PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dave Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Wolfgang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Davis
vs
Wolfgang

167 cm
21
134 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

170 cm
20
134 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xavier Wolfgang!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfgang throws a right and a left that Davis avoids nicely.
Davis dodges the punch combination from Wolfgang.
Wolfgang throws a leg kick that misses.
Davis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolfgang.
Wolfgang misses with a few strikes there.
Wolfgang dives in and grabs Davis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Davis pushes down on Wolfgang's head and hops out.
Wolfgang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Wolfgang clinches.
Wolfgang is trying to break the clinch but Davis is controlling him.
Wolfgang prevents a takedown attempt there.

Davis turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Davis manages to end up in side control.

Davis decides to stand back up.

Wolfgang scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wolfgang prevents Davis from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Davis actively working from the bottom here.
Wolfgang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Davis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wolfgang looks gassed!
Davis is pressing down on Wolfgang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

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

Davis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wolfgang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wolfgang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Davis looking for a guillotine here but Wolfgang defends easily.

Davis is looking for a triangle but Wolfgang pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfgang tries to stand but Davis is controlling from the bottom.

Davis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wolfgang is aware though and is defending well.
Wolfgang wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.

Davis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Davis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wolfgang is aware though and is defending well.
Wolfgang wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Wolfgang tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wolfgang takes a swing at Davis's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolfgang.
Nice defenses there by Davis.

Wolfgang shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Davis manages to get to full guard.
Wolfgang trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Davis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wolfgang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wolfgang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wolfgang wants to get up but he can't break Davis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Wolfgang from controlling successfully.
Wolfgang wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Wolfgang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wolfgang would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Davis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Wolfgang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wolfgang throws a leg kick but Davis moved away.

Davis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Davis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wolfgang sees it coming and defends easily.

Davis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Davis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfgang has his hands clasped together around Davis's back. He's all about the action.

Davis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Davis trying to pass the guard but Wolfgang defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wolfgang is trying to stand back up but Davis is controlling him
Davis wants to free his trapped foot but Wolfgang is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wolfgang misses with a wild combination.
Xavier Wolfgang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wolfgang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wolfgang fails with the takedown

and Davis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wolfgang won't be happy with that.

Davis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Davis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dave Davis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Davis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wolfgang is trying to improve his position.

Davis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wolfgang, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Davis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Davis trying to control the position but Wolfgang is working away.
Davis looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wolfgang is avoiding damage well.

Wolfgang is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Davis take his back! Uh oh - Davis has got a rear naked choke here! Wolfgang is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dave Davis!