PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Polise Kelbson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelbson comes into the arena with Temptations blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kelbson
vs
Davis

190 cm
26
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

188 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Polise Kelbson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Davis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davis is defended easily by Kelbson.
Kelbson tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range.
Davis dives in and grabs Kelbson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kelbson pushes down on Davis's head and hops out.
Kelbson tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kelbson tries to land a knee to the head but Davis blocks with his arms.
Kelbson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kelbson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kelbson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Polise Kelbson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Davis.
Kelbson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kelbson connects with a knee to the head.
Davis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kelbson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kelbson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Davis's face.
Kelbson with a knee to the head.
Davis is trying to break the clinch but Kelbson has him pressed against the cage.
Kelbson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kelbson landing knees to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelbson looking to throw knees to the head but Davis is blocking nicely.
Davis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kelbson misses with a knee to the head.
Kelbson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kelbson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Davis blocks it with crossed arms.
Davis misses with an elbow over the top.
Davis wants a takedown.
Kelbson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kelbson looking to throw knees to the head but Davis is blocking nicely.
Davis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kelbson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Kelbson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.

Davis scores with a takedown into Kelbson's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Davis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Davis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Davis passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Davis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kelbson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davis on the ground.

Davis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kelbson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Davis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelbson is trying to stand up here but Davis is controlling him well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Davis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Davis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Phil Davis will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Davis shoots for a double leg takedown but Kelbson sprawls well. He's pushed Davis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Kelbson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Davis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kelbson lands a knee to the head.
Davis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Davis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kelbson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kelbson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kelbson tries to clinch up.
Polise Kelbson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Davis.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Davis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kelbson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelbson wants to get back to his feet but Davis drags him back down.

Davis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Davis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Davis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Davis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Davis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kelbson, who protects the arm well.

Davis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kelbson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Davis's guard! Nice work there by Kelbson!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Davis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kelbson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Davis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kelbson is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Kelbson moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davis looks for a takedown but Kelbson sprawls well.
Kelbson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Davis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Davis or perhaps it was just good defense by Kelbson which made him look bad.

Davis tries to keep at a distance but Kelbson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kelbson scores with a knee to the head.
Kelbson with a knee to the head.
Davis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kelbson with a knee to the head.
Davis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kelbson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Polise Kelbson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Davis.
Kelbson scores with a knee to the head.
Kelbson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Davis is looking to break free of the clinch but Kelbson has double underhooks.
Kelbson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Davis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelbson looking to throw knees to the head but Davis is blocking nicely.
Kelbson with a knee to the head.
Davis is trying to drag Kelbson to the mat but Kelbson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Davis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kelbson tries a knee to the head but Davis blocks it.
Kelbson tries to land a knee to the head but Davis blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Kelbson.
Davis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kelbson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Davis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kelbson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Davis has had enough of the clinch but Kelbson keeps him there for the moment.
Kelbson with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelbson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kelbson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Davis blocks it with crossed arms.
Kelbson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Davis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kelbson blocks a body shot from Davis.
Kelbson is pressed up against the cage. Davis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kelbson down to the mat. Kelbson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Kelbson has closed the distance and engaged Davis in a clinch.
Davis wants a takedown.
Davis trying to control the position but instead, Kelbson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Davis into the cage.
Kelbson misses with a knee strike.
Kelbson scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kelbson looking to throw knees to the head but Davis is blocking nicely.
Davis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kelbson prevents it.
Kelbson prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelbson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kelbson misses with a knee to the head.
Polise Kelbson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Davis is looking for a takedown.
Kelbson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Davis working hard to break the clinch.
Davis is trying to push Kelbson away but Kelbson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Davis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kelbson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kelbson is looking to clinch.
Kelbson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kelbson moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off.
Davis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelbson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kelbson tries to clinch up but Davis circles away and keeps his distance.
Davis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kelbson swivels and escapes.
Kelbson tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kelbson is looking to clinch.
Polise Kelbson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Davis gets tackled into the cage by Kelbson. Kelbson maintains the clinch.
Polise Kelbson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelbson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Kelbson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelbson tries a knee to the head but Davis blocks it.
Davis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Davis trying to control the position but instead, Kelbson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Davis into the cage.
A knee to the head by Kelbson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Polise Kelbson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Davis 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Davis!
A relieved looking Phil Davis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.