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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Barlow misses.
Davidson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barlow shoots for a double leg takedown but Davidson sprawls well. He's pushed Barlow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dave Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davidson tries a head kick but it misses.
Barlow tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Davidson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barlow is trying to defend but Davidson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Barlow is looking to improve his position.
Barlow really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barlow is trying to escape back to his feet but Davidson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Barlow is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barlow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davidson on the ground.#T1#
Barlow is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Barlow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Davidson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Barlow!
Davidson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poor strikes thrown by Davidson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#SUB2#
Davidson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Barlow can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB2#
Davidson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Barlow is surviving well by controlling Davidson's body position as best he can.
Barlow is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Davidson throwing strikes here but Barlow is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Davidson lands a big shot there that rocks Barlow but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Barlow tries to hold on but Davidson pushes him away.
Barlow is looking to get to half guard.
Barlow is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Davidson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Barlow because Davidson loaded up on that one. #SUB2#
Davidson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Barlow wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Davidson.
#T3#
Barlow is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Davidson controlling the pace for now.
Barlow tries to hold on but Davidson pushes him away.
Davidson thowing shots but they're missing.
Davidson controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Davidson wants to finish this one by submission but Barlow is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Davidson.
Barlow tries to control the position but Davidson now has his back.
#T4##SUB2#
Davidson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Davidson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Barlow is defending well though. Davidson let's go of the attempt for now.
Barlow can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Davidson working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barlow tries to roll but Davidson sticks to his back.
Davidson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Barlow's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Davidson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Barlow shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Davidson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Davidson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Barlow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davidson throws a series of strikes that have Barlow backpedaling.
#TD2#
Davidson scores with a takedown into Barlow's guard.#ES#
Barlow manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Davidson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Davidson feints and as Barlow raises his hands in defense, Davidson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Davidson is breathing heavily.
Barlow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Barlow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davidson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davidson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Davidson passes Barlow's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Davidson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Barlow throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Davidson manages to pass to side control. #SU2#
Davidson decides to stand back up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Davidson.
#TD2#
Barlow gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Davidson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barlow is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Davidson dives into side control.
Davidson just content to control the position. #T3#
Davidson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2#
Davidson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barlow avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Davidson.
Davidson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barlow looks to move to half guard but instead Davidson has passed into mount! Damn!#SU2#
Davidson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#TD2#
Davidson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barlow to the mat! Barlow manages to get full guard.
Davidson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Barlow looking for subs off his back but Davidson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Davidson in particular looking to stall.
Davidson works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Davidson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Davidson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davidson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Davidson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Davidson pulls Barlow into guard.
#SUB2#
Davidson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Davidson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Barlow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Davidson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Barlow stopping the sweep attempt from Davidson.
Barlow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Davidson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barlow. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barlow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davidson tries to avoid it but Barlow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davidson to the ground. Davidson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dave Davidson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Davidson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barlow quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Barlow wants to get back to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Davidson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Barlow avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davidson.
Barlow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Davidson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barlow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barlow has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davidson is working away from the top position though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Davidson stops Barlow from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Davidson. #SU2#
Davidson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Davidson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barlow's guard.
Davidson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Davidson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Barlow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Davidson.
Barlow wants to get back to full guard but Davidson has passed into side control.
Barlow looking for a sweep but Davidson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Davidson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davidson controlling the pace for now.
Davidson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Barlow's face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Davidson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davidson 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Davidson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Davidson moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz wants to stall.
#BC2#
Davidson manages to break the clinch.
Diaz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Davidson misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Davidson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Diaz!
Davidson working the ground and pound but Diaz is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Davidson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Diaz is trying to work for a sweep but Davidson has mounted him!
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Davidson isn't that keen on the idea.
Diaz wants to control but Davidson is having none of it.
Davidson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Davidson controlling the pace for now.
Diaz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Davidson.
Davidson throws a wild left hand from mount and Diaz manages to wriggle his way back to half guard. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Davidson escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Davidson. Davidson maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Davidson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Davidson avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Davidson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diaz on his heels. He'll look to pass Diaz's guard now, I'm sure.#T3#
Davidson preventing the sweep.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Davidson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diaz tries to strike from the bottom.
Davidson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Davidson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Davidson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Davidson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diaz is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Davidson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Davidson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diaz sprawls well initially but Davidson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Davidson is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Davidson is controlling well.
Davidson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Diaz tries to lock up and control but Davidson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SU2#
Davidson get's back to his feet.#TD2#
Davidson gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Davidson tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Davidson is breathing heavily.
Davidson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Diaz's shoulder. That is not cool.
Diaz holding on.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2##SU2#
Davidson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Diaz to his feet. #CL2#
Davidson clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Davidson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Davidson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Diaz to the mat! Diaz manages to get full guard.
Diaz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Davidson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Davidson wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Davidson landing some decent shots from guard.
Davidson wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davidson is one step ahead there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Davidson is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.#T4#
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.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davidson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Diaz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diaz trying to control the position.
#SU2#
Davidson gets to his feet. Diaz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Davidson has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
Davidson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Davidson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Davidson taking a breather.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Davidson controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Davidson 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!
#R3##TD2#
Davidson dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.#SU2#
Davidson stands up from Diaz's guard - Davidson perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Davidson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Diaz's half guard.
Diaz wants to control but Davidson is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Davidson in particular looking to stall.
Davidson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Davidson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Davidson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davidson avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Davidson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Davidson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Davidson has control of the leg. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Davidson not doing much here.
Diaz wants to control but Davidson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Davidson content to control rather than advance.
Diaz tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Davidson has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3#
Diaz tries to hold on but Davidson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidson controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Davidson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Diaz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Davidson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Diaz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Davidson is adopting a defensive guard.
Davidson trying to strike off his back.
Hans Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Davidson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz postures up in Davidson's guard and throws a big left but Davidson blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Davidson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davidson 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Davidson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Davidson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Davidson lands in his opponent's guard.
Davidson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Davidson advances position into side control!
Knight is pushing Davidson's head away, looking to escape. Davidson manages to hold on to the position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight is looking for a sweep.
Davidson tries to score with some ground and pound. Knight controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SU2#
Davidson stands up. #T1##TD2#
Davidson drives through with a takedown into Knight's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Davidson trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Knight working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davidson.
Davidson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Knight is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davidson defends well.#T2##SUB#
Knight looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Davidson passes into half guard.
Davidson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Davidson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Knight is trying to stand.
#T3#
Davidson controlling the action here.
Davidson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Davidson not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Davidson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Knight is looking for a sweep.#T4##SUB2#
Davidson is trying to get an arm triangle but Knight is defending well.
Knight manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Davidson looks winded!
Knight blocks the strikes from Davidson.
#SUB#
Knight is looking for a kimura here.
#SU#
Knight gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight shoots in and drives through. Davidson sprawls well.#CL2#
Davidson moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Davidson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Davidson misses with a double jab.
Dave Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight dives in for a single leg takedown but Davidson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Davidson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Davidson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dave Davidson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Knight looking for a guillotine here but Davidson defends easily.
Davidson wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Davidson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Davidson is controlling him. #SU2#
Davidson stands and steps away. Knight gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1##TD2#
Davidson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Knight napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Davidson is breathing heavily.
Davidson is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Davidson working the strikes but Knight uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Knight wants to improve his position but Davidson is controlling well.
#SU2#
Davidson stands up and beckons Knight to join him on the feet. #T2##CL2#
Davidson clinches with his opponent.
Davidson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knight tries to work over Davidson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davidson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Come on Davidson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knight wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD2#
Davidson jumps guard and drags Knight to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Davidson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knight defends it easily.
Davidson is trying to keep Knight in close.
#T3##SUB2#
Davidson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knight doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knight manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Knight scoring with some ground and pound.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Davidson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#SUB2#
Davidson has his foot on Knight's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knight works his way back into a safe position though.
Knight postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Davidson controls Knight momentarily but Knight frees himself.
Knight scoring with some ground and pound.
Knight controlling from the top position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Davidson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Knight content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Davidson is proving hard to escape from.
Knight could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Davidson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knight manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Davidson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Knight fails with the takedown.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davidson as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Davidson clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Davidson pulls guard.
Knight is looking to stand up but Davidson won't let him.
Knight won't allow Davidson to get back to his feet.
Davidson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Davidson keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight wants to stand but Davidson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Davidson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knight is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Knight with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Davidson keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Knight has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Davidson is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Leo Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davidson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Davidson clinches up with Knight and pushes him back against the cage.
Knight tries to pull guard but Davidson holds him up against the cage and eventually Knight drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Davidson jumps into guard, dragging Knight to the mat.
Knight trying to stand up but can't free himself from Davidson's guard.
Knight is working Davidson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Knight working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Davidson's head.
Davidson keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight is really struggling to control Davidson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SU#
Knight gets to his feet - Davidson follows without any prompting.
Knight fails with a takedown attempt.
Davidson tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Davidson shoots in and bounces Knight off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Davidson trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom. #T3#
Knight wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Davidson looking to sit in guard and control but Knight gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Knight trying to stand up but can't free himself from Davidson's guard.
Knight lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Knight looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Knight postures up in Davidson's guard and throws a big left but Davidson blocks it.
Davidson controls Knight momentarily but Knight frees himself.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Davidson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leo Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Davidson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knight landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Davidson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davidson 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Davidson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Davidson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Davidson counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Elden Stokes has been cut.
Stokes slaps away a takedown attempt from Davidson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Davidson shoots in but no luck this time.
Stokes tries to counter by clinching up but Davidson breaks away and moves out of range.
Dave Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Davidson rushes Stokes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Davidson breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Davidson gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Davidson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stokes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Davidson to the mat. Davidson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Davidson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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!
Davidson keeps the fight on the outside.
Davidson unleashes a big counter combination but Stokes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Davidson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Elden Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Davidson.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Davidson.
Davidson fails with a takedown attempt.
Davidson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stokes circles away.
Stokes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davidson moves away.
Stokes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Davidson.
Davidson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Stokes rushes Davidson and presses him up against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Davidson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Davidson takes the fight into the clinch.
Davidson tries for a takedown but Stokes manages to get underhooks.
Stokes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Davidson breaks the clinch.
Davidson shoots in but no luck this time.
Stokes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davidson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Davidson fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Stokes has managed to clinch.
Stokes is looking for a takedown.
Davidson jumps guard but Stokes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stokes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Davidson prevents it.
Davidson is trying to pull guard but Stokes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4##BC2#
Davidson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Davidson instigates a clinch.
Davidson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stokes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Davidson to keep the fight standing.
Stokes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stokes tries to stall but Davidson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A bit of stalling here from Davidson.
Stokes is pressed up against the cage. Davidson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stokes down to the mat. Stokes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Stokes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davidson, pushing him back against the cage.
Davidson is looking for a takedown.
Davidson tries to pull guard but Stokes holds him up against the cage and eventually Davidson drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dave Davidson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elden Stokes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Stokes is looking to chop away at Davidson's legs.
Stokes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Davidson has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Davidson drags the fight down to the ground.
Stokes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stokes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davidson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davidson is pulling down on Stokes's head. It's preventing any offense from Stokes, at least for the moment.
Stokes 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.
Davidson wants to get back to his feet but Stokes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stokes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Davidson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stokes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Davidson pulls Stokes in close to prevent any damage.
Stokes with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stokes is fighting to break Davidson's control of his arms but Davidson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stokes postures up in Davidson's guard and throws a big left but Davidson blocks it.
Stokes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Davidson's head.
Davidson wants to stand and escape but Stokes is having none of it.
Stokes is working Davidson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stokes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stokes preventing the sweep.
Davidson is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stokes lands a couple of digs.
Davidson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stokes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stokes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Davidson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stokes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stokes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stokes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Davidson has momentary wrist control but Stokes slips an elbow through the middle.
Stokes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stokes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stokes cracks Davidson with a solid left hand.
Davidson 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.
Stokes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stokes lands a couple of elbows.
Stokes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stokes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stokes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Stokes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stokes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stokes throwing strikes from guard but Davidson blocks nicely.
Davidson wants to stand but Stokes is controlling the position.
Stokes scoring with some ground and pound.
Stokes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davidson can do to turn this around?
Stokes stopping the sweep attempt from Davidson.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stokes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stokes stands up over Davidson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stokes connects with a couple of short punches.
Stokes throws a strike but Davidson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Stokes has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Davidson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stokes.#SU2#
Davidson decides to stand back up. #T4#
Davidson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davidson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stokes.#CL2#
Davidson has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Davidson pulls Stokes into guard.
Stokes is in close to Davidson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Davidson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stokes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stokes with a nice head shot there.
Stokes is working Davidson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elden Stokes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Elden Stokes's cut.
That's time! Stokes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Davidson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stokes circles away.
Davidson dives in and grabs Stokes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stokes pushes down on Davidson's head and hops out.#CL2#
Davidson has closed the distance and engaged Stokes in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dave Davidson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stokes is stalling here.
#BC2#
Davidson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Elden Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Davidson.
Davidson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stokes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Davidson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1##CL2#
Stokes tries to keep at a distance but Davidson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Davidson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stokes stops a takedown attempt from Davidson.
Davidson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2#
Davidson pulls guard effortlessly. #T2#
Stokes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Davidson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stokes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Davidson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stokes is one step ahead there.
Stokes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stokes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Davidson is trying to control the position but Stokes postures up.
Stokes landing with the ground and pound.
Stokes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Davidson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Davidson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stokes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stokes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stokes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Davidson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stokes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Davidson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stokes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stokes stands up over Davidson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stokes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stokes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Davidson's head.
Stokes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davidson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stokes throws a big right hand that misses.
Davidson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stokes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davidson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Davidson trying to control the position.
Stokes postures up in Davidson's guard and throws a big left but Davidson blocks it.
Stokes lands a couple of elbows.
Davidson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Davidson controls Stokes momentarily but Stokes frees himself.
Stokes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Davidson is trying to keep Stokes in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stokes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stokes throws a big right hand that misses.
Stokes cracks Davidson with a solid left hand.
Davidson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elden Stokes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stokes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elden Stokes!
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