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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kev Davonport (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tigr griga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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185 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kev Davonport!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, tigr griga!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
griga throws a hook but Davonport blocks it.
Davonport tries to clinch up.
griga thows a body shot but no joy.
Davonport stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davonport wants it to stay on the feet.
griga moves into the clinch.
griga struggles to land a body shot inside as Davonport controls his hands.
griga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
griga has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Davonport avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Davonport has had enough of the clinch but griga keeps him there for the moment.
griga is trying to drag Davonport to the mat but Davonport just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kev Davonport has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of tigr griga.
Davonport is trying to break free.
Davonport jumps guard but griga stands there with Davonport around his waist. Davonport gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
griga manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Davonport blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Davonport.
Davonport is trying to break free.
griga breaks from the clinch.
tigr griga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
griga wants a takedown but no success here.
griga looks gassed!
A frustrated look appears on Davonport's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Davonport has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davonport wants to break the clinch but can't.
Davonport can't break the clinch.
Davonport is trying to break the clinch but griga has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Davonport's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Davonport lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
griga fails to pull guard.
griga manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Davonport trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Davonport stands up and waves to griga to follow him.
Davonport lands with a nice body punch.
griga is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Davonport.
Davonport closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. griga did well to prevent Davonport getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davonport is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Davonport lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davonport controlling the action here.
Davonport has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davonport takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Davonport tries to stand but can't do so whilst griga controls his leg.
Davonport gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
griga has his takedown stuffed
enabling Davonport to counter with a crisp jab.
Davonport scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
griga tries to buck Davonport off but Davonport is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
griga taking punishment in the form of punches.
Davonport taking a breather here.
Davonport decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Davonport.
Danga de danga de dang - Davonport scores with a four punch combination!
griga misses with a takedown attempt
and Davonport counters with a three punch combo that has griga backing up. griga nods at Davonport to acknowledge the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Davonport scores with a four punch combination!
Davonport tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but griga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
griga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Davonport counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for griga!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Davonport prevents griga from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davonport content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
griga sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kev Davonport dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
griga tries to clinch
and Davonport counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davonport tries to clinch but griga is having none of it.
griga misses with a takedown
and Davonport counters with a straight right hand.
griga drops his hands momentarily and Davonport takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
griga drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Davonport shoots in for a double leg but griga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Davonport gets a takedown into half guard.
griga pushes Davonport off and gets back to his feet.
Davonport lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davonport scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Davonport is looking to clinch but griga is avoiding it.
Nice cross by Davonport.
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!
Nice uppercut there from Davonport.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davonport fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kev Davonport is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davonport getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Davonport scores with a one two! griga had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Davonport tries to clinch up but griga circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Davonport!
Davonport tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
griga swats away the attempt to clinch by Davonport.
griga has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Horrible takedown by Davonport or perhaps it was just good defense by griga which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kev Davonport. That's going to take a lot out of him.
griga shoots in and drives through. Davonport sprawls well.
griga clinches.
Davonport blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davonport wants to get back to striking at distance but griga won't allow it.
Davonport tries to pull guard but griga holds him up against the cage and eventually Davonport drops back down to his feet.
griga wants to break the clinch but can't.
griga prevents a body shot from Davonport.
Davonport wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A body shot lands from Davonport.
Davonport lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for griga.
A frustrated look appears on Davonport's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Davonport is trying to break the clinch but griga has him pressed against the cage.
griga struggles to land a body shot inside as Davonport controls his hands.
griga prevents Davonport from breaking the clinch.
griga changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Davonport fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Davonport tries to clinch but griga moves out of range.
Davonport lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Davonport.
Davonport wants to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davonport is trying to break free.
griga breaks the clinch.
griga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Davonport tests griga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davonport is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Davonport slaps away a takedown attempt from griga, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Davonport tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davonport throws a combination. griga tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
griga takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Davonport thuds his right hand into griga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Davonport fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davonport lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Davonport is looking to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Davonport scores with a four punch combination!
Davonport scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
griga wants to clinch up but Davonport keeps it at a distance.
Davonport is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that griga can do to turn this around?
Davonport moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Davonport thuds his right hand into griga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Davonport fails in his attempt to clinch.
griga tries to keep at a distance but Davonport has taken the fight into the clinch.
griga stops a takedown attempt from Davonport.
griga digs a right hand into Davonport's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Davonport's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
griga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Davonport smiles and moves away.
griga fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kev Davonport dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Davonport shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says griga as he avoids it easily.
griga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Davonport tries to clinch but griga moves out of range.
Davonport is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Davonport throws a one two combo.
A swing and a miss from griga.
Davonport misses with a two punch combination.
griga wants to clinch.
griga drives through and clinches with Davonport against the cage.
griga is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Davonport gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
griga drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davonport gets control of griga's arms and successfully pulls guard. Davonport will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davonport has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kev Davonport overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
griga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davonport has control of griga's left arm, preventing griga from doing any damage.
griga won't allow Davonport to sweep him here.
Davonport pulls griga in to control the position.
griga trying to control but Davonport is working from the bottom.
Davonport is looking to stand up but griga isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
griga fails in his attempt to clinch.
griga has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Davonport scores with a nice head shot.
Davonport darts in and clinches griga up against the cage.
griga breaks from the clinch.
griga drops his hands momentarily and Davonport takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
griga has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fighters circling - griga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
griga shoots and misses
and Davonport counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kev Davonport has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of tigr griga.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Davonport is going to stand back up.
griga wants to control but Davonport is keeping busy and won't allow it.
griga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Davonport.
Davonport wants to free his trapped foot but griga is holding on for dear life with his legs.
griga is trying to control but can't.
griga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
griga trying to control but Davonport postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Davonport tries to clinch up but griga circles away and keeps his distance.
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.
griga moves into the clinch successfully.
Davonport fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Davonport keeps control of griga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kev Davonport is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davonport tries to break the clinch but griga is controlling the position.
Davonport has had enough of the clinch but griga keeps him there for the moment.
griga struggles to land a body shot inside as Davonport controls his hands.
Davonport is looking to break free of the clinch but griga has double underhooks.
A short right from griga on the inside.
Davonport wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
griga misses with an elbow over the top.
griga gets underhooks to prevent Davonport's takedown attempt.
griga'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.
griga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
griga has his takedown stuffed
and Davonport counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Davonport displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
tigr griga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from griga is defended easily by Davonport.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kev Davonport showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davonport 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kev Davonport!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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