PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Davenport (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernie Bezoink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bezoink is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fuel. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Davenport
vs
Bezoink

177 cm
25
225 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

190 cm
26
215 lbs
10 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

GREEN!160

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Davenport!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernie Bezoink!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bezoink pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick from Bezoink lands but Davenport takes it in his stride.
Bezoink wants to clinch but Davenport slips to the side

and Davenport counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Davenport postures up in Bezoink's guard and throws a big left but Bezoink blocks it.
Bezoink told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Davenport showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Davenport forces his way into half guard.
Bezoink wants to get back to his feet.
Bezoink really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davenport. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davenport missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Davenport in particular looking to stall.

Davenport is working for a submission of some sort.
Bezoink has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davenport is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davenport is nestled in close to Bezoink, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bezoink on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Davenport is keen to just control but Bezoink is a slippery customer.
Davenport content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Davenport is trying to control the action in half guard but Bezoink is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Davenport sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bezoink trying to hold on to Davenport's head to control him but Davenport postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bezoink stuffs the takedown attempt from Davenport. Davenport gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice combination there by Bezoink.
Davenport ducks right into an uppercut from Bezoink.
Bezoink scores with a nice strike.
Davenport has a takedown stuffed.
Bezoink lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bezoink throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Davenport closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bezoink did well to prevent Davenport getting side control.
Bezoink is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Davenport has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Bezoink is defending against the submission attempts here by Davenport.

Davenport is working for a kimura but Bezoink is defending it quite comfortably.
Davenport prevents Bezoink from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davenport thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bezoink's head.
Davenport missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Davenport is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bezoink sees it coming and defends easily.

Davenport is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Davenport working Bezoink over with strikes.

Davenport wants to work for an arm triangle but Bezoink is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bezoink is trying to maintain the position but Davenport is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Davenport wants to work for an arm triangle but Bezoink is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Davenport thows a huge punch but Bezoink dodges it nicely.
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 Lucas Davenport will probably get the nod.
That's time! Davenport's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bezoink throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bezoink will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown attempt by Davenport or perhaps it was just good defense by Bezoink, which made it look bad.
Davenport shoots in but Bezoink avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bezoink connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davenport is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bezoink misses with a few strikes there.
Bezoink goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Davenport avoids the head kick by Bezoink.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davenport tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ernie Bezoink is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Bezoink.
Bezoink bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Davenport's head.
Davenport showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bezoink.
Davenport attempts a counter takedown but Bezoink avoids it well and moves away.
Bezoink bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Davenport's head.
Bezoink lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bezoink.
Davenport staying out of range there.
Bezoink scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bezoink lands a nice leg kick that just misses Davenport's sensitive parts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davenport.
Davenport takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bezoink throws a right and a left that Davenport avoids nicely.
Bezoink has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bezoink tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bezoink throws a series of punches but Davenport moves out of range.
Davenport feinted with a counter takedown.
Davenport takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bezoink connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Davenport's hands.

Bezoink gets caught napping as Davenport dives in and scores a takedown. Bezoink manages to retain guard.
Bezoink keeping moving, preventing Davenport from controlling successfully.
Bezoink looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davenport accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Davenport drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davenport jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davenport landing with the ground and pound.
Davenport preventing the sweep.
Davenport trying to control but Bezoink is working from the bottom.
Bezoink is trying to hold Davenport in close to prevent damage but Davenport has managed to pass into half guard.
Still in half guard, Davenport seems content to control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Davenport drops his hands momentarily and Bezoink takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's four 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.
Davenport fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Davenport. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davenport tries for a takedown but Bezoink sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ernie Bezoink seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bezoink fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Davenport on the side of the head.
Davenport takes one to the side of the head.
Davenport looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bezoink tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Davenport half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bezoink tries to bum rush Davenport with a series of wild strikes but Davenport uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bezoink moves to clinch but Davenport breaks away

and Davenport counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Davenport.
Bezoink trying to control the position.
Davenport throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernie Bezoink showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bezoink swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Bezoink does it's job there.
Bezoink lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bezoink lands with a slapping head kick.
Bezoink's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bezoink duly obliges.
Bezoink goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bezoink scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Bezoink fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davenport, pushing him back against the cage.
Bezoink struggles to land a body shot inside as Davenport controls his hands.
Davenport keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bezoink's efforts to push away.
Bezoink wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davenport has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bezoink after a bit of a struggle.
Bezoink wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Davenport has him pressed against the cage.
Davenport has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bezoink is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bezoink wants to break free but Davenport has control.
Davenport changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bezoink fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Davenport. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bezoink gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Bezoink breaks the clinch.
Bezoink pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bezoink.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Davenport shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bezoink is trying to defend but Davenport finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bezoink is trying to control but can't.
Davenport takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davenport lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bezoink moves into full guard.

Davenport thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bezoink wants to sweep here but Davenport controlling him for the moment.
Davenport showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink looking to control.
Davenport controlling from the top position.
Bezoink bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davenport's guard.

Davenport looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bezoink throwing strikes from guard but Davenport blocks nicely.

Davenport is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bezoink frees his head nicely. Oh but Davenport has switched to an armbar! Bezoink is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Lucas Davenport!
An out of breath Lucas Davenport thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.