PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Bolero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Davidson
vs
Bolero

158 cm
18
278 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

210 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Bolero!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Davidson counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Davidson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Davidson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bolero is trying to keep Davidson in close.
Davidson is stalling in the full guard.
Davidson is pushing down on Bolero's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bolero is fighting to maintain full guard but Davidson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bolero is trying to control but can't.
Bolero is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson controlling the action here.
Davidson wants to stand up but Bolero has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Davidson passes into side control, despite Bolero's attempt to control the position.
A control attempt from Bolero but he's now mounted!

Davidson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Davidson controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolero tries to lock up and control but Davidson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bolero is desperately trying to improve his position but Davidson has a good base and remains in mount.
Davidson controlling from mount.
Davidson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bolero is looking to escape.
Bolero wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Davidson.
Bolero trying to control the hands but Davidson won't let him.
Bolero tries to escape the position.
Davidson controlling from the back.

Davidson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bolero has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Davidson controlling well, preventing Bolero from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bolero preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Davidson.

Bolero showing good submission defense here.

Bolero is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Davidson gets his way!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolero just trying to survive but Davidson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Davidson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Bolero with a poor takedown

and Davidson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bolero!
Bolero is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bolero is trying to control Davidson's posture but Davidson avoids it.
Bolero is trying to improve his position.

Davidson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson grinds an elbow into Bolero's temple.
Bolero is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Davidson off and has taken his back!

Davidson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bolero.
Bolero is breathing heavily.
Bolero keeps control of the position as Davidson tries to break free.
Bolero tries to keep control of the position but Davidson is staying busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bolero's guard. Nice work there by Davidson.
Davidson wants to get up but he can't break Bolero's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Davidson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Davidson wanted to stand there but Bolero had control of the position.
Davidson landing some decent shots from guard.
Davidson works over Bolero with some ground and pound from guard.
Ben Davidson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolero keeping moving, preventing Davidson from controlling successfully.
Davidson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Davidson wants to pass the guard but Bolero is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson passes into half guard.
Davidson wants to stand but Bolero has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Davidson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bolero sees it coming and defends easily.

Davidson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Davidson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bolero.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson trying to control from half guard but Bolero is working away.
Davidson is thwarting Bolero's attempts to control the position.

Davidson is trying to work for a kimura but Bolero is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davidson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Davidson 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!

Bolero with a poor takedown

and Davidson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bolero's guard.

Davidson has gone for a leg lock! Bolero slips out almost immediately though and dives into Davidson's guard.
Bolero throws a big right hand that misses.
Bolero looking to pass the guard.
Davidson is trying to keep Bolero in close.
Davidson looking for a sweep. Not yet Davidson, not yet.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson tries to strike from the bottom.
Bolero wants to stand but Davidson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bolero tries to free his leg and advance position but Davidson is retaining full guard.
Davidson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Davidson tries to get out of the position.
Davidson looking for a sweep. Not yet Davidson, not yet.
Bolero tries to free his leg and advance position but Davidson is retaining full guard.

Bolero stands and steps away. Davidson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bolero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Davidson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolero has hold of Davidson's hands but Davidson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Davidson wants to stand but Bolero has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Bolero tries to roll over but Davidson keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson trying to pass the guard but Bolero defending well.
Davidson misses with a head shot. Bolero uses the momentum to regain guard.
Davidson throws an elbow that misses. Bolero uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Davidson's guard. Nice move by Bolero!
Bolero has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Davidson is proving hard to escape from.
Bolero trying to control the position from guard on top but Davidson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davidson working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolero won't allow Davidson to get back to his feet.
Bolero trying to control the position from guard on top but Davidson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davidson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Davidson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davidson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Davidson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Davidson, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Davidson!