PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joao Davi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard The Fancy Dan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Fancy Dan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. It's raining men kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Joao Davi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Davi
vs
The Fancy Dan

177 cm
22
165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

182 cm
22
168 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joao Davi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richard The Fancy Dan!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Fancy Dan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davi tries to avoid it but The Fancy Dan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davi to the ground. Davi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Fancy Dan shoots in for a takedown but Davi shows good takedown defense.

The Fancy Dan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Davi wants to control from the top but The Fancy Dan keeps moving.
The Fancy Dan has control of Davi's left arm, preventing Davi from doing any damage.
The Fancy Dan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Fancy Dan seems keen to control Davi's posture.

The Fancy Dan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Davi works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Davi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Fancy Dan tries to kick Davi off but Davi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Davi wants to take a breather but The Fancy Dan is having none of it.
The Fancy Dan won't allow Davi to pass to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Fancy Dan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The Fancy Dan.
The Fancy Dan tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davi tries to free his leg and advance position but The Fancy Dan is retaining full guard.
The Fancy Dan managing to control the position.
Davi stands and throws The Fancy Dan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The Fancy Dan looks gassed!
The Fancy Dan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Davi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Davi stalls from top position.
The Fancy Dan stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The Fancy Dan is looking for a sweep.

Davi decides to stand back up. Davi steps back and let's The Fancy Dan get back to his feet.
The Fancy Dan with a lazy takedown attempt

and Davi counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Fancy Dan won't be happy with that.
Joao Davi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard The Fancy Dan.
The Fancy Dan struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Fancy Dan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The Fancy Dan trying to hold on to Davi's head to control him but Davi postures up.
The Fancy Dan is trying is best to control the position here.
Davi prevents The Fancy Dan from improving his position.
The Fancy Dan is not content to let Davi control the position.
The Fancy Dan wants to control but Davi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The Fancy Dan is trying is best to control the position here.

Despite being in the dominant position, Richard The Fancy Dan just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Fancy Dan with a lazy takedown attempt

and Davi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in The Fancy Dan's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Fancy Dan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Davi wants to control from the top but The Fancy Dan keeps moving.
The Fancy Dan controlling Davi's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davi trying to control the position from guard on top but The Fancy Dan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Fancy Dan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Davi trying to control the position from guard on top but The Fancy Dan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davi won't allow The Fancy Dan to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as The Fancy Dan holds on and takes a little breather.
Davi controlling from the top position.
The Fancy Dan trying to control the position here.
The Fancy Dan keeping moving, preventing Davi from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The Fancy Dan has control of Davi's left arm, preventing Davi from doing any damage.
The Fancy Dan looking to control.
Davi trying to control but The Fancy Dan is working from the bottom.
The Fancy Dan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Davi is fighting to break The Fancy Dan's control of his arms but The Fancy Dan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Despite being in the dominant position, Richard The Fancy Dan just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Fancy Dan lands with a nice combination. Davi backs away looking to recover.
The Fancy Dan tries to clinch but Davi moves away

and Davi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davi stops The Fancy Dan from getting back to his feet.
The Fancy Dan wants to control but Davi is keeping busy.
The Fancy Dan is doing well to control the position and prevent Davi from advancing to side control.
The Fancy Dan is looking for a sweep. Davi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Davi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The Fancy Dan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than The Fancy Dan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The Fancy Dan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

The Fancy Dan has hold of Davi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Davi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The Fancy Dan controlling the position easily from mount.
Davi is trying desperately to improve position.
The Fancy Dan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Davi is squirming around, avoiding The Fancy Dan's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Fancy Dan tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
The Fancy Dan prevents Davi from getting the reversal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Fancy Dan controlling the pace for now.
Davi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The Fancy Dan prevents Davi from getting the reversal.
The Fancy Dan controlling the position easily from mount.

Despite being in the dominant position, Richard The Fancy Dan just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Fancy Dan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davi as he avoids it easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Davi prevents a takedown attempt there.
The Fancy Dan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Davi has him pressed against the cage.

The Fancy Dan manages to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as The Fancy Dan holds on and takes a little breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davi stops The Fancy Dan from standing up.
The Fancy Dan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The Fancy Dan keeping moving, preventing Davi from controlling successfully.
The Fancy Dan has his hands on Davi's head, controlling the position.

Despite being in the dominant position, Richard The Fancy Dan just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and The Fancy Dan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Davi's guard now.
The Fancy Dan tries to free his leg and advance position but Davi is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Fancy Dan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Davi can't keep his opponent in guard - The Fancy Dan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The Fancy Dan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Richard The Fancy Dan has got the better of the ground game so far.

Despite being in the dominant position, Richard The Fancy Dan just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Fancy Dan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Davi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in The Fancy Dan's guard now.
Joao Davi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard The Fancy Dan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Fancy Dan is controlling Davi's posture.
The Fancy Dan wants to sweep but no luck.
Davi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Davi trying to control but The Fancy Dan is working from the bottom.
Davi won't allow The Fancy Dan to sweep him here.
The Fancy Dan being controlled here, momentarily.
The Fancy Dan has control of Davi's left arm, preventing Davi from doing any damage.
Davi preventing the sweep.
Davi trying to control but The Fancy Dan is working from the bottom.
The Fancy Dan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Davi!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Fancy Dan controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard The Fancy Dan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

The Fancy Dan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The Fancy Dan stalling.
Davi trying to control but The Fancy Dan postures up.
The Fancy Dan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The Fancy Dan wants to pass to mount but Davi is defending the position.
The Fancy Dan prevents Davi from improving his position.
Davi is trying to control but can't.
The Fancy Dan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The Fancy Dan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Fancy Dan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Davi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Davi tries to get to full guard but The Fancy Dan has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Fancy Dan wants to free his trapped foot but Davi is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Davi scores with a takedown into The Fancy Dan's guard.
Davi wants to control from the top but The Fancy Dan keeps moving.
Davi won't allow The Fancy Dan to sweep him here.

Davi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The Fancy Dan doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Davi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The Fancy Dan managing to control the position.
The Fancy Dan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Davi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Davi trying to control but The Fancy Dan is working from the bottom.

The Fancy Dan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Davi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The Fancy Dan seems keen to control Davi's posture.

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

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
The Fancy Dan shoots in for a double leg but Davi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Excellent takedown into side control there by The Fancy Dan.
Davi is trying to control The Fancy Dan's posture but The Fancy Dan avoids it.
The Fancy Dan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davi keeps working.
Davi manages to work his way to half guard, despite The Fancy Dan's best efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davi wants to get back to full guard.
Davi is trying to stand up here but The Fancy Dan is controlling him well.
The Fancy Dan trying to control the pace.
The Fancy Dan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Davi working to try and regain half guard.
The Fancy Dan trying to control but Davi is having none of it.
The Fancy Dan looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davi is looking to get to half guard.
The Fancy Dan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Despite being in the dominant position, Richard The Fancy Dan just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Fancy Dan tries to avoid it but Davi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Fancy Dan to the ground. The Fancy Dan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

The Fancy Dan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The Fancy Dan is controlling the pace.
Davi is controlling The Fancy Dan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The Fancy Dan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

The Fancy Dan wants to work for an arm triangle but Davi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Davi is pressing down on The Fancy Dan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard The Fancy Dan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Fancy Dan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard The Fancy Dan!