PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steven Adefemi (ranked 2546 p4p, 2610 weight class) and Tavon Shebu (ranked 355 p4p, 362 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Adefemi
vs
Shebu

191 cm
23
177
5 - 7 - 0

180 cm
30
180
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR

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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Adefemi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tavon Shebu!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shebu.
Shebu blocks the body kick.
Shebu shoots in for a takedown but Adefemi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adefemi throwing a counter right hand but Shebu manages to avoid it.
Adefemi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shebu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Adefemi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Tavon Shebu has been cut.
Adefemi lands with a straight right. Shebu didn't see that one coming.

Shebu gets a double leg takedown into Adefemi's guard.
Shebu throws a big right hand that misses.
Adefemi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Adefemi tries to get out of the position.
Adefemi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shebu.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shebu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shebu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shebu chips away with some ground and pound.
Adefemi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adefemi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shebu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adefemi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shebu on the ground.
Adefemi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adefemi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shebu throws a leg kick but Adefemi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Adefemi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shebu avoids it.
Adefemi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shebu shoots in looking for a takedown but Adefemi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shebu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Steven Adefemi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tavon Shebu.

Shebu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shebu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shebu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adefemi defending well though.
Shebu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adefemi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shebu is working away from the top position though.
Shebu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adefemi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Adefemi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shebu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shebu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Adefemi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Adefemi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shebu.
Shebu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adefemi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shebu.
Adefemi taking some punishment here, with Shebu in his half guard.
Adefemi taking some punishment here, with Shebu in his half guard.
Shebu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shebu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shebu throwing shots but Adefemi is blocking nicely.
Adefemi taking some punishment here, with Shebu in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adefemi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shebu.
Shebu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

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

Shebu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Adefemi's guard.
Shebu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shebu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adefemi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shebu throws a big elbow that misses.
Shebu postures up and lands a big shot to Adefemi's brow.
Shebu looking to pass the guard.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shebu throws an elbow that misses. Adefemi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shebu's guard. Nice move by Adefemi!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shebu controlling Adefemi's posture.
Shebu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shebu pulls Adefemi in close to prevent any damage.
Shebu wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tavon Shebu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tavon Shebu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Shebu moves to clinch but Adefemi breaks away
and Adefemi counters with a nice body shot.

Shebu has closed the distance and engaged Adefemi in a clinch.

Adefemi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Shebu instigates a clinch.
Shebu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Adefemi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Adefemi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shebu misses with a takedown attempt
and Adefemi counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Adefemi looks at the referee who does nothing so Adefemi lands a crushing right that sends Shebu to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Adefemi!