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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boston Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler comes to the cage accompanied by 2 pac - Hit em up. Boston Tyler could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Donald Davis's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Boston Tyler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Donald Davis!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis tries to clinch but Tyler is having none of it.
Donald Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyler throws a right hand that Davis ducks under and follows up with a left that Davis also avoids with ease.
Tyler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Davis but Davis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tyler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tyler shoots in and drives through. Davis sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boston Tyler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tyler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Davis is looking to clinch but Tyler is avoiding it.
Davis doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyler circles away.
Davis tries to clinch but Tyler moves out of range.
Tyler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davis moves in looking to clinch but Tyler pushes him off.
Davis is looking to clinch.
Davis clinches up against the cage.
Tyler managing to block the knees to the body from Davis.
Davis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tyler's face.
Tyler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tyler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davis tries to clinch up.
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Davis landing knees to the body.
Davis lands an elbow inside that Tyler shrugs off.
Davis scores a nice knee to the body.
Tyler is breathing heavily.
Davis blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Davis.
Tyler avoiding damage as Davis throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Davis.
Davis missing with knees to the body.
Davis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Davis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tyler lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Davis tries to land knees in the clinch but Tyler avoids the damage to the body.
Tyler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Davis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tyler drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tyler drops back looking for a leg! Davis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Davis manages to kick Tyler off! Tyler jumps back into Davis's guard.
Tyler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tyler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Davis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tyler has Davis in his guard.
Davis preventing the sweep.
Tyler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Davis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tyler is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tyler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davis is one step ahead there.
Tyler is trying to keep Davis in close.
Tyler working for submissions but it's allowed Davis to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tyler manages to get to full guard.
Tyler had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Davis is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Tyler Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Davis's back instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyler looking for the choke but no joy.
Tyler trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Davis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tyler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tyler.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Davis gets a clinch.
Tyler has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Davis uses from the top position.
Davis won't allow Tyler to sweep him here.
Tyler is working hard here to advance position.
Tyler has his foot on Davis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davis works his way back into a safe position though.
Tyler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davis is one step ahead there.
Tyler looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Davis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler wants to control but Davis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Davis prevents Tyler from improving his position.
Tyler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tyler throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Tyler is looking for a triangle but Davis pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Tyler.
That's two 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.
Tyler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tyler looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Davis has picked Tyler up and slammed him! Tyler can't keep hold of the triangle and Davis manages to pass to side control!
Tyler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tyler sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tyler wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tyler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tyler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tyler passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tyler is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Davis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Davis blocking the ground and pound.
Tyler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler throwing strikes here but Davis is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tyler throwing strikes here but Davis is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tyler lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tyler looking to secure an arm triangle but Davis defends it well.
Davis prevents Tyler from taking his back.
Davis taking shots to the head.
Tyler throwing strikes here but Davis is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boston Tyler dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Davis darts in and clinches Tyler up against the cage.
Tyler managing to block the knees to the body from Davis.
Davis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Davis looking to throw knees to the head but Tyler is blocking nicely.
Davis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Davis scores a nice knee to the body.
Davis scores a nice knee to the body.
Tyler tries to pull guard but Davis holds him up against the cage and eventually Tyler drops back down to his feet.
Tyler has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Davis uses from the top position.
Tyler is looking for a triangle here but Davis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyler is looking for a sweep.
Tyler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Davis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Davis wants to stand but Tyler has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Tyler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tyler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davis clinches up against the cage.
Tyler tries for a takedown but Davis manages to get underhooks.
Tyler lands with a right to the head.
Davis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Davis.
Tyler pulls guard successfully.
Tyler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tyler throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Davis escapes and throws Tyler's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tyler tries to buck Davis off but Davis is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Davis is looking to clinch.
Tyler shoots in and drives through. Davis sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boston Tyler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Davis tries to clinch there but Tyler circles away.
Tyler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyler shoots in and bounces Davis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tyler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tyler stops Davis from standing up.
Tyler throws a strike but Davis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tyler working for a triangle but Davis defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler is trying to keep Davis in close.
Davis stands up and waves to Tyler to follow him.
Davis tries to clinch but Tyler moves out of range.
Davis rushes Tyler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tyler avoiding damage as Davis throws knees to the body.
Tyler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Davis.
Davis trying to land knees to the body.
Davis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to land knees to the body.
Davis landing knees to the body.
Davis with a knee to the head.
Davis prevents Tyler from breaking the clinch.
Tyler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Davis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Davis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyler.
Tyler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Davis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Davis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tyler bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Davis! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Davis is rocked!
It looks like Donald Davis has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Davis is still in real trouble! Can Tyler finish him?
Tyler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyler trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Davis manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Davis seems to have recovered his senses.
Davis wants to stand but Tyler has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Davis really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donald Davis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Davis tries to clinch but Tyler is having none of it.
Davis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Davis lands in his opponent's guard.
Davis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tyler wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Davis passes into side control.
Davis decides to stand back up. Davis steps back and let's Tyler get back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Davis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Davis lands in his opponent's guard.
Tyler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler is working an open guard so Davis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Davis rushes Tyler and presses him up against the cage.
Tyler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donald Davis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Davis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyler.
Tyler blocks a body shot from Davis.
Davis misses with an elbow over the top.
Tyler avoiding damage as Davis throws knees to the body.
A short right from Tyler.
Tyler jumps into guard, dragging Davis to the mat.
Tyler wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.
Tyler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tyler looking for a guillotine here but Davis defends easily.
Tyler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Davis stands up from Tyler's guard - Davis perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking to clinch.
Tyler misses with a takedown attempt
and Davis counters by moving into the clinch.
Tyler avoiding damage as Davis throws knees to the body.
Tyler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boston Tyler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Davis.
Tyler takes an elbow to the temple.
Tyler managing to block the knees to the body from Davis.
Tyler managing to block the knees to the body from Davis.
Davis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tyler lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tyler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Davis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tyler shoots and misses
and Davis counters by moving into the clinch.
Davis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tyler managing to block the knees to the body from Davis.
Davis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyler.
Davis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tyler is working for takedown but Davis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Davis tries to land knees in the clinch but Tyler avoids the damage to the body.
Tyler looking for a takedown.
Davis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyler.
Tyler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Davis lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis misses with a knee to the head.
Davis landing knees to the head.
Davis tries to land knees in the clinch but Tyler avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Davis throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Davis.
Tyler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tyler manages to break the clinch.
Tyler fails with the takedown.
Tyler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davis as he avoids it easily.
Davis instigates a clinch.
Davis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyler.
Tyler takes a knee right on the jaw!
Davis scores a nice knee to the body.
Davis landing knees to the body.
Tyler wants to break free but Davis has control.
Knees in the clinch landing for Davis.
Davis stops a takedown attempt from Tyler.
Tyler managing to block the knees to the body from Davis.
Tyler wants a takedown.
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!
Tyler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tyler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyler lands a left and a right that sends Davis crashing to the canvas! Tyler dives into mount looking to finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyler looking to finish with strikes here!
Boston Tyler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tyler goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Davis is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Davis dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Donald Davis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tyler shoots in and drives through. Davis sprawls well.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tyler shoots and misses
and Davis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tyler's guard.
Tyler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tyler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tyler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tyler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Davis passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis wants to get back to his feet.
Davis prevents Tyler from improving his position.
Davis wants to stand but Tyler has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Tyler is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Davis pulls his head out easily.
Davis stands up out of the half guard.
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.
Tyler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davis pushes Tyler up against the cage in a clinch.
Davis tries to land knees in the clinch but Tyler avoids the damage to the body.
Tyler managing to block the knees to the body from Davis.
Tyler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Davis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boston Tyler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyler pulls guard.
Tyler looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Davis has picked Tyler up and slammed him! Tyler can't keep hold of the triangle and Davis manages to pass to side control!
Davis working away.
Tyler tries to bench press Davis off him but Davis keeps the position.
Davis gets to mount! Tyler was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Davis stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tyler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Davis smiles and moves away.
Davis forces Tyler back against the cage and clinches.
Tyler avoiding damage as Davis throws knees to the body.
Davis tries to land knees in the clinch but Tyler avoids the damage to the body.
Tyler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Davis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tyler lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Davis stops a takedown attempt from Tyler.
Tyler jumps guard but Davis stands there with Tyler around his waist. Tyler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Davis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Davis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tyler wants to break free but Davis has control.
Davis tries to land knees in the clinch but Tyler avoids the damage to the body.
A body shot lands from Davis.
Davis is leaning against Tyler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tyler is looking to break free of the clinch but Davis has double underhooks.
Davis tries to land knees in the clinch but Tyler avoids the damage to the body.
Tyler managing to block the knees to the body from Davis.
Tyler wants a takedown.
Davis looking to throw knees to the head but Tyler is blocking nicely.
Tyler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Davis moves into the clinch.
Tyler takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to land knees in the clinch but Tyler avoids the damage to the body.
Tyler wants to get back to striking at distance but Davis won't allow it.
Davis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tyler gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tyler is working for a kimura but Davis is defending it quite comfortably.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis is looking to get back to is feet but Tyler passes into side control.
Boston Tyler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tyler working the strikes but Davis uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Davis defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Davis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 46:49
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Davis!
Donald Davis is the new heavyweight champion!
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