PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Block (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Davison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Block is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Block
vs
Davison

190 cm
26
300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

181 cm
19
211 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Block!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Davison!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davison tries for a takedown but Block circles away easily

and Block counters with a single leg into guard. Davison didn't expect that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Davison can do anything to dispel that myth.
Davison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Block.
Davison 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.
Davison trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Block accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Davison is on top in guard.
Block working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davison.
Davison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Block avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Davison working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Davison must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Davison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davison looking to pass the guard.
Davison trying to move into half guard but instead Block has managed to sweep!
Davison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Block is one step ahead there.
Block working some strikes from top position.
Davison wants to sweep but no luck.
Davison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Davison is looking to stall here but Block recovers full guard.
Davison lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Block swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davison throwing strikes from guard but Block blocks nicely.
Davison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Block swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Block keeping moving, preventing Davison from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davison might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Block haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Chris Davison wasn't active enough on the ground.
Davison tries for a takedown but Block sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Davison fails with the takedown

and Block counters with a shoot takedown. Davison fights it but they end up in guard.
Jim Block has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Davison.
Davison looking for a sweep. Not yet Davison, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Block trying to control but Davison is working from the bottom.
Block is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Block working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Davison wants to sweep here but Block controlling him for the moment.
Davison controls Block momentarily but Block frees himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Block's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Block in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Davison keeping moving, preventing Block from controlling successfully.
Block could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Davison pulls Block in close to his closed guard and prevents Block from doing any damage or advancing position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Block scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jim Block will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Block keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Davison enables Block to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Davison manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Block's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Block with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Block postures up in Davison's guard and throws a big left but Davison blocks it.
Davison keeping moving, preventing Block from controlling successfully.
Block with a flurry of punches that miss.
Block throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Davison working a defensive guard here.
Block postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Davison 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Block got a little sloppy there for a moment and Davison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Block has managed to get both his arms back between Davison's legs - danger averted.
Davison is trying to keep Block in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davison keeping moving, preventing Block from controlling successfully.
Davison looking for a sweep. Not yet Davison, not yet.
Jim Block overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Block is fighting to break Davison's control of his arms but Davison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Davison looking for a sweep. Not yet Davison, not yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Block is looking to work some ground and pound but Davison has wrist control.
Davison is trying to control the position but Block postures up.
Davison is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Chris Davison hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Davison looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Block!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Block prevents Davison from improving position.
Block struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Davison seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Davison misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
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!
Davison wants to control but Block is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Block keeps Davison under control for a moment.
Davison connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Block some visible discomfort.
Davison creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Block regains half guard there - taking advantage of Davison's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Davison moves nicely into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Davison are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Davison sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Block is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Block dodges the ground and pound from Davison.
Davison trying to control the action but Block is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davison lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Davison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Davison has a takedown stuffed.
Davison with a lazy takedown attempt

and Block counters with a takedown into side control.
Block lands a few punches from side control.
Block landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Block throws a strike aimed at the side of Davison's head but Davison avoids it well.
Davison is looking for a sweep.
Block connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Davison some visible discomfort.
Davison tries to improve position but can't.
Davison is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Block has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Block throws an elbow but Davison slips to the side and avoids it well.
Block landing a few strikes.

It looks like Chris Davison has been cut.
Davison takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Block throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Block grinds an elbow into Davison's temple.
Davison manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Block throwing shots but Davison is blocking nicely.
Davison is looking to get back to full guard here but Block has managed to pass to side control instead.
Davison is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Block working the ground and pound from side control.
Davison sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Davison is trying to get back to full guard.
Block landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Block winds up and cracks Davison with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Block controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davison tries to get to full guard but Block has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Block wants to take a breather but Davison is having none of it.
Davison tries to roll over but Block keeps him under control.
Davison keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Block missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Block throwing shots but Davison is blocking nicely.
Block is taking a breather. Davison says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Block sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davison defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Block with the ground and pound but Davison uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Block tries to free his leg and advance position but Davison is retaining full guard.
Block wants to control from the top but Davison keeps moving.
Davison looking to control.
Block trying to control the position from guard on top but Davison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Block preventing the sweep.
Block is looking to work some ground and pound but Davison has wrist control.
Davison looking for a sweep. Not yet Davison, not yet.
Block wants to pass the guard but Davison is keeping the position.
Block wants to control from the top but Davison keeps moving.
Block preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Jim Block wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Davison fails with the takedown

and Block counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jim Block has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Davison.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Block scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Block is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Davison controlling the position for now.
Block scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Block working the head and body with strikes.
Block not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Block looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Davison with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Block is trying to control the action in half guard but Davison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Davison slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Block showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Block 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chris Davison!
After winning the bout, Chris Davison thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.