PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Mort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ethan Davidson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Davidson
vs
Mort

222 cm
24
193 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

187 cm
20
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethan Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Mort!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson tries to bum rush Mort with a series of wild strikes but Mort uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davidson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mort defends it nicely.
Mort tries for a takedown but Davidson circles away easily
and Davidson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Davidson throws a head kick that Mort semi-blocks.

Davidson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mort to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mort seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mort trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mort drops back looking for a leg! Davidson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Davidson manages to kick Mort off! Mort jumps back into Davidson's guard.
Mort throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mort prevents Davidson from getting back to his feet.
Mort trying to control the position from guard on top but Davidson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mort is looking to work some ground and pound but Davidson has wrist control.
Mort engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Davidson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mort forces his way into half guard.
Davidson is looking for a sweep. Mort is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mort is looking to stall here but Davidson recovers full guard.
Mort preventing the sweep.
Davidson keeping moving, preventing Mort from controlling successfully.
Mort controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mort sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Davidson's guard.
Mort looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson controlling the position for now.
Davidson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mort wants to pass the guard but Davidson is defending well.
Mort wants to stand but Davidson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Mort landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Mort gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson is trying to break free.
Davidson is trying to break the clinch but Mort is controlling him.

Davidson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Davidson does no damage.

Mort drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Davidson wants to get back to his feet but Mort is dominant here and he's now got Davidson's back!
Mort throwing wild punches that miss their target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Mort has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Davidson is in real trouble here. Mort gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Davidson is tapping out! Mort wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Mort!