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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Davola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davola comes to the cage accompanied by Chicken Fried. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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245 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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195 cm
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250 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Davola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Freddy Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Davola.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Davola is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith tries to roll over but Davola keeps him under control.
Davola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Davola is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Davola.
Davola thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Smith wants to control but Davola is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Davola tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Davola thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Davola seems content to control.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davola is working away from the top position though.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith trying to control here.
Davola wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Davola trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nice strikes from Davola there.
Smith desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Smith trying to hold on to Davola's head to control him but Davola postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davola is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith is not content to let Davola control the position.
Davola tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Davola winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Davola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davola defends it easily.
Davola postures up.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davola gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Davola cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davola cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Davola is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Davola won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Davola wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Davola trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Davola stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Davola wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Davola has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to control the position but Davola postures up.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith has control of Davola's left arm, preventing Davola from doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davola trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Davola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Davola trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Joe Davola wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Davola scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davola controlling from the full mount.
Davola avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Davola dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Davola closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Davola trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davola is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Davola looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Joe Davola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davola is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Davola uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Davola scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Davola is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Davola working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davola is working away from the top position though.
Smith controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith is looking to control Davola's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Davola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Davola slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Davola thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Smith wants to control but Davola is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith trying to control but Davola postures up.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Davola has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Davola in particular looking to stall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Davola lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to sweep here but Davola controlling him for the moment.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Davola from standing up.
Davola trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davola can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Davola is stalling in the full guard.
Davola wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Joe Davola has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Davola decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Davola trying to control the pace.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Davola looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Davola is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith gets back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Davola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Davola controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Davola dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Davola closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent Davola getting side control.
Smith is trying to control but Davola passes into side control!
Davola landing a few strikes.
Smith is not content to let Davola control the position.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Davola's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Davola working the head and body with strikes.
Davola scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davola content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Davola seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davola is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Davola.
Davola looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Davola is controlling him
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Davola there.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davola pulls his head out easily.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Davola slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Davola scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Joe Davola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Davola's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Davola content to control rather than advance.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davola pulls his head out easily.
Davola trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Still in half guard, Davola seems content to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Joe Davola just wasn't active enough.
Smith gets caught flat footed, as Davola shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davola slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Davola looking to pass the guard.
Freddy Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davola pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Davola wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Davola controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davola manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith has his foot on Davola's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davola works his way back into a safe position though.
Davola slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davola forces his way into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Davola is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Davola prevents Smith from improving his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davola wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Davola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davola 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Davola!
Joe Davola managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry, into his post fight interview.
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hype
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