PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Moroz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Moroz
vs
Davis

170 cm
26
140 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

160 cm
27
130 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Melvin Moroz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor Davis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moroz doesn't seem bothered though.
Davis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moroz.
Moroz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Davis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Moroz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
Davis throws a combination. Moroz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Davis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davis misses with a body shot.
Davis throws a right and a left that Moroz avoids nicely.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Davis. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moroz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Davis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Davis connects with a single shot there.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Moroz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Davis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moroz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Moroz avoids the body shot from Davis.
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moroz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moroz moves away.
Moroz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Davis swinging wildly here.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Davis misses the shot to the body.
Moroz feinted with a counter takedown.
Davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moroz was well out of range. Poor timing from Davis.
Davis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis swinging wildly here.
Davis looks to land a combination but Moroz avoids it well.
Davis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Moroz dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Davis misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Davis. No joy for Moroz on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Moroz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moroz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Davis unleashes a big counter combination but Moroz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Davis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Moroz back to the cage. Davis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Moroz moves out of range as Davis strikes.
And Moroz counters with a quick kick to the body but Davis blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis scores with a jab.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but Moroz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davis throws the left hand but Moroz avoids the punch easily.
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moroz slips under a jab.
Davis tries to bum rush Moroz with a series of wild strikes but Moroz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Connor Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the liver by Davis. Beautiful body shot.
Connor Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moroz has his takedown stuffed
and Davis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis looks to land a combination but Moroz avoids it well.
Moroz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moroz somewhat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davis is working the combinations to good effect here.
Davis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Moroz.
Davis swinging wildly here.
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moroz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Davis does no damage.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moroz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Davis misses the jab.
A jab from Davis does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor Davis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Davis throws a series of punches but Moroz avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Moroz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Moroz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Davis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davis with a jab.
Moroz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Davis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Davis throws a series of punches but Moroz avoids them all with ease.
Davis cracks Moroz with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis's corner calls for a 1-2. Davis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moroz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Moroz might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Davis lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Davis cracks a nice hook into Moroz's ribs.
Davis just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moroz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Moroz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davis misses with a series of wild punches.
Davis lands with a good body shot.
Melvin Moroz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moroz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Davis throws a body punch but Moroz moves out of range.
Moroz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Moroz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moroz manages to avoid it.
Moroz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Davis lands with a good body shot.
Davis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moroz. Moroz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moroz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moroz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Moroz pushes Davis up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis can't break the clinch.
Moroz keeps control of Davis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Davis is trying to force a seperation but Moroz has the dominant position.
Moroz prevents Davis from breaking the clinch.
Moroz jumps guard but Davis stands there with Moroz around his waist. Moroz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Davis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moroz jumps guard but Davis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to break free but Moroz has control.
Davis tries to circle away but Moroz has him pinned against the cage.

Moroz jumps into guard, dragging Davis to the mat.
Davis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Davis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Davis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moroz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Moroz has his foot on Davis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davis works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Davis stands up and waves to Moroz to follow him.
Moroz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moroz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Davis.
Davis lands a slapping body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moroz circles away quickly and effectively.
Davis lands a really nice looking cross but Moroz seems unphased.
Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davis looks to land a combination but Moroz avoids it well.
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moroz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Davis does no damage.
Davis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Moroz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.
Davis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moroz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Davis scores with a jab to the body.
Moroz is looking to clinch but Davis is avoiding it.
Moroz dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Moroz tries to clinch up
and Moroz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Connor Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moroz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moroz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Davis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Moroz goes for a double leg but Davis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Davis continues to drive forward.
Moroz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Davis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moroz scrambles back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moroz throws a counter high kick but Davis was just alert enough to avoid it.
Moroz shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Davis lands a nice shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Davis.

Moroz moves into the clinch.
Moroz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Davis after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Moroz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moroz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Davis to keep the fight standing.
Davis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moroz keeps control of Davis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moroz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Davis wants to get back to striking at distance but Moroz won't allow it.
Moroz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davis's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis is trying to force a seperation but Moroz has the dominant position.
Davis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Davis working hard to break the clinch.
Davis can't break the clinch.
Moroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Davis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Davis can't break the clinch.
Davis working hard to break the clinch.

Moroz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Davis uses from the top position.
Moroz working a defensive guard here.
Davis wants to stand but Moroz is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moroz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Davis manages to get himself to full guard.

Moroz preventing the sweep.

Davis manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Moroz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Davis's brow.
Moroz is looking for a takedown.
Davis is looking to break free of the clinch but Moroz has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis gets underhooks to prevent Moroz's takedown attempt.
Moroz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Davis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Davis tries to break the clinch but Moroz is controlling the position.
Davis has had enough of the clinch but Moroz keeps him there for the moment.
Davis gets underhooks to prevent Moroz's takedown attempt.
Davis working hard to break the clinch.
Davis is looking to break free of the clinch but Moroz has double underhooks.
Davis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Davis is trying to push Moroz away but Moroz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moroz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Melvin Moroz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Connor Davis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moroz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Davis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Davis 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Davis!