PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between He Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Safforn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man comes to the cage accompanied by Cult Of Personality. Abraham Safforn has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Man
vs
Safforn

210 cm
33
270 lbs
23 - 9 - 0

205 cm
22
279 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, He Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abraham Safforn!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Safforn throws a jab when Man was well out of range.

Safforn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Man is trying to drag Safforn to the mat but Safforn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Safforn scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
Safforn struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
Safforn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Man has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Safforn after a bit of a struggle.
Man is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Safforn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Safforn lands a body shot in the clinch.

Safforn jumps into guard, dragging Man to the mat.
Safforn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Safforn has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Man has passed into side control.
Safforn is being controlled here.
Safforn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Man.
Safforn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Safforn struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Man seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Safforn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Safforn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Man are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Safforn struggling a bit here.
Safforn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Safforn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Safforn isn't going anywhere.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Safforn is not content to let Man control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Safforn down.
An elbow from Man crashes against the mat.
Man looks up at the clock and then as Safforn takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Man smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Safforn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Safforn tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Man presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Safforn can't escape the position.
Safforn tries to hold on but Man pushes him away.
Safforn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Safforn tries to hold on but Man pushes him away.
Man is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man lands a big elbow.
Safforn tries to reverse the position but Man maintains control.
Man lands a nice shot to the head.

It looks like Abraham Safforn has been cut.
Man lands with some strikes.

That has opened up Abraham Safforn's cut even more.
Safforn is looking to get to half guard.
Man looking to control but Safforn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Safforn gets back to half guard.
Safforn desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Safforn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Man is working away from the top position though.
Man seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

He Man dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abraham Safforn's cut.
That's time! Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Safforn scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like He Man has been cut.
Safforn takes one on the button.
Safforn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Man circles away.
Safforn throws a solid leg kick but Man takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Safforn.
Safforn tries to clinch but Man moves out of range.
Safforn scores with a head kick. Man tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Safforn jabs Man right on the nose. Man blinks but takes it well.
Man blocks a head kick by Safforn.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Safforn cracks a nice hook into Man's ribs.
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!
Safforn shoots for a double leg takedown but Man sprawls well. He's pushed Safforn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Man gets caught napping as Safforn dives in and scores a takedown. Man manages to retain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Safforn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Man keeping moving, preventing Safforn from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Safforn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Safforn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Safforn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
He Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Safforn throwing strikes from guard but Man blocks nicely.
Man is trying to control the position but Safforn postures up.
Safforn throws a strike but Man rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Man scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Safforn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Man's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Man is looking to work some ground and pound but Safforn has wrist control.
Safforn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Safforn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man is not content to let Safforn control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to get to full guard but Safforn has control of the leg.
Safforn thows a huge punch but Man dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Safforn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Safforn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Safforn is trying to control. Man wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Safforn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Safforn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Safforn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Safforn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Safforn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

He Man's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Safforn wants to free his trapped foot but Man is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Safforn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

He Man's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Man has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Man blocking the ground and pound attempt from Safforn.
Man works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Safforn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Safforn tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Safforn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Safforn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Safforn has closed the distance and engaged Man in a clinch.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Safforn misses with a punch to the body.
Safforn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man is working for takedown but Safforn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Safforn slows down the pace here.
Safforn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Safforn.
Safforn tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Safforn back against the cage.
Safforn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man wants to break the clinch but can't.
Safforn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Safforn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Man fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A jab lands there for Safforn.

Jeez, He Man's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Safforn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Safforn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Safforn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Man takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Safforn cracks the inside of Man's front leg.
Safforn tries a head kick but it misses.
Safforn connects with a solid leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Safforn swats away the attempt to clinch by Man.
Man misses with a body punch
and Safforn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Man shoots in but no luck this time.
Safforn scores with a shot to the body.
That kick from Safforn tenderised Man's leg. Man is trying to keep his angry face on.
Safforn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Safforn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Safforn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Man's sensitive parts.
Safforn jabs at Man's body.
Man takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Abraham Safforn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Safforn works Man's body with a nice hook.
Safforn lands with a thumping leg kick.

Safforn clinches up against the cage.
Safforn pushes Man back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at He Man's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Abraham Safforn!
A very excited looking Abraham Safforn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.