PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jan David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nova Uniao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

David
vs
Uniao

182 cm
25
180 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

180 cm
24
180 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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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 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nova Uniao!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uniao tries to clinch but David is having none of it.
Uniao has his takedown stuffed
and David counters with a nice body shot.
Uniao moves in looking to clinch but David pushes him off.
Uniao misses with a shot to the body
and David counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Uniao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting David counter with a right hand.
Uniao doesn't succeed with the takedown
and David counters with a straight right hand.
Uniao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and David counters with a nice uppercut.
David throws a lazy uppercut

and Uniao counters with a single leg into guard. David didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
David manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Uniao manages to get himself to full guard.
Uniao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uniao wants to sweep here but David controlling him for the moment.
David slips nicely into half guard.
Uniao is trying to get back to full guard.
David trying to control the action but Uniao is working from the bottom.
David looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Uniao tries to roll over but David keeps him under control.
David is pressing down on Uniao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Uniao is holding on for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Jan David has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
David misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uniao.
David misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Uniao as he checks the leg kick.
Uniao shoots and misses
and David counters with a leg kick.
Jan David has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nova Uniao.
Uniao doesn't manage to clinch there - David circles away.
Uniao throws a right hand that misses
and David counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
David lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Uniao misses the body punch
and David counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uniao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and David counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Uniao walks into a stiff left hand from David.
Uniao misses the body punch
and David counters with a leg kick.
Jan David is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uniao tries for a takedown but David circles away easily
and David counters with a nice uppercut.
Uniao takes one to the side of the head.
David just misses with a punch to the body.
Uniao fails with the takedown
and David counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uniao throws a sloppy body shot
and David counters with a stiff right hand.
David has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from David there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nova Uniao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uniao swings widly with a right hand
and David counters with a three punch combo that has Uniao backing up. Uniao nods at David to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uniao tries to score a power double leg takedown but David sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Uniao somewhat.
Uniao throws a right hand that misses
letting David counter with a right hand.
Uniao just misses with a punch to the body.
David is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Uniao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. David defends it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uniao misses with a shot to the body
and David counters with a nice body shot.
David tests Uniao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Uniao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and David cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan David dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Uniao misses with a jab to the body
and David counters with a nice uppercut.
Jan David is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the body from Uniao misses
and David counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
David gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Uniao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but David was well out of range. Poor timing from Uniao.
David misses with a hook to the body

and Uniao counters with a takedown into side control.
Uniao lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
David is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Uniao has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for David!
David slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
David blocking the ground and pound attempt from Uniao.
Uniao prevents David from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Uniao there.
Uniao works his way into side control.
Uniao working the body and head with strikes.
Uniao trying to control the position but David is working away.
David manages to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uniao working David over with strikes.
Uniao slips a nice elbow through David's hands, connecting with David's forehead.
Uniao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but David does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Uniao throws a strike but David avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Uniao pushes down on David's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Uniao prevents David from improving his position.
Uniao not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uniao seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Uniao seems to be looking for submissions.
Uniao wants to lay and pray for a moment but David keeps working.
Uniao passes to side control.
Uniao working the ground and pound but David is defending the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
David regains half guard.
Uniao prevents David from improving his position.
Uniao throwing shots but David is blocking nicely.
David taking some punishment here, with Uniao in his half guard.
David wants to control but Uniao passes into side.
Uniao advances to full mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Uniao cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uniao lands a big shot there that rocks David but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nova Uniao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Uniao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
David throws a body punch but Uniao moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uniao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Uniao throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. David tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Uniao is in David's guard.
Nova Uniao has got the better of the ground game so far.
Uniao with a flurry of punches that miss.
David preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uniao won't allow David to sweep him here.
Uniao lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
David can't keep his opponent in guard - Uniao advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
David has hold of Uniao's hands but Uniao slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
David has hold of Uniao's hands but Uniao slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uniao looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Uniao has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Uniao wants to pass the guard but David is defending well.
David wants to improve his position but Uniao is controlling well.
Uniao looks to land a strike but David avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

David escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Uniao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
David trying to keep a closed guard but Uniao is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
David wants to control but Uniao passes easily into half guard.
Uniao prevents David from improving his position.
Uniao is stalling here. David is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Uniao seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and David has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Uniao is looking to regain half guard here but David keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
David trying to control the position but Uniao is working away.
David looking to control but instead Uniao has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Uniao is staying active underneath David, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
David wants to free his trapped foot but Uniao is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uniao tries to get to full guard but David has control of the leg.
Uniao is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

David is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
David is looking to take a break and control but Uniao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uniao tries to get to full guard but David has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Uniao manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nova Uniao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Uniao has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nova Uniao!