PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Thaiday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David has chosen Eluveitie - Calling The Rain as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Thaiday
vs
David

190 cm
28
270 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

201 cm
27
269 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

HeavyWeight Designs

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Thaiday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark David!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from David. Those never looked like landing.
David misses with a takedown attempt
and Thaiday counters with a left to the body.
David tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thaiday swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thaiday throws a hook to the side of David's head but David sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thaiday looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
David looks for a takedown but Thaiday sprawls well.
David looks gassed!
Thaiday moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thaiday 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 David has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from David and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
David throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sloppy strikes from David. Those never looked like landing.
David misses with a few strikes there.
David tries to land a front kick but Thaiday steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
David misses with a double jab
and Thaiday counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Thaiday checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mark David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by David as he checks the leg kick.
David tries to bum rush Thaiday with a series of wild strikes but Thaiday uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thaiday throws a right and a left that David avoids nicely.
Thaiday moves out of range as David throws a body kick.
Thaiday throws a hook to the side of David's head but David sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thaiday rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but David moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
David throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thaiday counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thaiday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from David.
David misses with a low kick as Thaiday jumps back.
David rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thaiday moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thaiday lands with a straight right. David didn't see that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for David, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
David rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thaiday moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thaiday misses with a double jab.
David walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thaiday checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Danga de danga de dang - Thaiday scores with a four punch combination!
Thaiday tests David's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for David, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thaiday avoids a kick to the body.
David lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thaiday throws a right hand that David ducks under and follows up with a left that David also avoids with ease.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thaiday checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
David throws a series of punches but Thaiday avoids them all with ease.
Thaiday moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thaiday avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
David fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thaiday.
David misses with the combination.
Thaiday throws a combination. David tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thaiday with a hook.
David lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thaiday takes a step back to recover.
David tries to bum rush Thaiday with a series of wild strikes but Thaiday uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
David slips under a jab from Thaiday.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday misses with a leg kick.
Thaiday thows a body shot but no joy.
Thaiday moves out of range as David throws a body kick.
David throws a series of punches but Thaiday moves out of range.
A big left from Thaiday misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thaiday pivots, looking for a leg kick but David is out of range and Thaiday settles back down.
Thaiday cracks David with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thaiday blocks the body kick.
David throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thaiday misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
David throws a nice looking combination but Thaiday bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
David misses with a series of wild punches.
Thaiday throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Thaiday dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Thaiday throws a right and a left that both miss.
David fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
David is looking to clinch but Thaiday is avoiding it.
Sam Thaiday is winning the standup battle so far.
Thaiday scores with a body shot.
David connects with a leg kick. Thaiday looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
David misses with a low kick as Thaiday jumps back.
Thaiday swinging wildly here.
David misses with a head kick.
David pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thaiday, as that shot connected.
David misses with an attempted mid kick.
David is breathing heavily.
David misses with a combination
and Thaiday counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps David thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from David does no damage.
David moves forwards but Thaiday connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thaiday's corner calls for a 1-2. Thaiday obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
David takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
David bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
David looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thaiday is fending him off so far but David persists. Nope, Thaiday circles away and we're back to standing.
Thaiday lunges at David with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by David's hand.
A clash of legs there as Thaiday blocks the low kick.
Thaiday connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between David's hands.
David walks into a straight right hand from Thaiday.
David tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thaiday paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
David swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thaiday counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thaiday dodges the punch combination from David.
Thaiday moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
David throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
David gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Thaiday to counter with a crisp jab.
Thaiday scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
David throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thaiday's waist but Thaiday gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing David off to one side.
Sam Thaiday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark David.
A punch combination from Thaiday misses.
Thaiday jabs at David's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday lands a slapping body shot.
Thaiday misses the jab.
David throws a right and a left that Thaiday avoids nicely.
A left and a right from Thaiday both land. Nice combination.
Thaiday misses with a few strikes there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from David.
Thaiday throws a one two combo.
Thaiday misses with a hook.
David takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
David has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
David tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thaiday is able to avoid easily.
Thaiday avoids the head kick by David.
David is trying desperately to land a takedown but Thaiday is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for David.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Thaiday. That snapped David's head back.
A combination from David does no damage.
Thaiday moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
David throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thaiday looks to land a right hand but David moved out of range.
David misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thaiday scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
David shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thaiday counters with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thaiday lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
David thuds his shin into the meat of Thaiday's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Thaiday dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Thaiday dodges the punch combination from David.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
David throws a leg kick but Thaiday sees it coming and moves out of range.
David throws a combination that misses
and Thaiday counters with a left and a right that stings David.
David slips a straight right by Thaiday.
David with a lazy takedown attempt

and Thaiday counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thaiday wants to free his trapped foot but David is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thaiday seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thaiday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thaiday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

David looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thaiday wants to control but David is keeping him busy.
Thaiday not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
David moves into full guard.
Thaiday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday looking to sit in guard and control but David gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
David throwing strikes from guard but Thaiday blocks nicely.
Thaiday tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
David postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells David's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thaiday is trying to keep David in close.
Mark David has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

David decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thaiday, up you get!
David rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thaiday moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
David throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
David throws a nice looking combination but Thaiday bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thaiday circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thaiday waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract David.
David swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thaiday counters with a straight right hand.
Sam Thaiday is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thaiday will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from David. Those never looked like landing.
Thaiday with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thaiday misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thaiday circles away from the clinch attempt.
David keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
David fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Thaiday showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thaiday has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Thaiday!