PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Farmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Totter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Farmer
vs
Totter

192 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Farmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Totter!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Totter does no damage.
Totter throws a shot from downtown. Farmer moves away and avoids it.

Totter gets a clinch.
Farmer is trying to push Totter away but Totter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Farmer breaks the clinch.

Farmer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Totter is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Farmer off and has taken his back!

Totter is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Farmer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farmer trying to control the hands but Totter won't let him.
Totter biding his time, looking for the opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Totter trying to control momentarily.
Totter is working the ground and pound. Can Farmer escape?
Farmer wants to get back to his feet.

Farmer fending off the submission attempt from Totter.
Farmer trying to control the hands but Totter breaks the grip.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Totter is looking for the choke from the back position but Farmer is controlling his hands well.

Farmer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farmer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Totter's guard. Nice work there by Farmer.
Farmer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farmer 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.
Totter is trying to control the position but Farmer postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farmer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Totter's guard.
Farmer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Richard Farmer.

Totter is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Farmer's half guard.
Totter looks winded!
Totter trying to mount his opponent but Farmer defends it.

Totter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Farmer is just riding it out for now. Totter eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Totter prevents Farmer from improving his position.
Farmer is concentrating on defense, preventing Totter from advancing position.

Totter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Totter is looking for submissions but instead, Farmer has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Totter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Farmer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Farmer is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Farmer stands up and beckons Totter to join him on the feet.

Totter manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Farmer on his heels. He'll look to pass Farmer's guard now, I'm sure.
Totter trying to stand up but can't free himself from Farmer's guard.
Farmer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Totter is working to get back to half guard.
Totter is breathing heavily.
Farmer scoring with strikes but Totter is staying in there.
Farmer controlling from mount.
Farmer working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Farmer stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Sloppy strikes from Totter. Those never looked like landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Farmer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Totter was covering up waiting for the punch and Farmer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Farmer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Farmer controlling from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farmer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Totter manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Farmer tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farmer is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Totter wants to control but Farmer has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Totter is nestled in close to Farmer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Totter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Farmer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Totter stopping the sweep attempt from Farmer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farmer keeping full guard, as Totter tries to pass.
Farmer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Totter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Totter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Farmer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Totter throws a strike but Farmer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Farmer dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Farmer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Totter is looking to improve his position.

Farmer is working for a submission of some sort.
Farmer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Totter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Totter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Farmer controls the pace.
Totter keeping moving, preventing Farmer from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Farmer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Richard Farmer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Farmer tries to keep at a distance but Totter has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farmer being controlled against the cage.
Totter taking a breather.

Totter has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Farmer uses from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farmer stopping the sweep attempt from Totter.
Farmer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Richard Farmer wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Totter throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Farmer was covering up waiting for the punch and Totter finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farmer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Totter looking for a sweep. Not yet Totter, not yet.
Farmer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Farmer gets to his feet. Totter looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Farmer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Farmer 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Farmer!