PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Davidson Junior (ranked 3661 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Palmer (ranked 4141 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Max Palmer was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Davidson Junior
vs
Palmer

182 cm
25
157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
27
156 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronald Davidson Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Davidson Junior.
Davidson Junior blocks a head kick by Palmer.
Palmer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Palmer lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Davidson Junior sprawling to the canvas. Palmer follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Davidson Junior hang on?

Davidson Junior is rocked!

It looks like Ronald Davidson Junior has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmer tries to stand and escape but Davidson Junior is controlling the position.
Oh Davidson Junior is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davidson Junior trying to control here.
It looks like Palmer is going to stand back up.
Davidson Junior seems to have got his legs back now.
Davidson Junior is concentrating on defense, preventing Palmer from advancing position.
Palmer tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Davidson Junior.
Davidson Junior moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Davidson Junior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Palmer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson Junior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Palmer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Davidson Junior is proving hard to escape from.
Davidson Junior pulls Palmer in close to his closed guard and prevents Palmer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Palmer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Davidson Junior's guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Palmer misses with a few strikes there.
Davidson Junior is looking for a counter combo.
A head kick by Palmer misses

and Davidson Junior counters by moving into the clinch.

Palmer manages to break the clinch.
Palmer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davidson Junior tries to counter with a takedown but Palmer is quick to defend against it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Davidson Junior.
Davidson Junior tries for a takedown but Palmer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Davidson Junior dodges the punch combination from Palmer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Davidson Junior moves into the clinch.
Palmer working hard to break the clinch.
Palmer tries to break the clinch but Davidson Junior is controlling the position.
Palmer tries to break free but Davidson Junior pushes him back against the cage.
Davidson Junior drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Davidson Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palmer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Palmer is trying to break free.
Palmer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Palmer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Davidson Junior keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Palmer's efforts to push away.

Palmer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Palmer. That snapped Davidson Junior's head back.
No joy there for Palmer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Davidson Junior instigates a clinch.
Palmer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Davidson Junior wants a takedown but no success here.
Davidson Junior has Palmer pressed against the cage, preventing Palmer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Palmer wants to get back to striking at distance but Davidson Junior won't allow it.
Davidson Junior prevents Palmer from breaking the clinch.
Palmer prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Palmer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Davidson Junior keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Palmer's efforts to push away.
Palmer is trying to force a seperation but Davidson Junior has the dominant position.
Palmer tries to circle away but Davidson Junior has him pinned against the cage.

Davidson Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davidson Junior dives in for a single leg takedown but Palmer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Palmer throws a series of punches but Davidson Junior avoids them all with ease.
Palmer tries to bum rush Davidson Junior with a series of wild strikes but Davidson Junior uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Palmer looks winded!
Horrible takedown attempt by Davidson Junior or perhaps it was just good defense by Palmer, which made it look bad.
Palmer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davidson Junior showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Palmer.

Davidson Junior has taken the fight to the clinch.
Davidson Junior tries to score a body lock takedown but Palmer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Palmer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Davidson Junior has managed to clinch.
Davidson Junior drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Palmer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Davidson Junior clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Palmer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronald Davidson Junior's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Palmer lands a jab-cross combination.
Ronald Davidson Junior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davidson Junior fails with a takedown attempt.
Max Palmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Davidson Junior.
Palmer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Palmer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Palmer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Davidson Junior.
Davidson Junior lands a really nice looking cross but Palmer seems unphased.
A combination from Palmer does no damage.
Davidson Junior half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Davidson Junior instigates a clinch.
Palmer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palmer is trying to push Davidson Junior away but Davidson Junior has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Davidson Junior throws a knee to the head but misses.
Palmer is looking to break free of the clinch but Davidson Junior has double underhooks.
Davidson Junior tries to pull guard but Palmer holds him up against the cage and eventually Davidson Junior drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Davidson Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palmer wants to get back to striking at distance but Davidson Junior won't allow it.
Davidson Junior is pushing Palmer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer working hard to break the clinch.
Palmer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Palmer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Palmer is trying to break the clinch but Davidson Junior is controlling him.
Palmer is trying to push Davidson Junior away but Davidson Junior has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Davidson Junior has Palmer pressed against the cage, preventing Palmer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Palmer has had enough of the clinch but Davidson Junior keeps him there for the moment.
Davidson Junior is stalling here.

Davidson Junior has Palmer pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Davidson Junior pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Palmer tumbling to the mat - Davidson Junior dives into Palmer's guard.

Davidson Junior gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Palmer swinging wildly here.
Davidson Junior is looking to counter the offense by Palmer and move into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Davidson Junior forces Palmer back against the cage and clinches.

Palmer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Palmer lands a really nice looking cross but Davidson Junior seems unphased.
Max Palmer seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Palmer drops Davidson Junior with a left and a right! Oh, Davidson Junior is hurt - Palmer dives into side control looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palmer tries to stand but Davidson Junior is controlling his head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palmer avoids the strikes from the bottom by Davidson Junior.
I wouldn't like to be where Davidson Junior is right now.
Davidson Junior manages to work his way to half guard, despite Palmer's best efforts.
Palmer seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Davidson Junior has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Palmer is on him like a limpet, forcing Davidson Junior back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer is trying to break free.
Palmer is trying to push Davidson Junior away but Davidson Junior has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Davidson Junior tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Palmer smiles and moves away.

Davidson Junior takes the fight into the clinch.
Palmer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Palmer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Palmer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davidson Junior looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Palmer misses with a few strikes there.
Davidson Junior half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Palmer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Palmer is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Davidson Junior looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer throws a head kick that misses

and Davidson Junior counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Davidson Junior.
Palmer is trying to break the clinch but Davidson Junior has him pressed against the cage.
Palmer tries to circle away but Davidson Junior has him pinned against the cage.
Davidson Junior fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Davidson Junior is trying to pull guard but Palmer has him pressed against the cage.
Davidson Junior working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Palmer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Palmer wants to break free but Davidson Junior has control.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Davidson Junior.
Palmer working hard to break the clinch.
Davidson Junior drops down looking for an ankle pick but Palmer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Palmer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davidson Junior thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Palmer. No joy for Davidson Junior on that attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Palmer does no damage.
Max Palmer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palmer throws a nice looking combination but Davidson Junior bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Palmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ronald Davidson Junior's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Palmer throws a right hand that Davidson Junior ducks under and follows up with a left that Davidson Junior also avoids with ease.

Davidson Junior gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Palmer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Palmer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Davidson Junior has him pressed against the cage.
Davidson Junior keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Palmer's efforts to push away.

Davidson Junior manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palmer wanted to stand there but Davidson Junior had control of the position.

Davidson Junior scrambles and gets back to his feet.
No joy there for Palmer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson Junior darts in looking for a takedown but Palmer gets double underhooks and turns Davidson Junior into the cage.

Davidson Junior rushes Palmer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Davidson Junior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davidson Junior slips under a jab from Palmer.

Davidson Junior shoots in and gets a takedown into Palmer's guard.
Palmer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davidson Junior stops Palmer from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson Junior lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Palmer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Davidson Junior with a flurry of punches that miss.
Palmer wants to stand and escape but Davidson Junior is having none of it.

Davidson Junior stands up and waves to Palmer to follow him.

Palmer drops Davidson Junior with a left and a right! Oh, Davidson Junior is hurt - Palmer dives into side control looking to finish!
Davidson Junior throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Davidson Junior manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davidson Junior takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Davidson Junior decides to stand and escape the position.
Davidson Junior dives in and grabs Palmer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Palmer pushes down on Davidson Junior's head and hops out.
Palmer throws a series of punches but Davidson Junior avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson Junior fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Palmer is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Davidson Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davidson Junior dodges the punch combination from Palmer.
Palmer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Palmer.
Davidson Junior blocks a head kick by Palmer.
Davidson Junior went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Davidson Junior shoots for a double leg takedown but Palmer sprawls well. He's pushed Davidson Junior's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Davidson Junior slips a jab and a cross from Palmer.
Palmer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Palmer wants it to stay on the feet.
Davidson Junior takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice sprawl there from Palmer as Davidson Junior shoots in.
Palmer misses with a double jab.
Davidson Junior goes for a double leg but Palmer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Palmer continues to drive forward.
Davidson Junior closes this distance looking for a takedown but Palmer circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson Junior has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Palmer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Davidson Junior fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Palmer avoids it really well and circles away.
Palmer looks to land a combination. Davidson Junior sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Davidson Junior showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Palmer.
Palmer throws a right and a left that both miss.

Davidson Junior clinches with his opponent.
Palmer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Davidson Junior is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Palmer is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Palmer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Palmer throws a combination that misses

and Davidson Junior counters by moving into the clinch.
Davidson Junior is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Davidson Junior tries to pull guard but Palmer holds him up against the cage and eventually Davidson Junior drops back down to his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Davidson Junior.
Davidson Junior is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Palmer is defending well.
Palmer wants to get back to striking at distance but Davidson Junior won't allow it.
Palmer is looking to break free of the clinch but Davidson Junior has double underhooks.
Davidson Junior prevents Palmer from breaking the clinch.
Palmer is trying to force a seperation but Davidson Junior has the dominant position.
Ronald Davidson Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max Palmer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Davidson Junior decides to pull guard.
Palmer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Davidson Junior's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Palmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Palmer 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Palmer!