PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Davis
vs
Green

185 cm
27
183 lbs
7 - 10 - 1

190 cm
27
192 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 7 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Green!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense.
Davis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Green.
As Green looks to move away, Davis throws a big counter combo but Green just gets out of the way.

Green takes the fight into the clinch.
Green can't get the takedown.

Green breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Green has his takedown stuffed

and Davis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Andy Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Green.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis wants to take the fight to the mat but Green manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Green effectively controlling the action here.
Davis is trying to pull guard but Green turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis tries to throw a body punch but Green avoids it by throwing Davis back against the cage.
Green tries to pull guard but Davis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Green letting Davis take a breather here.
Green is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Davis pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Green successfully pulls guard.
Davis wanted to stand there but Green had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Davis has passed into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis controlling the position from side mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Green can do anything to dispel that myth.
Davis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Green for as long as he can get away with.
Green is not content to let Davis control the position.
Green is trying to control Davis's posture but Davis avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis controls the position.
Green is trying to improve his position.
Davis in side control, throwing shots but Green defends.
You can see the frustration on Green's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Davis tries for a kimura but Green is defending well.
Green can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Green is trying to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Davis as he jumps to the side.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt - Green sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Green avoids the head kick by Davis.
Green is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Davis clinches up with Green and pushes him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Green has him pressed against the cage.

Green manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Davis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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 Andy Davis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

No luck for Davis with that takedown attempt.
Green swinging wildly here.
Davis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Davis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Green manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Davis throws a leg kick but Green moved away.
Davis shoots in and drives through. Green sprawls well.
Green avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Green looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davis is fending him off so far but Green persists. Nope, Davis circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green cracks Davis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Davis walks into a stiff left hand from Green.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green throws a right and a left that both miss.
Green 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.
Davis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Green misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Davis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davis shoots and misses
and Green counters with a series of strikes. Davis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Green paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Green looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Green prevents Davis from improving his position.
Davis is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Green is working for a kimura but Davis is defending it quite comfortably.
Davis is trying to control but can't.
Davis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Green thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Green is working away from the top position though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Green takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Davis moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Green.
Green looking for a takedown.
Green pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Green tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Davis is trying to drag Green to the mat but Green just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Davis tries to pull guard but Green forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Green manages to break the clinch.
Green scores with a decent looking hook.
Davis throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
Green tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
Green misses with a leg kick.
Green throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
Davis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Green sprawls and moves away.
Green shoots in looking for a takedown. Davis tries to sprawl out of it but Green keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Davis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Green has Davis up against the cage in a clinch.

Green breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Green tries to keep at a distance but Davis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Davis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Green is trying to pull guard but Davis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis wants to stall.
Davis jumps guard but Green stands there with Davis around his waist. Davis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Davis jumps guard but Green stands there with Davis around his waist. Davis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Green ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Green no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Green is trying to control the position but Davis postures up.

Davis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt - Green sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green tries to bum rush Davis with a series of wild strikes but Davis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Green as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Green with a lazy takedown attempt
and Davis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green throws a sloppy head kick and Davis moves out of range easily.
Green scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Green throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Davis was covering up waiting for the punch and Green finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.
Davis wants to get back to his feet but Green is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Davis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Green not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Davis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Davis works on Green's body with a couple of short punches.

Green escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Green counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense.
Green has a takedown stuffed.
Green has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Davis throws a leg kick
and Green counters with a three punch combo that has Davis backing up. Davis nods at Green to acknowledge the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Green or perhaps it was just good defense by Davis, which made it look bad.
Andy Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Green circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis tries to clinch up but Green circles away and keeps his distance.
Green shoots in looking for a takedown but Davis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Green's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Davis has Green up against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Green has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Green!
After winning the bout, Danny Green thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.