PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between KING KONG (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

KONG
vs
Davidson

157 cm
19
161 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

176 cm
20
161 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

THE STEEL PENN NUTRITION
THE STEEL PENN NUTRITION

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 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, KING KONG!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Davidson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts KONG as he jumps to the side.

Davidson clinches.
KONG drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Davidson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
KONG is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
KONG tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Davidson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KING KONG. That's going to take a lot out of him.

KONG clinches up with Davidson and pushes him back against the cage.
Davidson stops a takedown attempt from KONG.
KONG letting Davidson take a breather here.
KONG really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Davidson is pressed up against the cage. KONG has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Davidson down to the mat. Davidson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
KONG tries to clinch up

and Davidson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Davidson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KONG trying to control the position.
Davidson preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of KONG's head.
Davidson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Davidson works over KONG with some ground and pound from guard.
KONG keeping full guard, as Davidson tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
KONG keeping moving, preventing Davidson from controlling successfully.
Davidson tries to free his leg and advance position but KONG is retaining full guard.
Davidson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Davidson trying to control but KONG is working from the bottom.
Davidson preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KONG trying to control the position.
Davidson stays in close to KONG's body and controls the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Davidson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. KONG sees it coming and avoids it easily.
KONG wants to clinch but Davidson slips to the side
and Davidson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
KONG doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Davidson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
KONG tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Davidson counters with a nice body shot.

KONG closes the distance and pushes Davidson back into the cage.
KONG is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Davidson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
KONG drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davidson stalling in the clinch.
Davidson gets underhooks to prevent KONG's takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KONG goes for a takedown in the clinch but Davidson prevents it.
KONG is breathing heavily.
Davidson stops a takedown attempt from KONG.
KONG is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Davidson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
KONG is trying to drag Davidson to the mat but Davidson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Davidson avoiding damage.
KONG wants a takedown.
Davidson is pushing KONG up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
KONG is trying to drag Davidson to the mat but Davidson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Davidson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by David Davidson.
No joy there for Davidson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
KONG shoots and misses

and Davidson counters by clinching up.

Davidson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davidson circles away from the clinch attempt
and KONG takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Davidson has a takedown stuffed.
Davidson avoids the head kick by KONG.
KONG wants to clinch but Davidson slips to the side
and Davidson counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Davidson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Davidson thuds his right hand into KONG's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
KONG darts in trying to clinch

and Davidson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
KONG wants to stall.
Davidson displaying some good clinch control by pressing KONG up against the cage.
KONG drops down looking for an ankle pick but Davidson pulls his leg out and moves away.

Davidson scores with a takedown into KONG's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Davidson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KONG looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davidson postures up and lands a big shot to KONG's brow.
KONG might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Davidson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Davidson distracts KONG with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Davidson wants to control from the top but KONG keeps moving.
Davidson preventing the sweep.
KONG is trying to keep Davidson in close.
Davidson pushing down on KONG's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Davidson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Davidson working over KONG with some ground and pound. KONG looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KONG trying to control from the bottom.
KONG has hold of Davidson's hands but Davidson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Davidson 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.
KONG tries to roll over but Davidson keeps him under control.
Davidson is nestled in close to KONG, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
KONG wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davidson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks KONG with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Davidson wants to take a breather but KONG is having none of it.
Davidson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Davidson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Davidson is thwarting KONG's attempts to control the position.
KONG on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
KONG looks like he's trying to stand up.
Davidson winds up and cracks KONG with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Davidson.
Nice strikes from Davidson there.
Davidson slips a nice elbow through KONG's hands, connecting with KONG's forehead.
Davidson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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. Davidson connects with a nice short shot to KONG's temple.
Davidson winds up and cracks KONG with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Davidson controlling the action here.
Davidson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Davidson slows the pace down in half guard.
KONG wants to control but Davidson is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Davidson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Davidson is nestled in close to KONG, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Davidson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
KONG is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Davidson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Davidson lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Davidson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are battling for position here. KONG manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Davidson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Davidson misses with a series of wild punches.
KING KONG seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
KONG wants to clinch but Davidson slips to the side

and Davidson counters by clinching up.
KONG changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Davidson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Davidson scores with the left hand. KONG knows he should have avoided that one.
KONG misses with a wild combination.
Davidson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Davidson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? KONG is fending him off so far but Davidson persists. Nope, KONG circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circling - Davidson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Davidson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but KONG circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but KONG was well out of range. Poor timing from Davidson.
KONG shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davidson sprawls well. Davidson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. KONG gets slowly back to his feet.
KONG misses with a takedown attempt

and Davidson counters with a shoot takedown. KONG fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KING KONG. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davidson trying to control but KONG is working from the bottom.
Davidson landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Davidson wants to control from the top but KONG keeps moving.
Davidson wants to pass the guard but KONG is keeping the position.
Davidson postures up.
Davidson with a nice head shot there.
Davidson is in close to KONG's body, working some short punches and elbows.
David Davidson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Davidson won't allow KONG to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Davidson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Davidson lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Davidson connects with a couple of short punches.
Davidson postures up and lands a big shot to KONG's brow.
Davidson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Davidson distracts KONG with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Davidson is working KONG over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Davidson distracts KONG with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
KONG being controlled here, momentarily.
Davidson lands a couple of decent looking shots.

KONG looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Davidson controls from within his opponent's guard.
KONG manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KONG unloads with some shots from mount but Davidson bucks and avoids them well.
KONG throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
KONG misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
KONG can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Davidson is looking to escape.
KONG throws some wild stikes that Davidson manages to avoid easily.

That's four 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.
Poor strikes thrown by KONG there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Davidson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

KONG is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Davidson is aware though and is defending well.
Davidson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Davidson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Davidson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
KONG has momentary wrist control but Davidson slips an elbow through the middle.
Davidson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Davidson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
KING KONG has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davidson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Davidson passes KONG's left leg - he's now in half guard.
KONG is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
David Davidson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davidson not doing much here.

And that's the end of the fight!
David 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

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