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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ya Tsung (ranked 3252 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lashawn Davis (ranked 3024 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Ya Tsung looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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156 lbs
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178 cm
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ya Tsung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lashawn Davis!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Davis.
Davis looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Davis wants to clinch up but Tsung keeps it at a distance.
Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davis stuffs the takedown attempt from Tsung. Tsung gets slowly back to his feet.
Davis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tsung.
Tsung shoots in looking for a takedown but Davis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tsung's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Davis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tsung seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsung has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ya Tsung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsung clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsung breaks from the clinch.
Tsung stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tsung wants it to stay on the feet.
Tsung gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tsung successfully pulls guard.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsung 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 throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Davis looking to sit in guard and control but Tsung gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tsung wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsung stands up from Davis's guard - Tsung perhaps looking for a knockout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tsung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Davis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
No joy there for Tsung, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tsung.
Davis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davis wants it to stay on the feet.
Davis shoots in and drives through. Tsung sprawls well.
Davis wants to clinch up but Tsung keeps it at a distance.
Tsung clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsung is trying to pull guard but Davis has him pressed against the cage.
Tsung tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Davis smiles and moves away.
Davis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tsung defends well and Davis ends up having to push Tsung into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Davis pushes Tsung up against the cage in a clinch.
Tsung changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Davis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tsung closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davis circles away.
Tsung fails with a takedown attempt.
Davis gets tackled into the cage by Tsung. Tsung maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis is trying to push Tsung away but Tsung has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tsung tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Davis smiles and moves away.
Davis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tsung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsung shoots in but no luck this time.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tsung as he avoids it easily.
Tsung looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ya Tsung dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tsung has a takedown stuffed.
Tsung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Davis misses with a low kick.
Tsung moves into the clinch.
Tsung fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Davis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tsung stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis is trying to pull guard but Tsung has him pressed against the cage.
Tsung tries to pull guard but Davis won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ya Tsung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsung is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Davis is keeping busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsung pulls guard successfully.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two 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.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Tsung is retaining full guard.
Tsung controls Davis momentarily but Davis frees himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tsung shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Davis tries to counter it with a takedown but Tsung pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tsung goes for a double leg but Davis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Davis continues to drive forward.
Davis stuns Tsung with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tsung misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lashawn Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tsung catches Davis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Davis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tsung, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsung is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Davis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tsung misses with a body punch.
Davis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tsung avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tsung looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Davis is looking for a takedown.
Tsung misses with some punches.
Davis letting Tsung take a breather here.
Davis tries to circle away but Tsung has him pinned against the cage.
Tsung tries to pull guard but Davis won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Davis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tsung has Davis pressed against the cage, preventing Davis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tsung has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Davis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tsung.
Davis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tsung is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Davis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Davis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tsung is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tsung walks away with a smile on his face. Davis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
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 Ya Tsung will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tsung darts in looking for a takedown but Davis gets double underhooks and turns Tsung into the cage.
Davis tries for a takedown but Tsung sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Tsung with that takedown attempt.
Ya Tsung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tsung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tsung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tsung fails to land the takedown.
Davis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ya Tsung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsung tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Davis feints the counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Davis.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsung shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davis pinned against the cage. Davis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Davis misses the shot to the body.
Tsung 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. Tsung is in Davis's guard.
Davis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tsung drops back, looking for a kneebar! Davis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Davis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Davis!
Tsung is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Davis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsung controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tsung wants to control but Davis is keeping busy.
Tsung manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Davis keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Davis wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsung has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Davis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tsung is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Davis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Davis has Tsung pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tsung manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tsung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tsung looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsung tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davis swivels and escapes.
Tsung shoots in for a double leg but Davis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Davis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ya Tsung has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tsung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsung throws a body shot but no joy.
Davis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis shoots in looking for a takedown but Tsung manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Davis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Davis shoots in but Tsung avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tsung closes the distance and clinches up with Davis, looking for a takedown. Tsung pushes Davis against the cage but Davis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tsung shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davis as he avoids it easily.
Tsung moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off.
Despite the aggression on Davis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Davis looks to land a combination but Tsung avoids it well.
Davis takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsung is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lashawn Davis.
I think Tsung 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ya Tsung!
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