PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jared Meyer (ranked 7726 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Farson (ranked 5386 p4p, 0 weight class). Jared Meyer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Meyer
vs
Farson

166 cm
23
177 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

177 cm
25
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jared Meyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Farson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Meyer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Meyer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Farson's waist but Farson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Meyer off to one side.
Farson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Meyer circles away.
Farson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Meyer as he avoids it easily.
Farson misses with a takedown attempt
and Meyer counters with a two punch combo.
Jared Meyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Farson.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Meyer jumps guard but Farson stands there with Meyer around his waist. Meyer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Farson breaks the clinch.
Meyer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Farson.
Farson connects with a right hand. Meyer shakes it off.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Farson as he jumps to the side.

Meyer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Farson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Meyer after a bit of a struggle.

Meyer manages to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Farson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Farson throwing strikes from guard but Meyer blocks nicely.
Farson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farson tries to stand but Meyer is controlling from the bottom.
Farson looking to pass the guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Farson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Meyer swivels and escapes.

Farson has closed the distance and engaged Meyer in a clinch.

Meyer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Farson controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Farson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Meyer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Meyer has escaped and now he's on top!

Farson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meyer keeping full guard, as Farson tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jared Meyer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Meyer shoots in looking for a takedown. Farson tries to sprawl out of it but Meyer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Farson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Farson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Meyer gets underhooks to prevent Farson's takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Farson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farson avoiding damage.

Farson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Farson clinches up with Meyer and pushes him back against the cage.
Meyer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Farson pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck for Farson with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Meyer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Farson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Farson goes for a double leg but Meyer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Meyer continues to drive forward.
Jared Meyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Farson.
Meyer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Farson is looking to clinch but Meyer is avoiding it.
Meyer throws a big counter combination but Farson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alex Farson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meyer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Farson moves in looking to clinch but Meyer pushes him off.

Meyer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Meyer is looking for a kimura but Farson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Meyer to get the leverage.
Meyer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer controlling the pace.

Meyer is working for a submission of some sort.

Farson actively working from the bottom here.
Farson is breathing heavily.

Meyer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Farson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Meyer is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer prevents Farson from improving his position.
Farson is looking to control Meyer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Farson avoid being mounted?

That's four 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.
Meyer prevents Farson from improving his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Farson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Meyer to the ground. Farson is now in Meyer's guard.
Jared Meyer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Farson won't allow Meyer to get back to his feet.
Farson trying to control but Meyer is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meyer is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farson wants to control from the top but Meyer keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Farson 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. This is the final round!

Farson misses with a two punch combination.
Meyer has his takedown stuffed

and Farson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Farson scores with a nice short uppercut.

Farson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Meyer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Meyer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Farson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Meyer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farson is trying to control the position but Meyer postures up.
Meyer's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farson controlling Meyer's posture.
Farson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Meyer is stalling in the full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Farson slaps away a takedown attempt from Meyer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Meyer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Meyer wants it to stay on the feet.
Farson lands a front kick.
Farson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Farson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Meyer is fending him off so far but Farson persists. Nope, Meyer circles away and we're back to standing.
As Farson tries to get set, Meyer tries to push him back and clinch up but Farson manages to avoid the attempt.
Meyer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jared Meyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Farson pushes Meyer up against the cage in a clinch.
Meyer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Farson wants a takedown.
Meyer lands an elbow inside.
Farson tries to score a body lock takedown but Meyer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Meyer tries to pull guard but Farson holds him up against the cage and eventually Meyer drops back down to his feet.
Farson is trying to pull guard but Meyer has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Farson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Meyer gets underhooks to prevent Farson's takedown attempt.
Farson jumps guard but Meyer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Meyer is trying to pull guard but Farson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Meyer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Meyer jumps into guard, dragging Farson to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Meyer is controlling Farson's posture.
Meyer wants to get back to his feet but Farson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Meyer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farson is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meyer is looking to stand up but Farson isn't so interested in that idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alex Farson.
I think Farson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Farson!
A relieved looking Alex Farson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.