PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Mo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Davies
vs
Mo

183 cm
27
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Davies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Mo!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Watson and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mo fails with a takedown attempt.

Davies closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Davies lands in his opponent's guard.
Davies connects with a couple of short punches.
Davies not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Davies wants to stand but Mo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Davies drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davies jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mo being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Davies trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mo's guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Davies. No joy for Mo on that attempt.
Davies looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mo is fending him off so far but Davies persists. Nope, Mo circles away and we're back to standing.
Mo shoots in for a takedown but Davies shows good takedown defense.
Peter Davies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Mo.

Davies has managed to clinch.
Davies missing with knees to the body.
Mo trying to control the position but instead, Davies has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mo into the cage.
Mo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davies's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mo tries for a takedown but Davies manages to get underhooks.
Davies looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Davies stalling the fight.

Mo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davies fails with the takedown.
Davies shoots in looking for a takedown but Mo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Davies's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mo throws a head kick that half lands.
Mo dives in for a single leg takedown but Davies sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mo shoots for a double leg takedown but Davies sprawls well. He's pushed Mo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies fails with the takedown.
Mo wants to counter with a clinch but Davies pushes him away.

Davies scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mo is looking for a sweep.
Mo is letting Davies control him for a moment.
Mo is trying to work for a sweep but Davies has mounted him!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davies sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davies lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mo shoots for a double leg takedown but Davies sprawls well. He's pushed Mo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donk. Davies catches Mo right on the button with a cross.
Mo throws a series of punches but Davies moves out of range.
Mo throws a combination that misses

and Davies counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Mo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Davies passes into half guard.
Davies content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mo is looking to control Davies's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mo avoid being mounted?
Davies wants to advance to full mount but Mo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies wants to stand but Mo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Peter Davies overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davies lands a couple of elbows.
Davies passes Mo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Davies is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Davies.
Davies tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mo controls his leg.
Davies is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mo can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Davies is pressing down on Mo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mo is holding on for now.
Mo tries to roll over but Davies keeps him under control.
Mo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Davies landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Davies wants to get back to his feet.
Davies perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mo is trying to stand up here but Davies is controlling him well.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Davies shoots for a double leg takedown but Mo sprawls well. He's pushed Davies's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davies is fending him off so far but Mo persists. Nope, Davies circles away and we're back to standing.
Mo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davies pinned against the cage. Davies gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Peter Davies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Mo.
Mo is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Davies closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mo's guard.
Davies trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davies advances to half guard.
Davies lands with a punch from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Davies is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mo is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Davies dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davies changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Peter Davies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davies tries to avoid it but Mo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davies to the ground. Davies escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Davies is looking for a counter combo.
Mo falls off balance throwing a combination

and Davies counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mo wants to stand back up but Davies manages to pass into side control.
A lull in the action here as Davies stalls from top position.

Davies tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Davies has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies working the body and head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies looks up at the clock and then as Mo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Davies smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Davies is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Davies tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mo tries to bench press Davies off him but Davies keeps the position.
Davies in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davies working the body and head with strikes.

Davies is trying to get an arm triangle but Mo is defending well.
Mo is trying to escape the position but Davies is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Davies but Davies pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Peter Davies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Mo.
Mo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davies throws a series of punches but Mo avoids them all with ease.
Davies throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Davies pushes Mo up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Davies has clasped his hands together around Mo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mo struggling a bit here.
Mo is looking for a sweep.
Davies trying to control the position but Mo is working away.
Davies scores with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davies tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Eric Mo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Davies is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mo is letting Davies control him for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Davies showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davies has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Davies!