PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harley Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Cesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Davidson
vs
Cesar

188 cm
25
258 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
25
250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harley Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Cesar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A right-left combo lands from Davidson.
Davidson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cesar circles away quickly and effectively.
Davidson swinging wildly here.
Davidson tries to clinch up

and Cesar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cesar throwing strikes but missing.
Cesar is standing up over Davidson. Davidson looks to escape but Cesar dives into side control.
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!
Davidson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Cesar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Davidson tries to escape but Cesar is in control.
Davidson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cesar is trying to get an arm triangle but Davidson is defending well.
Davidson wants to get back to his feet but Cesar drags him back down.

Cesar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Cesar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davidson, who protects the arm well.
Cesar scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Davidson to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cesar working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Davidson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cesar is controlling him well.
Cesar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Davidson is trying to get back to his feet.
Davidson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cesar landing a few strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cesar scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Davidson to see if he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cesar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cesar connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Davidson some visible discomfort.
Davidson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Cesar is trying to get an arm triangle but Davidson is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Davidson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Davidson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cesar is controlling him well.
Check out the look on Cesar's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cesar working the ground and pound from side control.

Cesar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Davidson is trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Cesar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Davidson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Davidson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Davidson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Cesar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Davidson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cesar scoring with punches from side control.
Davidson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cesar has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cesar in side control lands a decent elbow.
Davidson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cesar is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Davidson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cesar working the ground and pound from side control.
Davidson wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cesar in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Cesar's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Davidson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cesar moves into full mount!
Cesar trying to control but Davidson is having none of it.
Cesar landing punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cesar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cesar with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Davidson throws a one two combo.
Davidson tries to clinch up

and Cesar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Davidson is wriggling around but Cesar manages to pass to half guard.

Cesar is working for a kimura but Davidson is defending it quite comfortably.
Cesar wants to free his trapped foot but Davidson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cesar drops an elbow to the side of Davidson's head.
Davidson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davidson has hold of Cesar's hands but Cesar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cesar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davidson's head.
Cesar stops Davidson from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesar working over Davidson with some ground and pound. Davidson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Max Cesar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Davidson is trying to stand back up but Cesar is controlling him
Cesar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cesar stops Davidson from getting back to his feet.
Davidson has hold of Cesar's hands but Cesar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Cesar.
Cesar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Cesar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Davidson has managed to free his arm - good work.

Cesar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cesar working Davidson over with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson pushes Cesar off looking to stand but Cesar dives back in and keeps control.

Cesar is looking for a kimura here.
Cesar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cesar connects with a nice short shot to Davidson's temple.

Cesar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cesar is nestled in close to Davidson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Davidson wants to get back to his feet.
Cesar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Davidson looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cesar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Davidson is trying to stand.

Cesar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cesar wants to pass the guard but Davidson is defending well.
Davidson tries to kick Cesar off but Cesar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cesar not doing much here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cesar lands a nice short elbow.
Cesar drops an elbow to the side of Davidson's head.
Davidson is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cesar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cesar is controlling the pace.
Davidson is looking to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cesar drops an elbow to the side of Davidson's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cesar lands a nice short elbow.
Cesar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cesar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cesar lands with a punch from half guard.
Cesar prevents Davidson from standing back up.
Cesar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davidson's head.
Cesar stops Davidson from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Cesar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Cesar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cesar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cesar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davidson circles away.
Harley Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Cesar.
Davidson darts in trying to clinch

and Cesar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Davidson looks like he's trying to stand up.

Cesar wants to work for an arm triangle but Davidson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davidson pushes Cesar off looking to stand but Cesar dives back in and keeps control.
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!
Cesar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesar working the head and body with strikes.
Cesar is looking to advance position but Davidson won't allow it.

Cesar seems to be looking for submissions.
Davidson wants to get back to his feet.
Cesar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Cesar is working for a submission of some sort.
Davidson tries to kick Cesar off but Cesar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cesar winds up and cracks Davidson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Davidson looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cesar connects with a nice short shot to Davidson's temple.

Cesar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davidson is just riding it out for now. Cesar eventually gives up the hold.
Cesar thows a huge punch but Davidson dodges it nicely.
Cesar prevents Davidson from standing back up.
Cesar is looking to advance position but Davidson won't allow it.
Davidson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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!
Nice strikes from Cesar there.

Cesar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Davidson defends it well.
Nice strikes from Cesar there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson is trying to stand back up but Cesar is controlling him
Cesar is trying to control the action in half guard but Davidson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cesar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cesar trying to control the action but Davidson is working from the bottom.
Davidson tries to kick Cesar off in order to stand up. Cesar Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Davidson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cesar has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Cesar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Davidson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Davidson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cesar asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cesar working the head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cesar is trying to get an arm triangle but Davidson is defending well.
Cesar creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cesar trying to control the position but Davidson is working away.
Davidson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cesar has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Harley Davidson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Davidson's face as Cesar controls the position.
Max Cesar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cesar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Cesar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cesar winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Cesar!