for now.
Cormier advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunyon won't allow Cormier to pass to mount.
Cormier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cormier takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cormier drops an elbow to the side of Bunyon's head. #T1#
Bunyon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cormier.
Bunyon wants to get back to his feet.
Cormier working Bunyon over with strikes.
Cormier tries to pass to full mount but Bunyon defends it. #SUB#
Cormier seems to be looking for submissions.
Bunyon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cormier is pressing down on Bunyon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bunyon is holding on for now.
Cormier performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Bunyon is defending against the submission attempts here by Cormier. #SUB#
Cormier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bunyon is looking for a sweep. Cormier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cormier is looking to advance position but Bunyon won't allow it.
Cormier missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Cormier looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bunyon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bunyon tries to kick Cormier off but Cormier keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bunyon has hold of Cormier's hands but Cormier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bunyon is trying to stand back up but Cormier is controlling him
Bunyon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cormier scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cormier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cormier looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bunyon is trying to stand back up but Cormier is controlling him #SUB#
Cormier is trying to work for a kimura but Bunyon is defending well.
Cormier lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Cormier seems to be working for a kimura but Bunyon defends the submission attempt.
Bunyon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cormier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Cormier works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cormier lands a big elbow.
Cormier pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bunyon trying desperately to get to his feet.
The referee warns Bunyon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cormier has hold of Bunyon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bunyon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cormier throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Cormier dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cormier misses the shot to the body.
Bunyon moves away from the strike by Cormier.
Cormier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cormier.
Cormier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Bunyon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD2#
Bunyon catches Cormier napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Cormier to the canvas! #CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Cormier has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Cormier looking for a guillotine here but Bunyon defends easily.
Cormier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bunyon wants to stand but Cormier has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Cormier has his foot on Bunyon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bunyon works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Cormier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bunyon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bunyon wants to get up but he can't break Cormier's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Cormier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bunyon throws a big elbow that misses.
Cormier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bunyon wants to get up but he can't break Cormier's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Cormier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bunyon defends well.
Bunyon wants to stand and escape but instead Cormier has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Bunyon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Cormier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bunyon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cormier looking to sit in guard and control but Bunyon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bunyon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bunyon won't allow Cormier to sweep him here.
Daniel Cormier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bunyon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bunyon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cormier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bunyon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Bunyon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bunyon tries to stand but Cormier is controlling from the bottom.
Bunyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Cormier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cormier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Cormier looking for a guillotine here but Bunyon defends easily. #SUB#
Cormier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bunyon tries to stand but Cormier is controlling from the bottom.
Bunyon is looking to work some ground and pound but Cormier has wrist control.
Cormier 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.#T4##SUB#
Cormier has his feet on Bunyon's thighs here. He's pushed Bunyon 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! Bunyon screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Cormier!

Event: FARTMMA 47: Vegas Massacre
Date: Jul 05, 2019

#R1#
Dentler lands a nice shot to the body. #KD2#
Dentler sends Cormier crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dentler is motioning to the referee to let Cormier up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Cormier has been cut.
Dentler misses with a wild body shot.
Cormier shoots in for a double leg but Dentler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#KD2#
Dentler cracks Cormier with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cormier looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dentler finish him? #ROC2#
Cormier is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dentler weaves into range and cracks Cormier right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Cormier goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Dentler is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Memphis Dentler!
A very excited looking Memphis Dentler rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: FARTMMA 40
Date: Jun 02, 2019

#R1#
Cormier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rasputin's waist but Rasputin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cormier off to one side.
Cormier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Cormier has been cut.
Rasputin scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Rasputin rushes Cormier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rasputin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rasputin prevents the takedown attempt.
Cormier is trying to pull guard but Rasputin has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Cormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasputin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cormier.
Rasputin presses Cormier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cormier is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Rasputin gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rasputin not doing much here.
Rasputin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cormier's head. #SUB2#
Rasputin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rasputin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cormier avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rasputin. #T1#
Rasputin slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Rasputin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cormier has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Rasputin seems to be working for a kimura but Cormier defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Cormier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rasputin pulls his head out easily.
Rasputin is trying to control. Cormier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rasputin controlling the pace. #SUB#
Cormier actively working from the bottom here.
Cormier wants to get back to full guard.
Cormier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cormier tries to get out of the position.
Rasputin trying to control the pace. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Rasputin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cormier defends it well.
Cormier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rasputin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Cormier is defending against the submission attempts here by Rasputin.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rasputin lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Rasputin is looking for a kimura here.
Rasputin slows the pace down in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Rasputin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cormier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rasputin.
Cormier could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cormier makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cormier.
Rasputin trying to control the position from guard on top but Cormier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cormier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Cormier is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Cormier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rasputin defends it easily.
Rasputin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rasputin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rasputin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rasputin with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Rasputin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cormier is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rasputin, into his guard. #REVR#
Cormier wants to pass the guard but Rasputin is keeping the position.
Rasputin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rasputin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cormier is controlling him.
Rasputin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rasputin wants to stand up but Cormier is controlling him.
Cormier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Rasputin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Cormier's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rasputin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cormier.#CL2#
Rasputin gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rasputin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rasputin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
Rasputin lands a takedown into guard.
Rasputin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cormier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rasputin.
Cormier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cormier can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rasputin controls the pace.#SUB#
Cormier has his foot on Rasputin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rasputin works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cormier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rasputin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rasputin is looking to work some ground and pound but Cormier has wrist control.
Rasputin wants to control from the top but Cormier keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rasputin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rasputin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Rasputin throwing strikes from guard but Cormier blocks nicely.
Cormier can't keep his opponent in guard - Rasputin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cormier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rasputin throwing shots but Cormier is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cormier is not content to let Rasputin control the position.
Cormier avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rasputin.
Rasputin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cormier's head.
Rasputin working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Rasputin.
Cormier is refusing to be controlled, as Rasputin sits in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Rasputin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Evgeni Rasputin has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Cormier looking for submissions off his back.
Rasputin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Cormier is defending against the submission attempts here by Rasputin. #SUB#
Cormier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rasputin pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Rasputin is working for a submission of some sort.
Rasputin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cormier's head. #T3#
Cormier is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rasputin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rasputin's back!
Rasputin is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Cormier tightening his grip on Rasputin, looking for the choke.
Cormier is trying to stick to Rasputin's back but Rasputin is turning into Cormier. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cormier's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rasputin.
Rasputin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rasputin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Cormier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rasputin defends well.
Rasputin trying to control but Cormier is working from the bottom.
Cormier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rasputin is one step ahead there. #T4#
Rasputin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rasputin landing some decent shots from guard.
Rasputin wants to control from the top but Cormier keeps moving. #SUB#
Cormier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rasputin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rasputin throws a big right hand that misses.
Rasputin stands and throws Cormier's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rasputin working the ground and pound but Cormier is defending the strikes.
Cormier defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Rasputin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Cormier's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Rasputin clinches up against the cage.
Rasputin lands a nice uppercut.
Cormier is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
Rasputin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rasputin advances to half guard.
Rasputin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cormier keeps working.
Rasputin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Rasputin 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.
Rasputin is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasputin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1##SUB#
Cormier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rasputin missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Rasputin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Cormier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rasputin slows the pace down in half guard.
Rasputin trying to control the action but Cormier is working from the bottom. #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.
Rasputin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cormier's head. #SUB#
Cormier looking for submissions off his back.
Rasputin throwing shots but Cormier is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Rasputin is working for a kimura but Cormier is defending it quite comfortably.
Cormier is staying active underneath Rasputin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Cormier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rasputin pulls his head out easily.
Cormier moves into full guard.
Rasputin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rasputin throwing strikes from guard but Cormier blocks nicely.
Evgeni Rasputin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rasputin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
More stalling from Rasputin.#SUB#
Rasputin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cormier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rasputin has managed to get both his arms back between Cormier's legs - danger averted.
Rasputin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Daniel Cormier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Cormier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rasputin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rasputin tries to free his leg and advance position but Cormier is retaining full guard.
Cormier controls Rasputin momentarily but Rasputin frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Rasputin rushes Cormier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rasputin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cormier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cormier wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cormier jumps guard but Rasputin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cormier drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rasputin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Rasputin there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jab from Rasputin.
Cormier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rasputin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Cormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Rasputin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeni Rasputin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rasputin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeni Rasputin!
Our winner, Evgeni Rasputin, 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: FARTMMA 34
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Bunyon is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Bunyon shuts the power down on Cormier. Lights out, game over! Bunyon is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Bunyon!

Event: FARTMMA 28
Date: Apr 09, 2019

#R1#
Cormier misses with a double jab. #KD2#
Sasaki lands a left and a right that send Cormier crashing to the mat, dazed. Sasaki thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Cormier is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Cormier has been cut.
Cormier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sasaki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oh Cormier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cormier with a poor takedown
and Sasaki counters with a nice body shot.
Cormier seems to have got his legs back now.
Cormier is breathing heavily.
Sasaki lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Cormier head around and knocks him out cold! Sasaki hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haise Sasaki !
A very excited looking Haise Sasaki 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: FARTMMA 22
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cormier.
A head kick by Cormier misses
and Murhapuro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Daniel Cormier has been cut.#TD2#
Cormier looking to score a takedown here. Murhapuro is defending well but Cormier drives through and ends up in Murhapuro's guard.#SUB#
Murhapuro working for a triangle but Cormier defends it easily. #SUB#
Murhapuro is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Cormier has his hands clasped together but Murhapuro extends and breaks Cormier's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Murhapuro.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pauke Murhapuro!

Event: FARTMMA 14 : BAD BLOOD
Date: Jan 22, 2019

#R1#
Lightenhammer misses with the combination.
Lightenhammer fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Lightenhammer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cormier wants to improve his position but Lightenhammer is controlling well. #SUB2#
Lightenhammer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cormier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lightenhammer is trying to control the action in half guard but Cormier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Lightenhammer is working for a kimura but Cormier is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
Lightenhammer wants to control but Cormier is keeping him busy.
Cormier's coaches at Grind Time Elite {$950} have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Cormier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lightenhammer on the ground.
Cormier gets full guard.#SUB#
Cormier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Cormier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lightenhammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lightenhammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lightenhammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Cormier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lightenhammer avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Cormier working for a triangle but Lightenhammer defends it easily.
Cormier wants to control the position but Lightenhammer says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Cormier actively working from the bottom here.
Cormier is refusing to be controlled, as Lightenhammer sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Lightenhammer is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Cormier still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Cormier has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The referee asks Cormier politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cormier prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Cormier is working Lightenhammer over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cormier landing strikes.
Cormier working the head and body with strikes.
Lightenhammer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lightenhammer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cormier!
Cormier is trying desperately to improve position.
Cormier is controlling an arm, preventing Lightenhammer from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lightenhammer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cormier is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Lightenhammer is looking to stand but Cormier has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Lightenhammer landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cormier wants to hold on but Lightenhammer pushes him away.
Cormier working to try and regain half guard.
Cormier is squirming around, avoiding Lightenhammer's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Lightenhammer is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cormier to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cormier shrugs it off.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lightenhammer working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Lightenhammer prevents Cormier from getting the reversal.
Lightenhammer wants to get back to his feet but Cormier is holding on tight.
Cormier is controlling an arm, preventing Lightenhammer from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thor Lightenhammer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
No luck for Lightenhammer with that takedown attempt.
Cormier drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lightenhammer sprawls and moves away.
Lightenhammer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cormier defends well and Lightenhammer ends up having to push Cormier into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lightenhammer shoots in looking for a takedown but Cormier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lightenhammer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Daniel Cormier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Lightenhammer.
Cormier misses with a kick to the body. #TD#
Cormier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cormier passes to full mount!
Cormier working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier scoring with strikes but Lightenhammer is staying in there.
Cormier scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lightenhammer?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cormier scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cormier putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T1#
Lightenhammer tries to reverse the position but Cormier maintains control.
Cormier with shots to the head and body - Lightenhammer looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cormier is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lightenhammer is bucking up trying to escape but Cormier cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lightenhammer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cormier putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB#
Cormier working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Cormier is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lightenhammer to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lightenhammer shrugs it off.
Cormier could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Cormier goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lightenhammer turns into him and now he's in Cormier's guard. #T2#
Cormier can't keep his opponent in guard - Lightenhammer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lightenhammer prevents Cormier from improving his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cormier is working hard here to advance position.
Cormier trying to control here. #SUB2#
Lightenhammer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cormier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cormier tries to get out of the position.
Lightenhammer trying to pass the guard but Cormier defending well. #T3##SUB#
Cormier actively working from the bottom here.
Cormier is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lightenhammer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cormier is just riding it out for now. Lightenhammer eventually gives up the hold.
Cormier tries to roll over but Lightenhammer keeps him under control.
Lightenhammer is trying to control the action in half guard but Cormier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Cormier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cormier is refusing to be controlled, as Lightenhammer sits in half guard.
Cormier is trying to maintain the position but Lightenhammer is very close to passing his half guard.
Lightenhammer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Lightenhammer working for a guillotine from mount but Cormier is in no mood to give up.
Lightenhammer wants to take Cormier's back but he can't do it this time.
Cormier can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Cormier dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Cormier swings for the body but Lightenhammer moves out of range.
Lightenhammer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cormier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lightenhammer somewhat.
Cormier throws a head kick that misses.
Cormier misses with a head kick.
Lightenhammer shoots in and drives through. Cormier sprawls well.
Lightenhammer blocks a head kick by Cormier.
Despite the aggression on Lightenhammer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cormier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lightenhammer.
Daniel Cormier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Lightenhammer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cormier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cormier is stalling here. Lightenhammer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cormier seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lightenhammer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T1#
Lightenhammer trying to control the action but Cormier is working from the bottom.
Cormier is trying to control Lightenhammer's posture but Lightenhammer avoids it.
Lightenhammer advances to mount. #SUB2#
Lightenhammer working for a guillotine from mount but Cormier is in no mood to give up.
Cormier is trying to escape the mount but Lightenhammer keeps good control and instead manages to take Cormier's back. #T2#
Lightenhammer not allowing Cormier to control his hands.
Cormier looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lightenhammer.
Cormier tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lightenhammer avoids the attempt from Cormier to control.
Cormier is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lightenhammer is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Cormier is in real trouble.
Lightenhammer keeps control of the position as Cormier tries to break free.
Cormier really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Lightenhammer's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Thor Lightenhammer has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Lightenhammer controlling well, preventing Cormier from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Cormier defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lightenhammer's arms.
Lightenhammer trying to control momentarily.
Lightenhammer doesn't have the hooks in and Cormier manages to turn into his guard.
Lightenhammer wants to sweep here but Cormier controlling him for the moment.
Cormier distracts Lightenhammer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cormier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cormier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Cormier landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cormier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cormier working some strikes from top position.
Cormier tries to free his leg and advance position but Lightenhammer is retaining full guard.
Cormier postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cormier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Cormier drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lightenhammer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cormier has Lightenhammer in his guard.#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Cormier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lightenhammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lightenhammer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Cormier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cormier 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Cormier!
The defeated Thor Lightenhammer had this to say: 'My Lightning missed, but this is not the last of my THUNDER...'.

Event: FARTMMA 9
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Howler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cormier shoots for a double leg takedown but Howler sprawls well. He's pushed Cormier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Howler works Cormier's body with a nice hook.
Howler lands a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Cormier has been cut.
Howler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Howler wants it to stay on the feet.
Howler scores with a shot to the body.
Cormier is breathing heavily.
Howler lands with a straight right. Cormier didn't see that one coming.
Howler drops Cormier with a straight right hand, right on the button! Howler follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rexx Howler!

Event: FARTMMA 4
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1##TD#
Cormier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Cormier has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Camara defend it? Cormier steps over the head and cranks it - Camara is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Cormier!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Cormier!

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