PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Efrem Davydov (ranked 4222 p4p, 5671 weight class) and William Jaktic (ranked 445 p4p, 523 weight class). Davydov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bop - Mr Credo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Davydov
vs
Jaktic

183 cm
23
242
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
23
256
7 - 7 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Efrem Davydov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Jaktic!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Francis DeMontford and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jaktic moves into the clinch successfully.

Davydov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Davydov won't allow Jaktic to sweep him here.
Davydov won't allow Jaktic to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaktic keeping moving, preventing Davydov from controlling successfully.
Davydov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jaktic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Davydov throwing strikes but missing.
Davydov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaktic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davydov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jaktic looking for a sweep. Not yet Jaktic, not yet.
Davydov looking to pass the guard.
Jaktic looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davydov prevents Jaktic from getting back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Davydov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Davydov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jaktic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jaktic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Davydov is controlling him.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Jaktic manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

Davydov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jaktic can't fight it off and eventually Davydov manages to take the fight to the floor. Jaktic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jaktic trying to control the position.
Davydov won't allow Jaktic to get back to his feet.
Jaktic keeping moving, preventing Davydov from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davydov's guard.

Davydov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaktic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jaktic is fighting to break Davydov's control of his arms but Davydov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Davydov trying to control the position.
Jaktic looking to sit in guard and control but Davydov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Jaktic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic wants to improve his position but instead Davydov has moved into half guard.
Davydov passes to full mount!
Davydov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jaktic is trying desperately to improve position.
Davydov trying to control but Jaktic is having none of it.
Davydov lands a nice shot to the head.
Jaktic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic wants to hold on but Davydov pushes him away.
Jaktic regains half guard.
Jaktic is trying to maintain the position but Davydov is very close to passing his half guard.
Jaktic wants to get back to his feet.

Davydov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jaktic is just riding it out for now. Davydov eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaktic trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Efrem Davydov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jaktic rushes Davydov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Davydov lands a nice uppercut.

Davydov has Jaktic pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Davydov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jaktic tumbling to the mat - Davydov dives into Jaktic's guard.
Efrem Davydov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davydov is standing up over Jaktic. Jaktic looks to escape but Davydov dives into side control.
Jaktic is being controlled here.
Jaktic is not content to let Davydov control the position.
A control attempt from Jaktic but he's now mounted!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davydov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaktic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jaktic slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jaktic tries to get to full guard but Davydov has control of the leg.
Jaktic is trying to stand back up but Davydov is controlling him
Davydov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jaktic tries to kick Davydov off in order to stand up. Davydov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Jaktic is not content to let Davydov control the position.

Davydov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jaktic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic can't do much from the bottom here.
Davydov controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaktic is trying to get back to his feet.
Jaktic is letting Davydov control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Jaktic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic is trying to get back to half guard.

Davydov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jaktic to his feet.

Jaktic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Davydov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
William Jaktic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jaktic clinches.

Jaktic has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Davydov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davydov wants to control his opponent's hands but Jaktic gets his hands free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davydov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Davydov trying to hold on to Jaktic's head to control him but Jaktic postures up.
Davydov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Jaktic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Davydov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Davydov is trying to control but can't.
Davydov is refusing to be controlled, as Jaktic sits in half guard.

Davydov actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Efrem Davydov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jaktic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jaktic duly obliges.
Davydov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Jaktic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Davydov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jaktic off and has taken his back!
Jaktic wants to escape the position.

Davydov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jaktic has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jaktic preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Davydov.

Davydov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Davydov is hanging on to Jaktic's back as he tries to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaktic is trying to get back to his feet but Davydov has full control of the position and if anything, Jaktic has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Davydov tightening his grip on Jaktic, looking for the choke.
Davydov has the hooks in. Jaktic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Davydov lands punches and elbows.

Jaktic is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Davydov doesn't have the hooks in and Jaktic manages to turn into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic wants to control from the top but Davydov keeps moving.
Davydov trying to keep a closed guard but Jaktic is proving a slippery customer.
Jaktic wants to control from the top but Davydov keeps moving.
Jaktic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Davydov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Davydov tries to get out of the position.
Davydov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Davydov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Davydov pushes down on Jaktic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jaktic looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic manages to get to full guard.
Davydov preventing the sweep.
Davydov won't allow Jaktic to get back to his feet.
Jaktic keeping full guard, as Davydov tries to pass.
Davydov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaktic can do to turn this around?
Jaktic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jaktic pulls Davydov in close to prevent any damage.
Davydov trying to control but Jaktic is working from the bottom.
Davydov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A nice combination there by Jaktic.
Davydov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jaktic defends well and Davydov ends up having to push Jaktic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jaktic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jaktic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
William Jaktic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Efrem Davydov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jaktic trying to control the position from guard on top but Davydov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to William Jaktic.
I think Davydov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Efrem Davydov!
A very excited looking Efrem Davydov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.