PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Halo as his entrance music. Dwayne Johnson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Davies
vs
Johnson

190 cm
22
270 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

190 cm
21
269 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Davies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dwayne Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson tries to bum rush Davies with a series of wild strikes but Davies uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson misses with a hook. Davies ducked under it nicely.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.

It looks like Don Davies has been cut.
Dwayne Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davies displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Davies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook but Davies avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a jab when Davies was well out of range.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a jab when Davies was well out of range.

Davies gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Davies tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davies is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Davies has control of the leg.
Davies working the head and body with strikes.
Davies throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Davies has control of the leg.
Davies looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Davies lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davies.
Davies tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Davies working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Davies slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Davies missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Davies thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davies.
Davies throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Davies not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Davies wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Davies keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Davies staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Davies tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Johnson gets the takedown into side control.
Johnson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Davies is avoiding damage well.
Johnson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Johnson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Davies avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Johnson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The strikes coming from Johnson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Davies manages to work his way to half guard, despite Johnson's best efforts.
Davies wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Davies's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Davies is just out of range.
Davies fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davies sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies lands a jab to the nose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davies is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Davies tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
Don Davies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson tries to bum rush Davies with a series of wild strikes but Davies uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.

Davies clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.

Davies turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Davies sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Johnson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Davies scoring with punches from side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Davies sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johnson down.
Davies tries to score with some ground and pound. Johnson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Davies tries to score with some ground and pound. Johnson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Johnson dodges the ground and pound from Davies.
Davies creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Johnson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Davies tries to score with some ground and pound. Johnson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Davies creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Davies lands an elbow.
Davies is chipping away with strikes.
Johnson regains half guard.
Davies thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Davies thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Davies connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Davies thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Davies is controlling him
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davies.
Johnson is looking to escape.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Davies prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Davies is having none of it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Davies circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Davies dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Don Davies's cut.
That's time! Davies's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Davies defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Dwayne Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Davies counters by clinching up.
A nice left hand lands by Davies.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Davies tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davies.
Davies misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson fails with the takedown

and Davies holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davies backwards.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Davies is keeping busy.
Davies fails to pull guard.
Davies prevents a takedown attempt there.

Davies manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Davies moves into the clinch.
Davies wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson throws a jab when Davies was well out of range.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Davies.

Johnson has Davies up against the cage in a clinch.
Davies blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Davies digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davies scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Davies.
Davies softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson tries to work over Davies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson works on Davies's body with a couple of short punches.
Davies is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Davies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Davies.
Johnson pushes Davies back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Davies is just out of range.
Davies wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson throws a body punch but Davies moves out of range.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Davies counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Davies's head.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Davies wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davies.
Davies lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Davies lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davies blocks an uppercut.
Johnson stalling the fight.
A short right from Davies.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davies has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davies wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Davies wants a takedown.
Davies stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Davies's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Don Davies.
I think Davies 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Don Davies!