PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pierre BoocheyBooge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pierre BoocheyBooge has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

BoocheyBooge
vs
Davis

175 cm
22
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
152 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pierre BoocheyBooge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Davis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BoocheyBooge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
BoocheyBooge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Davis scores with a decent looking hook.
Steve Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BoocheyBooge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Davis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Davis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and BoocheyBooge has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from BoocheyBooge and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Davis stuffs the takedown.
BoocheyBooge shoots for a double leg takedown but Davis sprawls well. He's pushed BoocheyBooge's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre BoocheyBooge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Davis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davis is looking to clinch but BoocheyBooge is avoiding it.

Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davis taking a breather.
BoocheyBooge tries for a takedown. No joy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Davis.
BoocheyBooge looking for a takedown.

Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
BoocheyBooge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Davis moves out of range as BoocheyBooge strikes.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but BoocheyBooge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
BoocheyBooge misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Davis drives through and clinches with BoocheyBooge against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Davis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
BoocheyBooge goes for a takedown attempt but Davis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Davis misses with a wild combination.
Davis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping BoocheyBooge at a distance.
Davis scores with a crisp jab that stopped BoocheyBooge in his tracks.
Davis throws a head kick but BoocheyBooge moves out of range.
Davis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Davis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
BoocheyBooge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Davis but Davis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
BoocheyBooge is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Davis as BoocheyBooge shoots in.

Davis rushes BoocheyBooge and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Davis.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Davis.
BoocheyBooge wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Come on Davis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
BoocheyBooge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Davis gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Davis.
Davis just leaning against BoocheyBooge, taking a breather.
BoocheyBooge is working for takedown but Davis is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short uppercut from Davis.
Davis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Davis.

Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steve Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis doesn't manage to clinch there - BoocheyBooge circles away.
A left and a right from Davis both land. Nice combination.

Davis rushes BoocheyBooge and presses him up against the cage.
Davis holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis throws a combination that misses

and BoocheyBooge counters with a nice double leg into side control. Davis won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Davis keeps BoocheyBooge under control for a moment.
BoocheyBooge taking a breather here.
BoocheyBooge throws an elbow but Davis slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks BoocheyBooge politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. BoocheyBooge prefers to stall for the moment though.
BoocheyBooge wants to control but Davis is keeping him busy.
Davis avoids any damage from the ground and pound of BoocheyBooge.

BoocheyBooge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

BoocheyBooge has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BoocheyBooge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and BoocheyBooge moves out of range easily.
BoocheyBooge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davis as he avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Davis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
BoocheyBooge slips a jab and a cross from Davis.

BoocheyBooge feints and as Davis raises his hands in defense, BoocheyBooge changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
BoocheyBooge trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Davis controlling BoocheyBooge's posture.
Davis wants to stand up but BoocheyBooge is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Davis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Davis tries to clinch but BoocheyBooge is having none of it.
BoocheyBooge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davis pinned against the cage. Davis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A combination from Davis does no damage.

BoocheyBooge shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. BoocheyBooge showed some decent athleticism there.
BoocheyBooge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davis's head.
Davis looks like he's trying to stand up.

BoocheyBooge wants to work for an arm triangle but Davis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
BoocheyBooge passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Davis!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
BoocheyBooge throws some wild stikes that Davis manages to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Davis looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
You can see the frustration on Davis's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - BoocheyBooge's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

BoocheyBooge is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Davis is defending well though. BoocheyBooge let's go of the attempt for now.
Davis trying to control the hands but BoocheyBooge breaks the grip.

BoocheyBooge patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

BoocheyBooge looking for the RNC.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - BoocheyBooge's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Davis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with BoocheyBooge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

BoocheyBooge is looking for the choke from the back position but Davis is controlling his hands well.

BoocheyBooge working for a choke but Davis is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Davis's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Davis trying to control the hands but BoocheyBooge won't let him.
Davis prevents BoocheyBooge from getting a body triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

BoocheyBooge working for a choke but Davis is defending well.
BoocheyBooge struggling to keep hold of the position.

BoocheyBooge looking to break Davis's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Davis remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise BoocheyBooge will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Davis is trying to stand back up.
BoocheyBooge is trying to stick to Davis's back but Davis is turning into BoocheyBooge. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in BoocheyBooge's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Davis.
Davis stays in close to BoocheyBooge's body and controls the position.
Davis is fighting to break BoocheyBooge's control of his arms but BoocheyBooge is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Davis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
BoocheyBooge wants to clinch.
Davis misses with a head kick.
BoocheyBooge checks the leg kick.
Pierre BoocheyBooge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
BoocheyBooge tries to clinch up but Davis circles away and keeps his distance.

BoocheyBooge closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Davis to the mat! Davis manages to get full guard.

BoocheyBooge gets to his feet. Davis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
BoocheyBooge wants to clinch but Davis slips to the side
and Davis counters with a nice uppercut.
BoocheyBooge moves out of range as Davis throws a body kick.
Davis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Davis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

BoocheyBooge postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Davis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of BoocheyBooge, into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but BoocheyBooge is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre BoocheyBooge dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Davis works BoocheyBooge's body with a nice hook.

BoocheyBooge gets in close and instigates a clinch.
BoocheyBooge tries to pull guard but Davis holds him up against the cage and eventually BoocheyBooge drops back down to his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Davis breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Davis.
Davis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
BoocheyBooge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Davis but Davis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Davis moves out of range of the leg kick from BoocheyBooge.
Nice takedown defense from Davis. No joy for BoocheyBooge on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre BoocheyBooge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
BoocheyBooge fails with a takedown attempt.
BoocheyBooge tries to clinch but Davis moves away

and Davis counters by moving into the clinch.
Davis slows down the pace here.

Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good work by BoocheyBooge as he checks the leg kick.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but BoocheyBooge paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BoocheyBooge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Davis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Davis lands a jab-cross combination.
BoocheyBooge takes one to the side of the head.
Davis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

BoocheyBooge forces Davis back against the cage and clinches.
BoocheyBooge is trying to break the clinch but Davis has him pressed against the cage.
Davis is trying to break the clinch but BoocheyBooge has him pressed against the cage.
BoocheyBooge is looking to break free of the clinch but Davis has double underhooks.
BoocheyBooge tries to stall but Davis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
BoocheyBooge wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Davis on the inside.
Davis lands a nice shot to the body.
BoocheyBooge tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Davis just stands there and leans against the cage.

Davis breaks from the clinch.
BoocheyBooge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davis is fending him off so far but BoocheyBooge persists. Nope, Davis circles away and we're back to standing.
Steve Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
BoocheyBooge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Davis but Davis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
BoocheyBooge throws a series of punches but Davis moves out of range.
BoocheyBooge throws a combination that misses
and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
BoocheyBooge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
BoocheyBooge wants to clinch but Davis slips to the side

and Davis counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis lands with a right to the head.

Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as BoocheyBooge checks a leg kick.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and BoocheyBooge moves out of range easily.
Davis tries to clinch up but BoocheyBooge circles away and keeps his distance.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
BoocheyBooge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
BoocheyBooge has his takedown stuffed
and Davis counters with a left and a right that stings BoocheyBooge.
Davis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Davis darts in and clinches BoocheyBooge up against the cage.
Davis just leaning against BoocheyBooge, taking a breather.

Davis manages to break the clinch.
Davis throws a series of punches but BoocheyBooge avoids them all with ease.
A good leg kick by Davis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

BoocheyBooge closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

BoocheyBooge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Davis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Davis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to hold on to BoocheyBooge's head to control him but BoocheyBooge postures up.

BoocheyBooge is trying to work for a kimura but Davis is defending well.
Davis wants to get back to his feet.
Davis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Davis is trying to get back to full guard.

BoocheyBooge stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Davis to get to his feet.

That's four 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.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but BoocheyBooge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
BoocheyBooge tries for a takedown but Davis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
BoocheyBooge moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off.

Davis closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Davis.
Davis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
BoocheyBooge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Davis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Davis.
Davis stalling.
Davis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from BoocheyBooge.
Davis has had enough of the clinch but BoocheyBooge keeps him there for the moment.
Davis avoiding damage.
Davis prevents BoocheyBooge from breaking the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

BoocheyBooge has Davis pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. BoocheyBooge pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Davis tumbling to the mat - BoocheyBooge dives into Davis's guard.
Pierre BoocheyBooge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
BoocheyBooge trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Davis 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Davis!