PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Davis (ranked 4994 p4p, 4893 weight class) and Doc Holliday (ranked 0 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.

Davis
vs
Holliday

200 cm
18
205
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
177
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doc Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis dodges the punch combination from Holliday.
Davis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Holliday tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holliday somewhat.
Holliday stuffs the takedown attempt from Davis. Davis gets slowly back to his feet.
Holliday throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davis.
As Holliday tries to get set, Davis tries to push him back and clinch up but Holliday manages to avoid the attempt.
Holliday lands an overhand right.
Davis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holliday defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holliday is defended easily by Davis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt - Holliday sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis avoids the head kick by Holliday.
Davis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

Davis darts in and clinches Holliday up against the cage.
Davis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Davis tries a body shot but Holliday blocks it.
Davis tries to work over Holliday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Davis breaks the clinch.
Holliday throws a sloppy head kick and Davis moves out of range easily.
Holliday looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Davis dives in for a single leg takedown but Holliday sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Holliday has closed the distance and engaged Davis in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Davis breaks from the clinch.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Holliday moves out of range easily.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holliday tries a head kick but it misses.
Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
Davis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Holliday fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holliday shoots in but Davis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Davis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis fails with the takedown
and Holliday cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Davis with a lazy takedown attempt

and Holliday counters by moving into the clinch.
Holliday has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Davis is pushing Holliday up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Holliday closes the distance and pushes Davis back into the cage.
Davis tries to work over Holliday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holliday tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knees in the clinch landing for Davis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Davis prevents Holliday from breaking the clinch.
Holliday is trying to break the clinch but Davis has him pressed against the cage.
Davis tries a knee to the head but Holliday blocks it.
Davis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Holliday.
Holliday tries to break free but Davis pushes him back against the cage.

Davis breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Davis tries to pull guard but Holliday won't allow it.
Davis is trying to drag Holliday to the mat but Holliday just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
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 Jack Davis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Holliday keeps the fight on the outside.
Holliday lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Holliday throws a push kick but Davis slaps the foot to one side.
Davis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Davis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Holliday takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davis is defended easily by Holliday.
Holliday throws out a counter right but Davis avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Davis has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Holliday has Davis pushed against the cage.
Davis prevents the takedown attempt.
Davis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Davis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Holliday pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Holliday. No joy for Davis on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Holliday takes the fight into the clinch.
Holliday wants a takedown but no success here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Holliday has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Holliday wants to break free but Davis has control.
Davis goes for a takedown attempt but Holliday pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Holliday goes for a double leg but Davis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Davis continues to drive forward.
Davis is looking to clinch but Holliday is avoiding it.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Holliday shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Holliday fails to land the takedown.
Jack Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holliday shoots in looking for a takedown but Davis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holliday's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Davis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holliday moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holliday.
Holliday fails with a takedown attempt.
Davis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Holliday looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well.
Holliday goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Holliday gets caught napping as Davis dives in and scores a takedown. Holliday manages to retain guard.

Holliday is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Davis throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holliday has his hands on Davis's head, controlling the position.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Holliday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Davis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Horrible takedown attempt by Davis or perhaps it was just good defense by Holliday, which made it look bad.
A head kick by Holliday misses

and Davis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Davis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Holliday just stands there and leans against the cage.
Davis looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holliday wants a takedown but no success here.
Holliday is trying to force a seperation but Davis has the dominant position.

Davis breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis fails to land the takedown.
Holliday moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Davis. No joy for Holliday on that attempt.
Doc Holliday seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Davis moves into the clinch successfully.
Davis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holliday's efforts to push away.
Davis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holliday gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Davis tries to work over Holliday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davis looking to slow down the pace here.
Holliday tries to break the clinch but Davis is controlling the position.

Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

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.

Davis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holliday, pushing him back against the cage.
Davis fails to pull guard.
Davis pressing his opponent against the cage.
Holliday has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Davis after a bit of a struggle.
Davis gets underhooks to prevent Holliday's takedown attempt.
A short left from Holliday.
Davis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holliday smiles and moves away.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Holliday has closed the distance and engaged Davis in a clinch.
Davis goes for a takedown attempt but Holliday pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holliday.

Holliday gets a clinch.
Davis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holliday gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Holliday is pressed up against the cage. Davis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holliday down to the mat. Holliday avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Holliday darts in and clinches Davis up against the cage.
Holliday is trying to push Davis away but Davis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Holliday misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Davis.
Holliday tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Davis smiles and moves away.
Holliday cracks Davis with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday tests Davis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holliday shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davis sprawls well. Davis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holliday gets slowly back to his feet.
Davis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Holliday.

Holliday gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Davis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Holliday uses from the top position.
Davis is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doc Holliday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Davis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 for Doc Holliday!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Jack Davis!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Doc Holliday!

Doc Holliday wins by split decision!