PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Davidson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to August Burns Red - Meridian. Machine has chosen Hell Yeah as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Davidson
vs
Machine

172 cm
29
158 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

180 cm
28
150 lbs
8 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Dustin Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rock Machine!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine misses with a leg kick.
Davidson half committed to a counter leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Machine.
Machine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davidson throwing a counter right hand but Machine manages to avoid it.
Machine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Davidson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Machine throws a right hand that Davidson ducks under and follows up with a left that Davidson also avoids with ease.
Machine on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Davidson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine throws a head kick but Davidson moves out of range.
Machine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Machine misses with a kick to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Machine.
Machine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davidson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine throws a combination that misses
and Davidson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Davidson shoots in for a takedown but Machine shows good takedown defense.
Davidson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Davidson tenderised Machine's leg. Machine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Davidson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Davidson throws a low kick but Machine avoids it.
Machine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davidson.
Machine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Davidson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Rock Machine has been cut.
Machine misses with a double jab
and Davidson counters with a series of strikes. Machine will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Machine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Davidson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Davidson throws a jab when Machine was well out of range.
Machine moves out of range as Davidson strikes.
A good leg kick by Davidson.
Machine misses with a double jab
and Davidson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Machine thinking.
Machine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Davidson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Machine throws a wild body kick that Davidson sees coming a mile off.
Sloppy strikes from Machine. Those never looked like landing.
Rock Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Davidson works Machine's body with a nice hook.

Davidson gets caught napping as Machine dives in and scores a takedown. Davidson manages to retain guard.

Davidson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Machine off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson lands a really nice looking cross but Machine seems unphased.
Machine misses with a double jab
and Machine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machine lands a jab-cross combination.

Machine drives through with a takedown into guard.

Davidson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Davidson manages to break the clinch.
Machine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davidson pinned against the cage. Davidson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Davidson cracks Machine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson misses with a double jab.
Machine with a lazy takedown attempt
and Davidson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dustin Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Machine.
Machine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Davidson looks to throw the jab but Machine is out of range.
Machine takes a swing at Davidson's ribcage but misses.
Davidson loads up on a big right hand but Machine slips the punch.
Machine throws a jab but it's blocked by Davidson.
Machine scores with a shot to the body.
Machine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Davidson.
Machine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davidson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davidson.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Davidson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machine.
Nice cross by Machine.
Jab, jab by Davidson - just one landing.
Machine works over Davidson's head and body with a nice combination.
Davidson blocks a head kick by Machine.
Davidson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Davidson.
Machine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davidson.
Machine lands with a hook. Davidson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Machine darts in looking for a takedown but Davidson gets double underhooks and turns Machine into the cage.

Davidson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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 slows the pace down in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine wants to sweep but Davidson has passed to side control!
Machine is trying to get back to half guard.

Davidson decides to stand back up. Davidson steps back and let's Machine get back to his feet.
Machine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Davidson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Machine.
Davidson circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two 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.
Davidson looks to land a right hand but Machine moved out of range.
Machine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davidson misses with a looping right.
Davidson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machine displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Davidson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No joy there for Davidson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davidson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davidson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Machine misses with a double jab
and Davidson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Machine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Davidson walks into a left hand.
Machine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine wants to clinch up but Davidson keeps it at a distance.
Davidson slips a jab from Machine.
Davidson tests Machine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davidson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machine circles away quickly and effectively.
Davidson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Davidson.
Jab, jab by Davidson - just one landing.
No luck for Davidson with that takedown attempt.
Machine shoots in looking for a takedown but Davidson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine misses the jab.
Machine is looking to land body kicks.
Davidson keeps the fight on the outside.
Machine throws a series of punches but Davidson moves out of range.
It looked like Davidson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Machine dives in and grabs Davidson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Davidson pushes down on Machine's head and hops out.
Dustin Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Machine.
Machine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Machine walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Machine misses.
Machine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Davidson finds it's way round the side to connect with Machine's head.
Davidson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Machine's hands.
Davidson throws a big shot that misses.
Machine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machine throws a head kick that misses
and Davidson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 Dustin Davidson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rock Machine's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jab by Davidson.
Davidson throws a looping overhand right but Machine ducks down to avoid it.
Machine raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Machine moves forwards but Davidson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Davidson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Davidson lands a nice shot that snaps Machine's head back.
A jab from Davidson does it's job there.
Machine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Davidson.

Machine has managed to clinch.
Machine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Davidson breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Machine.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davidson throws out the jab.
Machine lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine throws a sloppy head kick
and Davidson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davidson.
Machine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davidson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Davidson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Machine counters with a nice uppercut.
Machine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davidson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machine has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Machine tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Davidson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davidson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Davidson misses with a looping left.
Machine missing with a left hand there. Davidson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Machine does no damage.
Machine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Davidson. Davidson obviously looking to wear him down.
Rock Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davidson throws the kick towards the body but Machine avoids it.
Jab by Machine.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davidson lands an overhand right.
Machine slips under a jab from Davidson.
Machine is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Davidson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Machine shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Machine showed some decent athleticism there.

Davidson kicks off Machine and gets to his feet.

Davidson is rocked!
Oh Davidson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Machine lands a big head kick that sends Davidson to the canvas! Machine follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rock Machine!
A victorious Rock Machine thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.