PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Catfish Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Catfish Davis is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Davis
vs
Thiago

185 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Catfish Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulo Thiago!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis shoots in for a double leg but Thiago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thiago misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thiago swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Thiago tries to keep at a distance but Davis has taken the fight into the clinch.

Davis breaks from the clinch.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Davis dives in and grabs Thiago's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thiago pushes down on Davis's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Catfish Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Thiago is just out of range.
Thiago misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Thiago.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Davis looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago is trying to break the clinch but Davis is controlling him.
Davis wants a takedown.
Thiago wants to break the clinch but can't.
Davis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Davis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thiago fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thiago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Davis drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Thiago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis stops Thiago from standing up.

Thiago looking for a guillotine here but Davis defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thiago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Thiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Thiago looking for a guillotine here but Davis defends easily.

Thiago working for a triangle but Davis defends it easily.
Davis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thiago is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Thiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Thiago is looking for a triangle but Davis pushes his legs off easily.

Thiago is looking for a triangle but Davis pushes his legs off easily.
Thiago is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Davis is staying active underneath Thiago, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Davis trying to control but Thiago postures up.

Thiago seems to be looking for submissions.
Thiago looks gassed!
Davis tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thiago is thwarting Davis's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Thiago seems content to control.
Davis tries to get to full guard but Thiago has control of the leg.
Thiago blocks the strikes from Davis.
Thiago stalling.

Thiago is trying to work for a kimura but Davis is defending well.
Davis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thiago is trying to control. Davis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Thiago dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Davis shoots in and bounces Thiago off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Davis wants to control from the top but Thiago keeps moving.

Thiago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Thiago throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Davis escapes and throws Thiago's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thiago keeps working.

Davis stands up and beckons Thiago to his feet.
Davis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thiago swivels and escapes.
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!
Davis misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paulo Thiago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thiago thuds a left hand into Davis's body.
Davis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Davis lands a jab-cross combination.
Davis throws a push kick but Thiago slaps the foot to one side.
Thiago lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thiago is breathing heavily.
Davis shoots in looking for a takedown but Thiago manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Davis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thiago slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
Davis looks to land a combination but Thiago avoids it well.
Thiago lands a nice hook to Davis's body. Davis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thiago misses with a series of wild punches.
Thiago lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thiago throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis avoids the body shot from Thiago.
Catfish Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davis shoots in for a double leg but Thiago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Catfish Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thiago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thiago defends it nicely.
Davis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thiago connects with a single shot there.
Davis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thiago ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Davis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thiago scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis fails with the takedown.
Davis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thiago lands with an overhand left.
Thiago thuds a left hand into Davis's body.
Thiago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davis.
Thiago moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thiago misses the shot to the body.
Thiago throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Davis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Davis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Davis jumps guard but Thiago stands there with Davis around his waist. Davis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Davis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thiago fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thiago.
Thiago lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thiago.
Davis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thiago swivels and escapes.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but Thiago bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis tries to clinch up but Thiago circles away and keeps his distance.
Thiago lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Davis at a distance.
Davis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Thiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Thiago misses with a few strikes there.
Thiago misses with a body shot.
Davis slips a jab and a cross from Thiago.
Paulo Thiago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thiago misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Thiago.
Thiago is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Davis rather than just go for the knockout.

Davis shoots in and gets a takedown into Thiago's guard.

Thiago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davis defends well.
Davis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Paulo Thiago has got the better of the ground game so far.
Davis pushes down on Thiago's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thiago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Thiago has one foot on Davis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Davis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Thiago is looking for a triangle but Davis pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Davis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thiago on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Davis. Davis obviously looking to wear him down.
Davis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thiago lands a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Thiago. No joy for Davis on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thiago closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Davis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thiago counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Catfish Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thiago lands a body shot.
Davis shoots for a double leg takedown but Thiago sprawls well. He's pushed Davis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thiago tests Davis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thiago misses with a straight left.
Davis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Davis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thiago misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely.
Thiago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Davis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thiago sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thiago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davis.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thiago sprawls well. Thiago wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davis gets slowly back to his feet.
Davis misses with an uppercut. Thiago saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Thiago. That snapped Davis's head back.
Davis tries for a takedown but Thiago sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thiago scores with a shot to the body.
Thiago misses with the combination.

Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davis tries to score a body lock takedown but Thiago shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thiago's efforts to push away.
Thiago stops a takedown attempt from Davis.
Thiago prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thiago is trying to force a seperation but Davis has the dominant position.
Catfish Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thiago prevents the takedown attempt.
Davis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thiago prevents it.
Paulo Thiago is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thiago avoiding damage as Davis throws knees to the body.

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 Catfish Davis.
I think Thiago 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Thiago!