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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francis Hampton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ike Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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161 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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
1 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Francis Hampton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ike Davidson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Davidson is looking to take a break and control but Hampton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hampton wants to control but Davidson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davidson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Davidson tries to stand and escape but Hampton is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson trying to control the action but Hampton is working from the bottom.
Davidson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hampton controls his leg.
Davidson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hampton is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson is trying to control the action in half guard but Hampton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hampton won't allow Davidson to pass to mount.
Davidson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Davidson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hampton is trying to stand.
Davidson is keen to just control but Hampton is a slippery customer.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ike Davidson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Davidson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hampton did well to prevent Davidson getting side control.
Hampton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davidson on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hampton is not content to let Davidson control the position.
Hampton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davidson.
Davidson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hampton has one foot on Davidson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Davidson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Davidson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hampton to get to his feet.
Davidson looks winded!
Hampton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davidson, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hampton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hampton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Davidson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hampton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Davidson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Davidson dominated that round.
That's time! Hampton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Davidson feints and as Hampton raises his hands in defense, Davidson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hampton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Davidson pushing down on Hampton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hampton has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Davidson is on him like a limpet, forcing Hampton back against the cage.
Hampton effectively controlling the action here.
Davidson manages to pull guard.
Davidson wants to hit a switch here but Hampton passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Davidson there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hampton gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Davidson drives through with a takedown into Hampton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Davidson trying to control but Hampton is working from the bottom.
Davidson looking to pass the guard.
Davidson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hampton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Davidson manages to get himself to full guard.
Davidson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hampton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hampton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hampton won't allow Davidson to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hampton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Davidson working a defensive guard but Hampton passes into half guard.
Davidson wants to improve his position but Hampton is controlling well.
Davidson trying to control but Hampton postures up.
Hampton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hampton is looking for a kimura but Davidson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hampton to get the leverage.
Davidson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Davidson wants to control but Hampton is keeping busy.
Hampton is looking for a kimura but Davidson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hampton to get the leverage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davidson manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ike Davidson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Davidson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hampton's guard.
Hampton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davidson wants to stand but Hampton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hampton tries to strike from the bottom.
Davidson wants to control from the top but Hampton keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ike Davidson.
Davidson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Davidson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hampton is looking to escape.
Davidson is working for an americana but Hampton has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Davidson was thinking about the submission.
Ike Davidson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hampton throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hampton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Davidson trying to control but Hampton is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ike Davidson.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hampton dodges the punch combination from Davidson.
A head kick misses from Hampton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson tries to keep at a distance but Hampton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Davidson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Davidson manages to end up in side control.
Hampton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Davidson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hampton is looking for a sweep. Davidson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Davidson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hampton sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hampton is trying to stand up here but Davidson is controlling him well.
Hampton tries to roll over but Davidson keeps him under control.
Hampton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hampton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Davidson.
Hampton is staying active underneath Davidson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Francis Hampton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ike Davidson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hampton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Davidson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ike Davidson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Davidson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ike Davidson!
Our winner, Ike Davidson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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