PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Go Hasegawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davidson 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kids - Sleigh Kids . Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Davidson
vs
Hasegawa

169 cm
25
144 lbs
7 - 14 - 1

167 cm
19
142 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Tim Davidson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Go Hasegawa!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasegawa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davidson circles away.
Tim Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hasegawa.
Davidson lands with an overhand left.

Hasegawa dives in and scores a takedown into Davidson 's guard.
Hasegawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davidson 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 knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hasegawa on the ground.
Davidson keeping moving, preventing Hasegawa from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Go Hasegawa wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hasegawa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hasegawa.
Tim Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Go Hasegawa.
Davidson misses with a series of wild punches.
Davidson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hasegawa shoots in for a double leg but Davidson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hasegawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davidson tries to avoid it but Hasegawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davidson to the ground. Davidson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hasegawa dodges the punch combination from Davidson .
Davidson looks to land a combination but Hasegawa avoids it well.
Hasegawa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Davidson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Hasegawa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Davidson 's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hasegawa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Davidson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Davidson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Davidson !
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hasegawa is trying to get back to half guard.

Davidson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Davidson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hasegawa is looking for a sweep.
Hasegawa keeps trying to improve his position.
Hasegawa manages to get back to half guard.
Hasegawa regains full guard. Nicely done.

Hasegawa has his foot on Davidson 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davidson works his way back into a safe position though.
Hasegawa 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Davidson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hasegawa keeping full guard, as Davidson tries to pass.
Davidson preventing the sweep.

Davidson drops back looking for a leg! Hasegawa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hasegawa manages to kick Davidson off! Davidson jumps back into Hasegawa's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Davidson pushing down on Hasegawa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hasegawa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Davidson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hasegawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Hasegawa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Davidson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hasegawa is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasegawa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davidson 's guard.
Hasegawa looking to pass the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Hasegawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Davidson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hasegawa passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hasegawa 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 Hasegawa.

Hasegawa is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Go Hasegawa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hasegawa blocks a jab.
Davidson throws a right and a left that Hasegawa avoids nicely.
Hasegawa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davidson 's waist but Davidson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hasegawa off to one side.
A punch combination from Davidson misses.
Davidson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hasegawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Davidson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Hasegawa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Davidson won't be happy with that.
Go Hasegawa has got the better of the ground game so far.

Hasegawa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hasegawa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasegawa has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Davidson has given up his back.

Hasegawa has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Davidson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Hasegawa tightening his grip on Davidson , looking for the choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hasegawa is looking to control Davidson but Davidson is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Hasegawa looking for the choke but no joy.

Davidson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hasegawa gets his way!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hasegawa is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Hasegawa is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Hasegawa looking for the choke but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hasegawa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Davidson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hasegawa.

Hasegawa is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Davidson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hasegawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Hasegawa working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Go Hasegawa 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!

Davidson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davidson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hasegawa.
Hasegawa walks into a jab.
Davidson lands a jab to the nose.
Hasegawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davidson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hasegawa.
Davidson throws a right hand that Hasegawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Hasegawa also avoids with ease.
Davidson lands a two punch combo.
Davidson misses with a wild combination.

Hasegawa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Davidson !
Davidson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hasegawa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Hasegawa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hasegawa swings around for an armbar but Davidson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hasegawa's guard.
Hasegawa keeping full guard, as Davidson tries to pass.
Hasegawa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Hasegawa is looking for a kimura here.

Hasegawa 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 Hasegawa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson is staying active underneath Hasegawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Davidson won't allow Hasegawa to pass to mount.

Hasegawa is working for a kimura but Davidson is defending it quite comfortably.
Hasegawa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hasegawa moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Davidson has worked his arm free - good work by Davidson !
Hasegawa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tim Davidson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hasegawa trying to control the action but Davidson is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hasegawa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Davidson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hasegawa but great work by Davidson .
Hasegawa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Davidson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hasegawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Davidson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hasegawa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Davidson but great work by Hasegawa.

Hasegawa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Hasegawa in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Davidson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Go Hasegawa!
Our winner, Go Hasegawa, 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.