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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Ciz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor Davis acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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145 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Ciz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor Davis!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ciz shoots for a double leg takedown but Davis sprawls well. He's pushed Ciz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some wild striking there from Davis.
Ciz tries to counter with a takedown but Davis is quick to defend against it.
Ciz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Davis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ciz.
Ciz is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ciz is thwarting Davis's attempts to control the position.
Ciz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciz prevents Davis from improving his position.
Davis is trying to stand back up but Ciz is controlling him
Ciz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ciz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Davis sees it coming and defends easily.
Ciz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ciz is trying to work for a kimura but Davis is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciz is looking for a kimura but Davis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ciz to get the leverage.
Ciz wants to free his trapped foot but Davis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Davis has hold of Ciz's hands but Ciz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ciz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Davis wants to control but Ciz is keeping busy.
Ciz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Davis defends it well.
Ciz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ciz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Davis defends it well.
Ciz is working for a submission of some sort.
Ciz prevents Davis from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ciz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ciz working over Davis with some ground and pound. Davis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Davis wants to control but Ciz is keeping busy.
Ciz wants to take a breather but Davis is having none of it.
Ciz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ciz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ciz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Davis has managed to free his arm - good work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ciz connects with a nice short shot to Davis's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Ciz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Davis gets caught napping as Ciz dives in and scores a takedown. Davis manages to retain guard.
Ciz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ciz trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ciz 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.
George Ciz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ciz trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ciz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davis can do to turn this around?
Ciz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciz trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ciz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Davis connects with a jab.
Ciz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ciz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ciz somewhat.
Davis throws a right and a left that Ciz avoids nicely.
Davis lands a right hook to the body.
Davis thuds a left hand into Ciz's body.
Davis lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ciz is defended easily by Davis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Ciz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ciz dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Ciz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Davis does no damage.
Ciz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Davis lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis lands a nice shot to the body.
Davis lands with a good body shot.
Davis looks to land a combination but Ciz avoids it well.
Ciz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Davis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davis wants it to stay on the feet.
Connor Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davis feints a jab promting Ciz to slip. Davis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ciz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ciz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davis is fending him off so far but Ciz persists. Nope, Davis circles away and we're back to standing.
Davis misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis tests Ciz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice cross by Davis.
Davis misses with a two punch combination.
Davis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ciz at a distance.
Ciz darts in looking for a takedown but Davis gets double underhooks and turns Ciz into the cage.
Davis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ciz rather than just go for the knockout.
Ciz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ciz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ciz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Davis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ciz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Davis.
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 displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ciz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Davis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ciz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Davis stalks Ciz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ciz's face. Ciz staggers backwards, shaken.
Ciz shoots in for a double leg but Davis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Connor Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davis scores with a hook to the body. Ciz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ciz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Davis looks to land a combination but Ciz avoids it well.
Davis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ciz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ciz shoots in for a double leg but Davis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Davis swinging wildly here.
George Ciz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Davis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice straight punches there by Davis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Davis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Davis throws a series of strikes that have Ciz backpedaling.
Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ciz circles away quickly and effectively.
Ciz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Davis scores with a jab to the body.
Davis misses with a two punch combination.
Davis lands a really nice looking cross but Ciz seems unphased.
Davis works Ciz's body with a nice hook.
Davis lands with a nice combination. Ciz backs away looking to recover.
Ciz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ciz shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
Ciz tries to counter with a takedown but Davis is quick to defend against it.
Ciz shoots in but Davis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Davis misses with a two punch combination.
Ciz thinks about countering with a body kick.
Davis lands with a good body shot.
Ciz closes the distance and clinches up with Davis, looking for a takedown. Ciz pushes Davis against the cage but Davis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Ciz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciz dives in for a single leg takedown but Davis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No joy there for Davis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ciz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ciz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Davis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ciz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Davis misses with a two punch combination.
Ciz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Davis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Davis throws a series of punches but Ciz moves out of range.
Davis misses with a series of wild punches.
Ciz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis leaves Ciz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ciz looks to clinch
and Davis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ciz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davis slaps away a takedown attempt from Ciz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Davis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ciz with a body shot.
Davis throws a series of strikes that have Ciz backpedaling.
Davis lands a body shot.
Ciz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Davis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ciz feinted with a counter takedown.
Davis lands a nice shot to the body.
Ciz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab, jab by Davis - just one landing.
Ciz closes the distance and clinches up with Davis, looking for a takedown. Ciz pushes Davis against the cage but Davis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Davis.
Davis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Davis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davis misses with a double jab.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but Ciz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ciz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Davis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ciz dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Ciz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davis tries to avoid it but Ciz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davis to the ground. Davis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ciz takes one on the button.
Davis scores with a jab to the body.
Ciz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Davis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Davis works Ciz's body with a nice hook.
Davis thuds a left hand into Ciz's body.
Davis tries to bum rush Ciz with a series of wild strikes but Ciz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davis stuffs the takedown attempt from Ciz. Ciz gets slowly back to his feet.
Davis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ciz at a distance.
Davis misses with a two punch combination.
Davis lands with a cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ciz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis misses with a series of wild punches.
Ciz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Davis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ciz has time to react.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Davis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Davis!
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