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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Liam Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Barcos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davidson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pinned Down. The key to victory for Liam Davidson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liam Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicolas Barcos!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barcos's head backwards.
Davidson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barcos misses with a takedown attempt - Davidson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Davidson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barcos misses with a low kick as Davidson jumps back.
Barcos scores with a takedown into Davidson's guard.
Davidson trying to control the position.
Barcos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barcos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barcos won't allow Davidson to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barcos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Davidson is looking for a triangle but Barcos pushes his legs off easily.
Davidson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Davidson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Davidson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson controls Barcos momentarily but Barcos frees himself.
Davidson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Barcos throws a big elbow that misses.
Barcos pushing down on Davidson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Davidson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barcos with the ground and pound but Davidson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Barcos with a nice head shot there.
Barcos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Davidson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davidson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barcos throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barcos is in close to Davidson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Davidson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Barcos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davidson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barcos doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Barcos thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Davidson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barcos is trying to hold Davidson in close to prevent damage but Davidson has managed to pass into half guard.
Barcos trying to control from the bottom.
Barcos wants to get back to full guard.
Davidson is keen to just control but Barcos is a slippery customer.
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. Davidson connects with a nice short shot to Barcos's temple.
Davidson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barcos trying to hold on to Davidson's head to control him but Davidson postures up.
Davidson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barcos is trying to get back to full guard.
Barcos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davidson.
Davidson moves into full mount! Barcos won't be happy about that!
Barcos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Davidson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Davidson landing strikes from the mount.
Barcos tries to hold on but Davidson postures up.
Davidson landing strikes, looking to finish!
BOOM! Davidson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Davidson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Barcos regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Barcos throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nice strikes from Davidson there.
Davidson is trying to control the action in half guard but Barcos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barcos manages to get to full guard.
Davidson stopping the sweep attempt from Barcos.
Davidson is pushing down on Barcos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barcos is fighting to maintain full guard but Davidson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barcos tries to get to full guard but Davidson has control of the leg.
Davidson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Davidson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barcos trying to get back to full guard but Davidson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Barcos holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Davidson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Davidson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barcos shoots in for a takedown but Davidson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Davidson throwing a counter right hand but Barcos manages to avoid it.
Barcos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Davidson's half guard.
Liam Davidson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davidson is trying to get back to full guard.
Davidson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barcos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barcos's back!
Davidson is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Barcos up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidson has the hooks in. Barcos is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Davidson.
Davidson working for a choke but Barcos is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davidson looking for the choke but no joy.
Davidson lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barcos wants to control his opponent's hands but Davidson gets his hands free.
Barcos tries to escape but Davidson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Barcos rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Davidson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barcos punching from the bottom.
Davidson trying to control from half guard but Barcos is working away.
Barcos trying to hold on to Davidson's head to control him but Davidson postures up.
Davidson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barcos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Davidson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barcos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barcos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Davidson manages to get himself to full guard.
Davidson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barcos postures up and lands a big shot to Davidson's brow.
Barcos postures up.
Davidson working a defensive guard but Barcos passes into half guard.
Davidson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Davidson looking for a sweep. Not yet Davidson, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barcos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Davidson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barcos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barcos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barcos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Davidson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Barcos managing to control the position.
Davidson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barcos can do to turn this around?
Davidson trying to control but Barcos is working from the bottom.
Barcos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davidson is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barcos wants to sweep but no luck.
Barcos pulls Davidson in close to prevent any damage.
Davidson preventing the sweep.
Barcos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davidson.
Barcos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Barcos preventing the sweep.
Davidson is trying to control the position but Barcos postures up.
Barcos trying to control the position from guard on top but Davidson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davidson is controlling Barcos's posture.
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 Liam Davidson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Barcos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Davidson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barcos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barcos.
Davidson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Davidson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davidson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And Barcos tries to counter it with a takedown but Davidson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nicolas Barcos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Davidson coming out on top.
Barcos darts in looking for a takedown but Davidson gets double underhooks and turns Barcos into the cage.
Davidson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Davidson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barcos moves away.
Barcos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barcoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Davidson stuns Barcos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Davidson scores with a body shot.
Barcos needs to keep his hands up - Davidson had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barcos moves out of range of the leg kick from Davidson.
Barcos fails with the takedown
enabling Davidson to counter with a crisp jab.
Liam Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Barcos.
Barcos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson cracks Barcos with a good jab.
Barcos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Davidson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Davidson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barcos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davidson scores with a nice head shot.
Barcos needs to keep his hands up - Davidson had a free shot at his head there.
Barcos misses with a low kick as Davidson jumps back.
Barcos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davidson's waist but Davidson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barcos off to one side.
Barcos misses with a kick to the body.
Davidson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barcos at a distance.
Davidson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Davidson connects with a body shot that sends Barcos's belly button to the back.
Davidson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barcos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davidson trying to strike off his back.
Liam Davidson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson controls Barcos momentarily but Barcos frees himself.
Davidson pulls Barcos in close to prevent any damage.
Davidson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barcos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Davidson is trying to keep Barcos in close.
Davidson is really struggling to control Barcos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nicolas Barcos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barcos is in close to Davidson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barcos postures up.
Barcos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davidson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Liam Davidson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davidson scores with a body shot.
Davidson scores with a hook to the body. Barcos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barcos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Davidson's half guard.
Davidson wants to control but Barcos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barcos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davidson defending well though.
Davidson wants to get back to full guard.
Davidson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Barcos.
Barcos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barcos is fighting to break Davidson's control of his arms but Davidson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barcos stopping the sweep attempt from Davidson.
Barcos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Davidson's head.
Davidson trying to keep a closed guard but Barcos is proving a slippery customer.
Davidson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barcos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davidson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barcos lands a couple of digs.
Davidson is trying to keep Barcos in close.
Barcos preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Davidson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davidson 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Davidson!
Liam Davidson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
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hype
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