PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Khuchtei Bokhchuud (ranked 4955 p4p, 234 weight class) and Jonathan Davis (ranked 2273 p4p, 136 weight class). Bokhchuud's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ErgeSholee Biste Turda. Davis has chosen Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix) as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bokhchuud
vs
Davis

168 cm
26
146 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

170 cm
28
142 lbs
15 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jonathan Davis!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis lands a right hook to the body.
Bokhchuud needs to keep his hands up - Davis had a free shot at his head there.
Davis misses with a hook.

Bokhchuud gets a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Bokhchuud has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Davis lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Davis.
Bokhchuud crunches a lovely knee into Davis's ribcage.
Bokhchuud cracks Davis with a nice body shot.
Davis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Davis.
Davis taking a breather.
Davis avoiding damage.
Davis receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Bokhchuud is trying to drag Davis to the mat but Davis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Davis lands a hook that snaps the head of Bokhchuud backwards.
Bokhchuud wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khuchtei Bokhchuud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Davis on the inside.
Bokhchuud is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Davis manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bokhchuud.
Davis stuns Bokhchuud with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Davis throws a body kick that misses

and Bokhchuud counters with a takedown into side control.
Davis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bokhchuud controls the position from side control.
Bokhchuud's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working.
Bokhchuud is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Davis's shoulder. That is not cool.
Davis is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bokhchuud is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Bokhchuud tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Davis wants to hold on but Bokhchuud pushes him away.
Davis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Bokhchuud is looking for a kimura here.
Bokhchuud prevents Davis from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Davis is not content to let Bokhchuud control the position.
Davis is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bokhchuud wants to pass the guard but Davis is defending well.
Bokhchuud keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Davis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bokhchuud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been informed that Davis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Davis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Davis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bokhchuud tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
Davis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bokhchuud.
Davis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Davis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bokhchuud tries for a takedown but Davis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Davis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bokhchuud backs up against the cage.
Jonathan Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bokhchuud's hands.
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 throws a leg kick

and Bokhchuud counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bokhchuud is trying to control the action in half guard but Davis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Davis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bokhchuud is stalling here. Davis is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bokhchuud seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Davis has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bokhchuud can't do much from the bottom here.
Bokhchuud is looking for a sweep.
Bokhchuud wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Davis just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Bokhchuud's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to control but Bokhchuud is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Bokhchuud's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bokhchuud gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bokhchuud wants to control but Davis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bokhchuud controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Bokhchuud pushes Davis off and gets back to his feet.
Davis connects with a body shot.
Davis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bokhchuud backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bokhchuud circles away quickly and effectively.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bokhchuud is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Davis is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud goes for a takedown in the clinch but Davis prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khuchtei Bokhchuud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Davis is trying to stall.
Davis trying to stall but Bokhchuud improves his position.
Bokhchuud is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Davis misses with the head strike.

Davis breaks the clinch.
Bokhchuud slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
Davis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Davis tries to bum rush Bokhchuud with a series of wild strikes but Bokhchuud uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davis misses with a body shot.
Davis just misses with a punch to the body.

Bokhchuud gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a head punch that misses.

Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bokhchuud tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Davis looks to land a combination but Bokhchuud avoids it well.

Bokhchuud shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Davis is trying to defend but Bokhchuud finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bokhchuud is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Davis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bokhchuud.
Well, if Bokhchuud 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Davis 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!

Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Davis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bokhchuud. Bokhchuud circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Davis lands with a nice body punch.
Davis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Bokhchuud counters with a single leg into guard. Davis didn't expect that.
Bokhchuud won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
Davis managing to control the position.
Davis is looking to sweep but instead, Bokhchuud has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhchuud controlling the action here.
Davis is looking for a sweep. Bokhchuud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bokhchuud slips a nice elbow through Davis's hands, connecting with Davis's forehead.
Davis is not content to let Bokhchuud control the position.
Bokhchuud wants to free his trapped foot but Davis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bokhchuud content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Further stalling from Bokhchuud.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bokhchuud lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Davis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bokhchuud.
Davis lands a nice shot that snaps Bokhchuud's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bokhchuud chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Davis can pounce on him.
Bokhchuud fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Davis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bokhchuud rather than just go for the knockout.
A punch lands to the side of Bokhchuud 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davis misses with a two punch combination.
Bokhchuud feinted with a counter takedown.
Davis lands a slapping body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Davis.
Davis misses with a double jab.
Bokhchuud shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davis as he avoids it easily.
As Bokhchuud backs off Davis throws a huge counter combo but Bokhchuud manages to avoid it all.
Davis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bokhchuud fails with the takedown
and Davis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khuchtei Bokhchuud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis scores with a jab. Bokhchuud acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis lands a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Davis is looking for the big counter here.
Davis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bokhchuud in his tracks.
Bokhchuud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
Bokhchuud ducks right into an uppercut from Davis.

Bokhchuud darts in and clinches Davis up against the cage.
Davis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bokhchuud 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.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Davis taking a breather.
Davis slows down the pace here.
Davis lands a right hand.
Davis lands with a light punch inside.

Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Davis!
After winning the bout, Jonathan Davis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud spoke after the fight, saying 'Сайн байна "Sain baina"-Translation well Shit!'.