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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nazushii Sardinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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130 lbs
3 - 0 - 1 |
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135 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Nazushii Sardinha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Riley Davis!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis darts in and clinches Sardinha up against the cage.
Sardinha gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Davis working for a triangle but Sardinha defends it easily.
Sardinha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Davis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sardinha has managed to get both his arms back between Davis's legs - danger averted.
Sardinha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sardinha might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Davis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Davis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sardinha defends it easily.
Sardinha is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Davis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sardinha looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sardinha defends well.
Sardinha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Davis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sardinha defends well.
Sardinha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Davis keeping full guard, as Sardinha tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sardinha is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sardinha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sardinha passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sardinha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sardinha is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Davis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis is looking to regain half guard here but Sardinha keeps moving and retains side control.
Sardinha working away.
Sardinha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davis, who protects the arm well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sardinha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davis, who protects the arm well.
Sardinha working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sardinha is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sardinha tries for a kimura but Davis is defending well.
Davis is looking for a sweep.
Davis regains half guard.
Sardinha could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sardinha is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Davis sees it coming and defends easily.
Davis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Davis wants to improve his position but Sardinha is controlling well.
Sardinha is thwarting Davis's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis actively working from the bottom here.
Davis is defending against the submission attempts here by Sardinha.
Sardinha works his way into side control.
Davis tries to improve position but can't.
Davis sneaks back into half guard.
Sardinha is working for a kimura but Davis is defending it quite comfortably.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nazushii Sardinha will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sardinha fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Davis to the ground. Sardinha is now in Davis's guard.
Davis is looking for a triangle but Sardinha pushes his legs off easily.
Davis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Davis wants to stand and escape but Sardinha is having none of it.
Sardinha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sardinha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Davis trying to control the position.
Sardinha passes into half guard.
Sardinha seems to be working for a kimura but Davis defends the submission attempt.
Sardinha looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Davis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sardinha is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sardinha is working for a kimura but Davis is defending it quite comfortably.
Davis pushes Sardinha off looking to stand but Sardinha dives back in and keeps control.
Davis is looking to control Sardinha's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Davis avoid being mounted?
Davis has one foot on Sardinha's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Davis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sardinha avoids it really well and circles away.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Sardinha manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Davis on his heels. He'll look to pass Davis's guard now, I'm sure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sardinha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sardinha looking to pass the guard.
Davis striking off his back but it's not causing Sardinha any problems.
Sardinha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Davis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sardinha has managed to get both his arms back between Davis's legs - danger averted.
Sardinha drops back looking for a leg! Davis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Davis manages to kick Sardinha off! Sardinha jumps back into Davis's guard.
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!
Sardinha is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Davis working for a triangle but Sardinha defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Davis has his foot on Sardinha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sardinha works his way back into a safe position though.
Sardinha slips nicely into half guard.
Sardinha is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Davis sees it coming and defends easily.
Sardinha seems to be looking for submissions.
Sardinha 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. Sardinha eventually gives up the hold.
Davis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Davis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sardinha drops back looking for a leg! Davis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Davis manages to kick Sardinha off! Sardinha jumps back into Davis's guard.
Davis has his foot on Sardinha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sardinha works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sardinha drops back looking for a leg! Davis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Davis manages to kick Sardinha off! Sardinha jumps back into Davis's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis looking for a guillotine here but Sardinha defends easily.
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 Nazushii Sardinha will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sardinha gets a double leg takedown into Davis's guard.
Davis working for a triangle but Sardinha defends it easily.
Sardinha is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Davis looking for a guillotine here but Sardinha defends easily.
Sardinha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sardinha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Davis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nazushii Sardinha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sardinha drops back looking for a leg! Davis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Davis manages to kick Sardinha off! Sardinha jumps back into Davis's guard.
Sardinha tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.
Sardinha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sardinha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Davis keeping full guard, as Sardinha tries to pass.
Davis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sardinha is aware though and is defending well.
Davis trying to keep a closed guard but Sardinha is proving a slippery customer.
Sardinha is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sardinha drops back looking for a leg! Davis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Davis manages to kick Sardinha off! Sardinha jumps back into Davis's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sardinha rolls with it to try and escape but Davis cranks on the arm and Sardinha is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Riley Davis!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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