PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Niedzwiedzki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donny Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niedzwiedzki's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nirvana - You know you're right. Davis has chosen Monkey Junction as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Niedzwiedzki
vs
Davis

198 cm
31
270 lbs
23 - 6 - 0

203 cm
29
268 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrzej Niedzwiedzki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donny Davis!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davis scores with a jab to the head.

It looks like Andrzej Niedzwiedzki has been cut.
Davis throws a shot to the body.
Davis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Niedzwiedzki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Davis is trying to stand back up but Niedzwiedzki is controlling him
Davis won't allow Niedzwiedzki to pass to mount.
Davis trying to hold on to Niedzwiedzki's head to control him but Niedzwiedzki postures up.
Davis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Niedzwiedzki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Niedzwiedzki not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Davis lands with an uppercut that bounces Niedzwiedzki off the cage and back into range.
Davis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Niedzwiedzki moves out of range of the strikes.
Niedzwiedzki fails with a takedown attempt.
Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
Niedzwiedzki throws out a loose jab but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niedzwiedzki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Niedzwiedzki lands a jab to Davis's midsection.
Niedzwiedzki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Davis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Niedzwiedzki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Niedzwiedzki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Davis swats away the attempt to clinch by Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Davis.
Davis cracks a nice hook into Niedzwiedzki's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Niedzwiedzki blocks a low kick nicely.
Davis takes one to the side of the head.
Niedzwiedzki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Davis checks it well.
Niedzwiedzki motions for Davis to come forward. Niedzwiedzki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Davis looks to land a left hand but Niedzwiedzki moved out of range nicely.
Davis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Niedzwiedzki misses the body punch
and Davis counters with a leg kick.
Niedzwiedzki ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Davis punishes Niedzwiedzki's body with a nice straight punch.
Niedzwiedzki connects with a body shot that sends Davis's belly button to the back.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Niedzwiedzki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Niedzwiedzki wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis keeping full guard, as Niedzwiedzki tries to pass.
Davis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Niedzwiedzki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Niedzwiedzki throwing strikes but missing.
Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Davis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

so Niedzwiedzki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niedzwiedzki throws a big right hand that misses.
Niedzwiedzki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Niedzwiedzki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Niedzwiedzki throws an elbow that misses. Davis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Niedzwiedzki's guard. Nice move by Davis!

Niedzwiedzki keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Niedzwiedzki looking for a sweep. Not yet Niedzwiedzki, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Andrzej Niedzwiedzki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrzej Niedzwiedzki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Niedzwiedzki throws a right and a left that Davis avoids nicely.
Davis throws a lazy uppercut

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

Davis has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Niedzwiedzki is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Niedzwiedzki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Davis's elbow.
Davis is looking to control Niedzwiedzki's arms but Niedzwiedzki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Davis has his back to the cage.
Niedzwiedzki tries to work over Davis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Davis is trying to break the clinch but Niedzwiedzki has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niedzwiedzki misses with the head strike.
Davis is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niedzwiedzki.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Niedzwiedzki as Davis tries to tie him up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Niedzwiedzki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Davis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Niedzwiedzki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Davis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Niedzwiedzki working aggressively here.
Niedzwiedzki misses with some punches.
Niedzwiedzki trying to control the position but instead, Davis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Niedzwiedzki into the cage.
Davis blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Davis is stalling here.
Niedzwiedzki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Niedzwiedzki takes a shot to the head.
Niedzwiedzki lands a hook that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Niedzwiedzki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Niedzwiedzki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davis scores with a jab to the jaw.
A combination from Davis does no damage.
Niedzwiedzki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Niedzwiedzki moves out of range of the strikes.
Davis connects with a looping right hand.
Davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niedzwiedzki was well out of range. Poor timing from Davis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a jab when Niedzwiedzki was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Davis misses the target.
Davis misses with an uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Niedzwiedzki!
Davis throws a low kick, looking for Niedzwiedzki's leg but Niedzwiedzki calmly moves out of range.
A combination from Davis does no damage.
Niedzwiedzki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Niedzwiedzki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Davis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Niedzwiedzki.
Donny Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Niedzwiedzki lands with a kick to the ribs.
Niedzwiedzki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Davis lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Davis as Niedzwiedzki shoots in.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donny Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
Davis checks a leg kick.
Davis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Niedzwiedzki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Niedzwiedzki catches Davis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Niedzwiedzki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Niedzwiedzki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Niedzwiedzki checks a leg kick.
Davis leaves Niedzwiedzki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrzej Niedzwiedzki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niedzwiedzki throws a low kick, looking for Davis's leg but Davis calmly moves out of range.
Davis throws a lazy right hand but Niedzwiedzki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Niedzwiedzki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davis as he avoids it easily.
Davis with a nice cross.
Niedzwiedzki motions for Davis to come forward. Niedzwiedzki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Andrzej Niedzwiedzki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrzej Niedzwiedzki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A telegraphed right hand from Niedzwiedzki misses the target.
Niedzwiedzki ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Davis misses with a shot to the body

and Niedzwiedzki counters with a single leg into guard. Davis didn't expect that.
Niedzwiedzki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Niedzwiedzki from controlling successfully.
Niedzwiedzki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Niedzwiedzki from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Niedzwiedzki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Davis dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzki wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.

Niedzwiedzki looking for subs off his back but Davis has passed one foot through into half guard.
Niedzwiedzki is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at School Of Fighting, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Davis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Niedzwiedzki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Niedzwiedzki tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.
Niedzwiedzki is working hard here to advance position.
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Niedzwiedzki keeps working.

Davis escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davis throws a hook to the side of Niedzwiedzki's head but Niedzwiedzki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Niedzwiedzki fails with a takedown attempt.
Niedzwiedzki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Davis.
Davis throws a poor cross that misses

and Niedzwiedzki counters with a shoot takedown. Davis fights it but they end up in guard.
Davis controls Niedzwiedzki momentarily but Niedzwiedzki frees himself.
Niedzwiedzki postures up and lands a big shot to Davis's brow.
Niedzwiedzki pushing down on Davis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Davis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Niedzwiedzki.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Davis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Niedzwiedzki prevents Davis from standing back up.
Niedzwiedzki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Niedzwiedzki looking to control but Davis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andrzej Niedzwiedzki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice elbow there by Niedzwiedzki.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niedzwiedzki lands a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis is trying to stand up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrzej Niedzwiedzki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Niedzwiedzki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrzej Niedzwiedzki!
During a confident post fight interview, Andrzej Niedzwiedzki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Donny Davis was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to thank all you fans for coming out tonight, Kaiser and Backyard Fighting for helping me look so good, my team at Hey Steve's Fight Shack, all of my loved ones back home, and Kyle F for letting me fight here in Hardcore Montreal Fighting League...really wanted the win tonight, I'll get it '.