PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Evista Fareston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Geng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Fareston
vs
Geng

180 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Venom Combat Sports

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evista Fareston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergey Geng!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Geng gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Geng misses with a punch to the body.
Geng makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Geng blocks a body shot from Fareston.
A nice left hand lands by Fareston.
Fareston throws a head punch that misses.
Geng pushes Fareston back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fareston blocking some punches.
Fareston takes a shot to the head.
Fareston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Geng's elbow.
Geng throws a head punch that misses.
Fareston prevents a body shot from Geng.
Geng taking a breather.
Fareston blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Fareston.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fareston.
Geng misses with the head strike.
Geng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Geng blocking some punches.
Geng misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Geng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Geng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fareston's elbow.
Fareston has a couple of punches blocked by Geng.
Geng fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geng is looking to control Fareston's arms but Fareston gets an underhook and turns him. Now Geng has his back to the ropes.
Fareston blocking some punches.
Fareston tries a body shot but Geng blocks it.
Geng trying to control the position but instead, Fareston has worked for underhooks and has pushed Geng into the ropes.
Geng gets through Fareston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Geng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fareston tries to work over Geng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Geng misses with a short punch on the inside.
Geng lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fareston.
Geng swings wildly with an uppercut but Fareston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Geng misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Fareston scores with a nice short uppercut.
Geng scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Geng misses with a short punch on the inside.
Geng misses with a punch on the inside.
Geng lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fareston backwards.
Fareston can't find room to land a body shot as Geng controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Geng.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Geng.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geng misses with a body punch.
Geng trying to control the position but instead, Fareston has worked for underhooks and has pushed Geng into the ropes.
Geng misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Geng.
A short uppercut from Fareston.
Fareston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Geng misses with a short punch on the inside.
Geng misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fareston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Geng's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fareston misses with the head strike.
Geng has a couple of punches blocked by Fareston.
Fareston lands with a short shot to the head.
Fareston prevents a body shot from Geng.
Geng is trying to stall.
Geng misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fareston.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fareston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Geng dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Geng slips a jab and a cross from Fareston.
Geng looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Evista Fareston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Geng takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Geng connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fareston momentarily.
Fareston tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Geng manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Geng.
Fareston seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Geng rushes Fareston and presses him up against the ropes.
Geng blocks a body shot from Fareston.
Geng scores with a shoulder strike.
Fareston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Geng tries a body shot but Fareston blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geng lands a left hand.
Geng throws a punch but it's blocked by Fareston.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Geng lands with a short shot to the head.

Fareston is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fareston can't find room to land a body shot as Geng controls the action.
Oh Fareston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Geng swings wildly with an uppercut but Fareston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Geng misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geng misses with the head strike.
Fareston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Geng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Geng throws a punch but it's blocked by Fareston.
Fareston seems to have got his legs back now.
Geng looking to slow down the pace here.
Geng blocks a body shot from Fareston.
Fareston pushes Geng back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fareston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fareston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Fareston - that landed with a thud.
Geng prevents a body shot from Fareston.
Fareston misses with a body punch.
Fareston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Geng lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fareston backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Geng.
A short right from Geng.
Fareston blocking some punches.
Geng lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Geng has a couple of punches blocked by Fareston.
Fareston blocks an uppercut.
Fareston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Fareston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fareston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Geng blocks an uppercut.
Geng misses with some punches.
Fareston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Geng.
Geng working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Geng lands a body shot.
A short left from Fareston.
Geng makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Geng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Geng.
Geng working aggressively here.
Fareston presses Geng against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fareston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fareston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fareston scores with a shot to the side of Geng's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Geng.
Fareston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Geng throws a head punch that misses.
Geng misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fareston struggles to land a body shot inside as Geng controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Geng showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fareston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fareston went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Geng takes a swing at Fareston's ribcage but misses.
As Geng looks to move away, Fareston throws a big counter combo but Geng just gets out of the way.
Geng misses with an uppercut. Fareston saw that one coming.
Fareston is looking for a counter combo.
Fareston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Geng counters with a left to the body.
A shot to the body from Geng misses
and Fareston counters with a nice uppercut.
Geng falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fareston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Geng has closed the distance and engaged Fareston in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fareston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fareston working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Fareston.
Geng blocks an uppercut.
Geng is leaning against Fareston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Geng fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fareston blocking some punches.
Sergey Geng seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fareston lands a right hand.
Fareston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fareston blocks a body shot from Geng.
Geng looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fareston blocking some punches.
Geng swings wildly with an uppercut but Fareston uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Fareston.
Geng throws a head punch that misses.
Geng lands a right hand.
Fareston misses with a body punch.
Geng trying to control the position but instead, Fareston has worked for underhooks and has pushed Geng into the ropes.
Fareston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fareston.
Geng tries to throw a body punch but Fareston avoids it by throwing Geng back against the ropes.
Fareston throws a punch but it's blocked by Geng.
Fareston swings wildly with an uppercut but Geng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fareston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fareston can't find room to land a body shot as Geng controls the action.
Fareston can't find room to land a body shot as Geng controls the action.
Fareston blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Geng.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Fareston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Geng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Geng fails to land.
Fareston struggles to land a body shot inside as Geng controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Fareston fails to land.
Geng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fareston gets through Geng's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fareston tries to work over Geng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Geng.
Geng is looking to control Fareston's arms but Fareston gets an underhook and turns him. Now Geng has his back to the ropes.
Geng throws a punch but it's blocked by Fareston.
Fareston blocks an uppercut.
Fareston blocks an uppercut.
Geng misses with some punches.
Geng blocks a body shot from Fareston.
Fareston digs a right hand underneath Geng's ribcage. Geng let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Sergey Geng just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Geng throws a hook but Fareston blocks it.
Geng misses with a body punch
and Fareston counters with a two punch combo.
Geng misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Fareston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Geng misses with a right hand
and Fareston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fareston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Geng.
Geng throws a hook but Fareston avoids it easily.
Fareston appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fareston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Evista Fareston is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geng misses with a right hand
enabling Fareston to counter with a crisp jab.
Fareston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Geng misses with a hook.
Fareston is looking to counter the offense by Geng and move into the clinch.
Geng misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geng swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Fareston to counter with a crisp jab.
Geng scores with a decent looking hook.
Sergey Geng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Geng misses with a double jab.
A jab from Geng misses.
Geng pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Geng closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Fareston.
Fareston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Geng has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Geng misses with a short punch on the inside.
Geng tries to throw a body punch but Fareston avoids it by throwing Geng back against the ropes.
Fareston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fareston struggles to land a body shot inside as Geng controls his hands.
Geng scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Geng's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geng has a couple of punches blocked by Fareston.
Geng trying to stall but Fareston improves his position.
Geng throws a punch but it's blocked by Fareston.
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!
Geng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Fareston fails to land.
A short left from Fareston.
Fareston lands with a short shot to the head.
Fareston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Geng's elbow.
Fareston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fareston blocking some punches.
Fareston misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fareston.
Fareston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fareston tries to work over Geng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fareston working aggressively here.
Fareston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Geng's elbow.
Geng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Geng misses with the head strike.
Fareston lands a right hand that snaps the head of Geng backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fareston.
Geng lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Evista Fareston will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Fareston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Geng.
Evista Fareston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Geng lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Geng.

It looks like Evista Fareston has been cut.
Geng takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Geng throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Fareston tries to keep at a distance but Geng has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Fareston - that landed with a thud.
Geng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Geng misses with a hook from the clinch.
Geng lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fareston lands a nice shot to the body.
Fareston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fareston tries to work over Geng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fareston.
Fareston misses with a punch to the body.
Fareston working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geng throws a punch but it's blocked by Fareston.
Fareston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Geng throws a head punch that misses.
Fareston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fareston as Geng tries to tie him up.
Fareston prevents a body shot from Geng.
Geng lands with a light punch inside.
Fareston presses Geng against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fareston has a couple of punches blocked by Geng.
Geng misses with some punches.
Sergey Geng is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fareston misses with a punch to the body.
Geng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fareston is leaning against Geng and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Geng misses with a punch on the inside.
Geng blocks a body shot from Fareston.
Fareston blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fareston pushes Geng back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fareston lands a left hand.
Fareston throws a punch but it's blocked by Geng.
Fareston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fareston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fareston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Geng's elbow.
Fareston tries to work over Geng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fareston.
Geng misses with some punches.
Fareston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fareston can't find room to land a body shot as Geng controls the action.
Geng lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergey Geng.
Well Geng 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Geng!
A victorious Sergey Geng thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Evista Fareston had this to say: 'In the middle of the fight there, I went to shoot in for a takedown, but I stopped suddenly, thinking "Wait, this is Muay Thai rules" and then he kicked me in the side of the head. That was the turning point of the fight, I think.'.