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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gil Walton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shakur Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis has chosen Ambitionz Az a Ridah as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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151 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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175 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gil Walton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shakur Davis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis throws a looping overhand right but Walton ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
Walton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Davis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walton.
Despite the aggression on Davis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walton.
Walton loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch.
Davis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Davis cracks Walton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walton looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well.
Davis misses with a wild combination.
Walton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Davis.
Davis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Gil Walton has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Walton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Davis.
Davis rushes Walton and presses him up against the cage.
Davis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Walton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Davis.
Walton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walton as he jumps to the side.
Walton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gil Walton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shakur Davis.
Davis throws a series of punches but Walton moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Walton. Those never looked like landing.
Davis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Walton slows down the pace here.
Walton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walton misses the shot to the body.
Davis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Walton eats them both and turns towards Davis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Walton takes the fight into the clinch.
Walton avoiding damage as Davis throws knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Davis letting Walton take a breather here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Davis.
Stalling in the clinch from Walton.
Walton has Davis pushed against the cage.
Walton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis slips a jab and a cross from Walton.
Nice sprawl there from Walton as Davis shoots in.
Davis darts in and clinches Walton up against the cage.
Davis is trying to force a seperation but Walton has the dominant position.
Stalling in the clinch from Walton.
Davis is looking for a takedown.
Walton manages to break the clinch.
Walton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Walton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Davis looks winded!
Walton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Davis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Walton has Davis in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walton wants to stand up but Davis is controlling him.
Walton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Walton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Davis trying to control but Walton is working from the bottom.
Walton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davis.
Davis prevents Walton from getting back to his feet.
Walton trying to keep a closed guard but Davis is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shakur Davis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gil Walton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Davis swinging wildly here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Davis throws a hook to the side of Walton's head but Walton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davis takes the fight into the clinch.
Davis wants to get back to striking at distance but Walton won't allow it.
Walton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davis looks to land a combination but Walton avoids it well.
Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walton.
No joy there for Davis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis throws a one two combo.
Davis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Davis looks to land a combination. Walton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Walton is rocked!
Davis is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh Walton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davis manages to break the clinch.
Shakur Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Davis on the inside.
Davis trying to land knees to the body.
Davis pulls Walton into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Walton trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Walton stands up and waves to Davis to follow him.
Walton gets a takedown into half guard.
Davis kicks off Walton and gets to his feet.
Walton seems to have got his legs back now.
Shakur Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis avoids the head kick by Walton.
As Walton backs off Davis throws a huge counter combo but Walton manages to avoid it all.
Walton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Davis's head.
Walton has managed to clinch.
Walton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Walton is standing up over Davis. Davis looks to escape but Walton dives into side control.
Walton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Davis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walton controlling from side mount.
Walton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davis, who protects the arm well.
Walton working the head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Davis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Walton is trying to get an arm triangle but Davis is defending well.
Walton is trying to get an arm triangle but Davis is defending well.
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.
Davis is letting Walton control him for a moment.
Davis wants to get back to his feet but Walton drags him back down.
Walton throws an elbow but Davis slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walton is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Walton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shakur Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gil Walton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Walton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Davis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Walton decides to stand back up. Walton steps back and let's Davis get back to his feet.
Walton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Davis counters with a two punch combo.
Davis's corner calls for a 1-2. Davis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Davis!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walton.
Davis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Davis looks to land a body kick but Walton moved away.
Walton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Davis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walton is nestled in close to Davis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Walton slips a nice elbow through Davis's hands, connecting with Davis's forehead.
Walton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Davis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Walton.
Walton controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis actively working from the bottom here.
Walton not doing much here.
Davis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Walton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gil Walton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Walton stalling.
Walton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davis is just riding it out for now. Walton eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Walton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shakur Davis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Walton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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. Walton connects with a nice short shot to Davis's temple.
Walton not doing much here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gil Walton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis wants to control but Walton is keeping busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shakur Davis.
I've got Davis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shakur Davis!
A determined Shakur Davis didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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