PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nova Uniao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying David's choice of entrance music: The Who - Baba O'Riley. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Uniao
vs
David

180 cm
38
198 lbs
22 - 14 - 0

190 cm
43
218 lbs
28 - 25 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nova Uniao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Craig David!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Uniao's hands.
Uniao throws a quick inside leg kick.
David throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Uniao throws a solid leg kick but David takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Uniao.
Craig David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uniao throws a leg kick
and David counters with a slapping leg kick.
David misses with a low kick.
David throws a leg kick but Uniao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Uniao throws a hook but David avoids it easily.
Uniao checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Uniao blocks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by David there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Uniao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. David manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Uniao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. David sees it coming and avoids it easily.
David moves out of range of the body kick from Uniao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Uniao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Uniao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. David defends it nicely.
Uniao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and David has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
David tried to score with a low kick but Uniao checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by David.
Craig David is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
David pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Uniao throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. David tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Uniao is in David's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
David is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
David wants to sweep here but Uniao controlling him for the moment.
Uniao postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uniao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
David looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
David is trying to control the position from the bottom.
David looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uniao is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uniao throws a big right hand that misses.
David manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Uniao manages to get himself to full guard.

Uniao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
David trying to control but Uniao is working from the bottom.
David working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Uniao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. David gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
David throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
David missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Uniao looking for a guillotine here but David defends easily.
Uniao wants to sweep but no luck.
David wants to control from the top but Uniao keeps moving.

Uniao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
David won't allow Uniao to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Uniao looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Uniao shoots in but no luck this time.
Uniao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
David is looking to slow Uniao down with leg kicks.
David throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Uniao checks a leg kick.
Uniao misses with an uppercut. David saw that one coming.
David throws out a loose jab but Uniao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uniao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
David cracks Uniao with a good jab.
David lands a slapping body shot.
Uniao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A solid leg kick lands there for David.
David looks for the body kick but Uniao saw that one coming.
Uniao connects with an inside leg kick.
Uniao avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig David 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.

Uniao motions for David to come forward. Uniao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as David blocks the leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Uniao.
A looping hook to the body misses from David. Uniao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uniao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Uniao takes a swing at David's ribcage but misses.

David clinches up against the cage.
Uniao tries a body shot but David blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Uniao misses with a punch to the body.
David scores with a hook to the body.
David comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uniao takes an elbow to the temple.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
David working Uniao over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
David lands a damaging elbow.
David comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from David.

It looks like Nova Uniao has been cut.
David throws an elbow but it misses.
David misses with a knee strike.
David holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Uniao has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
David is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uniao is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uniao.
Knees in the clinch landing for David.
David tries to throw a body punch but Uniao avoids it by throwing David back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Uniao.
David throws an elbow that misses.
David is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Uniao has David pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. David manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Uniao tries for a takedown but David manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nova Uniao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uniao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Uniao can't find room to land a body shot as David controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
David is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uniao is defending well for now.
David prevents a body shot from Uniao.
David lands a nice shot to the body.

David has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Uniao clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
David punches Uniao on the ear.

David 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, Uniao has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
David lands shots from the back.
David is looking to control Uniao but Uniao is wriggling around and keeping busy.
David is punishing Uniao with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uniao is in bad spot here.
Uniao is keeping busy.
David scores with punches and elbows.
Uniao is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by David.
Oooh a big shot gets through from David. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
David landing with strikes.

Uniao is rocked!
Craig David has got the better of the ground game so far.
David tries to get the hooks in deep but Uniao pushed the leg off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
David is riding his opponent, not letting Uniao buck him off.
David throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Uniao!

David tightening his grip on Uniao, looking for the choke.

David is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Uniao covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
David struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig David showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nova Uniao's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Good leg kick by Uniao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Uniao misses with a low kick.
Uniao moves out of range of the leg kick from David.
David connects with a looping right hand.
David scores with a nice right hand.
David with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Uniao connects with a solid leg kick.
Uniao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

David has taken the fight to the clinch.
David prevents a body shot from Uniao.
Uniao misses with some punches.
David lands a nice uppercut.
David has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
David takes a shot to the head.

Uniao tightens his grip and picks David up, before dumping him to the ground. David manages to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Uniao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Uniao postures up.
Uniao being controlled here momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
David working a defensive guard here.
Uniao preventing the sweep.

David is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Uniao is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
David keeping moving, preventing Uniao from controlling successfully.
Nova Uniao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
David tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
David not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
David misses with a low kick as Uniao jumps back.
David connects with a leg kick. Uniao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Uniao looks for the body kick but David saw that one coming.
Uniao throws a shot from downtown. David moves away and avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from David.
David moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
David scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Uniao wants to clinch but David slips to the side
and David counters with an inside leg kick.
Uniao throws a hook but David blocks it.
Uniao misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick from David misses.
David lands a nice leg kick that just misses Uniao's sensitive parts.
David has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Uniao misses.
David throws a chopping leg kick but Uniao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Uniao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by David.
Uniao lands a front kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by David.
David is looking to score with low kicks.
Uniao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Uniao is really struggling to find his range with his punches. David's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Donk. Uniao catches David right on the button with a cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uniao throws a series of punches but David avoids them all with ease.
David scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Uniao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Uniao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
David lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
David moves out of range of the body kick.
Uniao slips a jab and a cross from David.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
David feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Uniao's calf.
David scores with a leg kick.
Uniao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
David lands the left hand.
Uniao moves out of range of the leg kick from David.
Good work by Uniao as he checks the leg kick.
Uniao jabs David to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Uniao. Beautiful body shot.
Uniao loads up on a big right hand but David slips the punch.
David misses with a head kick.
Uniao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
David pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uniao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. David looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
David moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Craig David is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Uniao throws a low kick but David avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Craig David.
Well David 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig David!