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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelly Ewing (ranked 4678 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Davis (ranked 5780 p4p, 515 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kelly Ewing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Davis!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis moves into range and clinches up with Ewing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Davis pulls Ewing into guard.
Ewing has gone for a leg lock! Davis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ewing's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis stands and steps away. Ewing gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Davis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ewing looking for a takedown.
Ewing fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ewing tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Davis smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelly Ewing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis dives in and scores a takedown into Ewing's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Ewing.
Davis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ewing decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Davis kicks Ewing off and gets back to his feet.
Ewing has a takedown stuffed.
Ewing shoots for a takedown but Davis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Davis is looking for the big counter here.
Davis throws a head kick that misses.
Ewing avoids the head kick by Davis.
And Ewing counters with a quick kick to the body but Davis blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis rushes Ewing and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ewing is trying to force a seperation but Davis has the dominant position.
Davis tightens his grip and picks Ewing up, before dumping him to the ground. Ewing manages to land in guard.
Ewing is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Davis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ewing's efforts to push away.
Ewing is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ewing tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ewing drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ewing is breathing heavily.
Davis wants the takedown. Ewing is fighting it off but Davis persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ewing's guard against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Ewing.
Davis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Davis forces Ewing back against the cage and clinches.
Davis leaning against his opponent.
Davis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ewing manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ewing is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ewing shoots in and drives through. Davis sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis rushes Ewing and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Davis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ewing clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ewing is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Davis gets his way!
Ewing is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Davis looking for the choke from the back.
Ewing is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Davis dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ewing fails with a takedown attempt.
Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Davis slaps away a takedown attempt from Ewing, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Davis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ewing takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ewing breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ewing is looking to clinch.
Davis cracks the inside of Ewing's front leg.
Davis drives through and clinches with Ewing against the cage.
Ewing looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Davis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ewing's efforts to push away.
Ewing wants to break free but Davis has control.
Ewing tries to break the clinch but Davis is controlling the position.
Ewing wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Davis gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ewing regains guard.
Ewing has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Davis off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Davis lands but Ewing takes it in his stride.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Ewing throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Davis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ewing is in Davis's guard.
Davis scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis forces Ewing back against the cage and clinches.
Ewing is fighting off a takedown attempt but Davis is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ewing to the mat. Ewing regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
James Davis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Davis preventing the sweep.
Davis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ewing manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Davis has Ewing in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ewing scoring with some ground and pound.
Ewing cracks Davis with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ewing wants to stand but Davis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Davis wants to stand and escape but Ewing is having none of it.
Ewing drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ewing jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Davis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ewing scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ewing working some strikes from top position.
Ewing is looking to work some ground and pound but Davis has wrist control.
Ewing has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Davis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ewing doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ewing manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Davis wants to get back to his feet but Ewing is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ewing landing with the ground and pound.
Ewing keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Davis's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ewing changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davis tries to avoid it but Ewing 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 is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ewing fails with the takedown.
Ewing fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelly Ewing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davis wants it to stay on the feet.
Davis is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis clinches up with Ewing and pushes him back against the cage.
Ewing manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ewing tries to sprawl but Davis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ewing pushes Davis off looking to stand but Davis dives back in and keeps control.
Davis seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Ewing has recovered full guard.
Davis stands and steps away. Ewing gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ewing changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Davis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Davis throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Ewing has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis instigates a clinch.
Ewing is trying to push Davis away but Davis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Davis lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ewing tries to break the clinch but Davis is controlling the position.
Ewing is trying to push Davis away but Davis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ewing wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Davis has him pressed against the cage.
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 Ewing uses from the top position.
Davis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ewing wants to get back to his feet but Davis passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ewing is trying to stand up here but Davis is controlling him well.
Davis is looking for a kimura but Ewing is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Davis to get the leverage.
Davis stops Ewing from getting back to his feet.
Davis seems to be looking for submissions.
Ewing looks like he's trying to stand up.
James Davis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ewing wants to get back to full guard.
Ewing pushes Davis off looking to stand but Davis dives back in and keeps control.
Davis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Davis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ewing wants to control the action here but instead Davis manages to pass to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis controlling from the full mount.
Kelly Ewing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
James Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Davis!
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RATING
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