PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor The Vitor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davies comes to the cage accompanied by W Nienawiści. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Davies
vs
The Vitor

210 cm
19
260 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

161 cm
19
253 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Very confident

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Davies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitor The Vitor!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davies lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Davies.
Davies swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davies stuffs the takedown attempt from The Vitor. The Vitor gets slowly back to his feet.
Davies misses with a wild combination.
The Vitor blocks the body kick.
The Vitor slips a jab and a cross from Davies.
Davies lands with an overhand left.
Davies throws a left and a right that both miss

and The Vitor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Vitor controlling the pace.

Davies actively working from the bottom here.
Davies trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Vitor wants to control but Davies is keeping him busy.
The Vitor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Davies looking for submissions off his back.
The Vitor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Davies does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The Vitor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Davies actively working from the bottom here.

Davies looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Davies actively working from the bottom here.
Davies wants to control but The Vitor is keeping busy.

The Vitor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The Vitor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davies. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies trying to control here.
The Vitor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Davies knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The Vitor drops an elbow to the side of Davies's head.
The Vitor trying to control from half guard but Davies is working away.
Davies is looking for a sweep. The Vitor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. The Vitor lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davies wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Vitor working the head and body with strikes.
The Vitor wants to pass the guard but Davies is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Davies looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Davies is breathing heavily.
The Vitor wants to control but Davies is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies wants to control but The Vitor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Davies is staying active underneath The Vitor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Davies looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Vitor tries to stand and escape but Davies is controlling the position.
Davies is pressing down on The Vitor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The Vitor is looking to work some ground and pound but Davies has wrist control.
The Vitor trying to control but Davies is working from the bottom.

Davies is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Vitor defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Vitor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Davies will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Davies preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Vitor trying to control but Davies is working from the bottom.

Davies looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Vitor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davies is keeping the position for now.

Davies has his foot on The Vitor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Vitor works his way back into a safe position though.

The Vitor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Davies has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Vitor has managed to get both his arms back between Davies's legs - danger averted.
The Vitor tries to free his leg and advance position but Davies is retaining full guard.
Davies keeping moving, preventing The Vitor from controlling successfully.

Davies is looking for a triangle but The Vitor pushes his legs off easily.
The Vitor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Davies is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Vitor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Davies wants to improve his position but The Vitor is controlling well.
The Vitor is looking to take a break and control but Davies is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 James Davies will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

The Vitor throws a head kick that misses.
The Vitor throws a series of punches but Davies avoids them all with ease.
Davies throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Vitor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Davies rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Vitor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Davies connects with an inside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Davies scores with a four punch combination!
Davies throws a right and a left that both miss.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Davies.
The Vitor checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheers as Davies lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Vitor doesn't seem phased though.
The Vitor fails to land the takedown.

The Vitor dives in and scores a takedown into Davies's guard.
The Vitor trying to control the position from guard on top but Davies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The Vitor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Vitor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The Vitor is breathing heavily.
Davies is trying to control the position but The Vitor postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Davies looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Davies is looking for a triangle but The Vitor pushes his legs off easily.
The Vitor throwing strikes from guard but Davies blocks nicely.
The Vitor thows a big elbow that misses.
Davies can't keep his opponent in guard - The Vitor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The Vitor trying to pass the guard but Davies defending well.
Davies is trying to maintain the position but The Vitor is very close to passing his half guard.
The Vitor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davies defending well though.

Davies looking for submissions off his back.
The Vitor wants to take a breather but Davies is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Vitor stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Davies to get to his feet.
The Vitor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Davies lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Davies jabs The Vitor right on the nose. The Vitor blinks but takes it well.
Davies throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

The Vitor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than The Vitor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Davies tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Davies tries to hold on but The Vitor pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies can't escape the position.
Davies tries to hold on but The Vitor pushes him away.
The Vitor with good strikes from the mount here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Vitor looking to control but Davies is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The Vitor punching from mount but Davies doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The Vitor throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The Vitor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Davies is looking to escape.
The Vitor sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davies is in a horrible position here. The Vitor smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Davies tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Vitor misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vitor The Vitor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Davies shoots in for a double leg but The Vitor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Davies throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davies tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Vitor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davies somewhat.
The Vitor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice straight punches there by Davies. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Davies.
The Vitor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davies stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Davies throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James Davies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Davies misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Vitor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Vitor fails with the takedown.
Davies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davies bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

The Vitor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Davies's guard.
Davies avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Vitor trying to control the position from guard on top but Davies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The Vitor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Davies has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Vitor has managed to get both his arms back between Davies's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Davies is looking for a triangle but The Vitor pushes his legs off easily.
The Vitor controlling from the top position.
The Vitor wants to control from the top but Davies keeps moving.

Davies looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Davies throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Vitor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Davies trying to keep a closed guard but The Vitor is proving a slippery customer.
The Vitor trying to control the position from guard on top but Davies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Davies working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Vitor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Vitor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Vitor stays in close to Davies's body and controls the position.
Davies is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Vitor trying to control but Davies is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The Vitor with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Vitor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Davies's guard.

Davies looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Vitor is keen to just control but Davies is a slippery customer.

Davies looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Vitor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davies defending well though.

Davies is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Vitor pulls his head out easily.
The Vitor trying to pass the guard but Davies defending well.
Davies wants to get back to full guard.
Davies is not content to let The Vitor control the position.

Davies actively working from the bottom here.

Davies is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Vitor pulls his head out easily.
Vitor The Vitor has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!

The Vitor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Davies defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Davies is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! The Vitor is tapping! Great win for Davies!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James Davies!