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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Everett Duncan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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214 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Everett Duncan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thor Davis!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duncan rushes Davis and presses him up against the cage.
Duncan is struggling to control the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Duncan.
Davis pulls guard effortlessly.
Davis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Duncan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Davis is on top in guard.
Davis trying to control but Duncan is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Duncan dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is looking to stand up but Duncan isn't so interested in that idea.
Davis pulls Duncan in close to prevent any damage.
Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Duncan is one step ahead there.
Duncan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Davis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Duncan defends well.
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.
Duncan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Davis wants to sweep here but Duncan controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duncan throws a big elbow that misses.
Duncan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Duncan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duncan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Davis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davis pulls his head out easily.
Davis wants to take a breather but Duncan is having none of it.
Duncan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davis pulls his head out easily.
Duncan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Davis misses with a head shot. Duncan uses the momentum to regain guard.
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.
Davis looking to sit in guard and control but Duncan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Duncan really is a fat lump.
Davis looks winded!
Duncan throws a big right hand that misses.
Duncan stopping the sweep attempt from Davis.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davis wants to stand but Duncan is controlling the position.
Davis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thor Davis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Duncan gets tackled into the cage by Davis. Davis maintains the clinch.
Davis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Duncan jumps guard.
Duncan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davis defends it easily.
Davis is looking to advance position but Duncan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Duncan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davis on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Duncan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Duncan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Davis throws an elbow that misses. Duncan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Davis's guard. Nice move by Duncan!
Duncan won't allow Davis to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Duncan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duncan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duncan postures up.
Duncan postures up and lands a big shot to Davis's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Duncan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Duncan stands up over Davis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Davis has momentary wrist control but Duncan slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Duncan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Duncan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Davis is adopting a defensive guard.
Duncan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Duncan throwing strikes from guard but Davis blocks nicely.
Duncan is in close to Davis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Davis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Davis is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Duncan dives into side control.
Duncan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Davis takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Duncan cracks Davis with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duncan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Davis down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Everett Duncan dominated that second round.
That's time! Duncan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Duncan has managed to clinch.
Davis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Duncan uses from the top position.
Davis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Davis has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Duncan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Duncan 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.
Duncan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Duncan is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Davis passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Davis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duncan won't allow Davis to pass to mount.
Davis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Davis is trying to control. Duncan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Davis is looking for a kimura here.
Duncan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duncan gets back to full guard.
Duncan 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davis defends well.
Davis trying to control but Duncan is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four 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.
Davis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Duncan on his heels. He'll look to pass Duncan's guard now, I'm sure.
Duncan 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.
Everett Duncan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davis trying to control but Duncan is working from the bottom.
Davis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duncan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Duncan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davis defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thor 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
25% |
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