PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeAngelo White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathew Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Headstrong. DeAngelo White had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

White
vs
Davidson

195 cm
18
207 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DeAngelo White!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mathew Davidson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson misses with a takedown
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mathew Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davidson fails in his attempt to clinch.
White looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davidson is fending him off so far but White persists. Nope, Davidson circles away and we're back to standing.

White drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Davidson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by White.
Davidson parries the strikes from White easily there. White is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Davidson to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White working the ground and pound from side control.
White is trying to ground and pound but Davidson uses the momentary lack of control by White to regain half guard.
White missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

White looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson pushes White off looking to stand but White dives back in and keeps control.
Davidson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from White.
White throwing strikes from guard but Davidson blocks nicely.

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

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.

Davidson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on White, up you get!
Davidson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of White's head.
Davidson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davidson wants it to stay on the feet.
Davidson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Davidson.
A slapping body kick lands there for Davidson.
Davidson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and White counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Davidson's guard now.
White has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
White throws and elbow that misses. Davidson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in White's guard. Nice move by Davidson!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Davidson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on White, up you get!

White closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Davidson quickly recovers to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. White connects with a nice short shot to Davidson's temple.
White prevents Davidson from standing back up.
Davidson looks gassed!
Davidson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
White prevents Davidson from standing back up.
White lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

White seems to be working for a kimura but Davidson defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Davidson to regain full guard.
Davidson keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
White throwing strikes from guard but Davidson blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Davidson can do anything to dispel that myth.
White throws and elbow that misses. Davidson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in White's guard. Nice move by Davidson!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davidson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mathew Davidson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

White closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Davidson to the mat! Davidson manages to get full guard.

White drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Davidson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now White has Davidson in his guard.
Davidson is looking to stand up but White won't let him.
Davidson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Davidson stands up and waves to White to follow him.
Davidson throws a head kick that half lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Davidson moves into the clinch.
Davidson goes for a takedown in the clinch but White prevents it.

Davidson breaks from the clinch.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses.

White shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Davidson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
White is working Davidson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Davidson is looking to stand up but White isn't so interested in that idea.
White cracks Davidson with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DeAngelo White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
White missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
White throwing strikes but missing.
White pushes down on Davidson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Davidson is breathing heavily.
Davidson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from White.

White is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

White is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Davidson has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Davidson tries to kick White off but White keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
White not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Davidson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
White thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davidson's head.

White is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Davidson sees it coming and defends easily.
White throwing shots but Davidson is blocking nicely.
White not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

White is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
White is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
White wants to pass the guard but Davidson is keeping the position.
White throwing strikes from guard but Davidson blocks nicely.
Davidson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from White.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mathew Davidson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! White's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Davidson is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
Davidson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Davidson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Davidson with a poor takedown

and White counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Davidson!
White lands with some strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Davidson bucks White off and manages to get back to his feet!
Davidson misses with a head kick.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Davidson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from White.
Davidson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Davidson misses with an attempted mid kick.

White darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

White is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
White sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davidson defending well though.
White winds up and cracks Davidson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

White looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Davidson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from White.

White is working for a kimura but Davidson is defending it quite comfortably.

Davidson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson shoots and misses

and White counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
White looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
White throws a strike but Davidson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
White thows a big elbow that misses.
White postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
White with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

White is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Davidson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Davidson has escaped and now he's on top!
Davidson wants to stand but White has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
White keeping full guard, as Davidson tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davidson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeAngelo White clearly takes that round.
That's time! White's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Davidson lands with a slapping head kick.
White with a poor takedown
and Davidson counters with a nice uppercut.
Davidson misses with a head kick.

White shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Davidson is trying to defend but White finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

White looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
White thows a huge punch but Davidson dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson blocking the ground and pound attempt from White.
White throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
White is looking to advance position but Davidson won't allow it.

White is working for an americana but Davidson has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst White was thinking about the submission.
Davidson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Davidson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Davidson wants to stand up but White is controlling him.
White wants to pass the guard but Davidson is keeping the position.
White throws a strike but Davidson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Davidson passes White's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
It looks like Davidson is going to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
White trying to control from the bottom.

White is defending against the submission attempts here by Davidson.
White has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davidson is working away from the top position though.

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.

Davidson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, White has managed to free his arm - good work.
White regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Davidson.
Davidson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of White is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davidson wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Davidson dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Davidson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davidson scores with a head kick. White tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Davidson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Excellent takedown into side control there by White.
Davidson prevents White from moving into mount.

White is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davidson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Davidson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

White tries for a kimura but Davidson is defending well.
White in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
White looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Davidson is avoiding damage well.
White with the ground and pound but Davidson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Davidson blocking the ground and pound attempt from White.

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.
White not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
White scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
White misses with a head shot. Davidson uses the momentum to regain guard.

White is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Davidson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Davidson has escaped and now he's on top!
Davidson 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Davidson gets to his feet - White follows without any prompting.
White avoids the head kick by Davidson.
White avoids the body shot from Davidson.
Davidson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

White bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Davidson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
An elbow from White crashes against the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White is chipping away with strikes.
Mathew Davidson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
White throwing strikes but Davidson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Davidson is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Davidson stands up and beckons White to his feet.
White fails with an attempt to clinch.
DeAngelo White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davidson lands a head kick. White smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to DeAngelo White.
I think Davidson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Davidson!
Mathew Davidson is the new light heavyweight champion!