PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Dickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis has chosen Eminem - Lose Yourself as his entrance music. Marshall Dickson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Dickson
vs
Davis

182 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marshall Dickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Davis!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Davis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dickson quickly recovers to half guard.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Dickson is defending well.

Davis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dickson defends it well.

Davis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dickson is just riding it out for now. Davis eventually gives up the hold.
Dickson landing strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Davis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dickson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Davis.

Dickson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson is looking to control Davis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dickson avoid being mounted?
Davis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dickson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Davis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Dickson kicks Davis off and gets back to his feet.

Dickson scores a takedown into full mount!
Davis sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis regains full guard. Nicely done.

Davis working for a triangle but Dickson defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dickson tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.

Dickson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dickson wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.

Davis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dickson sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Davis is on top in guard.
Davis advances to half guard.
Davis passes to side control.

Davis is trying to get an arm triangle but Dickson is defending well.
Davis creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dickson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dickson is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Dickson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Davis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Davis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Davis sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dickson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Davis working away.

Davis is trying to get an arm triangle but Dickson is defending well.
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.

Davis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dickson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Davis dominated that round.
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.

Davis gets caught flat footed, as Dickson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Davis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davis doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Davis working for a triangle but Dickson defends it easily.

Davis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Davis wants to sweep here but Dickson controlling him for the moment.

Davis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dickson is aware though and is defending well.
Dickson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dickson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson looking to pass the guard.
Dickson won't allow Davis to sweep him here.

Davis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Davis has his foot on Dickson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dickson works his way back into a safe position though.
Davis is breathing heavily.

Davis is working an open guard so Dickson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Dickson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dickson slips a nice elbow through Davis's hands, connecting with Davis's forehead.
Dickson prevents Davis from improving his position.
Dickson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Davis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Davis wants to control but Dickson is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Dickson is looking for a kimura here.
Dickson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working.

Davis looking for submissions off his back.
Davis tries to roll over but Dickson keeps him under control.
Dickson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Davis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dickson pulls his head out easily.
Dickson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Davis looking for submissions off his back.
Dickson wants to free his trapped foot but Davis is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Davis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dickson pulls his head out easily.
Davis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dickson is working away from the top position though.

Davis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Davis is looking to improve his position.

Davis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dickson pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dickson 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.

Davis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Davis wants to improve his position but Dickson is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dickson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Davis defends it well.

Davis actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marcus Davis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Davis scores a takedown into full mount!

Davis goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dickson is on top in guard.
Dickson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dickson wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.

Dickson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dickson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Davis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dickson defends it easily.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Dickson from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dickson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Davis tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Dickson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Davis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dickson trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dickson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Dickson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Davis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Davis has escaped and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dickson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Davis passes into side control.
Davis working the ground and pound but Dickson is defending the strikes.
Davis controls the position.

Davis is trying to get an arm triangle but Dickson is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Davis has hold of Dickson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dickson seems comfortable defending it but Davis has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dickson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dickson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Davis couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Davis!
A very excited looking Marcus Davis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.