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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Feyfar (ranked 5396 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tavon Shebu (ranked 5118 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tobias Feyfar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tavon Shebu!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shebu throws a series of punches but Feyfar avoids them all with ease.
Shebu takes a swing at Feyfar's ribcage but misses.
Feyfar misses with a two punch combination.
Shebu is looking for the big counter here.
Shebu throws a head kick that misses
and Feyfar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shebu won't be happy with that.
Shebu wants to control but Feyfar postures up.
Shebu tries to buck Feyfar off but Feyfar is having none of it.
Shebu is still trying to improve position.
Feyfar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shebu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shebu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Feyfar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shebu stops Feyfar from passing to mount.
Shebu is trying to improve his position.
Feyfar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shebu tries to buck Feyfar off but Feyfar is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feyfar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shebu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shebu stops Feyfar from passing to mount.
Shebu is not content to let Feyfar control the position.
Shebu isn't going anywhere.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feyfar is looking to take a break and control but Shebu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shebu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shebu wants to control but Feyfar postures up.
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.
Feyfar works to advance to full mount. Shebu defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Feyfar wants to take Shebu's back here but Shebu is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Shebu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Feyfar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feyfar is really struggling to control Shebu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Shebu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Feyfar wants to control the pace but Shebu is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shebu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Feyfar.
Feyfar wants to control the pace but Shebu is squirming around nicely.
Shebu defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Feyfar.
Shebu somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Feyfar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shebu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Feyfar momentarily.
Shebu scores with a nice right hand.
Shebu moves into the clinch.
Shebu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Feyfar blocks it with crossed arms.
Feyfar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shebu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Feyfar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Feyfar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shebu after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shebu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shebu manages to break the clinch.
Shebu throws a series of punches but Feyfar moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shebu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Feyfar avoids a wild elbow strike from Shebu.
Shebu is trying to push Feyfar away but Feyfar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Feyfar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shebu working aggressively here.
Shebu misses with the head strike.
Feyfar avoiding damage.
Feyfar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Feyfar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Feyfar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Feyfar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Feyfar has Shebu pressed against the cage, preventing Shebu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Feyfar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shebu is trying to keep an underhook but Feyfar manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Feyfar tries to pass to full mount but Shebu defends it.
Shebu keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Shebu is staying active underneath Feyfar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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 Tobias Feyfar will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shebu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Feyfar counters with a shoot takedown. Shebu fights it but they end up in guard.
Shebu is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Feyfar presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Shebu blocking some punches.
Feyfar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Feyfar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shebu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Feyfar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shebu postures up in Feyfar's guard and throws a big left but Feyfar blocks it.
Feyfar has his foot on Shebu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shebu works his way back into a safe position though.
Shebu stopping the sweep attempt from Feyfar.
Feyfar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shebu's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shebu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Shebu throws a big elbow that misses.
Shebu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Feyfar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shebu cracks Feyfar with a solid left hand.
Feyfar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shebu postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shebu chips away with some ground and pound.
Shebu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Feyfar keeping full guard, as Shebu tries to pass.
Shebu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Feyfar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shebu has managed to get both his arms back between Feyfar's legs - danger averted.
Feyfar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shebu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Feyfar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shebu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shebu landing with the ground and pound.
Feyfar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Feyfar tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shebu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shebu connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Feyfar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shebu is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shebu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shebu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Feyfar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shebu pushes Feyfar up against the cage in a clinch.
Shebu misses with a punch to the body.
Feyfar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shebu's efforts to push away.
A short right from Shebu.
Feyfar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shebu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shebu misses with a combination
and Feyfar moves into the clinch.
Shebu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shebu has closed the distance and engaged Feyfar in a clinch.
Shebu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Feyfar tries to score a body lock takedown but Shebu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shebu blocking some punches.
Feyfar managing to block the knees to the body from Shebu.
Feyfar lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Feyfar wants to work for an arm triangle but Shebu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Feyfar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shebu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Feyfar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shebu tries to roll over but Feyfar keeps him under control.
Feyfar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shebu keeps working.
Shebu wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shebu trying to control here.
Feyfar wants to take a breather but Shebu is having none of it.
Feyfar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shebu wants to get back to full guard.
Shebu is not content to let Feyfar control the position.
Feyfar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shebu sees it coming and defends easily.
Shebu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shebu has his hands on Feyfar's head, controlling the position.
Feyfar chips away with some ground and pound.
Shebu wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tavon Shebu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Shebu closes the distance and clinches.
Feyfar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Feyfar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shebu working hard to break the clinch.
Feyfar successfully pulls guard.
Shebu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Feyfar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shebu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tobias Feyfar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shebu throws an elbow that misses. Feyfar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shebu's guard. Nice move by Feyfar!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feyfar lands a couple of digs.
Shebu 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.
Shebu seems keen to control Feyfar's posture.
Feyfar wants to pass the guard but Shebu is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shebu wants to stand and escape but Feyfar is having none of it.
Feyfar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shebu is keeping the position for now.
Shebu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Feyfar tries to free his leg and advance position but Shebu is retaining full guard.
Shebu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shebu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shebu is trying to keep Feyfar in close.
Feyfar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shebu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shebu wants to stand and escape but Feyfar is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick from Shebu lands but Feyfar takes it in his stride.
Shebu rushes Feyfar and presses him up against the cage.
Feyfar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Feyfar manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Feyfar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shebu.
Shebu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Feyfar has him pressed against the cage.
Tavon Shebu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shebu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Feyfar.
The referee calls for Feyfar to work.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Feyfar takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Feyfar for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Feyfar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shebu's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Feyfar.
Shebu tries to throw a body punch but Feyfar avoids it by throwing Shebu back against the cage.
Feyfar blocks a body shot from Shebu.
Feyfar leaning against his opponent.
Shebu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Feyfar has him pressed against the cage.
Shebu misses with a knee strike.
Shebu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Feyfar has him pressed against the cage.
Feyfar is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shebu is trying to break the clinch but Feyfar is controlling him.
Shebu misses with the head strike.
Feyfar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shebu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shebu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shebu throws an elbow but it misses.
Feyfar avoids the elbow strike from Shebu, against the cage.
Feyfar swings wildly with an uppercut but Shebu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shebu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shebu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feyfar misses with some punches.
Feyfar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shebu's efforts to push away.
Feyfar misses with the head strike.
Feyfar keeps control of Shebu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Feyfar stalling the fight.
Shebu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shebu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shebu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Feyfar closes the distance and pushes Shebu back into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shebu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shebu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shebu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shebu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shebu trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tavon Shebu.
I think Shebu 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Tavon Shebu!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Tavon Shebu!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Tavon Shebu!
Tavon Shebu wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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