Good afternoon. And welcome to Cage Chronicle’s Weekend Prospect Watch Recap, where we meticulously review and analyse our weekend Prospect Watch selections. This week, our spotlight was on the promising talents from UFC 295 and Cage Warriors 163. So, without further ado, let's dive into the action-packed recap! 🌟

UFC 295
🇺🇸Matt Frevola vs Benoit Saint-Denis🇫🇷 

Kicking off our Prospect Watch recap with a lightning-fast lightweight clash at Madison Square Garden over the weekend. The matchup featured American Matt Frevola squaring off against the formidable "God of War" Benoit Saint-Denis.

In a blink-and-you-missed-it affair, the fight concluded just 1 minute and 31 seconds into the first round. Frevola initially showed promise with effective striking and a takedown, but as Saint-Denis rose to his feet, he maintained kicking range. The turning point came as Frevola sought to escape, and out of nowhere, Saint-Denis unleashed a thunderous head kick—landing flush and resulting in a jaw-dropping KO. Saint-Denis celebrated with a victorious lap around the octagon 🤯

As for the Cage Chronicle's prediction, we foresaw a triumph for Benoit Saint-Denis, and indeed, he delivered in spectacular fashion 🧙

UFC 295
🇲🇲Joshua Van vs Kevin Borjas🇵🇪 

In the UFC spotlight, Kevin Borjas made his debut, facing the formidable challenge of taking on Joshua Van, who boasted a solid two-fight win streak, including a victory over Zhalgas Zhumaglov earlier in the year. Borjas, as the newcomer, stepped into the octagon against a seasoned opponent, adding an extra layer of anticipation to the matchup. Both fighters were recognized as promising prospects. Now, let's delve into the analysis of this highly anticipated bout 😁 

The fight began with Van and Borjas engaging in a measured feeling-out process. Van demonstrated a diverse striking arsenal, effectively utilizing the jab and impactful kicks, while Borjas responded with leg kicks. A significant turning point came when Borjas landed a well-timed right hand, leading to a strong finish for him in the first round. As the bout progressed, Van maintained relentless aggression, employing a mix of combinations and targeting the body to wear down Borjas 👊 

Despite Borjas's display of toughness and effective counter shots, Van secured a unanimous decision victory with consistent pressure, successful takedowns, and overall control throughout the fight.

As for the Cage Chronicle's prediction? we had Joshua Van winning this bout 🧙 

CW 163
🇧🇷Shawn Da Silva vs Gerardo Fanny🇳🇱 

In the eagerly anticipated Cage Warriors 163, the Flyweight bout emerged as the highlight, living up to its potential as a fight of the night. Da Silva's dynamic movement and precision leg kicks defined the opening round, while Fanny patiently sought opportunities, landing sporadic right hands.

As the bout progressed into the second round, Da Silva's energy seemed to wane slightly, allowing Fanny to capitalize with increased offensive output. The round culminated in a spirited exchange, with Fanny strategically switching to a southpaw stance. In the third, Da Silva unleashed a surge of urgency, rocking Fanny with elbows and a decisive spinning strike. Despite being on the receiving end, Fanny displayed resilience, countering with impactful knees. This Fight of the Night contender encapsulated the essence of MMA excitement, keeping fans enthralled from start to finish.

Shawn Da Silva snagged the win, but it was less of a victory lap and more like enduring a three-round WAR! with Fanny who brought the chaos straight to Da Silva. Da Silva earned his stripes, navigating through Fanny's action-packed onslaught.

And patting ourselves on the back no trumpet fanfare, just a gentle tap we at the Cage Chronicle predicted it right. We foresaw Shawn Da Silva taking the spotlight in this cage escapade, as if we had a GPS for fight predictions. 🧙‍♂️

CW 163
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Tariq Pell vs Michael Blair🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 

We delve into the Prelims of the Cage Warriors London card, featuring a lightweight showdown between Englishman Tariq Pell and Scottish warrior Michael Blair, who courageously accepted the fight on short notice. The anticipation for a thrilling clash between two young prospects was high, but the bout concluded unexpectedly within the first 30 seconds, leaving fans in disbelief.

In the initial exchanges, both fighters traded blows, setting the stage for what seemed to be an intriguing battle. However, the narrative quickly changed as Tariq Pell unleashed a colossal left hook that rendered the Scotsman unconscious in a matter of seconds.

While Tariq Pell emerged victorious, significant credit is due to Michael Blair for stepping up on short notice—truly embodying the spirit of a warrior 🫡.

As for the Cage Chronicle's prediction, we must humbly admit our misjudgment. Despite placing our bet on the underdog story of Michael Blair, we were proven wrong this time. Well, you can't win them all unless you're Khabib 🐐.

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