|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matthieu Saunier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saunier comes to the cage accompanied by Muse - Hysteria. Davidson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kids - Sleigh Kids kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
25
145 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
|
169 cm
19
144 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matthieu Saunier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tim Davidson !
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson throws a hook but Saunier blocks it.
Jab by Saunier.
Saunier really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saunier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davidson .
Saunier scores with a punch to the head.
Davidson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Saunier as he connects with a hook.
Saunier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saunier slips a jab and a cross from Davidson .
Saunier dodges the punch combination from Davidson .
Davidson throws a series of punches but Saunier avoids them all with ease.
Saunier is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Saunier misses with a body shot.
Davidson looks to land a left hand but Saunier moved out of range nicely.
Saunier scores with a nice right hand.
Saunier takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Saunier lands a jab to the nose.
Saunier scores with a jab to the body.
Saunier misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson misses with a straight right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saunier.
Jab, jab by Saunier - just one landing.
Saunier connects with a body shot.
A punch combination from Davidson misses.
Davidson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davidson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Saunier backs up against the cage.
Decent striking displayed by Saunier there.
Saunier shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Saunier was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Saunier jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Davidson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saunier advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Saunier will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saunier has control of Davidson 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Davidson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saunier goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Davidson turns into him and now he's in Saunier's guard.
Saunier trying to keep a closed guard but Davidson is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davidson defends it easily.
Davidson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saunier is looking for a triangle but Davidson pushes his legs off easily.
Davidson trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunier 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.
Davidson trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davidson is looking to work some ground and pound but Saunier has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saunier is on top in guard.
Saunier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saunier pushing down on Davidson 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Saunier is working for a kimura but Davidson is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthieu Saunier dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Davidson misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Davidson misses its intended target.
The crowd cheers as Saunier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Davidson doesn't seem phased though.
Davidson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Davidson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tim Davidson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davidson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saunier slips a jab and a cross from Davidson .
Davidson swinging wildly here.
Davidson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saunier counters with a good low kick that Davidson was not able to check.
Davidson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saunier's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Saunier duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson swinging wildly here.
Davidson misses with a combination
and Saunier counters with a nice uppercut.
Saunier is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Saunier cracks Davidson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Saunier feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Saunier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saunier advances to half guard.
Saunier passes to side control.
Saunier tries for a kimura but Davidson is defending well.
Saunier swings around for an armbar but Davidson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Saunier's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Saunier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saunier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Davidson manages to get himself to full guard.
Saunier postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Davidson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Saunier, into his guard.
Davidson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davidson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Saunier looking for subs off his back but Davidson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Saunier trying to control here.
Davidson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saunier's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Saunier sees it coming and defends easily.
Davidson is looking for a kimura but Saunier is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Davidson to get the leverage.
Davidson misses with a head shot. Saunier uses the momentum to regain guard.
Davidson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Saunier is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Saunier has escaped and now he's on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saunier forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthieu Saunier dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Davidson throws out a loose jab but Saunier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saunier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davidson .
Davidson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saunier feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Davidson s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matthieu Saunier is winning the standup battle so far.
Saunier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saunier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davidson .
Davidson with a hook.
Saunier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Davidson .
Davidson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saunier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davidson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saunier connects with a right hand. Davidson shakes it off.
Davidson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Saunier misses with a lunging right hand
and Davidson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Davidson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davidson misses with a combination
enabling Saunier to counter with a crisp jab.
Tim Davidson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunier lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Davidson backs up against the cage.
Davidson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saunier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Davidson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice jab there from Saunier.
Saunier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Saunier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saunier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Saunier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Davidson has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson is looking to escape.
Saunier moves into full mount! Davidson won't be happy about that!
Saunier looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saunier is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Davidson .
Saunier lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Saunier.
Davidson misses with a two punch combination.
Davidson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Davidson throws a nice looking combination but Saunier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davidson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saunier lands an overhand right.
Davidson scores with a hook.
Saunier feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Saunier pushing down on Davidson 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Saunier wants to work for an arm triangle but Davidson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saunier is trying to work for a kimura but Davidson is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson wants to get back to his feet.
Matthieu Saunier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saunier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Davidson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saunier.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davidson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Saunier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthieu Saunier clearly takes 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.
Davidson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saunier counters with a nice uppercut.
Saunier throws a lazy right hand but Davidson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davidson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Davidson staying out of range there.
Davidson swinging wildly here.
Davidson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saunier lands an overhand right.
Davidson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saunier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Davidson misses.
Davidson ducks under a wild hook from Saunier.
Davidson throws a nice looking combination but Saunier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davidson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saunier.
Davidson takes one to the side of the head.
Davidson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saunier shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson is refusing to be controlled, as Saunier sits in half guard.
Saunier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Saunier is looking to advance position but Davidson won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunier throwing shots but Davidson is blocking nicely.
Saunier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Saunier is looking for a kimura but Davidson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saunier to get the leverage.
Saunier seems to be looking for submissions.
Saunier works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunier throwing strikes here but Davidson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Saunier goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Davidson turns into him and now he's in Saunier's guard.
Saunier is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Saunier looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Saunier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davidson can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saunier is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthieu Saunier had his way with Tim Davidson in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Davidson throws a combination that misses
and Saunier counters with a straight right hand.
Saunier shoots in looking for a takedown. Davidson tries to sprawl out of it but Saunier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Davidson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Saunier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Davidson misses.
Davidson throws a series of punches but Saunier avoids them all with ease.
Davidson catches Saunier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Davidson misses with a hook. Saunier ducked under it nicely.
Davidson looks to land a combination but Saunier avoids it well.
Saunier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davidson throws out the jab.
Saunier gets a double leg takedown into Davidson 's guard.
Saunier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davidson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saunier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saunier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Davidson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saunier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saunier landing some decent shots from guard.
Saunier drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Saunier seems to have locked his on tight now - Davidson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Saunier, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Matthieu Saunier!
Matthieu Saunier retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Matthieu Saunier, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
