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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luke Davidson (ranked 1388 p4p, 1875 weight class) and Chief Slayer (ranked 171 p4p, 229 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Slayer!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slayer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Davidson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Slayer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Slayer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davidson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davidson pulls Slayer in close to prevent any damage.
Slayer passes into half guard.
Davidson tries to get to full guard but Slayer has control of the leg.
Davidson is working hard here to advance position.
Slayer wants to pass to mount but Davidson is defending the position.
Slayer is trying to control. Davidson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson tries to get to full guard but Slayer has control of the leg.
Slayer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Davidson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Slayer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Davidson has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson is trying to maintain the position but Slayer is very close to passing his half guard.
Davidson has his hands clasped together around Slayer's back. He's all about the action.
Davidson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Davidson.
Davidson is pulling down on Slayer's head. It's preventing any offense from Slayer, at least for the moment.
Slayer looking to pass the guard.
Slayer keeps trying to improve his position.
Davidson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Davidson keeping full guard, as Slayer tries to pass.
Slayer won't allow Davidson to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Slayer wants to pass the guard but Davidson is keeping the position.
Davidson looking to control.
Slayer stopping the sweep attempt from Davidson.
Slayer looking to pass the guard.
Davidson is trying to control the position but Slayer postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Slayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Davidson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slayer being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Slayer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davidson defends it nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Davidson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Davidson misses.
Slayer with the counter takedown but Davidson avoids it easily.
Davidson is looking to slow Slayer down with leg kicks.
Slayer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davidson sprawls well. Davidson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slayer gets slowly back to his feet.
Davidson throws a body punch but Slayer moves out of range.
Slayer shoots for a takedown but Davidson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Luke Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Slayer.
Davidson throws a body punch but Slayer moves out of range.
Slayer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Davidson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Slayer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slayer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Slayer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Slayer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davidson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davidson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Davidson pulls Slayer in close to his closed guard and prevents Slayer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Slayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Davidson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slayer is fighting to break Davidson's control of his arms but Davidson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Slayer postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidson keeping full guard, as Slayer tries to pass.
Davidson wants to sweep but no luck.
Slayer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davidson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slayer won't allow Davidson to sweep him here.
Davidson controlling the position.
Slayer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davidson is keeping the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slayer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Luke Davidson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Davidson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Slayer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Davidson sprawls well initially but Slayer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Slayer wants to free his trapped foot but Davidson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Slayer is looking for a kimura here.
Davidson is looking to control Slayer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Davidson avoid being mounted?
Davidson is looking to improve his position.
Slayer seems to be working for a kimura but Davidson defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson trying to control but Slayer postures up.
Slayer is trying to control. Davidson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slayer uses his free foot to push down on Davidson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Davidson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson regains half guard.
Davidson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Davidson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Slayer is working away from the top position though.
Davidson wants to get back to full guard.
Slayer wants to take a breather but Davidson is having none of it.
Davidson won't allow Slayer to pass to mount.
Slayer is trying to control. Davidson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slayer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Davidson tries to get to full guard but Slayer has control of the leg.
Davidson trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer is trying to control the action in half guard but Davidson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Slayer trying to mount his opponent but Davidson defends it.
Davidson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Slayer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Davidson trying to control but Slayer postures up.
Slayer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davidson is just riding it out for now. Slayer eventually gives up the hold.
Slayer tries to pass to full mount but Davidson defends it.
Chief Slayer has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson wants to control but Slayer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Slayer seems to be working for a kimura but Davidson defends the submission attempt.
Davidson keeping hold of Slayer's head, controlling as best he can.
Davidson is refusing to be controlled, as Slayer sits in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Slayer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Davidson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Slayer is thwarting Davidson's attempts to control the position.
Slayer trying to pass the guard but Davidson defending well.
Davidson tries to get to full guard but Slayer has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Davidson trying to control here.
Slayer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Davidson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Davidson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Davidson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davidson is pulling down on Slayer's head. It's preventing any offense from Slayer, at least for the moment.
Slayer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davidson is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Slayer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Slayer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Davidson is looking to control Slayer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Davidson avoid being mounted?
Slayer seems to be working for a kimura but Davidson defends the submission attempt.
Slayer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slayer wants to pass the guard but Davidson is defending well.
Slayer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Davidson is desperately trying to improve his position but Slayer has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slayer with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Slayer looking to control but Davidson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Slayer with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson can't escape the position.
Slayer looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Slayer pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Davidson tries to lock up and control but Slayer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Slayer wants to control the pace but Davidson is squirming around nicely.
Slayer pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Davidson is just holding on here. Slayer manages to take his back.
Slayer is looking for the choke from the back position but Davidson is controlling his hands well.
Davidson can't escape the position.
Slayer looking to break Davidson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Davidson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Slayer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Davidson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Davidson is in bad spot here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer working for a choke but Davidson is defending well.
Slayer looking for the choke from the back.
Slayer is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Davidson is defending well though. Slayer let's go of the attempt for now.
Davidson is in bad spot here.
Davidson trying to control but not successfully.
Slayer is hanging on to Davidson's back as he tries to escape.
Slayer is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Davidson trying to control the position but Slayer manages to sink in the hooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Slayer is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Davidson is defending well though. Slayer let's go of the attempt for now.
Slayer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davidson trying to control the hands but Slayer won't let him.
Davidson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Slayer's guard. Nice work there by Davidson.
Davidson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Davidson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson wants to control from the top but Slayer keeps moving.
Davidson wants to pass the guard but Slayer is keeping the position.
Slayer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Davidson wants to control from the top but Slayer keeps moving.
Davidson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slayer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davidson has managed to get both his arms back between Slayer's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slayer working for a triangle but Davidson defends it easily.
Davidson controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chief Slayer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Slayer 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chief Slayer!
Chief Slayer gave a mention to Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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