PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Davidson (ranked 3502 p4p, 4488 weight class) and James Dolite (ranked 440 p4p, 527 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Davidson
vs
Dolite

178 cm
25
217
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
205
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 Montreal, Paul Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Dolite!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dolite defends it nicely.
Dolite looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Davidson shoots in looking for a takedown but Dolite manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Davidson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dolite scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davidson doesn't seem bothered though.
Dolite wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dolite connects with a body shot.
Davidson tries for a takedown but Dolite sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Davidson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davidson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dolite displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Paul Davidson has been cut.
Dolite walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Davidson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Davidson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dolite - the referee stops the clock and Davidson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dolite. Davidson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dolite lands with a straight right. Davidson didn't see that one coming.
Davidson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Davidson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Davidson is breathing heavily.
Davidson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Paul Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dolite fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Davidson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Davidson needs to keep his hands up - Dolite had a free shot at his head there.
Dolite connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dolite chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dolite ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dolite fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolite is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dolite connects with an inside leg kick.
Dolite is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab from Dolite finds it's way through Davidson's defenses.
Dolite jabs Davidson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Dolite. No joy for Davidson on that attempt.
Dolite stuns Davidson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dolite lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dolite digs a good hook to Davidson's body.
Nice cross by Dolite.
Davidson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dolite lands a head shot.
Dolite is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Davidson rather than just go for the knockout.
Dolite works Davidson's body with a nice hook.
Dolite lands a slapping body shot.
Dolite scores with a body shot.
Dolite feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Davidsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dolite dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dolite scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davidson doesn't seem bothered though.
Dolite scores with a shot to the body.
Dolite dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolite lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dolite scores with a spinning back kick!
Davidson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dolite scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dolite lands with a good body shot.
Dolite connects with a body shot.
Dolite jabs at Davidson's body.
Dolite punishes Davidson's body with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Dolite.
Dolite dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dolite connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dolite is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Davidson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Dolite fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dolite lands with a good body shot.
Dolite pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Davidson back to the cage. Dolite follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dolite lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dolite.
Dolite scores with a body shot.
Davidson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dolite defends well and Davidson ends up having to push Dolite into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolite scores with a shot to the side of Davidson's head.
A short body shot lands from Dolite as the two fighters clinch.
Dolite has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Dolite breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dolite dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dolite dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davidson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dolite makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Davidson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dolite thows a body kick. Davidson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dolite connects with a single shot there.
Dolite cracks Davidson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dolite lands with a good body shot.
Dolite scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dolite dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dolite digs a good body shot into Davidson's ribs.
Davidson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolite scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dolite lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dolite scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davidson doesn't seem bothered though.
Dolite moves into range and connects with a jab.
Davidson moves out of range of the body kick from Dolite.
Davidson goes for a double leg but Dolite avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dolite continues to drive forward.
Dolite cracks Davidson with a nice body shot.

Dolite pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davidson moves in looking to clinch but Dolite pushes him off.
Davidson throws a hook but Dolite blocks it.
A nice side step and Dolite releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dolite scores with a hook to the body. Davidson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Davidson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davidson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dolite thuds a left hand into Davidson's body.
Dolite with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Davidson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Dolite dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Davidson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Dolite throws a leg kick but Davidson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dolite fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Davidson rushes Dolite and presses him up against the cage.

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

Davidson has managed to clinch.
Davidson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dolite is defending well.
Dolite prevents a takedown attempt there.

Dolite breaks from the clinch.
Dolite misses with a body kick.
Davidson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dolite lands a nice shot to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Davidson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Dolite lands a leg kick that knocks Davidson off balance momentarily.
Dolite has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Davidson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dolite has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dolite counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Davidson thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Davidson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dolite clobbers Davidson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dolite with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Dolite dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dolite lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dolite.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolite throws a one two combo.
Dolite connects with a jab.

Davidson is rocked!
Dolite lands a slapping body shot.
A clash of legs there as Davidson blocks the low kick.
Dolite lands a slapping body shot.
Dolite lunges at Davidson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Davidson's hand.
A nice combination there by Dolite.
Oh Davidson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice straight punches there by Dolite. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dolite.
Dolite feints and then cracks Davidson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Davidson down.
Davidson seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dolite lands a jab.
Davidson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dolite's waist but Dolite gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Davidson off to one side.
Dolite punishes Davidson's body with a nice straight punch.
Dolite connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Davidson's hands.
Davidson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dolite changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Davidson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dolite counters with a solid body kick.
Dolite scores with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Davidson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dolite getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dolite lands with a good body shot.
Dolite jabs Davidson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dolite jabs at Davidson's body.
Dolite stuns Davidson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dolite dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dolite jabs Davidson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dolite throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Davidson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dolite, as that shot connected.
Davidson fails to land the takedown.
Dolite moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson fails with a takedown attempt.
Davidson tries to clinch but Dolite moves away
and Dolite counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dolite connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dolite scores with a three punch combo!
Dolite scores with a body shot.
Dolite comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dolite with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dolite with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Davidson tries to clinch up.
James Dolite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dolite chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Davidson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Davidson tries to clinch there but Dolite circles away.
Dolite looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dolite lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Davidson at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Davidson with that takedown attempt.
Davidson takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson misses with a takedown attempt - Dolite sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dolite appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dolite tries a low kick but Davidson avoids it.
Davidson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dolite connects with a looping right hand.

Davidson rushes Dolite and presses him up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Dolite.
Davidson misses with a punch on the inside.
Davidson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dolite is defending well.
Dolite lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dolite leaning against his opponent.
Davidson is working for takedown but Dolite is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dolite breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Davidson or perhaps it was just good defense by Dolite, which made it look bad.
A countering left hand to the body from Dolite misses.
Davidson fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Dolite showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Davidson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Davidson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Davidson takes one to the side of the head.
Davidson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dolite scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dolite lands a lovely overhand right.
Dolite pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Davidson back to the cage. Dolite follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Davidson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dolite connects with a body shot.

Davidson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dolite did well to prevent Davidson getting side control.

Dolite kicks Davidson off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dolite jabs at Davidson's body.
James Dolite seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dolite is looking to slow Davidson down with leg kicks.
Davidson shoots in looking for a takedown but Dolite manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Davidson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Davidson takes one to the chin there.
Davidson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dolite counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dolite listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolite lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Davidson shoots and misses
and Dolite connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Davidson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davidson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dolite scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dolite lands a nice leg kick that just misses Davidson's sensitive parts.
Davidson goes for a double leg but Dolite avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dolite continues to drive forward.

Dolite's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dolite scores with a shot to the body.
Davidson moves out of range of the body kick.
Davidson throws a jab but it's blocked by Dolite.
Dolite fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dolite stuffs the takedown attempt from Davidson. Davidson gets slowly back to his feet.
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!
Davidson walks into a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson wants to clinch.
Dolite fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dolite darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dolite slips a jab and a cross from Davidson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Davidson.
Dolite displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dolite works Davidson's body with a nice hook.
Dolite scores with a nice right hand.
Dolite scores with a hook to the body. Davidson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dolite bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dolite digs a good hook to Davidson's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolite digs a good hook to Davidson's body.
Davidson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dolite counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Davidson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Davidson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Davidson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dolite scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davidson doesn't seem bothered though.
Dolite lands a body shot.
Dolite scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dolite throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Davidson pushes Dolite up against the cage in a clinch.
Davidson goes for a takedown attempt but Dolite pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Davidson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dolite counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davidson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Davidson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dolite sprawls well. Dolite wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davidson gets slowly back to his feet.
James Dolite is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson fails to land the takedown.
Good leg kick by Dolite.
Dolite catches Davidson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dolite tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Davidson is able to avoid easily.
Davidson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Davidson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dolite circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dolite lands a nice looking body shot.
Davidson shoots in but Dolite avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dolite thuds a left hand into Davidson's body.
Paul Davidson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dolite lands with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Dolite comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dolite has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 24:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 24:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Dolite!