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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Augustine Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Davies has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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180 cm
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Augustine Bradshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Davies!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davies shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bradshaw defends it nicely.
Bradshaw tries to clinch there but Davies circles away.
Davies looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bradshaw gets tackled into the cage by Davies. Davies maintains the clinch.
Bradshaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davies throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bradshaw's waist but Bradshaw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Davies off to one side.
Davies tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bradshaw sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davies somewhat.
Bradshaw half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Augustine Bradshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Davies.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bradshaw avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies shoots in looking for a takedown but Bradshaw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Davies's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bradshaw throws a big counter combination but Davies scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Davies tries to land a leg kick but Bradshaw saw it coming and moves away.
Bradshaw feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Bradshaw. No joy for Davies on that attempt.
Bradshaw avoids the head kick by Davies.
Bradshaw wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Davies fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Davies gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davies is trying to break the clinch but Bradshaw has him pressed against the cage.
Bradshaw tries to circle away but Davies has him pinned against the cage.
Bradshaw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Davies goes for a takedown attempt but Bradshaw pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Davies fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bradshaw avoids it really well and circles away.
Bradshaw changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Davies was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bradshaw is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Davies politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Davies prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bradshaw is trying to get back to half guard.
Davies thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bradshaw can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies working the ground and pound but Bradshaw is defending the strikes.
Bradshaw tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bradshaw wants to get back to his feet.
Davies working away.
Davies stands up and beckons Bradshaw to his feet.
Davies misses with a wild combination.
Davies fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bradshaw is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bradshaw tries to bum rush Davies with a series of wild strikes but Davies uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bradshaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davies swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Davies will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Davies thuds a left hand into Bradshaw's body.
Bradshaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bradshaw is looking to clinch.
Good exchange - Davies coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Davies dominated that round.
That's time! Bradshaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Davies drives through and clinches with Bradshaw against the cage.
Davies taking a breather.
Bradshaw keeps control of Davies as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bradshaw is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bradshaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Davies is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bradshaw to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradshaw is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Davies has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Davies has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bradshaw after a bit of a struggle.
Augustine Bradshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Davies.
Davies tries to break the clinch but Bradshaw is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bradshaw avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bradshaw is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bradshaw prevents Davies from breaking the clinch.
Bradshaw has Davies pressed against the cage, preventing Davies from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bradshaw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bradshaw is trying to force a seperation but Davies has the dominant position.
Davies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bradshaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davies swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bradshaw misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davies gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies tries to pull guard but Bradshaw forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Davies prevents a body shot from Bradshaw.
A frustrated look appears on Bradshaw's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Davies fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Davies tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bradshaw just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bradshaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bradshaw stops a takedown attempt from Davies.
Bradshaw pushes off an throws an elbow but Davies leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Good body shot from Davies.
Bradshaw throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw tries to stall but Davies uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Davies tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bradshaw avoids it.
Bradshaw taking a breather.
Bradshaw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Davies is trying to push Bradshaw away but Bradshaw has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Davies slowing the pace effectively.
Davies can't break the clinch.
Bradshaw is trying to break free.
Davies working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bradshaw wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bradshaw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bradshaw trying to stall but Davies improves his position.
Davies has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bradshaw is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bradshaw's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bradshaw using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Davies has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davies stalling against the cage.
Bradshaw letting Davies take a breather here.
The crowd are getting on Davies's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
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 Augustine Bradshaw will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Davies fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Davies closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bradshaw circles away.
No luck for Davies with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Bradshaw was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Augustine Bradshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Davies.
Davies throws a half hearted mid kick.
Davies shoots in for a double leg but Bradshaw sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bradshaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davies paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies closes the distance and pushes Bradshaw back into the cage.
Davies wants to get back to striking at distance but Bradshaw won't allow it.
Bradshaw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bradshaw misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bradshaw avoids it.
Davies lands with a right to the head.
Davies can't break the clinch.
Davies has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bradshaw avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bradshaw is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bradshaw is trying to break free.
Daniel Davies seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Davies goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bradshaw prevents it.
Davies has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bradshaw avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Davies is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Davies is looking to take this one to the mat.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bradshaw - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bradshaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davies throws a lazy body kick
and Bradshaw counters with a one-two to the body.
Augustine Bradshaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davies instigates a clinch.
Bradshaw is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Davies is keeping busy.
Bradshaw misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw prevents Davies from breaking the clinch.
Bradshaw stops a takedown attempt from Davies.
Davies is trying to drag Bradshaw to the mat but Bradshaw just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Davies as Bradshaw tries to tie him up.
Davies working hard to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davies's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Davies tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bradshaw just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bradshaw stalling the fight.
Bradshaw using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Davies has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Davies tries to pull guard but Bradshaw forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Davies blocks an elbow strike.
Davies displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bradshaw up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bradshaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Augustine Bradshaw showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bradshaw 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Augustine Bradshaw!
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energy
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RATING
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