PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hector Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsau Tsetsku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsetsku is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Paula Seling & Ovi - Miracle. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Davis
vs
Tsetsku

170 cm
20
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
187 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hector Davis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tsau Tsetsku!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Davis or perhaps it was just good defense by Tsetsku, which made it look bad.
Tsetsku is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Davis takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Tsetsku moves into the clinch.
Davis avoiding damage.
Tsetsku throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis.
Davis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tsetsku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davis backwards.

It looks like Hector Davis has been cut.
Tsetsku leaning against his opponent.

Davis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tsetsku uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tsetsku seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Davis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsetsku trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.

Davis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tsetsku doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tsetsku manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Davis is on top in guard.

Davis controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsetsku working a defensive guard here.
Davis prevents Tsetsku from getting back to his feet.
Tsetsku wants to get back to his feet but Davis passes into half guard.
Davis really is a fat lump.
Tsetsku wants to control but Davis is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis prevents Tsetsku from improving his position.
Tsetsku tries to kick Davis off but Davis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Davis tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tsetsku can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tsetsku is looking for a sweep. Davis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tsetsku is trying to stand back up but Davis is controlling him
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Davis slows the pace down in half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Davis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tsetsku makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Davis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsetsku tries to buck Davis off but Davis is having none of it.

Davis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tsetsku is trying to control Davis's posture but Davis avoids it.
Tsetsku is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Davis asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tsetsku keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Davis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hector Davis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Davis shoots in for a takedown but Tsetsku shows good takedown defense.
Tsetsku is looking to clinch.
Davis shoots in looking for a takedown but Tsetsku manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Davis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tsetsku lands with an overhand left.
Tsetsku lands an overhand right.
Tsetsku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsetsku lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Davis shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tsetsku is looking to clinch.
Hector Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis shoots in looking for a takedown but Tsetsku manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Davis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Davis shoots in but Tsetsku avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tsetsku is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tsetsku is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
No luck for Davis with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tsetsku forces Davis back against the cage and clinches.
Davis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tsetsku gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tsetsku lands a left hand that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Tsetsku pushes Davis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsetsku makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Davis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tsetsku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davis is one step ahead there.
Tsetsku working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsetsku wants to stand but Davis is controlling the position.
Tsetsku controlling Davis's posture.
Davis trying to control but Tsetsku is working from the bottom.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Tsetsku is keeping the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tsetsku wants to control but Davis passes easily into half guard.
Tsetsku is refusing to be controlled, as Davis sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsetsku won't allow Davis to pass to mount.
Tsetsku is trying to maintain the position but Davis is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt.
Tsetsku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsetsku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
Davis has a takedown stuffed.
Davis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Tsetsku.
Tsetsku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.

Davis clinches up with Tsetsku and pushes him back against the cage.
Davis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tsetsku is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tsetsku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davis is trying to break the clinch but Tsetsku has him pressed against the cage.
Tsetsku scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tsetsku swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsetsku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Tsetsku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsetsku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsau Tsetsku seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Tsetsku fails to land.
Tsetsku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsau Tsetsku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hector Davis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tsetsku stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tsetsku wants it to stay on the feet.
Davis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Davis or perhaps it was just good defense by Tsetsku, which made it look bad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsetsku. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Tsetsku. That snapped Davis's head back.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tsetsku lands a nice looking body shot.
Tsetsku works Davis's body with a nice hook.
Tsetsku with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsetsku connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Davis fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tsetsku's corner calls for a 1-2. Tsetsku obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsetsku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt - Tsetsku sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tsetsku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tsetsku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davis.

Tsetsku gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tsetsku lands a body punch.
Tsetsku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsetsku misses with a punch to the body.
Tsetsku scores with a hook to the body.
Tsetsku lands a hook that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Tsetsku has a couple of punches blocked by Davis.
Davis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tsetsku smiles and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis swats away the attempt to clinch by Tsetsku.

Davis gets tackled into the cage by Tsetsku. Tsetsku maintains the clinch.
Tsetsku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tsetsku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tsetsku pushes Davis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tsetsku.

Davis is rocked!
Davis is trying to pull guard but Tsetsku has him pressed against the cage.
Oh Davis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tsetsku just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tsetsku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Davis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tsetsku smiles and moves away.
Tsetsku closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Davis! Tsetsku dives in looking to finish! Davis is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tsau Tsetsku!
Tsau Tsetsku is the new middleweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Tsau Tsetsku said 'Eu va conduce România din nou!'.