PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hector Jiminez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jiminez comes to the cage accompanied by Big pun - Beware. Roman Davis is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Jiminez
vs
Davis

191 cm
22
203 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

182 cm
29
194 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Good low kicks
Granite 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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hector Jiminez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Davis!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis throws a solid leg kick but Jiminez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Davis.
Davis throws a jab but it's blocked by Jiminez.
Davis has his takedown stuffed
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Davis.
Jiminez circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown by Davis or perhaps it was just good defense by Jiminez which made him look bad.
Davis moves out of range as Jiminez strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiminez blocks the body kick.
Davis throws a head kick but Jiminez moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jiminez.
Jiminez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Davis tries for a takedown but Jiminez circles away easily
and Jiminez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Davis thinking.
Hector Jiminez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Davis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Davis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jiminez counters with a nice body shot.
Jiminez lands with a cross.
Davis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Davis shoots for a takedown but Jiminez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Davis throws a hook to the side of Jiminez's head but Jiminez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davis shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jiminez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Davis misses with a low kick as Jiminez jumps back.
Jiminez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Davis.
Davis throws an off balance right hand
and Jiminez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Davis misses with a kick to the body
and Jiminez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Davis thinking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiminez misses with the combination.
Jiminez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Davis sizes up Jiminez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Davis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jiminez throws out a loose jab but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Jiminez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jiminez leaves Davis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Davis throws a lazy uppercut
and Jiminez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jiminez slips a straight right by Davis.
Davis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davis misses with a lunging right hand
and Jiminez counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Jiminez misses.
Davis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jiminez checks it well.
Roman Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jiminez throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
Davis throws a body kick the misses
and Jiminez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Davis with a poor takedown
and Jiminez counters with a straight right hand.
Davis throws a lazy uppercut
and Jiminez counters with a stiff right hand.
Jiminez blocks a head kick by Davis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Davis.
Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Davis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Davis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jiminez's guard.
Davis trying to control but Jiminez is working from the bottom.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Jiminez is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiminez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Roman Davis was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Davis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jiminez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Jiminez to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Davis.
Davis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jiminez counters with a left to the body.
Davis shoots for a takedown but Jiminez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hector Jiminez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Davis.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis wants to land a leg kick but Jiminez is out of range.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jiminez as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Jiminez dominated that second round.
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.

Jiminez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Davis at a distance.
Jiminez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jiminez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Davis.
Davis fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis wants to slow Jiminez down by chopping away at his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiminez swings widly with a right hand
and Davis counters with a nice kick to the body.
Davis lands a leg kick that knocks Jiminez off balance momentarily.
Davis misses the shot to the body.
Davis is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jiminez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Davis is looking to clinch.
Davis lands with a slapping head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jiminez pinned against the cage. Jiminez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roman Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jiminez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Davis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jiminez is out of range.
Davis tries to clinch up.
Jiminez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jiminez is fending him off so far but Davis persists. Nope, Jiminez circles away and we're back to standing.
Hector Jiminez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Davis.
Jiminez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davis misses with a leg kick
and Jiminez counters with a left to the body.
Jiminez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis.
Hector Jiminez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davis throws a head kick that misses
and Jiminez counters with a nice uppercut.
Davis misses with a head kick.

That's four 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.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick
and Jiminez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Davis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jiminez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Davis counters with a flying knee. Nice.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Davis.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis throws a low kick but Jiminez moves out of range easily.

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 Hector Jiminez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jiminez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Jiminez!