PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Farfy Iii (ranked 1169 p4p, 181 weight class) and Seb Sha (ranked 302 p4p, 40 weight class). Johan Farfy Iii could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Seb Sha's chin.

Farfy Iii
vs
Sha

187 cm
40
210 lbs
28 - 13 - 1

187 cm
33
210 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Red Belt
World class MT
Heavy handed

Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%)

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 28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Johan Farfy Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Seb Sha!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Farfy Iii.
Farfy Iii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sha defends well and Farfy Iii ends up having to push Sha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sha let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

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

Farfy Iii seems to be working for a kimura but Sha defends the submission attempt.

Farfy Iii is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sha defends it well.

Sha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farfy Iii pulls his head out easily.

Farfy Iii is looking for submissions but instead, Sha has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Farfy Iii drops back looking for a leg! Sha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sha manages to kick Farfy Iii off! Farfy Iii jumps back into Sha's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Farfy Iii defends well.
Farfy Iii looking to pass the guard.

Farfy Iii has gone for a leg lock! Sha slips out almost immediately though and dives into Farfy Iii's guard.

Farfy Iii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sha chips away with some ground and pound.
Sha landing with the ground and pound.
Sha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farfy Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Farfy Iii has his foot on Sha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sha works his way back into a safe position though.

Farfy Iii is looking for a triangle but Sha pushes his legs off easily.
Sha slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii is not content to let Sha control the position.
Farfy Iii is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sha's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sha lands strikes from half guard.

Farfy Iii is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sha pulls his head out easily.
Sha looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Farfy Iii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Farfy Iii has hold of Sha's hands but Sha slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sha takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Farfy Iii is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sha pulls his head out easily.

Farfy Iii actively working from the bottom here.
Farfy Iii tries to roll over but Sha keeps him under control.

Farfy Iii actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sha wants to take a breather but Farfy Iii is having none of it.
Sha frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sha landing shots from mount.
Sha is landing with some decent strikes but Farfy Iii is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sha fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Farfy Iii is rocked!
Sha connects with a bit shot that sees Farfy Iii covering up! More strikes from Sha and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sha is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seb Sha!
An out of breath Seb Sha thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.