PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Boa From Samoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elijah Davidson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Boa From Samoa
vs
Davidson

197 cm
22
240 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

196 cm
25
280 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Boa From Samoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elijah Davidson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
From Samoa moves out of range of the strikes.
From Samoa fails with a takedown attempt.
Davidson misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from From Samoa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Davidson misses with a wild combination.

From Samoa moves into the clinch successfully.

From Samoa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. From Samoa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
From Samoa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Davidson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson wants to stand but From Samoa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Davidson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson stopping the sweep attempt from From Samoa.
Davidson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
From Samoa is controlling Davidson's posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
From Samoa walks into a straight right hand from Davidson.

From Samoa takes the fight into the clinch.

From Samoa tightens his grip and picks Davidson up, before dumping him to the ground. Davidson manages to land in guard.
From Samoa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
From Samoa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Davidson wants to get back to his feet but From Samoa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
From Samoa sitting in guard here, content to control.
From Samoa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
From Samoa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
From Samoa landing some decent shots from guard.
From Samoa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
From Samoa 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

From Samoa drops back looking for a leg! Davidson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Davidson manages to kick From Samoa off! From Samoa jumps back into Davidson's guard.

Davidson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. From Samoa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. From Samoa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
From Samoa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
From Samoa chips away with some ground and pound.

Davidson looking for a guillotine here but From Samoa defends easily.
Davidson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
From Samoa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
From Samoa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

From Samoa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
From Samoa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

From Samoa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

From Samoa gets to his feet - Davidson follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Boa From Samoa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

From Samoa has managed to clinch.
Davidson is trying to break the clinch but From Samoa is controlling him.
Davidson is trying to break the clinch but From Samoa is controlling him.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting From Samoa here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
From Samoa has Davidson pressed against the cage, preventing Davidson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

From Samoa gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Davidson regains guard.

Davidson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. From Samoa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. From Samoa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
From Samoa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
From Samoa controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
From Samoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Davidson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
From Samoa won't allow Davidson to get back to his feet.

From Samoa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and From Samoa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

From Samoa stands up from Davidson's guard - From Samoa perhaps looking for a knockout.
Davidson misses with a left hand

and From Samoa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by From Samoa.

From Samoa jumps guard and drags Davidson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Davidson wants to get up but he can't break From Samoa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now From Samoa is on top in guard.

From Samoa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
From Samoa stands and throws Davidson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Davidson is trying to control From Samoa's posture but From Samoa avoids it.

From Samoa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no From Samoa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Davidson tries to buck From Samoa off but From Samoa is having none of it.
From Samoa prevents Davidson from escaping the position.
Davidson is trying to control From Samoa's posture but From Samoa avoids it.
From Samoa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

From Samoa is trying to get an arm triangle but Davidson is defending well.

From Samoa tries for a kimura but Davidson is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Davidson wants to get back to his feet but From Samoa drags him back down.

From Samoa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Davidson is trying to get back to half guard.
Davidson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but From Samoa is controlling him well.

That's four 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.

From Samoa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Davidson is looking to regain half guard here but From Samoa keeps moving and retains side control.

From Samoa decides to stand back up. From Samoa steps back and let's Davidson get back to his feet.
The Boa From Samoa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
From Samoa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Davidson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Elijah Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Davidson lands a big right hand that sends From Samoa crashing to the mat! Davidson stays standing though and waves From Samoa back to his feet!

From Samoa is rocked!
Davidson drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of From Samoa's head, knocking him out cold! Davidson is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elijah Davidson!