PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scooter Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evil Ways (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Scooter Davidson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Davidson
vs
Ways

190 cm
25
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

220 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scooter Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Evil Ways!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ways gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Davidson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Davidson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Davidson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Davidson misses with an attempted mid kick.

Davidson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ways's guard.
Davidson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ways is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davidson is really struggling to control Ways but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ways is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Davidson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Davidson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ways is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Davidson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ways is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davidson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Davidson 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.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Davidson closes the distance and pushes Ways back into the cage.
Ways missing with knees to the body.

Ways ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ways no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ways working for a triangle but Davidson defends it easily.
Davidson throwing strikes but missing.
Davidson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Davidson won't allow Ways to sweep him here.
Ways keeping moving, preventing Davidson from controlling successfully.

Ways manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Davidson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ways is not content to let Davidson control the position.
Davidson misses with the ground and pound.
Ways tries to buck Davidson off but Davidson is having none of it.
Ways is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Davidson off and has taken his back!
Ways gets his hands free as Davidson looks to control.
Ways is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Davidson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ways punishes Davidson with strikes from the back mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davidson wants to get back to his feet.
Ways is punishing Davidson with strikes - can he finish him?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Evil Ways will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Davidson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ways tries to pull guard but Davidson won't allow it.
Ways fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ways presses Davidson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Davidson jumps guard.
Ways trying to control the position from guard on top but Davidson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evil Ways has got the better of the ground game so far.
Davidson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ways trying to control but Davidson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ways wants to stand but Davidson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ways advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ways tries for a kimura but Davidson is defending well.
Ways taking a breather here.
Davidson is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Davidson wants to control but Ways postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ways wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davidson keeps working.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ways is looking to clinch but Davidson is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Davidson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Davidson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Davidson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Davidson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Davidson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ways looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ways is trying to control Davidson's posture but Davidson avoids it.
Ways tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Davidson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ways is not content to let Davidson control the position.
Ways managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Davidson.
Ways sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davidson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Davidson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scooter Davidson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ways gets a clinch.
Ways tries to pull guard but Davidson holds him up against the cage and eventually Ways drops back down to his feet.

Davidson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Davidson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ways to the mat! Ways manages to get full guard.
Ways wants to stand and escape but Davidson is having none of it.
Ways looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davidson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ways doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Davidson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ways is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ways is looking for a triangle but Davidson pushes his legs off easily.
Davidson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Davidson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ways works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Davidson won't allow Ways to sweep him here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Scooter Davidson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davidson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ways shoots in and drives through. Davidson sprawls well.
Ways tries to clinch up.

Ways shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Davidson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson trying to control the position.
Ways is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ways throws a big elbow that misses.
Davidson trying to keep a closed guard but Ways is proving a slippery customer.
Davidson managing to control the position.
Ways throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ways accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Davidson shoots in and gets a takedown into Ways's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davidson trying to control but Ways is working from the bottom.
Davidson postures up.
Ways is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Davidson stopping the sweep attempt from Ways.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ways keeping moving, preventing Davidson from controlling successfully.
Davidson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ways is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ways throws a head kick but Davidson moves out of range.
Davidson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ways swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ways tries to land a front kick but Davidson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davidson tries to clinch there but Ways circles away.
Ways lands a nice leg kick that just misses Davidson's sensitive parts.

Davidson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Scooter Davidson.
I think Davidson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28

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