PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamezdin Shraf (ranked 3609 p4p, 451 weight class) and Sea Level Cain (ranked 2330 p4p, 327 weight class). Shraf's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Road To Glory. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Shraf
vs
Level Cain

190 cm
38
212 lbs
22 - 20 - 0

184 cm
34
196 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 22 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamezdin Shraf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Sea Level Cain!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shraf looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Shraf's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Shraf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shraf prevents Cain from improving his position.

Shraf is looking for a kimura here.
Shraf trying to control the action but Cain is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Shraf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cain is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shraf perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Shraf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cain doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shraf.
Cain is controlling Shraf's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Shraf seems to be working for a kimura but Cain defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, if Shraf is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Shraf looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cain controlling the position well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shraf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Cain is defending against the submission attempts here by Shraf.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shraf content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Cain closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shraf is pressed up against the cage. Cain has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shraf down to the mat. Shraf avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cain misses with a shot to the body

and Shraf counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Shraf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shraf is stalling here. Cain is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Shraf seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cain has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Shraf tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shraf sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shraf trying to hold on to Cain's head to control him but Cain postures up.
Shraf tries to roll over but Cain keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamezdin Shraf dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Shraf on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shraf fails with a takedown attempt.

Shraf has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cain.
Cain lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shraf.
A head punch on the inside from Cain fails to land.
Cain blocks an uppercut.

Cain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shraf avoids the head kick by Cain.
Cain throws a nice head kick!
Shraf misses with a takedown
and Cain counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shraf takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Cain rushes Shraf and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cain swings wildly with an uppercut but Shraf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shraf blocks a body shot from Cain.
Cain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Cain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cain keeps the fight on the outside.
Cain keeps Shraf at a distance using the push kick.
Cain lands with a straight right. Shraf didn't see that one coming.

Cain lands a big head kick that sends Shraf tumbling to the mat! Cain takes a step backwards and waves Shraf back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Jamezdin Shraf has been cut.
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!
Shraf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cain swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Cain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cain. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Cain.
Cain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cain gets through Shraf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Shraf has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cain regains guard immediately.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cain is on top in guard.

Shraf being controlled here, momentarily.
Cain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Shraf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shraf looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cain puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shraf looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shraf tries to roll over but Cain keeps him under control.
Cain slows the pace down in half guard.
Cain is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shraf!
Shraf is looking to improve his position but Cain isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shraf manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cain prevents Shraf from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cain in particular looking to stall.
Shraf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cain is working away from the top position though.
Shraf is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sea Level Cain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jamezdin Shraf's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Shraf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cain.
Shraf avoids a punch combination nicely.

Cain tries to sprawl but Shraf drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cain wants to get back to full guard.
Cain wants to control but Shraf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cain tries to kick Shraf off but Shraf keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Shraf is working for a submission of some sort.

Shraf is trying to work for a kimura but Cain is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain wants to control but Shraf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cain manages to get to full guard.
Shraf controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shraf trying to control the position from guard on top but Cain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two 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.
Cain pulls Shraf in close to prevent any damage.
Shraf sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shraf tries to clinch but Cain is having none of it.

Cain closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shraf to the mat! Shraf manages to get full guard.
Shraf keeping moving, preventing Cain from controlling successfully.
Cain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cain won't allow Shraf to sweep him here.
Shraf seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shraf can't keep his opponent in guard - Cain advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shraf tries to get to full guard but Cain has control of the leg.
Shraf has a hand on Cain's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cain takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Shraf wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Shraf trying to control but not successfully.
Cain has the hooks in. Shraf is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shraf is working hard here to advance position.
Cain biding his time, controlling Shraf.
Shraf tries to escape the position.
Cain tries to keep control of the position but Shraf is staying busy.
Good control from Cain.
Cain struggling to keep hold of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cain is hanging on to Shraf's back as he tries to escape.
Cain slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sea Level Cain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cain 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sea Level Cain!
Sea Level Cain seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.