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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taka Gominori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes into the arena with The Streets-Let's Push Things Foward blaring out of the sound system. Gominori comes into a darkened arena with his song building. In Flames - Take This Life kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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213 lbs
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187 cm
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218 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Taka Gominori!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Gominori with that takedown attempt.
A combination from Gominori does no damage.
Gominori throws a right hand that Davis ducks under and follows up with a left that Davis also avoids with ease.
Gominori misses with a looping right.
Davis moves out of range as Gominori strikes.
Gominori closes the distance and clinches up with Davis, looking for a takedown. Gominori pushes Davis against the ropes but Davis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gominori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davis tries to clinch up.
Davis gets caught flat footed, as Gominori shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Davis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Davis working the head and body with strikes.
Gominori actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Davis.
Davis working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Davis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Davis working the ground and pound effectively.
Davis scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis working Gominori over with strikes here.
Davis breaks from Gominori's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Davis with the ground and pound from mount.
Gominori can't escape the position.
Davis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Davis scoring with strikes but Gominori is staying in there.
It looks like Taka Gominori has been cut.
Davis punishing his opponent with strikes.
Davis landing punches.
Gominori is bucking up trying to escape but Davis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gominori sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gominori looks gassed!
Davis wants to pass to mount but Gominori is defending the position.
Gominori gets back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gominori throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Davis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis is working Gominori over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gominori escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gominori doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gominori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gominori can't keep his opponent in guard - Davis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gominori tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gominori wants to get back to full guard.
Gominori makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gominori.
Davis postures up and lands a big shot to Gominori's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gominori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gominori has his foot on Davis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davis works his way back into a safe position though.
Davis looking to pass the guard.
Davis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Davis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Gominori is defending well.
Gominori looking for submissions off his back.
Gominori punching from the bottom.
Davis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Davis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gominori knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Davis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Davis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to pass to full mount but Gominori defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gominori to the mat! Gominori manages to get full guard.
Gominori can't keep his opponent in guard - Davis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Davis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Davis scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gominori regains half guard.
Davis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gominori missing with punches from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gominori looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Davis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taka Gominori's cut.
That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gominori tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gominori throws a right hand that Davis ducks under and follows up with a left that Davis also avoids with ease.
Gominori throws a series of punches but Davis moves out of range.
Gominori throws a good cross that connects.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Davis gets a takedown into half guard.
Davis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gominori is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Davis pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davis lands a big shot there that rocks Gominori but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Davis prevents Gominori from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gominori is trying desperately to improve position.
Davis landing punches.
A nice elbow there by Davis.
Gominori bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gominori scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Antonio Davis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gominori stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gominori throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Davis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gominori drops back looking for a leg! Davis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Davis manages to kick Gominori off! Gominori jumps back into Davis's guard.
Gominori won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gominori with a lazy takedown attempt
and Davis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gominori's guard now.
Davis advances to half guard.
Davis blocks the strikes from Gominori.
Gominori wants to improve his position but Davis is controlling well.
Davis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gominori manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gominori is looking for a sweep. Davis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gominori actively working from the bottom here.
Davis prevents Gominori from improving his position.
Davis is looking to advance position but Gominori won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gominori wants to get back to full guard.
Gominori is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Davis pulls his head out easily.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Gominori is defending well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Davis gets the takedown into side control.
Davis lands a few punches from side control.
Gominori manages to work his way to half guard, despite Davis's best efforts.
Gominori looking for submissions off his back.
Gominori is pressing down on Davis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gominori throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis is pushing down on Gominori's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gominori is fighting to maintain full guard but Davis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Davis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gominori is desperately trying to improve his position but Davis has a good base and remains in mount.
Davis landing strikes, looking to finish!
A nice elbow there by Davis.
Gominori working to try and regain half guard.
Davis is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis lands a nice shot to the head.
Gominori can't escape the position.
Davis pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Davis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Taka Gominori's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Davis slips a jab and a cross from Gominori.
Davis avoids the head kick by Gominori.
Gominori tries a head kick but it misses.
Davis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Davis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Davis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gominori knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gominori manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gominori had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Davis is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gominori Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Davis's back instead.
Davis turns into Gominori and is now in his guard.
Davis throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gominori looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gominori is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Davis landing a few strikes.
Gominori sneaks back into half guard.
Gominori moves into full guard.
Gominori throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gominori looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Davis landing with the ground and pound.
Gominori throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Davis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gominori tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gominori takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gominori is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Davis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Davis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Davis lands a nice shot to the head.
Davis lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gominori regains half guard.
Gominori looking for submissions off his back.
Gominori is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Davis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gominori looking for submissions off his back.
Gominori is looking for a sweep. Davis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Davis blocks the strikes from Gominori.
Davis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gominori!
Davis landing strikes from the mount.
Gominori keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Davis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gominori is trying desperately to improve position.
Davis working the ground and pound effectively.
Gominori is working to get back to half guard.
Davis landing strikes from the mount and Gominori is in trouble!
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.
Davis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gominori gets back to half guard.
Davis working Gominori over with strikes.
Gominori is looking to improve his position.
Davis trying to pass the guard but Gominori defending well.
Davis is working hard here to advance position.
Taka Gominori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gominori looking for submissions off his back.
Davis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gominori is desperately trying to improve his position but Davis has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Antonio Davis.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Davis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Davis!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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