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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corey Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Vos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes to the ring accompanied by Can't Be Touched. Vos has chosen Three Little Birds as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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25
161 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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178 cm
26
165 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Corey Davis! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Vos! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Davis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Davis throws the kick towards the body but Vos avoids it. Corey Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Davis throws the kick towards the body but Vos avoids it. 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 body shot.
Vos throws out a counter right but Davis avoids it with no problem. Vos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Davis is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vos works Davis's body with a nice hook. Davis dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ouch! a nice leg kick from Davis, right into the meat.
Davis lands with an uppercut that bounces Vos off the ropes and back into range. Davis throws a body punch but Vos moves out of range. Vos jabbing away but nothing is landing. Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vos moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Davis. Vos swings widly with a right hand
and Davis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Davis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target. A good leg kick by Davis. Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vos. Vos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Vos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Davis. Corey Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Davis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vos's hands. Davis tried to score with a low kick but Vos checks it. Vos throws a jab when Davis was well out of range. Davis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Davis lands a head shot. Davis throws a wild body kick that Vos sees coming a mile off. Nice defenses there by Vos. Vos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Davis with a body shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A solid body kick from Davis.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Davis throws a lazy uppercut
and Vos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Davis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Vos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily. Davis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Vos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Davis counters with a stiff right hand. Davis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vos counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Davis! Davis is looking to regain half guard here but Vos keeps moving and retains side control. Vos tries to move to mount but Davis blocks the move with his legs. Vos slows the pace down. Vos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Davis taking punishment in the form of punches.
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. Vos is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Vos working the strikes but Davis uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Vos throwing shots but Davis is blocking nicely. Davis actively working from the bottom here. Vos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davis defending well though. Davis is looking for a sweep. Vos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Corey Davis will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vos takes a body punch but keeps moving. Davis throws out a leg kick but Vos moves out of range and Davis only half commits. A jab from Vos misses. Vos throws a nice looking combination but Davis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Davis throws a hook but Vos blocks it. Vos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Davis lands the left hand. Vos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Davis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A cross from Davis lands. Vos digs a good hook to Davis's body.
Vos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vos. Vos throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range. Davis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Vos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Vos. Vos avoids the body shot from Davis.
Davis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vos shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Davis misses with a hook. Davis misses the jab. Davis scores with a hook. Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Vos's shoulder, as Vos tries to avoid the shot. Davis throws an off balance right hand
letting Vos counter with a right hand. Vos moves out of range of the body kick from Davis.
Davis avoids the body shot from Vos.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vos throws a big shot that misses. Davis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Davis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Davis fakes the leg kick and cracks Vos in the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Davis throws a nice inside leg kick. Davis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Vos has a takedown stuffed. Davis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vos. Davis lands a head shot. Davis lands a nice shot that snaps Vos's head back.
Davis misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sloppy strikes from Vos. Those never looked like landing. Corey Davis is winning the standup battle so far. Vos lands a nice looking body shot.
Good shot there by Davis. Davis connects with a body shot that sends Vos's belly button to the back. Vos thuds a left hand into Davis's body. Vos lands a head shot. Davis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vos checks a low kick from Davis. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vos! But no joy. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Davis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Davis throws a leg kick that misses. Davis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vos's head backwards. Davis on the wrong end of a nice jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A big right from Vos misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. The fighters circling - Vos throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Davis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Vos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davis circles away quickly and effectively. Vos misses with a body shot.
Vos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Davis finds it's way round the side to connect with Vos's head. Davis slips under a jab. Vos looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well. Davis lands a leg kick that knocks Vos off balance momentarily. Davis thuds a left hand into Vos's body. Davis just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Davis misses with an uppercut. Vos pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Davis dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Vos blocks a low kick nicely. Vos looks to throw the jab but Davis is out of range. Davis misses with a lunging right hand
and Vos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Davis thinking. Davis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Davis misses with a two punch combination.
Vos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vos. Davis lands a lovely overhand right. Vos thows a left - swing and a miss! Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vos blocks a head kick by Davis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vos lands with an uppercut that bounces Davis off the ropes and back into range. Nice defenses there by Davis. Davis is looking to land body kicks. Davis throws a leg kick that is checked enabling Vos to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away. Vos throws an overhand right that lands on Davis's shoulder, as Davis tries to avoid the shot. Davis is looking to slow Vos down with leg kicks. Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Vos moves out of range easily. Davis avoids the body shot from Vos.
Jab by Vos. Davis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vos. That did some damage! Davis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Davis. Davis throws out a leg kick but Vos moves out of range and Davis only half commits. Davis loads up on a big right hand but Vos slips the punch. Davis throws a low kick but Vos moves out of range easily. Davis avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A bone on bone clash there as Vos blocks the leg kick.
Vos slips under a jab. Vos fails with a takedown attempt. Davis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vos. This has been an exciting period of action! Davis throws a head kick that misses. Vos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Davis punishes Vos's body with a nice straight punch. An inside leg kick lands from Davis. Vos misses the shot to the body. Davis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vos's calf. Vos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Davis can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Davis feints and then cracks Vos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vos down. Vos checks the leg kick. Vos lands a nice shot to the body.
Davis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Davis misses with a straight left. Vos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Davis throws a good cross that connects.
Vos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Vos. Vos swinging wildly here.
Vos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Davis misses with a leg kick. An inside leg kick lands from Davis. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vos. Vos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Davis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vos finds it's way round the side to connect with Davis's head. Vos walks into a stiff left hand from Davis. Davis throws a leg kick but Vos sees it coming and checks it nicely. Davis digs a good hook to Vos's body.
Davis takes a body punch but keeps moving. Vos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Vos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
Davis misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Vos. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Davis clearly takes that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Davis is looking to slow Vos down with leg kicks. Davis lands a leg kick that knocks Vos off balance momentarily. Davis swings for the body but Vos moves out of range.
Davis throws an off balance right hand
and Vos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Davis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Vos throws a jab but it's blocked by Davis. Davis lands a nice hook to Vos's body. Vos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Vos misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Vos misses and Davis counters with a straight right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davis tries to work over Vos's front leg with a kick but Vos checks it. Vos lands a lovely overhand right. A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target. A little jabbing left from Vos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. The crowd cheers as Davis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vos doesn't seem phased though. Vos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Davis is looking to chop away at Vos's legs. Davis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vos checks it well. Davis misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Vos misses. Davis misses with a leg kick. Vos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Davis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vos is in Davis's guard. Davis has an active guard here but Vos has managed to pass into half guard.
Vos wants to control but Davis is keeping him busy. Davis is looking to improve his position.
Vos uses his free foot to push down on Davis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Davis.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vos looking to control but Davis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Davis is trying to reverse the position but instead Vos has taken his back - oops! Vos slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Our spies down at at Bloodsport Gym 16 Elites inform us that Vos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Vos has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Davis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Vos throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Davis defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Davis is in bad spot here.
Davis is keeping busy.
Vos is trying to control but Davis is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Vos wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. We've been hearing good reports from Davis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Davis 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Davis works his way to full guard. Good work. Vos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Vos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Davis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vos wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position. Davis wants to sweep here but Vos controlling him for the moment. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Vos dominated that fourth round. That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice body kick there by Davis. Vos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davis. Vos throws a shot from downtown. Davis moves away and avoids it. A slapping leg kick lands for Davis.
Vos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Davis. Vos throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Vos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Davis digs a good body shot into Vos's ribs. Vos misses the shot to the body. Vos connects with a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davis misses with a series of wild punches.
Vos throws a big shot that misses. A counter left hand to the body from Davis misses its target. Nice straight punches there by Vos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vos.
That's one minute gone in the round. Davis scores with a shot to the body.
Vos throws a jab when Davis was well out of range. Davis throws an off balance right hand
and Vos counters with a stiff right hand. Vos misses with a looping right. A leg kick checked by Vos. Davis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Davis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vos. Davis punishes Vos's body with a nice straight punch. A slow jab from Vos misses its intended target. Davis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vos. Davis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. A head kick misses from Davis. Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vos.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Davis throws a half hearted mid kick. Vos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis. Vos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Davis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Davis misses with a shot to the body and Vos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Vos misses with an uppercut. Davis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Davis motions for Vos to come forward. Davis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Vos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Davis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Davis lands a head shot. Vos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Davis can pounce on him.
Vos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Vos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Davis thumps Vos with a low kick. Vos looks to land a left hand but Davis moved out of range nicely. Davis throws a lazy right hand but Vos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Vos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Davis throws a series of punches but Vos moves out of range. Vos looks like he wants to counter punch here. Davis lands with a nice body punch. Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body. The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Vos throws a big shot that misses. Some bone on bone action there as Vos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Davis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Vos slips under a jab. Vos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davis sprawls well. Davis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vos gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Davis.
Davis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vos. Davis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Vos's shoulder, as Vos tries to avoid the shot. Davis scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Vos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily. Vos loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch. Davis throws a series of punches but Vos avoids them all with ease. Jake Vos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Corey Davis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Vos scores with a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Corey Davis showed his dominance in that final round. I think Davis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46 Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Davis! Corey Davis is the new lightweight champion! A victorious Corey Davis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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