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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Bodyslam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Joe Bodyslam has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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151 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Bodyslam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rich Davies!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bodyslam has closed the distance and engaged Davies in a clinch.
Bodyslam lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bodyslam not doing much here.
Davies wants to control but Bodyslam is keeping busy.
Bodyslam is trying to control the action in half guard but Davies is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bodyslam slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joe Bodyslam.
Bodyslam closes the distance and clinches.
Bodyslam jumps guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies wants to control from the top but Bodyslam keeps moving.
Davies looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Davies slips nicely into half guard.
Bodyslam is trying to maintain the position but Davies is very close to passing his half guard.
Davies sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bodyslam trying to hold on to Davies's head to control him but Davies postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies drops an elbow to the side of Bodyslam's head.
Nice strikes from Davies there.
Davies working Bodyslam over with strikes.
Davies landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Davies stalling.
Davies throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bodyslam is looking to control Davies's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bodyslam avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Davies.
Davies scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Davies takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies wants to free his trapped foot but Bodyslam is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Davies working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Davies is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bodyslam tries to kick Davies off but Davies keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bodyslam throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
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. Davies connects with a nice short shot to Bodyslam's temple.
Davies is stalling here. Bodyslam is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Davies seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bodyslam has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Davies wants to control but Bodyslam postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bodyslam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davies keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bodyslam throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bodyslam is looking to take a break and control but Davies is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Davies tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Davies can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bodyslam wants to stand but Davies has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Davies dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Davies fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bodyslam to the ground. Davies is now in Bodyslam's guard.
Davies postures up and lands a big shot to Bodyslam's brow.
Davies cracks Bodyslam with a solid left hand.
Davies throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bodyslam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Davies content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Davies slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Davies wants to pass the guard but Bodyslam is keeping the position.
Rich Davies has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bodyslam manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Davies really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies tries to improve his position but instead Bodyslam has taken his back!
Davies defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Davies defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Bodyslam struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bodyslam looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Bodyslam has the hooks in. Davies is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bodyslam doesn't have the hooks in and Davies manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bodyslam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bodyslam trying to control the position.
Davies stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bodyslam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davies trying to control but Bodyslam is working from the bottom.
Davies controls from within his opponent's guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Joe Bodyslam wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Davies lands with a right hand.
It looks like Joe Bodyslam has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bodyslam. That's going to slow Davies down.
Davies takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joe Bodyslam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davies shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Davies showed some decent athleticism there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Davies is keen to just control but Bodyslam is a slippery customer.
Davies throwing shots but Bodyslam is blocking nicely.
Bodyslam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bodyslam is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Davies's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Davies's back!
Davies is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Davies trying to survive by controlling the hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Davies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Bodyslam's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bodyslam closes the distance and clinches.
Bodyslam has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Davies avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Davies has a couple of punches blocked by Bodyslam.
Bodyslam gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Davies.
Bodyslam is fighting off a takedown attempt but Davies is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bodyslam to the mat. Bodyslam regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Davies wants to control from the top but Bodyslam keeps moving.
Bodyslam working for a triangle but Davies defends it easily.
Davies trying to control the position from guard on top but Bodyslam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodyslam is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bodyslam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Davies controlling from the top position.
Davies throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bodyslam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bodyslam keeping moving, preventing Davies from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rich Davies was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bodyslam connects with a leg kick. Davies looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bodyslam clinches with his opponent.
Davies is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Davies turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bodyslam struggling a bit here.
Davies has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bodyslam!
Bodyslam wants to hold on but Davies pushes him away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Davies with shots to the head and body - Bodyslam looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bodyslam is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davies looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bodyslam is desperately trying to improve his position but Davies has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies landing strikes, looking to finish!
Davies with shots to the head and body - Bodyslam looks very uncomfortable down there.
Davies scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bodyslam?
Davies looking to finish Bodyslam with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bodyslam!
Rich Davies is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bodyslam is squirming around, avoiding Davies's attempts to control the action.
Davies tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bodyslam tries to hold on but Davies postures up.
Davies putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bodyslam takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bodyslam is rocked!
Davies controlling from the full mount.
Oh Bodyslam is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bodyslam takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Davies's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Davies!
Rich Davies tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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