PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Phil Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Gazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Coldplay - Clocks. Gazer has chosen Cuts Like a Knife as his entrance music. Davis has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Peter Gazer will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Phil Davis
vs
Gazer

182 cm
34
222 lbs
20 - 13 - 1

200 cm
40
268 lbs
22 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mr Phil Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Gazer!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gazer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Davis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gazer is in Davis's guard.
Davis is breathing heavily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Davis looking for a sweep. Not yet Davis, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gazer slips nicely into half guard.
Gazer trying to pass the guard but Davis defending well.
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. Gazer connects with a nice short shot to Davis's temple.
Gazer wants to take a breather but Davis is having none of it.
Gazer thows a huge punch but Davis dodges it nicely.

Gazer is looking for a kimura here.
Gazer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Davis tries to roll over but Gazer keeps him under control.
Gazer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gazer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gazer working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazer lands strikes from half guard.
Davis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gazer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gazer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Davis is not content to let Gazer control the position.
Gazer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Davis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Davis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Davis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Gazer there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gazer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gazer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gazer moves into full mount! Davis won't be happy about that!
Gazer is landing with some decent strikes but Davis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Davis is rocked!
Gazer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oh Davis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gazer drops a big elbow. That's hurt Davis! More shots from Gazer and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Gazer!
In his post fight interview, Peter Gazer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.