PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Lay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Davidson
vs
Lay

171 cm
18
168 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

176 cm
20
162 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Lay!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Hemmingworth and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson throws a series of punches but Lay moves out of range.
Lay ducks under a wild hook from Davidson.
Lay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Davidson throws a jab but it's blocked by Lay.
Lay takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sloppy strikes from Davidson. Those never looked like landing.
Davidson fails to land with a series of punches.
Lay moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davidson.
Davidson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Davidson misses with a hook. Lay ducked under it nicely.
Lay throws a big counter head kick but Davidson avoids it with no problem.
Davidson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Davidson.
Davidson throws a lazy right hand but Lay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lay raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lay throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Davidson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Davidson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davidson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lay looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lay blocks a low kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davidson.
Lay throws a head kick but Davidson moves out of range.
Lay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davidson throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Lay.

Lay fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Davidson to the ground. Lay is now in Davidson's guard.
Lay stops Davidson from standing up.
Lay chips away with some ground and pound.

Davidson has his foot on Lay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lay works his way back into a safe position though.

Davidson pushes Lay off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lay ducks under a wild hook from Davidson.
Lay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Davidson to score with a decent uppercut.
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!

Lay darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lay works his foot free and advances to mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Davidson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lay is keeping the position for now.
Lay controlling Davidson's posture.
Davidson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davidson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Davidson postures up in Lay's guard and throws a big left but Lay blocks it.
Lay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Lay lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lay uses his free foot to push down on Davidson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Davidson.
Davidson is bucking up trying to escape but Lay cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Davidson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Davidson is working hard here to advance position.
Lay controlling his opponent.

Lay working for a submission but Davidson is keeping him at bay.
Davidson is trying desperately to improve position.
Lay is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Davidson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lay lands a couple of good shots and Davidson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lay is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Davidson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Lay lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Davidson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lay just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lay loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Davidson hold on?
Lay lands shots from the back.
Lay doesn't have the hooks in and Davidson manages to turn into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davidson is one step ahead there.
Davidson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Davidson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davidson stopping the sweep attempt from Lay.
Lay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Lay will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lay throws a body punch but Davidson moves out of range.
Davidson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lay on the side of the head.
Davidson misses with a leg kick.
Lay has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lay there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice jab there from Davidson.
Davidson throws a hook but Lay blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Davidson misses the target.
A jab from Davidson misses.
Lay is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Davidson cracks Lay with a good jab.
Lay lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Lay blocks the low kick.
Davidson throws an off balance right hand
and Lay counters with a nice kick to the body.
Davidson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lay moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lay drives through with a takedown into guard.

Davidson working for a triangle but Lay defends it easily.
Lay lands a couple of elbows.
Lay controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lay forces his way into half guard.
Lay wants to control but Davidson is keeping him busy.
Lay is nestled in close to Davidson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lay wants to control but Davidson is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Davidson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lay pulls his head out easily.
Lay throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Davidson wants to get back to full guard.
Lay with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Davidson is trying to get back to full guard.
Davidson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lay scores with a couple of nice shots.
Davidson is trying to get back to full guard.
Davidson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson looks like he's trying to stand up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lay plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Davidson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lay's sensitive parts.
Davidson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lay.
Davidson looks to throw the jab but Lay is out of range.
Davidson throws a series of punches but Lay avoids them all with ease.
Davidson throws a jab but it's blocked by Lay.

Lay clinches with his opponent.
Davidson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lay scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Lay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davidson misses with a lunging right hand
and Lay counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Davidson throws a right hand that misses
and Lay counters with a one-two to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davidson misses with a hook. Lay ducked under it nicely.
Davidson misses with a low kick.
Davidson throws a shot from downtown. Lay moves away and avoids it.
Davidson tries to land a front kick but Lay steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Despite the aggression on Lay's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lay lands a two punch combo.
Davidson misses with a wild combination.
Davidson misses with the combination.

Lay rushes Davidson and presses him up against the cage.
Lay prevents Davidson from breaking the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Davidson tries to work over Lay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lay is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Davidson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Lay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Davidson throws a shot from downtown. Lay moves away and avoids it.
Davidson looks to throw the jab but Lay is out of range.
Davidson throws a jab but it's blocked by Lay.
Davidson throws a body punch but Lay moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Lay's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lay throws a quick inside leg kick.
Davidson throws a hook but Lay avoids it easily.
Lay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davidson.
Mark Davidson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davidson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lay checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson misses with an uppercut. Lay saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lay! But no joy.
Davidson misses with a two punch combination.
Lay steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Davidson.
Davidson misses with a body shot
and Lay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Lay manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Davidson on his heels. He'll look to pass Davidson's guard now, I'm sure.
Lay works over Davidson with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lay trying to control the position from guard on top but Davidson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davidson wants to sweep here but Lay controlling him for the moment.
Lay scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lay cracks Davidson with a solid left hand.

Davidson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lay cracks Davidson with a solid left hand.
Davidson is trying to keep Lay in close.
Lay scoring with some ground and pound.
Davidson keeping moving, preventing Lay from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lay postures up and lands a big shot to Davidson's brow.
Lay trying to control but Davidson is working from the bottom.
Davidson trying to keep a closed guard but Lay is proving a slippery customer.
Lay wants to control from the top but Davidson keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lay goes for a double leg but Davidson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Davidson continues to drive forward.
Davidson is looking to counter punch.

Lay clinches up with Davidson and pushes him back against the cage.

Davidson breaks the clinch.
Davidson throws a nice looking combination but Lay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davidson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lay defending well as Davidson loads up on a big left hand.
Davidson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mark Davidson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lay checks a leg kick.
As Davidson backs off Lay throws a huge counter combo but Davidson manages to avoid it all.
Lay slips a straight right by Davidson.
Lay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davidson misses with an uppercut
and Lay counters with a two punch combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lay.
Lay moves out of range of the strikes.
Lay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Davidson scores with the left hand. Lay knows he should have avoided that one.
Davidson throws a leg kick but Lay sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Lay instigates a clinch.
Davidson working hard to break the clinch.
Lay is looking for a takedown.
Mark Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Lay.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davidson backwards.

Lay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Davidson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mark Davidson is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davidson avoids the head kick by Lay.
Mark Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davidson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lay.
Peter Lay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Davidson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Davidson misses with a left hand
and Lay counters with a series of strikes. Davidson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lay throws a head kick that misses.
Davidson throws a body kick that misses.
Davidson throws a poor cross that misses
and Lay counters with a three punch combo that has Davidson backing up. Davidson nods at Lay to acknowledge the strikes.
Mark Davidson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lay shoots for a double leg takedown but Davidson sprawls well. He's pushed Lay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Peter Lay.
I've got Lay winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Lay!
A very excited looking Peter Lay made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.