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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henrique Ramos (ranked 527 p4p, 66 weight class) and Corey Davis (ranked 998 p4p, 126 weight class). Ramos comes to the cage accompanied by Sepultura - Nomad. Davis has chosen Can't Be Touched as his entrance music. Corey Davis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 cm
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159 lbs
32 - 19 - 0 |
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180 cm
35
161 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
32 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henrique Ramos! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Corey Davis! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice body punch from Ramos. Ramos throws a leg kick but Davis checks it. Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davis.
Ramos throws a sloppy head kick and Davis moves out of range easily. Davis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Davis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Davis dodges the punch combination from Ramos.
Davis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Ramos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Davis misses with a hook
and Ramos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. A head kick misses from Davis. Ramos lands with a good body shot. Davis lands a leg kick that knocks Ramos off balance momentarily. A head kick misses from Davis. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ramos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Davis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Davis avoids the body shot from Ramos.
Ramos takes one to the chin there. Ramos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ramos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramos. Ramos misses with a low kick as Davis jumps back. Ramos thumps Davis with a low kick. Ramos is looking to slow Davis down with leg kicks. Corey Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ramos misses the body punch and Davis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Davis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Ramos lands a nice shot that snaps Davis's head back.
Davis throws a series of punches but Ramos moves out of range. Ramos looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. A punch combination from Davis misses. Ramos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Davis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Davis scores with a leg kick.
Davis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Davis lands a head shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Davis avoids the head kick by Ramos.
Ramos rushes Davis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Ramos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Ramos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramos lands an uppercut. Ramos works on Davis's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Davis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davis digs a right hand underneath Ramos's ribcage. Ramos let out a lung full of air as it connected. Ramos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Ramos can't find room to land a body shot as Davis controls the action.
Ramos throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis. Davis looking to stall.
A short left from Ramos. Ramos scores with a shot to the side of Davis's head. Ramos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramos misses with a body punch.
Ramos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Davis.
Ramos throws a head punch that misses. A short left from Ramos. Ramos prevents a body shot from Davis. Ramos pushes Davis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Davis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Ramos avoids a wild elbow strike from Davis.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Davis digs a right hand underneath Ramos's ribcage. Ramos let out a lung full of air as it connected. Davis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramos's elbow. Davis is working Ramos over against the cage. Davis misses with a body punch.
Davis lands an uppercut. Davis blocks a body shot from Ramos. Davis tries to work over Ramos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Davis avoiding damage as Ramos throws knees to the body.
Davis tries to throw a body punch but Ramos avoids it by throwing Davis back against the cage. Ramos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Davis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ramos backwards. Davis lands a hook to the side of the head. Ramos struggles to land a body shot inside as Davis controls his hands.
Ramos misses with the head strike.
Davis cracks Ramos with a nice body shot. Davis tries to throw a body punch but Ramos avoids it by throwing Davis back against the cage. Davis misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos dodges an elbow strike from Davis.
Nice body punch from Davis.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ramos keeps control of Davis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Ramos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Davis throws an elbow but it misses.
Ramos tries to throw a body punch but Davis avoids it by throwing Ramos back against the cage. Davis scores with an uppercut up the middle. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A nice right hand lands inside from Davis. Ramos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davis blocks a body shot from Ramos. A short body shot lands from Davis as the two fighters clinch.
Davis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramos's elbow. Ramos misses with the head strike.
Davis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Davis - that landed with a thud.
Ramos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ramos as Davis tries to tie him up. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Davis breaks the clinch.
Davis blocks a head kick by Ramos.
Davis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ramos. 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 Henrique Ramos will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A combination from Davis does no damage. The fighters circling - Ramos throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Davis throws a big shot that misses. Davis scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramos is looking to wear down Davis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Ramos lands a nice looking body shot.
Davis throws a right hand that misses
and Ramos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Davis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Ramos motions for Davis to come forward. Ramos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Ramos misses with a body kick. Davis throws out a counter right but Ramos avoids it with no problem. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramos slips under a jab. A head kick misses from Ramos. Ramos walks into a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Davis throws a looping overhand right but Ramos ducks down to avoid it. Ramos lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ramos just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos scores with a punch to the head. Henrique Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ramos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice takedown defense from Davis. No joy for Ramos on that attempt. Ramos tries to land a front kick but Davis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Davis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ramos on the side of the head. Davis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Ramos throws a chopping leg kick but Davis manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Ramos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davis throws out the jab. Ramos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Davis throws a shot from downtown. Ramos moves away and avoids it. Davis scoring well with a low kick there.
Davis moves out of range as Ramos strikes. Ramos scores with a jab. Davis misses with a right hand and Ramos counters with a left to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Davis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Davis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ramos back to the cage. Davis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A big left from Ramos misses. Davis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Davis throws a lazy uppercut
and Ramos counters with a leg kick. Davis avoids the head kick by Ramos.
Ramos moves out of range as Davis strikes. Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Davis takes a swing at Ramos's ribcage but misses. Ramos lands a nice looking kick to the body. Davis takes a step back to recover. Davis throws an off balance right hand
and Ramos counters with a single leg into guard. Davis didn't expect that. Ramos tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard. Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramos throwing strikes but missing. Davis working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ramos trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom. Ramos is really struggling to control Davis but he's trying to hold on to the position. Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ramos wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. The fighters circle momentarily. Ramos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Davis staying out of range there. A telegraphed right hand from Ramos misses the target. Ramos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramos manages to avoid it. Ramos lands a nice hook to Davis's body. Davis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Davis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramos throws a shot from downtown. Davis moves away and avoids it. Ramos blocks a jab. Davis looks for the body kick but Ramos saw that one coming. Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramos. It looked like Ramos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Ramos throws a jab when Davis was well out of range. Ramos connects with a body shot that sends Davis's belly button to the back. Davis thows a left - swing and a miss! Ramos misses with a body shot.
Davis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramos sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ramos cracks Davis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Davis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Good exchange - Davis coming out on top. Ramos moves out of range as Davis strikes. 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 Henrique Ramos will probably get the nod. That's time! Ramos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ramos misses with a two punch combination.
Ramos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Ramos misses the shot to the body. Davis throws a looping overhand right but Ramos ducks down to avoid it. Ramos throws a hook but Davis blocks it. The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Davis misses with a hook. Ramos ducked under it nicely. Ramos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Davis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away. Davis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Davis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ramos misses with a body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davis scores with a spinning back kick! A kick lands to the mid section there for Ramos. Davis takes a shot right to the bread basket. Ramos throws an overhand right that lands on Davis's shoulder, as Davis tries to avoid the shot. Ramos misses with a lunging right hand
and Davis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Davis blocks a head kick by Ramos.
A jab from Ramos misses. Davis is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Ramos throws a right hand that misses
and Davis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramos thuds a left hand into Davis's body. Ramos ducks under a wild hook from Davis. Ramos wants to land a leg kick but Davis is out of range. Ramos looks to throw a body kick and Davis counters with a straight right hand. A big left from Davis misses. Davis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. A nice inside leg kick there by Davis. That's going to slow Ramos down. Davis misses with a leg kick so Ramos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ramos throwing strikes from guard but Davis blocks nicely. Ramos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Ramos postures up and lands a big shot to Davis's brow. Corey Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ramos passes Davis's left leg - he's now in half guard. Ramos wants to pass to mount but Davis is defending the position. Davis manages to get to full guard.
Henrique Ramos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Davis is looking to stand up but Ramos isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Davis holds on and takes a little breather. Ramos looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Ramos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Ramos is looking to advance position but Davis won't allow it. Davis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ramos. Ramos is just content to waste time from the top position. Davis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Ramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Davis controls Ramos momentarily but Ramos frees himself. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Davis looking for subs off his back but Ramos has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Henrique Ramos showed his dominance in that final round. Well Ramos 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrique Ramos! A relieved looking Henrique Ramos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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