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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zafir Farman (ranked 138 p4p, 397 weight class) and Prince McVicker (ranked 11 p4p, 31 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zafir Farman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Prince McVicker!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farman checks the leg kick nicely there.
McVicker digs a good body shot into Farman's ribs.
McVicker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Farman is looking to reverse the position.
McVicker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Farman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Farman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McVicker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McVicker goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Farman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McVicker but great work by Farman.
McVicker is looking to regain half guard here but Farman keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVicker sneaks back into half guard.
McVicker wants to get back to full guard.
Farman slows the pace down in half guard.
McVicker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McVicker wants to control but Farman is keeping busy.
McVicker is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Farman jumps into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McVicker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McVicker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McVicker is still trying to improve position.
McVicker tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Farman presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
McVicker gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVicker tries to roll over but Farman keeps him under control.
McVicker is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McVicker wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McVicker keeps trying to improve his position.
McVicker trying to control here.
McVicker is looking for a sweep. Farman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
McVicker gets back to full guard.
McVicker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Farman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Farman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McVicker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Farman's guard.
McVicker throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McVicker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McVicker trying to control but Farman is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prince McVicker dominated that round.
That's time! Farman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McVicker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Farman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McVicker connects with a body shot.
McVicker loads up on a big right hand but Farman slips the punch.
McVicker connects with the punch.
Farman throws a leg kick that is checked
and McVicker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McVicker.
McVicker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Farman is looking to regain half guard here but McVicker keeps moving and retains side control.
Farman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McVicker on the ground.
McVicker fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVicker trying to control the position but Farman is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McVicker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McVicker tries to score with some ground and pound. Farman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McVicker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McVicker grinds an elbow into Farman's temple.
Farman tries to bench press McVicker off him but McVicker keeps the position.
McVicker is looking to take a break and control but Farman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVicker controlling the position.
Farman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McVicker scoring with punches from side control.
McVicker is looking to take a break and control but Farman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McVicker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVicker in side control, throwing shots but Farman defends.
McVicker tries to advance to mount but Farman denies him.
Farman is not content to let McVicker control the position.
McVicker has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Farman!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McVicker throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McVicker sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McVicker landing shots from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by McVicker there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McVicker throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Farman is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
McVicker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McVicker misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
McVicker throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McVicker throws some wild stikes that Farman manages to avoid easily.
McVicker controlling from mount.
McVicker with a couple of short strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prince McVicker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Farman throws a body punch but McVicker moves out of range.
Farman scores with a body shot.
Farman forces McVicker back against the cage and clinches.
McVicker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McVicker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McVicker keeps the fight on the outside.
McVicker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McVicker lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman scores with a head kick. McVicker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Farman scores with a jab to the head.
McVicker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farman thows a leg kick but McVicker checks it
and McVicker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice shot lands for Farman.
McVicker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Farman doesn't seem bothered though.
McVicker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Farman counters with a stiff right hand.
McVicker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've been told by Farman's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Farman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McVicker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Farman fails to land with a series of punches.
McVicker connects with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Farman. No joy for McVicker on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVicker throws the left hand but Farman avoids the punch easily.
McVicker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farman misses with a low kick.
Farman lands with an overhand left.
McVicker misses with an uppercut.
McVicker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Farman.
Farman misses with a leg kick
and McVicker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Farman!
McVicker is looking to take a break and control but Farman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVicker throws an elbow but Farman slips to the side and avoids it well.
McVicker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Farman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Farman is trying to control McVicker's posture but McVicker avoids it.
Farman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McVicker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farman keeps working.
That's four 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.
Farman prevents McVicker from improving position.
Farman is looking for a sweep.
McVicker tries for a kimura but Farman is defending well.
McVicker has knee on belly momentarily but Farman bucks him off and regains half guard.
Farman won't allow McVicker to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zafir Farman clearly takes that round.
That's time! Farman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Farman stuffs the takedown.
McVicker scores with a hook to the body. Farman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McVicker staying out of range there.
McVicker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Farman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Farman throws a head kick but McVicker moves out of range.
McVicker scores with a hook to the body. Farman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman throws a body shot but no joy.
Farman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McVicker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Farman.
Zafir Farman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McVicker scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McVicker. Farman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McVicker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farman.
McVicker swings for the body but Farman moves out of range.
McVicker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Farman misses with a wild body shot.
Farman lands a head shot.
McVicker dips to his left and cracks Farman with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVicker avoids the body shot from Farman.
Farman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Farman misses with a looping right.
McVicker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Farman with a body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A punch lands to the side of McVicker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McVicker connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVicker blocks a jab.
A big left from Farman misses.
A little jabbing left from McVicker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Farman misses with a wild body shot.
McVicker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McVicker scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVicker scores with a jab to the head.
Farman misses the jab.
Farman lands a jab to the nose.
McVicker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McVicker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McVicker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Farman can pounce on him.
McVicker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Farman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McVicker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farman throws a head kick but McVicker moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McVicker! But no joy.
McVicker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Farman counters with a straight right hand.
Farman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McVicker momentarily.
McVicker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Farman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Farman throws a head kick but McVicker moves out of range.
McVicker slips under a jab from Farman.
Despite the aggression on McVicker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zafir Farman had his way with Prince McVicker in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Farman takes a swing at McVicker's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like McVicker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McVicker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Farman connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Farman does it's job there.
Nice straight punches there by Farman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Farman.
Farman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McVicker momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman misses with a straight left.
McVicker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Farman slips under a jab from McVicker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farman throws a jab when McVicker was well out of range.
It seemed like McVicker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Farman loads up on a big right hand but McVicker slips the punch.
McVicker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McVicker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McVicker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Farman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McVicker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Farman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Farman misses with a wild body shot.
Farman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McVicker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McVicker throws a nice looking combination but Farman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVicker moves into range and connects with a jab.
McVicker misses with a straight right.
McVicker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McVicker misses with an uppercut
and Farman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McVicker connects with a body shot that sends Farman's belly button to the back.
A shot to the body from McVicker misses
and Farman counters with a body kick that stops McVicker in his tracks momentarily.
McVicker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVicker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Farman staying out of range there.
Farman throws a leg kick but McVicker checks it.
McVicker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Farman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McVicker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farman.
Farman misses with a left hand
and McVicker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McVicker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Farman cracks McVicker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. McVicker catches Farman right on the button with a cross.
McVicker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zafir Farman is winning the standup battle so far.
McVicker just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from McVicker.
Farman looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Farman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McVicker.
McVicker checks a low kick from Farman.
A swing and a miss from McVicker.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zafir Farman.
I think Farman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 48:47
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zafir Farman!
Zafir Farman retains his bantamweight title!
Zafir Farman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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