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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boston McKnight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devontae Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis has chosen "It's Okay (One Blood)" by The Game feat. Junior Reid as his entrance music. Devontae Davis is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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285 lbs
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279 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Boston McKnight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Devontae Davis!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKnight drops Davis with a beautiful combination! Davis stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McKnight is looking for the KO!
It looks like Devontae Davis has been cut.
Davis looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
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!
Davis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McKnight fails with a takedown attempt.
Davis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McKnight counters with a body kick that stops Davis in his tracks momentarily.
McKnight lands a head kick. Davis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McKnight fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boston McKnight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKnight shoots in but Davis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Davis leaves McKnight with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McKnight misses with a few strikes there.
Davis swats away the attempt to clinch by McKnight.
McKnight shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davis sprawls well. Davis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McKnight gets slowly back to his feet.
Davis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for McKnight with that takedown attempt.
McKnight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McKnight fails with a takedown attempt.
McKnight fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Davis instigates a clinch.
McKnight is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Davis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McKnight prevents Davis from breaking the clinch.
McKnight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davis can't break the clinch.
McKnight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKnight tries for a takedown but Davis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Davis moves in looking to clinch but McKnight pushes him off.
Davis fails in his attempt to clinch.
McKnight could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McKnight breaks the clinch.
Davis looks to land a combination but McKnight avoids it well.
McKnight throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McKnight pushes Davis up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Davis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Davis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Davis is trying to break the clinch but McKnight is controlling him.
Davis is pressed up against the cage. McKnight has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Davis down to the mat. Davis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Davis fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to clinch but McKnight is having none of it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Davis, as that shot connected.
McKnight instigates a clinch.
Davis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McKnight is trying to pull guard but Davis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've been informed that Davis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McKnight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davis's efforts to push away.
McKnight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McKnight moves into the clinch successfully.
McKnight pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKnight is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McKnight will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Boston McKnight just wasn't active enough.
Davis wants to clinch.
McKnight scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Davis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKnight is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davis is pushing McKnight's head away, looking to escape. McKnight manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boston McKnight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devontae Davis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McKnight shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Davis but Davis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McKnight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Davis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McKnight scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McKnight throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Davis's head.
Davis tries to clinch but McKnight is having none of it.
A combination from Davis does no damage.
Davis slips a jab and a cross from McKnight.
McKnight takes a swing at Davis's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKnight shoots in looking for a takedown. Davis tries to sprawl out of it but McKnight keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Davis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Davis tries to keep at a distance but McKnight has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McKnight has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boston McKnight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKnight pulls Davis into guard.
McKnight looking for a sweep. Not yet McKnight, not yet.
Davis stands up from McKnight's guard - Davis perhaps looking for a knockout.
Davis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McKnight misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Davis tries to clinch but McKnight moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McKnight is defended easily by Davis.
Davis tries to clinch but McKnight is having none of it.
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from McKnight.
McKnight gets control of Davis's arms and successfully pulls guard. McKnight will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McKnight is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McKnight looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Davis has picked McKnight up and slammed him! McKnight can't keep hold of the triangle and Davis manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKnight tries to buck Davis off but Davis is having none of it.
McKnight throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
McKnight is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Davis off and has taken his back!
McKnight trying to control momentarily.
Davis showing good submission defense here.
Davis manages to reverse the position and now he's in McKnight's guard. Nice work there by Davis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to stand and escape but instead McKnight has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
McKnight drops back looking for a leg! Davis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Davis manages to kick McKnight off! McKnight jumps back into Davis's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McKnight prevents Davis from getting back to his feet.
Davis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McKnight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boston McKnight dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Devontae Davis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Davis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McKnight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Davis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McKnight is looking to clinch but Davis is avoiding it.
McKnight fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Davis avoids it really well and circles away.
McKnight connects with a solid leg kick.
Davis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davis wants it to stay on the feet.
McKnight shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davis pinned against the cage. Davis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boston McKnight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKnight will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis wants to clinch up but McKnight keeps it at a distance.
McKnight goes for a double leg but Davis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Davis continues to drive forward.
Davis tries to circle away but McKnight has him pinned against the cage.
McKnight stalling in the clinch but Davis improves position.
McKnight blocks an elbow strike.
Davis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McKnight manages to break the clinch.
McKnight has closed the distance and engaged Davis in a clinch.
McKnight has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Davis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Davis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McKnight prevents Davis from breaking the clinch.
Davis is trying to maintain a safe position but McKnight gets an underhook and turns Davis into the cage.
A knee to the head by McKnight.
Davis wants to break free but McKnight has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKnight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McKnight is looking to clinch.
Davis fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKnight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McKnight changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davis tries to avoid it but McKnight manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davis to the ground. Davis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McKnight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Davis. No joy for McKnight on that attempt.
McKnight keeps the fight on the outside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis moves in looking to clinch but McKnight pushes him off.
McKnight's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McKnight duly obliges.
McKnight fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Devontae Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from McKnight.
Davis wants to clinch up but McKnight keeps it at a distance.
McKnight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davis wants to clinch
letting McKnight counter with a right hand.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up but McKnight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McKnight closes the distance and pushes Davis back into the cage.
Davis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McKnight has him pressed against the cage.
McKnight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Davis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McKnight.
Davis is trying to break the clinch but McKnight has him pressed against the cage.
McKnight breaks the clinch.
Devontae Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Davis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Davis instigates a clinch.
McKnight goes for a takedown attempt but Davis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Davis misses with a series of wild punches.
McKnight swats away the attempt to clinch by Davis.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis leaves McKnight with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boston McKnight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Boston McKnight.
Well McKnight has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boston McKnight!
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