PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander RedDevil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Davis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 6 foot 7 foot. Alexander RedDevil will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Davis
vs
RedDevil

168 cm
20
230 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

182 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cole Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander RedDevil!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RedDevil doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Davis counters with a shoot takedown. RedDevil fights it but they end up in guard.
Davis postures up.
Davis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

RedDevil is working an open guard so Davis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
RedDevil misses with a body kick.
RedDevil wants to clinch

and Davis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in RedDevil's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
RedDevil wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis passes RedDevil's left leg - he's now in half guard.
RedDevil has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davis is working away from the top position though.
Davis works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Davis decides to stand back up. Davis steps back and let's RedDevil get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Davis.

Davis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. RedDevil did well to prevent Davis getting side control.
RedDevil wants to get back to his feet.
RedDevil is trying to control but can't.
Davis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks RedDevil with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Davis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, if Davis 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.
RedDevil trying to control from the bottom.
Davis is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis prevents RedDevil from improving his position.
RedDevil is trying to maintain the position but Davis is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Davis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. RedDevil manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
RedDevil looking for a sweep. Not yet RedDevil, not yet.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but RedDevil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
RedDevil keeping full guard, as Davis tries to pass.
Davis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Davis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
RedDevil wants to stand up but Davis is controlling him.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but RedDevil is retaining full guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Cole Davis wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Davis avoids the head kick by RedDevil.
Davis misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - RedDevil looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Davis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander RedDevil's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

RedDevil is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cole Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
RedDevil is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from RedDevil is defended easily by Davis.
RedDevil with a poor takedown

and Davis counters with a shoot takedown. RedDevil fights it but they end up in guard.
RedDevil looking for a sweep. Not yet RedDevil, not yet.
Davis trying to control but RedDevil is working from the bottom.
RedDevil wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but RedDevil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

We're going to have a standup here because Cole Davis wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Davis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Davis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
RedDevil tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davis swivels and escapes.
Cole Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander RedDevil.
Davis stuffs the takedown.
RedDevil lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davis circles away quickly and effectively.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but RedDevil shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
RedDevil doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Davis counters with a takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RedDevil is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Davis asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Davis stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Davis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
RedDevil shoots in and drives through. Davis sprawls well.
Davis dives in and grabs RedDevil's left leg, looking for a takedown. RedDevil pushes down on Davis's head and hops out.
RedDevil fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Davis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Davis clinches with his opponent.
RedDevil controlling the action here for a moment.
Davis is trying to push RedDevil away but RedDevil has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Davis prevents RedDevil from breaking the clinch.
RedDevil tries to score a body lock takedown but Davis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Davis pulls guard.

Davis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. RedDevil doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. RedDevil manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Davis is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
RedDevil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davis wants to stand and escape but RedDevil is having none of it.
RedDevil wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.
RedDevil with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Davis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Davis keeping moving, preventing RedDevil from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Davis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander RedDevil'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. This is the final round!

RedDevil shoots in but no luck this time.
Davis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? RedDevil is fending him off so far but Davis persists. Nope, RedDevil circles away and we're back to standing.
RedDevil swinging wildly here.
Davis feints and then cracks RedDevil's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow RedDevil down.
RedDevil misses with the combination.
Davis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davis wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for RedDevil with that takedown attempt.
Cole Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander RedDevil.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch but RedDevil swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davis goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis misses the body punch

and RedDevil holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Davis is trying to drag RedDevil to the mat but RedDevil just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
RedDevil will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Davis up against the cage.
RedDevil is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Davis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Davis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but RedDevil gets the underhooks and prevents it.
RedDevil wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Davis has him pressed against the cage.
RedDevil keeps control of Davis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

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.
RedDevil wants to get back to striking at distance but Davis won't allow it.
RedDevil is trying to break the clinch but Davis is controlling him.
RedDevil jumps guard but Davis stands there with RedDevil around his waist. RedDevil gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Davis decides to pull guard.
RedDevil wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Davis looking to control.
Davis doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
RedDevil wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
RedDevil has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Davis is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Alexander RedDevil has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
RedDevil misses with a body kick.
RedDevil fails with the takedown.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says RedDevil as he avoids it easily.
RedDevil tries to clinch up but Davis circles away and keeps his distance.
RedDevil misses with a jab, cross combination.

Davis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. RedDevil was covering up waiting for the punch and Davis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Davis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
RedDevil looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davis stands up over RedDevil, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Davis wants to control from the top but RedDevil keeps moving.
RedDevil really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Davis wants to stand but RedDevil is controlling his posture from full guard.
Alexander RedDevil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cole Davis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Davis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Davis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Davis!