PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gilberto Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Davidson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Todd
vs
Davidson

212 cm
22
177 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

187 cm
21
174 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gilberto Todd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Davidson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson misses with a head kick.
Todd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Davidson counters with a series of strikes. Todd will be more careful next time no doubt.

Davidson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Todd's half guard.
Todd trying to control here.
Todd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Davidson.
Davidson is thwarting Todd's attempts to control the position.

Todd has one foot on Davidson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Davidson shoots in and bounces Todd off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davidson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Todd is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Todd pushes Davidson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Todd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Davidson lands with a shot to the body.
Davidson throws a body kick that misses

and Todd counters by moving into the clinch.
Davidson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Todd backwards.

Todd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Davidson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Todd tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Davidson is in Todd's guard.
Davidson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Todd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Todd has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Davidson trying to control the position from guard on top but Todd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Todd is on top in guard.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gilberto Todd.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Todd leaning against his opponent.
Davidson has had enough of the clinch but Todd keeps him there for the moment.

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

Davidson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Todd tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Davidson is in Todd's guard.
Todd wants to stand but Davidson is controlling the position.
Todd keeping moving, preventing Davidson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidson being controlled here momentarily.
Davidson stops Todd from standing up.
Todd keeping moving, preventing Davidson from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Frank Davidson wasn't active enough on the ground.

Todd closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Davidson did well to prevent Todd getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davidson is trying to stand up here but Todd is controlling him well.
Davidson is trying to control but can't.
Davidson is trying to control but Todd passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Davidson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Davidson looking to score a takedown here. Todd is defending well but Davidson drives through and ends up in Todd's guard.
Davidson wants to stand but Todd has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Todd pulls Davidson in close to his closed guard and prevents Davidson from doing any damage or advancing position.

Todd is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Davidson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Todd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Todd with a lazy takedown attempt

and Davidson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Todd's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davidson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davidson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Todd seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Davidson wants to get up but he can't break Todd's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've been informed that Davidson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Todd is controlling Davidson's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Davidson landing some decent shots from guard.

Todd has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Davidson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Davidson misses with a double jab
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Davidson misses with a body kick.
Davidson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Davidson rushes Todd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Todd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davidson throws a nice looking combination but Todd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Todd dives in and grabs Davidson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Davidson pushes down on Todd's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Davidson.

Davidson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Todd manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Todd keeping full guard, as Davidson tries to pass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd pulls Davidson in close to prevent any damage.
Davidson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Davidson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Todd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Todd is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Todd really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Gilberto Todd just wasn't active enough.

Davidson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd is refusing to be controlled, as Davidson sits in half guard.
Todd is trying to stand up here but Davidson is controlling him well.

Todd is defending against the submission attempts here by Davidson.

Todd has one foot on Davidson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Davidson scores with a takedown into Todd's guard.

Todd wriggles free and stands up.
Frank Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davidson misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Davidson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
It looks like Davidson is going to stand back up.
Todd is trying to stand.
Frank Davidson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Todd controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Davidson is looking to take a break and control but Todd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Davidson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Davidson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Davidson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Davidson tries to break free but Todd pushes him back against the cage.
Todd jumps guard but Davidson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Todd trying to land knees to the body.

Todd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davidson throws a right and a left that Todd avoids nicely.
Davidson scores with a push kick.

Davidson darts in and clinches Todd up against the cage.
Todd drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Davidson both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Gilberto Todd has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davidson fails to land with a series of punches.

Todd gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Davidson to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Todd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Todd is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Davidson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Todd's guard.
Davidson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Todd's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Todd holds on and takes a little breather.
Davidson wants to get up but he can't break Todd's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Todd is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Todd breaks from the clinch.

Davidson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Todd!

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

Todd bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Frank Davidson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davidson misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Todd is defended easily by Davidson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilberto Todd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davidson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Davidson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Todd gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Davidson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Todd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Davidson manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd lands a couple of digs.
Frank Davidson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Todd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Davidson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Davidson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davidson 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Davidson!
After winning the bout, Frank Davidson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.