PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Batraz Farniev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Attila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batraz Farniev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johan Attila's chin.

Farniev
vs
Attila

183 cm
18
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Hellbent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Batraz Farniev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johan Attila!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Attila with a jab.
Attila tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Farniev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Attila throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Attila misses with a jab, cross combination.

Attila has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Attila on the inside.
Attila stops a takedown attempt from Farniev.
We've been hearing reports that Farniev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Attila misses with a punch on the inside.
Attila can't find room to land a body shot as Farniev controls the action.
Attila struggles to land a body shot inside as Farniev controls his hands.
Farniev goes for a takedown attempt but Attila pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Attila misses with a series of wild punches.
Farniev moves forwards but Attila connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farniev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Attila sprawls well. Attila wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Farniev gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Batraz Farniev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Attila moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Attila throws a right and a left that Farniev avoids nicely.
Attila misses with a series of wild punches.
Farniev darts in looking for a takedown but Attila gets double underhooks and turns Farniev into the cage.
Attila is working Farniev over against the cage.
Attila tries to throw a body punch but Farniev avoids it by throwing Attila back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Attila.
Farniev prevents a body shot from Attila.
Attila stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farniev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Attila after a bit of a struggle.
Attila manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Attila lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Farniev.
Attila gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Farniev.
Attila throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farnievs head.
Attila lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Attila.
Farniev blocks a body shot from Attila.
Farniev tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attila struggles to land a body shot inside as Farniev controls his hands.
Farniev wants a takedown but no success here.
A short body shot lands from Attila as the two fighters clinch.
Attila gets through Farniev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Farniev prevents a body shot from Attila.
Attila struggles to land a body shot inside as Farniev controls his hands.
Farniev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Attila is defending well.
Attila slowing the pace effectively.
A short left from Attila.
Attila scores with a shot to the side of Farniev's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Attila lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Farniev blocks a body shot from Attila.
Attila tries to work over Farniev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farniev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Attila prevents it.
Attila lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Attila.
Attila pushes Farniev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Attila.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Attila lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Attila.
Attila tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farniev prevents a body shot from Attila.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Attila dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Attila pushes Farniev up against the cage in a clinch.
Attila tries to work over Farniev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farniev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Attila pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Farniev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Attila pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Farniev blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Attila - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Attila lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Attila - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farniev is working for takedown but Attila is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Batraz Farniev. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Attila lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Attila is stalling here. Farniev is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Attila seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Farniev has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Attila struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Attila sneaks back into half guard.
Attila wants to improve his position but Farniev is controlling well.
Farniev trying to control the action but Attila is working from the bottom.
Farniev is just content to waste time from the top position. Attila takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Attila looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Farniev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Farniev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Attila is trying to keep Farniev in close.
Attila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Farniev postures up.

Attila escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Farniev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Farniev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Attila has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Farniev has managed to get both his arms back between Attila's legs - danger averted.
Farniev trying to control but Attila is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farniev distracts Attila with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Attila bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Farniev's guard.

There's a bit of a scramble here and now Farniev is on top in guard.

Farniev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Our spies down at at The Exiled Elite inform us that Attila has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Attila holds on and takes a little breather.

Attila escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Farniev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Attila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Farniev tries to free his leg and advance position but Attila is retaining full guard.
Farniev won't allow Attila to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Farniev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Attila looking to control.
Attila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farniev working some strikes from top position.
Attila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Attila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Attila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

A jab from Attila misses.
Farniev shoots in for a double leg but Attila sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Attila rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Farniev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Attila throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Attila fails to land with a series of punches.
Attila misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Farniev or perhaps it was just good defense by Attila, which made it look bad.

Farniev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Farniev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Attila regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Farniev.
Farniev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Attila looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Farniev puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Attila moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Attila working for a triangle but Farniev defends it easily.
Farniev pushes down on Attila's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Attila is looking for a sweep. Farniev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farniev is trying to control. Attila wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Farniev thows a huge punch but Attila dodges it nicely.
Farniev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Attila knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Attila gets full guard.
Farniev trying to control but Attila is working from the bottom.
Farniev postures up.
Farniev trying to control the position from guard on top but Attila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Attila wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johan Attila seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Attila gets a clinch.
Farniev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Batraz Farniev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farniev looking for a takedown.
Good body shot from Attila.
Farniev tries for a takedown but Attila manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farniev.
Attila is leaning against Farniev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Attila works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Attila passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Attila misses with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Attila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farniev keeps working.
Farniev is looking for a sweep.
Farniev is not content to let Attila control the position.
Attila working the ground and pound but Farniev is defending the strikes.
Attila trying to control the position but Farniev is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farniev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Batraz Farniev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Attila takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Attila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Attila 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Attila!
Post fight, an emotional Johan Attila said 'Yes, revanged my Teammate.'.