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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grayson Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knox comes to the cage accompanied by Something I Can Never Have. Davis has chosen Epic - Faith No More as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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161 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Dangerous GnP
World class 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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grayson Davis!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox shoots in but no luck this time.
Davis fails with the takedown.
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Davis misses.
Knox looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Davis!
Knox prevents Davis from getting the reversal.
Knox wants to control the pace but Davis is squirming around nicely.
Davis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knox won't let Davis get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Knox trying to control from half guard but Davis is working away.
Davis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Davis working for submissions but it's allowed Knox to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis is trying to stand back up but Knox is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davis defending well though.
Davis is not content to let Knox control the position.
Davis trying to control but Knox postures up.
Knox lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Davis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Knox's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Knox's back!
Davis scores with punches from the back.
Davis has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Davis gets his hands free as Knox looks to control.
The referee is taking a good look at Knox as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Davis!
Knox takes a big shot to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Knox is defending well though. Davis let's go of the attempt for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox trying to control the hands but Davis won't let him.
Knox wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Knox stands and throws Davis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Davis pushes Knox away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Knox gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Knox wants to control but Davis is keeping him busy.
Davis is looking to reverse the position.
Knox landing strikes.
Knox takes a little break here. Davis wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Davis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Knox's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis looking for submissions off his back.
Davis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Knox is working away from the top position though.
Davis wants to improve his position but Knox is controlling well.
Knox landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Davis tries to roll over but Knox keeps him under control.
Davis moves into full guard.
Davis working for submissions but it's allowed Knox to get to half guard.
Knox is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davis is just riding it out for now. Knox eventually gives up the hold.
Knox is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knox pulls his head out easily.
Knox is nestled in close to Davis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are battling for position here. Davis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Davis has momentary wrist control but Knox slips an elbow through the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox looking to pass the guard.
Davis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Davis looking for a guillotine here but Knox defends easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knox looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Grayson Davis will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Davis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knox swivels and escapes.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense.
Davis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Knox is trying to get back to full guard.
Knox trying to hold on to Davis's head to control him but Davis postures up.
Davis wants to free his trapped foot but Knox is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Davis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Knox is trying to get back to full guard.
Knox keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Knox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davis.
Davis wants to pass to mount but Knox is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox is trying to maintain the position but Davis is very close to passing his half guard.
Davis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knox slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Knox looking to control.
Davis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Knox holds on and takes a little breather.
Knox is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Knox seems to be working for a kimura but Davis defends the submission attempt.
Davis actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to control from the bottom.
Davis is looking to improve his position.
Knox lands with a punch from half guard.
Knox slips a nice elbow through Davis's hands, connecting with Davis's forehead.
Knox is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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!
Davis gets back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Davis working for a triangle but Knox defends it easily.
Davis working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Knox has passed into half guard!
Davis tries to roll over but Knox keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Davis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Davis is not content to let Knox control the position.
Knox scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Davis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knox prevents Davis from standing back up.
Knox wants to take a breather but Davis is having none of it.
Knox is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Davis has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis looking for submissions off his back.
Davis wants to get back to his feet.
Knox is trying to control the action in half guard but Davis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Davis looking for submissions off his back.
Knox looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis is not content to let Knox control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis kicks off Knox and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mickey Knox will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Davis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knox wants to clinch.
Davis walks into a left hand.
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Grayson Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knox tries to avoid it but Davis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knox to the ground. Knox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Davis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Davis preventing the sweep.
Knox is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Knox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knox is working hard here to advance position.
Knox is trying to control the position but Davis postures up.
Davis landing with the ground and pound.
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!
Davis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grayson Davis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knox working for a triangle but Davis defends it easily.
Knox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davis.
Knox can't keep his opponent in guard - Davis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Davis decides to stand and escape the position.
Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Davis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davis dives in and grabs Knox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knox pushes down on Davis's head and hops out.
Mickey Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grayson Davis.
Davis misses with a series of wild punches.
Davis drops his hands momentarily and Knox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis misses with a leg kick.
Knox fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Davis shoots for a takedown but Knox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knox finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Davis throws a front kick aimed at Knox's knee but Knox avoids it well.
Davis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Davis at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knox jabs Davis right on the nose. Davis blinks but takes it well.
Davis shoots in looking for a takedown but Knox manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Davis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Davis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice sprawl there from Knox as Davis shoots in.
Knox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knox shoots in for a double leg but Davis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Davis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Knox gets full guard.
Davis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Knox manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Davis has Knox in his guard.
Knox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Knox stands up over Davis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Knox's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis distracts Knox with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Knox pulls Davis in close to prevent any damage.
Knox is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Davis wants to get back to his feet.
Knox working over Davis with some ground and pound. Davis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Knox lands with a punch from half guard.
Knox is working for a kimura but Davis is defending it quite comfortably.
Davis is looking to control Knox's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Davis avoid being mounted?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knox with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mickey Knox.
I think Knox 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Knox!
After winning the bout, Mickey Knox thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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