PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spider Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jefferson Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rico
vs
Davis

189 cm
18
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spider Rico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jefferson Davis!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Davis. Beautiful body shot.
Davis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Rico darts in and clinches Davis up against the cage.
Rico is trying to pull guard but Davis has him pressed against the cage.
Rico tries to pull guard but Davis holds him up against the cage and eventually Rico drops back down to his feet.

Rico manages to pull guard.

Rico is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Davis is aware though and is defending well.
Rico keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.

Rico working for a triangle but Davis defends it easily.
Davis passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis drops an elbow to the side of Rico's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rico actively working from the bottom here.
Davis wants to pass to mount but Rico is defending the position.
Rico trying to control but Davis postures up.

Rico looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rico has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davis is working away from the top position though.

Rico is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davis pulls his head out easily.

Rico actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Rico is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davis pulls his head out easily.

Rico looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rico is trying to control but can't.
Davis is keen to just control but Rico is a slippery customer.

Rico looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Rico looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rico is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davis pulls his head out easily.
Davis is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Davis trying to control the action but Rico is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davis swings for the body but Rico moves out of range.

Rico drives through and clinches with Davis against the cage.

Rico manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rico is keeping the position for now.

Rico is looking for a triangle but Davis pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rico is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Davis is aware though and is defending well.

Rico looking for subs off his back but Davis has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rico keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rico blocking the ground and pound attempt from Davis.
Rico preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Rico with the active half guard here but Davis passes nicely into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rico is trying to improve his position.
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 Spider Rico will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rico doesn't manage to clinch there - Davis circles away.
Davis is looking to clinch.

Rico has closed the distance and engaged Davis in a clinch.
Rico is trying to pull guard but Davis has him pressed against the cage.
Rico tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rico is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Davis to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spider Rico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis tries a body shot but Rico blocks it.
Rico tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Davis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ricos head.
Rico tries to pull guard but Davis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Davis throws a head punch that misses.
Rico is trying to pull guard but Davis has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis scores with a hook to the body.
Davis pushes Rico back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Davis is trying to force a seperation but Rico has the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davis struggles to land a body shot inside as Rico controls his hands.
Davis is trying to break the clinch but Rico has him pressed against the cage.
Davis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rico seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Davis can turn it around.
A short right from Davis on the inside.
Davis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rico backwards.

It looks like Spider Rico has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis can't find room to land a body shot as Rico controls the action.
Davis misses with a body punch.
Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davis is looking to control Rico's arms but Rico gets an underhook and turns him. Now Davis has his back to the cage.
Davis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Davis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rico is trying to pull guard but Davis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Davis lands a shoulder strike.
Rico tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Davis smiles and moves away.
Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Davis wants to clinch up but Rico keeps it at a distance.

Rico fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davis, pushing him back against the cage.
Rico fails to pull guard.
Rico is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Davis to keep the fight standing.
Rico tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Davis just stands there and leans against the cage.

Rico drags the fight down to the ground.
Davis throws a big elbow that misses.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Rico is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.

Rico throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Davis escapes and throws Rico's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rico is looking to reverse the position.
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rico keeps working.
Rico manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Rico is looking for submissions but instead, Davis has regained full guard.

Rico has gone for a leg lock! Davis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rico's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Rico escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rico looking to control.

Rico looking for subs off his back but Davis has passed one foot through into half guard.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Rico is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Davis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rico does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rico wants to get back to full guard.

Rico with the active half guard here but Davis passes nicely into side control.
Rico tries to improve position but can't.
Jefferson Davis has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rico regains half guard.

Rico is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davis pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jefferson Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Spider Rico's cut.
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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Davis misses with a hook. Rico ducked under it nicely.
Davis misses with a body shot.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rico moves away.
Davis scores with a hook to the body. Rico takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Davis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rico looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rico looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Davis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rico tries to clinch up but Davis circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rico clinches up against the cage.
Davis lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rico blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Davis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rico is trying to pull guard but Davis has him pressed against the cage.
Davis looking to slow down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Davis tries to throw a body punch but Rico avoids it by throwing Davis back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Davis.
Rico jumps guard but Davis stands there with Rico around his waist. Rico gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Davis as the two fighters clinch.
Davis can't find room to land a body shot as Rico controls the action.
Rico is trying to pull guard but Davis has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spider Rico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis has had enough of the clinch but Rico keeps him there for the moment.
Davis tries to break free but Rico pushes him back against the cage.
Davis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Davis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Davis has had enough of the clinch but Rico keeps him there for the moment.
Rico tries to pull guard but Davis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Davis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Davis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Davis lands a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis misses with a punch to the body.
Rico is trying to pull guard but Davis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Davis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Davis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davis misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davis.
Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Davis.
Davis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rico is trying to pull guard but Davis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rico is trying to pull guard but Davis has him pressed against the cage.
Davis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Davis tries to throw a body punch but Rico avoids it by throwing Davis back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davis.
Rico tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Davis smiles and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Davis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis looks to land a combination but Rico avoids it well.
Davis lands a slapping body shot.
Davis throws a good cross that connects.
Rico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Davis stuns Rico with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Davis cracks Rico with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rico looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Davis finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis cracks Rico's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Rico slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Davis can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jefferson Davis!