PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Argin Karatakayan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Davis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Argin Karatakayan's chin.

Davis
vs
Karatakayan

189 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
260 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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 Montreal, James Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Argin Karatakayan!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Karatakayan shows good takedown defense.

Karatakayan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Davis regains half guard.
Karatakayan is looking to advance position but Davis won't allow it.
Davis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Davis is pressing down on Karatakayan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Karatakayan pushing down on Davis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Karatakayan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Davis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Karatakayan wants to work for an arm triangle but Davis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Karatakayan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Davis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Karatakayan.
Karatakayan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Davis trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karatakayan throwing strikes from guard but Davis blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karatakayan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Karatakayan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karatakayan advances to half guard.
Karatakayan throwing shots but Davis is blocking nicely.
Karatakayan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Karatakayan slips a nice elbow through Davis's hands, connecting with Davis's forehead.
Karatakayan winds up and cracks Davis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Davis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Karatakayan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Karatakayan working Davis over with strikes.
Davis is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karatakayan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Davis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Karatakayan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Karatakayan content to control rather than advance.
Karatakayan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karatakayan tries to stand but can't do so whilst Davis controls his leg.
Karatakayan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Karatakayan slips a nice elbow through Davis's hands, connecting with Davis's forehead.
Davis taking some punishment here, with Karatakayan in his half guard.
Davis has hold of Karatakayan's hands but Karatakayan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Karatakayan is nestled in close to Davis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Karatakayan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Karatakayan tries to stand but can't do so whilst Davis controls his leg.
Karatakayan is nestled in close to Davis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Karatakayan connects with a nice short shot to Davis's temple.
Karatakayan slips a nice elbow through Davis's hands, connecting with Davis's forehead.
Karatakayan slips a nice elbow through Davis's hands, connecting with Davis's forehead.
Karatakayan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Karatakayan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Karatakayan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Karatakayan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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!
Karatakayan controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Argin Karatakayan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Karatakayan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davis's waist but Davis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Karatakayan off to one side.

Karatakayan takes the fight into the clinch.
Davis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Karatakayan.
Karatakayan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Argin Karatakayan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Karatakayan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Davis can't fight it off and eventually Karatakayan manages to take the fight to the floor. Davis looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Davis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Argin Karatakayan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Davis gets caught flat footed, as Karatakayan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Karatakayan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Karatakayan landing some decent shots from guard.
Karatakayan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karatakayan postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it.
Karatakayan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karatakayan wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Davis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karatakayan postures up.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Karatakayan from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Karatakayan works over Davis with some ground and pound from guard.

Davis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karatakayan wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Karatakayan is in close to Davis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Davis working a defensive guard here.
Karatakayan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Karatakayan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Karatakayan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Karatakayan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karatakayan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Karatakayan from controlling successfully.
Karatakayan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Davis's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karatakayan passes into half guard.
Davis taking some punishment here, with Karatakayan in his half guard.
Davis has hold of Karatakayan's hands but Karatakayan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Karatakayan is working for a kimura but Davis is defending it quite comfortably.

Karatakayan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davis is just riding it out for now. Karatakayan eventually gives up the hold.
Karatakayan drops an elbow to the side of Davis's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking to escape.
Karatakayan wants to take a breather but Davis is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Karatakayan.
Karatakayan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Karatakayan lands a nice short elbow.
Karatakayan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Karatakayan working over Davis with some ground and pound. Davis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Davis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karatakayan 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.
Karatakayan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Karatakayan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Karatakayan moves into full mount! Davis won't be happy about that!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karatakayan with good strikes from the mount here!
Davis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Karatakayan breaks from Davis's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Karatakayan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Karatakayan working the ground and pound effectively.
Karatakayan with good strikes from the mount here!

Davis is rocked!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Karatakayan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oh Davis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karatakayan unloading with bombs!
Karatakayan cracks Davis with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Argin Karatakayan!