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Event:
CEC 583
Date: Apr 22, 2018 |
#R1# 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.#T1# 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.
#CL# 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.#T2# 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.#T3# 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. #T4# 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.#BC2# 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. #R2# 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. #T1# 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.#T2# 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
#TD# 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.
#T3# 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. #REF3# 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.
#T4# 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! #R3# 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. #T1# 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 #TD# 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!#T2# 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. #T3# 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. #T4# 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.#SUB2# 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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Event:
Syn 569 - Heavy Lies The Crown
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1# Gotti misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely. Davis jabs Gotti right on the nose. Gotti blinks but takes it well. Good leg kick by Davis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Davis slips under a jab. Davis missing with a left hand there. Gotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Davis throws the left hand but Gotti avoids the punch easily. Gotti 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. Gotti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Julius Gym in the buildup to the fight. Gotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotti. Gotti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Davis tried to score with a low kick but Gotti checks it. Gotti walks into a left hand. Davis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gotti circles away quickly and effectively. The fight stays on the outside here - Gotti looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Davis tries a head kick but it misses.
Gotti swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Gotti misses with a body punch
and Davis counters with a straight punch to the midsection. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Davis is looking to score with low kicks. Gotti misses the shot to the body. #T1# Davis stuffs the takedown attempt from Gotti. Gotti gets slowly back to his feet. Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gotti.
Gotti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davis throws out the jab. #TD# Davis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Gotti wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving. Gotti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now. Gotti wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving. Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Gotti has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Davis keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB# Gotti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Davis being controlled here, momentarily. Davis looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Gotti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Davis is trying to get back to his feet. Gotti looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Davis is avoiding damage well.
#SUB# Gotti looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB# Gotti looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3# You can see the frustration on Davis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Davis is not content to let Gotti control the position. #SUB# Gotti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Davis has escaped the position, nice work there. Gotti misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Gotti trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gotti is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Davis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB# Gotti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gotti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Davis wants to get back to his feet but Gotti drags him back down. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Gotti swings around for an armbar but Davis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gotti's guard.#SUB# Gotti isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Davis stacks Gotti on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Davis! Gotti is trying to improve his position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Davis dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Gotti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davis tries to avoid it but Gotti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davis to the ground. Davis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Gotti lands a jab to Davis's midsection. Gotti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Davis jabs Gotti to the body, keeping him at a distance. Gotti is looking to wear down Davis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Gotti slips under a jab. Gotti throws a series of punches but Davis avoids them all with ease. Davis scores with a sloppy right hand. Gotti should have avoided that one. Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Gotti is just out of range. Don Gotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Davis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Davis is looking to slow Gotti down with leg kicks. Davis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gotti's hands. Gotti doesn't manage to clinch there - Davis circles away.
Gotti throws out a loose jab but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it. Davis sizes up Gotti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Davis avoids the body shot from Gotti.
As Gotti backs off Davis throws a huge counter combo but Gotti manages to avoid it all. Gotti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Gotti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davis moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1# Davis stuffs the takedown attempt from Gotti. Gotti gets slowly back to his feet. No luck with that takedown attempt from Gotti. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Davis.
Davis defending well as Gotti loads up on a big left hand. Nice cross by Davis. Gotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davis. Davis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Gotti blocks a jab. Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Davis tries to counter it with a takedown but Gotti pushes his down on his head and steps out. Gotti misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Davis blocks a jab. Gotti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gotti tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Davis manages to circle out of the way. Davis looks to land a left hand but Gotti moved out of range nicely. Gotti drops down looking for a counter takedown but Davis sprawls and moves away. Gotti takes one on the button. Gotti tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
#T2# Gotti displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. This has been an exciting period of action! Gotti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Davis throws a leg kick that misses. Gotti shoots in looking for a takedown but Davis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gotti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Davis connects with a body shot. Davis lands a head kick!
Davis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gotti. That did some damage! Davis with a nice cross. Gotti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Davis counters with a good low kick that Gotti was not able to check. Gotti misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely. #TD# Gotti manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Davis on his heels. He'll look to pass Davis's guard now, I'm sure. Gotti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Gotti postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Davis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gotti, into his guard. #REVB##T3# Davis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB# Gotti looking for subs off his back but Davis has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gotti manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4# 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.#SUB# Gotti is looking for a triangle but Davis pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Gotti 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.#SUB# Gotti looking for subs off his back but Davis has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gotti wants to get back to full guard but Davis has mounted him! Gotti is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Davis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gotti is looking to escape. Gotti is looking to get to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Gotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gotti shoots for a double leg takedown but Davis sprawls well. He's pushed Gotti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Gotti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. A big left from Gotti misses. Gotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gotti. Gotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range. Davis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Davis duly obliges. Davis lands a body shot.
Gotti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Davis at a distance.
Davis throws out a loose jab but Gotti uses good head movement to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gotti crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Davis - the referee stops the clock and Gotti gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Davis. Gotti manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Gotti cracks Davis with an open hand slap. Davis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Davis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Gotti with a body punch. A glancing blow. Gotti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Davis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1##TD# Gotti closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Davis to the mat! Davis manages to get full guard. #ES2# Davis kicks Gotti off and gets to his feet. Gotti scores with a jab to the body. Davis takes one to the chin there. Gotti blocks a head kick by Davis.
Gotti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Gotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Gotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Good shot there by Davis. Gotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Gotti fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him. Davis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gotti. Davis throws a half hearted mid kick. Davis throws a shot to the body.
#T2# Gotti fails with a takedown attempt. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Davis lands a really nice looking cross but Gotti seems unphased.
Davis misses with a hook. Gotti ducked under it nicely. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Davis.
Davis leaves Gotti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Gotti tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it. Davis throws a nice outside leg kick. Davis with a body punch. A glancing blow. A jab lands there for Gotti. Gotti fails to land with a series of punches.
Corey Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. 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. Davis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Don Gotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Davis lands a really nice looking cross but Gotti seems unphased.
Davis lunges at Gotti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gotti's hand. Davis slips a jab from Gotti. Davis digs a good hook to Gotti's body.
Davis throws a leg kick which misses Gotti's front leg but catches the back leg as Gotti tries to avoid it. A right-left combo lands from Gotti. Davis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Davis looks to land a body kick but Gotti moved away. Gotti darts in looking for a takedown but Davis gets double underhooks and turns Gotti into the cage. Corey Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup. Decent striking displayed by Davis there. Davis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gotti. Davis slips under a jab from Gotti. Davis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gotti. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Gotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. A slapping leg kick lands for Davis.
Davis misses with a leg kick. A decent looking cross lands there for Davis. Gotti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4# Gotti throws a jab when Davis was well out of range. Gotti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Davis.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Gotti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Gotti throws a jab when Davis was well out of range. Gotti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Gotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range. Davis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Gotti takes one on the button. Davis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gotti. Davis digs a good body shot into Gotti's ribs. Davis stuns Gotti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Davis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Danga de danga de dang - Davis scores with a four punch combination! Davis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Gotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Gotti.
And that's the end of the fight! Corey Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Davis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Davis! During a confident post fight interview, Corey Davis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Syn 563 - Onslaught
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1# Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Koski is looking for the big counter here. Davis lands with a cross. An inside leg kick from Davis misses. Koski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Davis cracks the inside of Koski's front leg. A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target. As Davis backs off Koski throws a huge counter combo but Davis manages to avoid it all. Davis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Davis misses with an uppercut. Koski saw that one coming. Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Koski moves out of range easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Koski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davis throws out the jab. Koski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. A low kick from Davis misses and Koski counters with a two punch combo. Koski slips a jab from Davis. Koski unleashes a big counter combination but Davis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Davis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1# Davis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Davis missing with a left hand there. Koski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Davis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Davis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Davis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Koski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Davis connects with a solid leg kick. Koski moves out of range as Davis strikes. Davis throws a jab when Koski was well out of range. Koski is looking for the big counter here. Davis throws a low kick but Koski moves out of range easily. Corey Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Koski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis. Koski is looking for the big counter here. Nice shot by Davis. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Koski checks a leg kick. #T2# Davis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Koski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Koski moves out of range easily. Koski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Davis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Davis throws a hook but Koski blocks it. Koski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Corey Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Koski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Davis. Davis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Koski. Koski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Davis throws a jab when Koski was well out of range. Despite the aggression on Koski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Koski's shoulder, as Koski tries to avoid the shot. As Davis backs off Koski throws a huge counter combo but Davis manages to avoid it all. Davis throws a hook but Koski avoids it easily.#T3# Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Koski is just out of range. Davis tries to work over Koski's front leg with a kick but Koski checks it. Koski unleashes a big counter combination but Davis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koski moves away. Koski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Koski moves out of range of the strikes. Davis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koski is able to avoid easily. Koski throws a counter combo. Davis throws a poor cross that misses
and Koski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Davis misses with a straight right. Koski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Davis lands a jab to the nose. Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koski. Koski is looking for the big counter here. Davis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davis motions for Koski to come forward. Davis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4# Davis throws a hook but Koski avoids it easily. Davis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Davis throws a big shot that misses. Koski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. 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 Koski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Davis throws a jab when Koski was well out of range. Koski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Koski ducks under a wild hook from Davis. Koski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Jab by Davis. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Koski moves out of range of the strikes. Davis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Davis misses with an uppercut. Koski saw that one coming. Davis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Koski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Davis dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Davis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Davis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Davis connects with a nice looking jab.
Davis tries to work over Koski's front leg with a kick but Koski checks it. Despite the aggression on Koski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Davis lands with a straight right. Koski didn't see that one coming. Davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koski.
As Davis backs off Koski throws a huge counter combo but Davis manages to avoid it all. Davis missing with a left hand there. Koski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Koski unleashes a big counter combination but Davis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Davis tries to land a leg kick but Koski saw it coming and moves away.
Koski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Koski tries to move into range but Davis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Davis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Koski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. A big right from Davis misses. #T1# Davis misses with a low kick as Koski jumps back. Koski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Koski throws a counter combo. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Koski might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Davis has got the better of the exchanges. Davis tries a head kick but it misses.
Koski throws a counter combo. Juan Koski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Koski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Davis backs off Koski throws a huge counter combo but Davis manages to avoid it all. Koski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Davis lands a head kick. Koski smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT# It looks like Juan Koski has been cut. Davis throws a low kick but Koski moves out of range easily. Davis lands with a slapping head kick. Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A good leg kick by Davis. Davis scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2# The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Koski checks a leg kick. Koski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Koski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Davis cracks Koski with an open hand slap. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Koski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Davis misses with an uppercut. Koski saw that one coming. Koski unleashes a big counter combination but Davis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Koski moves out of range of the strikes. Koski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Davis wants to land a leg kick but Koski is out of range. Koski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Davis can pounce on him.
Davis misses the jab. Koski throws a counter combo. Koski slips under a jab from Davis.#T3# Davis swings for the body but Koski moves out of range.
Koski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Davis throws a front kick aimed at Koski's knee but Koski avoids it well. Davis misses with a lunging right hand
and Koski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koski is looking for the big counter here. Davis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Davis looks to throw the jab but Koski is out of range. Davis thows a left - swing and a miss! Davis looks to land a left hand but Koski moved out of range nicely. Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As Davis backs off Koski throws a huge counter combo but Davis manages to avoid it all. Davis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koski can do to turn this around? A head kick by Davis misses and Koski counters with a three punch combo that has Davis backing up. Davis nods at Koski to acknowledge the strikes.#T4# Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koski. A jab from Davis finds it's way through Koski's defenses. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A leg kick checked by Koski. Koski throws a counter combo. Davis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Davis throws a jab but it's blocked by Koski. Davis tries to score with a low kick but Koski moves his leg out of the way. Koski unleashes a big counter combination but Davis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Koski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis. Koski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis. Davis throws a lazy uppercut
and Koski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Koski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Davis looks to land a body kick but Koski moved away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Davis dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Juan Koski's cut. 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. And we move into the final round! #R3# Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis. Despite the aggression on Koski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Davis throws a looping overhand right but Koski ducks down to avoid it. Corey Davis is winning the standup battle so far. Davis misses with a hook
and Koski counters with a one-two to the body. Davis throws a lazy right hand but Koski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Davis throws a hook but Koski avoids it easily. Koski is looking for the big counter here. Koski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davis jabbing away but nothing is landing. Davis throws a leg kick and Koski counters with a two punch combo. Koski blocks a leg kick. Koski is looking for the big counter here. The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1# Davis throws a body shot but no joy. Despite the aggression on Koski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Koski moves out of range easily. Koski unleashes a big counter combination but Davis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. A jab from Davis misses. Davis lands with a shot to the body. Koski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis. A head kick misses from Davis. Despite the aggression on Koski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Good shot there by Davis. Davis throws a lazy right hand but Koski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Koski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Koski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Davis jabs Koski right on the nose. Koski blinks but takes it well. Juan Koski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Davis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Davis misses the shot to the body. Koski is looking for the big counter here. Good work by Koski as he checks the leg kick. Koski unleashes a big counter combination but Davis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. A leg kick checked by Koski. Koski is looking for the big counter here. Koski moves away from the strike by Davis. Koski moves out of range as Davis strikes. Koski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. A bone on bone clash there as Koski blocks the leg kick.
Koski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Davis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koski throws a counter combo. Davis looks to land a body kick but Koski moved away. Davis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3# Davis scores with a one two! Koski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. A combination from Davis does no damage. Koski unleashes a big counter combination but Davis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Davis throws a head kick that misses. Davis throws an off balance right hand
and Koski counters with a three punch combo that has Davis backing up. Davis nods at Koski to acknowledge the strikes. Davis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Davis misses with an uppercut. Davis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Davis loads up on a big right hand but Koski slips the punch. Koski is looking for the big counter here. Davis throws a quick inside leg kick. Davis misses with a straight left. Koski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Davis tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4# Davis tries a head kick but it misses.
Koski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Davis backs off Koski throws a huge counter combo but Davis manages to avoid it all. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Davis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Davis throws a leg kick but Koski sees it coming and moves out of range. Despite the aggression on Koski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Koski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
Koski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Nice defenses there by Koski. As Davis backs off Koski throws a huge counter combo but Davis manages to avoid it all. Davis misses with a body shot.
Koski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Koski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Corey Davis showed his dominance in that final round. Well Davis 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Davis! 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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Event:
Syn 557 - Revolve
Date: Dec 22, 2017 |
#R1# Davis tries to land a front kick but Vegas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Davis scores with a body shot.
Davis throws a one two combo.
#CUT2# It looks like Johnny Vegas has been cut. Davis scores with a punch to the head. Davis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Davis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vegas throws a leg kick that misses. Vegas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target. Davis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. An inside leg kick lands from Davis. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Davis misses with a kick to the body.
Davis misses with a shot to the body and Vegas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Davis cracks the inside of Vegas's front leg. Vegas scores with a jab. Davis acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vegas. And Vegas counters with a quick kick to the body but Davis blocks it. Davis needs to keep his hands up - Vegas had a free shot at his head there.#T1# Davis scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vegas. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet. Vegas slips under a jab. Vegas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davis throws out the jab. Davis misses with a leg kick and Vegas counters with a straight right hand. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vegas, as that shot connected.
Davis misses with a leg kick enabling Vegas to counter with a crisp jab. Davis throws a series of punches but Vegas moves out of range. Vegas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Vegas throws a leg kick enabling Davis to counter with a crisp jab. Vegas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vegas misses with a straight left. Davis lands a jab to the nose. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Davis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vegas. Davis misses with a looping right.#T2##CL# Vegas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Vegas tries to throw a body punch but Davis avoids it by throwing Vegas back against the cage. Davis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vegas has him pressed against the cage. Davis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vegas backwards. #BC2# Davis manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Davis. That snapped Vegas's head back.
That kick from Vegas tenderised Davis's leg. Davis is trying to keep his angry face on. We've been told by Vegas's head coaches at DJs Locker that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Davis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Davis misses with a leg kick. An attempted straight right counter from Vegas misses the target. A cross from Davis lands. Vegas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Vegas slips a straight right by Davis. Davis slips a straight right by Vegas. Davis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vegas.#CL# Vegas has closed the distance and engaged Davis in a clinch.
#T3# Davis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vegas's elbow. The referee is keeping an eye on Davis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Davis throws a head punch that misses. Davis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Davis lands with a light punch inside. Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it. Davis tries a body shot but Vegas blocks it.
Davis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. A short left from Davis. Davis working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Davis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Vegas keeps control of Davis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4# Davis can't find room to land a body shot as Vegas controls the action.
Davis tries to throw a body punch but Vegas avoids it by throwing Davis back against the cage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2# Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Vegas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Vegas ducks under a wild hook from Davis. Vegas misses with a kick to the body and Davis counters with a lovely shot to the body. Davis is looking to chop away at Vegas's legs. Vegas avoids the body shot from Davis.
Corey Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A leg kick checked by Vegas. Davis throws a head kick but Vegas moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Davis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vegas can pounce on him.
Vegas slips under a jab from Davis. Vegas throwing a counter right hand but Davis manages to avoid it. Davis scores with a jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Davis throws a leg kick that is checked and Vegas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Davis dominated that round. The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Vegas blocks a jab. A low kick from Vegas misses and Davis counters with a left and a right that stings Vegas. Davis lands a glancing blow to the side of Vegas's head. Davis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2# Vegas is rocked! Davis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Oh Vegas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Vegas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davis paws at him with a jab and circles away. Vegas scores with a nice strike. Davis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. The fight stays on the outside here - Vegas looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Vegas throws a head kick that half lands.
Vegas seems to have got his legs back now. Vegas lands a nice hook to Davis's body. Davis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vegas slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
Davis slips under a jab. Vegas is looking to land body kicks. Vegas moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDavis.#CL# Vegas takes the fight into the clinch. #T1# Davis struggles to land a body shot inside as Vegas controls his hands.
Davis lands a right hand. Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Davis misses with a short punch on the inside. Davis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vegas is keeping busy. A nice left hand lands by Vegas.
Davis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vegas is keeping busy. Vegas throws a head punch that misses. Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Vegas throws a head punch that misses. Vegas blocks a body shot from Davis. Davis misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2# Vegas wants to land a leg kick but Davis is out of range. Davis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Davis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vegas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Davis scrambles back to his feet. Corey Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup. Davis scores with a jab. Vegas acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Davis lands a high kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Davis lands a lovely overhand right. Vegas cracks the inside of Davis's front leg. Davis misses with a looping right. Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vegas manages to avoid it. Vegas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Davis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Vegas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Davis to score with a decent uppercut. Davis misses with a low kick. Vegas misses with a hook
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Vegas throws a leg kick but Davis checks it. Vegas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3# Davis tries a head kick but it misses.
Vegas misses with a wild body shot. Davis throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Davis scores with a shot to the body.
Davis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Davis lands a really nice looking cross but Vegas seems unphased.
Davis throws a quick inside leg kick. Vegas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Davis throws a leg kick that is checked letting Vegas counter with a right hand. Vegas slips under a jab from Davis. Vegas throws a jab when Davis was well out of range. Davis is looking to chop away at Vegas's legs. Davis avoids a kick to the body.
Davis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vegas counters with a nice body shot. #T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Davis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Davis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vegas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A telegraphed right hand from Davis misses the target. Davis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Vegas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Davis. Vegas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Davis throws a leg kick that is checked and Vegas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Davis is looking to chop away at Vegas's legs. Davis motions for Vegas to come forward. Davis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Some bone on bone action there as Vegas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Davis lands a leg kick that knocks Vegas off balance momentarily. Davis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Vegas feinted there with a counter leg kick. Vegas scores with a nice right hand.
Davis lands a jab-cross combination. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3##CL# Vegas forces Davis back against the cage and clinches. Davis looks to throw an elbow but misses. Vegas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Davis or not. Vegas scores with a hook to the body. Still in the clinch, Vegas scores with a nice short uppercut. Still in the clinch, Vegas scores with a nice short uppercut. Vegas misses with the head strike.
Vegas lands a body punch. A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land. Davis misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside. Vegas prevents a body shot from Davis. Davis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vegas or not. Davis tries to work over Vegas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Davis tries a body shot but Vegas blocks it.
#T1# Vegas lands with a short shot to the head. Davis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vegas is keeping busy.#BC2# Davis breaks the clinch.
Vegas is looking to clinch. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Davis! But no joy. Davis misses with a right hand enabling Vegas to counter with a crisp jab. Davis throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Vegas counter with a right hand. Vegas avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Vegas works Davis's body with a nice hook. Davis misses with a straight left. Vegas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC# Davis is rocked! Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Vegas counters with a straight right hand. Davis is still on wobbly legs! Can Vegas finish him? Vegas lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Davis head around and knocks him out cold! Vegas hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Vegas! A very excited looking Johnny Vegas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Syn - Heir To The Throne Rd 2
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1# Davis moves into range and connects with a jab. Corey Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Davis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Davis misses with a shot to the body and Lester counters with a nice body shot. Lester dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lester comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A low kick from Davis is predictable there and Lester connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Lester misses with an uppercut
and Davis counters with a lovely shot to the body. Davis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lester under the eye. Nice straight punches there by Davis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Davis. This has been an exciting period of action! Davis throws a nice outside leg kick. Davis looks to throw a body kick and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Davis tries a low kick but Lester avoids it. Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lester. Lester slips a straight right by Davis. A punch lands to the side of Davis 's head but he takes it in his stride. A jab from Lester finds it's way through Davis's defenses. Davis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Lester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1# Davis lands with an uppercut that bounces Lester off the cage and back into range. Lester misses with a jab to the body
and Davis counters with a slapping leg kick. Davis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Lester scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Lester throws a big shot that misses. Davis feints a counter leg kick. Davis lands with a nice body punch. Lester connects with a body shot that sends Davis's belly button to the back. Lester connects with a looping right hand.
Lester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Davis tests Lester's chin there with a solid looking shot. Lester fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Davis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lester - the referee stops the clock and Davis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lester. Davis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lester misses with a wild body shot. Nice jab there from Lester. Davis lands a jab-cross combination. #T2# Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it. Lester throws a hook but Davis avoids it easily. Davis scores with a decent looking hook. Davis lands a jab-cross combination. Lester throws a hook but Davis avoids it easily. Davis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Lester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Davis throws a leg kick and Lester counters with a nice uppercut. Davis avoids a kick to the body.
Davis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Good leg kick by Davis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lester.
Davis gets off balance looking for a body kick and Lester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Davis misses with a left hand and Lester counters with a nice body shot. Lester connects with an inside leg kick. Davis misses with a hook. Lester ducked under it nicely. Davis throws a hook but Lester blocks it.#T3# Lester throws an overhand right that lands on Davis's shoulder, as Davis tries to avoid the shot. Davis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. 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. Davis throws a hook to the side of Lester's head but Lester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Davis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Davis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Lester is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Nice defenses there by Lester. Lester checks a leg kick. A little feinted left hand from Lester on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Lester moves away from the strike by Davis. Davis blocks a jab. Davis defending well as Lester loads up on a big left hand. Davis slips a jab from Lester. Lester throws a push kick but Davis slaps the foot to one side. Davis connects with a solid leg kick. A solid body kick from Lester. Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range.#T4# Davis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lester counters with a straight right hand. Davis lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Davis misses with a body shot.
Lester gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target. Davis takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses. Davis throws a right and a left that both miss. Davis slips a jab from Lester. Lester misses the shot to the body. A jab from Lester misses. Davis is looking to chop away at Lester's legs. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Good work by Lester as he checks the leg kick. A decent looking cross lands there for Davis. Lester ducks under a wild hook from Davis. Lester dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Davis. That did some damage! 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 Moe Lester will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# A chopping leg kick lands by Davis. Davis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lester is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Davis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Both fighters circling a little - Lester finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Davis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Lester blocks a leg kick. Lester slips a straight right by Davis. An attempted straight right counter from Lester misses the target. Lester misses with a hook. Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lester lands a jab to the nose. Lester blocks a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lester checks a leg kick. Davis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. An attempted straight right counter from Lester misses the target. Davis with a jab.#T1# Davis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lester. Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Davis swings widly with a right hand
and Lester counters with a nice body kick.
Davis is breathing heavily. Lester throws a jab when Davis was well out of range. Davis misses with a wild body shot. Lester scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Davis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lester. Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range. Lester wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Lester has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Davis. Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lester scores with a push kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lester cracks Davis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Davis throws a leg kick and Lester counters with a nice uppercut. #T2# Lester swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Lester swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Lester has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Davis. Davis ducks right into an uppercut from Lester. Lester takes one on the button. Davis moves out of range of the body kick from Lester.
Lester misses with a wild body shot. A nice leg kick lands there from Lester. Davis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lester is out of range. Lester is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A low kick from Davis is predictable there and Lester counters with a stiff right hand. Davis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lester misses with a looping left. Davis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Lester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis. An attempted straight right counter from Lester misses the target. Lester looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T3# A chopping leg kick lands by Davis. Davis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC# Davis is rocked! Davis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Davis is still on wobbly legs! Can Lester finish him? Lester knocks out Davis with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Lester before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Lester picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Moe Lester!
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Event:
Syn - Heir To The Throne Rd 1
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1# St. Georges cracks Davis with a right hand to the side of the head. St. Georges fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Davis. St. Georges has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Davis is landing a low percentage of strikes. St. Georges shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. St. Georges lands a slapping body shot.
St. Georges ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away. St. Georges misses with a looping left. Nice defenses there by Davis. St. Georges looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Davis throws a low kick but it's checked well by St. Georges. Gauthier St. Georges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Davis connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice body kick from Davis. Davis throws an overhand right that lands on St. Georges's shoulder, as St. Georges tries to avoid the shot. Davis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Davis.#CUT# It looks like Gauthier St. Georges has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Davis throws out a loose jab but St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid it. St. Georges misses with a looping left. Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Davis misses with a body kick. Davis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Some bone on bone action there as St. Georges checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. A jab from Davis misses. The crowd cheers as Davis lands an impressive looking overhand right. St. Georges doesn't seem phased though.#T1# St. Georges ducks under a wild hook from Davis. Davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St. Georges was well out of range. Poor timing from Davis. Davis throws a sloppy head kick and St. Georges moves out of range easily. That kick from St. Georges tenderised Davis's leg. Davis is trying to keep his angry face on. St. Georges's jab looks to have found its range, popping Davis under the eye.#CL2# St. Georges closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Davis dodges an elbow strike from St. Georges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from St. Georges. A short right from Davis. Davis can't find room to land a body shot as St. Georges controls the action.
Davis can't find room to land a body shot as St. Georges controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from St. Georges. I was talking to Davis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. St. Georges has a couple of punches blocked by Davis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis. St. Georges lands an elbow that stopped Davis in his tracks for a moment. This has been an exciting period of action! Davis tries a body shot but St. Georges blocks it.
Davis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St. Georges stalling.
A nice left hand lands by St. Georges.
St. Georges prevents a body shot from Davis. #T2# St. Georges has a couple of punches blocked by Davis.
Davis tries a body shot but St. Georges blocks it.
Davis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St. Georges's elbow. Davis tries to work over St. Georges's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. St. Georges pushes off an throws an elbow but Davis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC# Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davis throws a jab when St. Georges was well out of range. St. Georges lands a jab to the nose. Good leg kick by Davis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
St. Georges moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. St. Georges steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis. St. Georges fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Davis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St. Georges sees it coming and avoids it easily. St. Georges misses with a straight right. #CL2# St. Georges drives through and clinches with Davis against the cage.
#BC# Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Davis.
Davis misses with a low kick. Davis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T3# Davis slips under a jab. St. Georges keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
St. Georges throws a jab when Davis was well out of range. A little feinted left hand from Davis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. St. Georges ducks under a wild hook from Davis. Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St. Georges. Davis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. St. Georges scores with a nice strike. 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. St. Georges is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Davis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Davis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Davis pushes St. Georges away with a front kick. Davis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Davis misses the jab. St. Georges throws out a powerful jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. St. Georges throws a quick inside leg kick. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Davis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from St. Georges - the referee stops the clock and Davis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says St. Georges. Davis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Davis pivots, looking for a leg kick but St. Georges is out of range and Davis settles back down. Davis motions for St. Georges to come forward. Davis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4# St. Georges lunges at Davis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Davis's hand. Davis throws a shot from downtown. St. Georges moves away and avoids it. St. Georges wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance. St. Georges connects with a single shot there. Davis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Davis moves out of range of the leg kick from St. Georges. Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
St. Georges cracks Davis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Davis throws a low kick but St. Georges avoids it. Davis throws out a loose jab but St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid it. St. Georges throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily. St. Georges wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Davis walks into a straight right hand from St. Georges. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St. Georges manages to avoid it. Davis jabs St. Georges right on the nose. St. Georges blinks but takes it well. Davis ducks under a wild hook from St. Georges. As St. Georges backs away, Davis returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. A swing and a miss from Davis. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gauthier St. Georges dominated that round. The cut man is working on Gauthier St. Georges's cut. That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# St. Georges throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range. Gauthier St. Georges seems to be getting the better of the standup. St. Georges throws a series of strikes that have Davis backpedaling.
Davis throws a jab when St. Georges was well out of range. St. Georges tries a quick counter leg kick but Davis is wise to it. St. Georges works the jab nicely. Davis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. St. Georges throws a body shot but no joy. Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St. Georges. St. Georges uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis. St. Georges misses with a wild body shot. St. Georges misses with an uppercut. Davis saw that one coming. A swing and a miss from St. Georges. St. Georges jabs Davis right on the nose. Davis blinks but takes it well. St. Georges steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis. St. Georges doesn't manage to clinch there - Davis circles away.
St. Georges connects with a leg kick. Davis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. St. Georges lands a leg kick that knocks Davis off balance momentarily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Davis throws a shot from downtown. St. Georges moves away and avoids it. St. Georges uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis.#T1# Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davis tries to work over St. Georges's front leg with a kick but St. Georges checks it. Donk. St. Georges catches Davis right on the button with a cross. Davis slips a straight right by St. Georges. Davis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. St. Georges 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. Davis tries to land a leg kick but St. Georges saw it coming and moves away.
Davis misses the shot to the body. Davis ducks under a wild hook from St. Georges. St. Georges with a hook. Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
St. Georges checks the leg kick nicely there.
A combination from St. Georges does no damage. Davis lands with a kick to the temple. St. Georges shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" St. Georges stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. St. Georges cracks the inside of Davis's front leg. This has been an exciting period of action! Davis moves out of range as St. Georges strikes. St. Georges throws a sloppy head kick and Davis moves out of range easily. #T2# Some bone on bone action there as Davis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Davis misses with a body shot.
St. Georges misses with a low kick.
Davis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Davis jabbing away but nothing is landing. St. Georges throws a jab but it's blocked by Davis. Davis throws a body punch but St. Georges moves out of range. St. Georges scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
St. Georges showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
Davis misses with a left hand #CL2# and St. Georges moves into the clinch. St. Georges lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Davis. Davis avoids the elbow strike from St. Georges, against the cage.
St. Georges misses with a short punch on the inside. St. Georges lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Davis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by St. Georges. Davis misses with a punch to the body.
#T3# A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Davis pushes off an throws an elbow but St. Georges leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. St. Georges lands a damaging elbow. A right handed body shot lands from Davis.
A right handed body shot lands from St. Georges.
Davis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from St. Georges fails to land. Davis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. A head punch blocked on the inside by St. Georges. An uppercut to the body lands inside from St. Georges. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St. Georges. Davis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St. Georges lands with a right to the head. St. Georges has been the more effective fighter overall so far. St. Georges lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davis backwards. Davis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
St. Georges scores with an uppercut up the middle. Davis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Davis blocks an elbow strike. Davis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Davis tries a body shot but St. Georges blocks it.
St. Georges lands a shoulder strike. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Davis misses with a punch to the body.
#T4# St. Georges scores with a shoulder strike. Davis blocking some punches.
A short right from St. Georges on the inside. A right hand to the body from St. Georges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from St. Georges. St. Georges tries a body shot but Davis blocks it.
Davis tries to throw a body punch but St. Georges avoids it by throwing Davis back against the cage. Davis tries a body shot but St. Georges blocks it.
Davis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davis gets through St. Georges's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. St. Georges looking to slow down the pace here. Davis tries a body shot but St. Georges blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. St. Georges lands a nice uppercut. Davis blocks an uppercut.
Davis lands with a left to the head. St. Georges prevents a body shot from Davis. St. Georges lands an elbow just above Davis 's eye. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gauthier St. Georges showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Gauthier St. Georges's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R3# St. Georges cracks Davis with a right hand to the side of the head. Davis looks to land a left hand but St. Georges moved out of range nicely. Davis jabbing away but nothing is landing. St. Georges swinging wildly here.
St. Georges uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
A clash of legs there as Davis blocks the low kick. St. Georges scores with a spinning back kick! St. Georges thows a left - swing and a miss! St. Georges tests Davis's chin there with a solid looking shot. Davis cracks St. Georges with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. St. Georges scores with a jab. Davis acknowledges it with a nod of the head. St. Georges avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Davis throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2# and St. Georges counters into the clinch. Nicely done. St. Georges throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis. St. Georges wants to stall.
Davis tries to work over St. Georges's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1# Nice body punch from St. Georges - that landed with a thud.
St. Georges misses with a punch on the inside.
Gauthier St. Georges seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. St. Georges swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St. Georges lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davis backwards. St. Georges lands an elbow inside. Davis struggles to land a body shot inside as St. Georges controls his hands.
St. Georges has a couple of punches blocked by Davis.
Davis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St. Georges's elbow. St. Georges throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis. Davis misses with a punch to the body.
St. Georges lands an uppercut. Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. St. Georges works on Davis's body with a couple of short punches. St. Georges struggles to land a body shot inside as Davis controls his hands.
A short left from Davis. Still in the clinch, Davis scores with a nice short uppercut. St. Georges tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A nice left hand lands by St. Georges.
St. Georges lands a shoulder strike. Corey Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gauthier St. Georges is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Davis lands a body shot. St. Georges lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Davis tries to work over St. Georges's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. St. Georges misses with a short punch on the inside. Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. St. Georges moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. St. Georges lands a glancing blow to the side of Davis's head. Davis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St. Georges manages to avoid it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from St. Georges! But no joy. St. Georges avoids the body shot from Davis.
St. Georges buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
St. Georges feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Daviss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A swing and a miss from Davis. St. Georges throws a low kick but it's checked well by Davis. Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St. Georges manages to avoid it. St. Georges misses with a body kick. St. Georges throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range. #T3# St. Georges checks a leg kick. Davis misses with a straight left. Davis's jab looks to have found its range, popping St. Georges under the eye. Good work by St. Georges as he checks the leg kick. Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
St. Georges slips a jab from Davis. A little jabbing left from St. Georges on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. St. Georges works Davis's body with a nice hook. St. Georges lands a nice looking body shot.
Davis wants to land a leg kick but St. Georges is out of range. St. Georges listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. A swing and a miss from Davis. St. Georges slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
St. Georges jabs Davis to the body, keeping him at a distance. Davis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. St. Georges thuds a left hand into Davis's body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! St. Georges cracks the inside of Davis's front leg. #T4# St. Georges moves into range and connects with a jab. St. Georges lands with a straight right. Davis didn't see that one coming. St. Georges is looking to take this fight into the clinch. St. Georges lands a jab to Davis's midsection. St. Georges throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis throws a poor cross that misses
and St. Georges counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. St. Georges tries to move into range but Davis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. St. Georges throws a shot to the body.
Davis misses with a wild body shot. St. Georges throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily. A nice inside leg kick there by St. Georges. That's going to slow Davis down. Davis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Davis walks into a straight right hand from St. Georges. Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by St. Georges. And an attempted straight right on the counter from St. Georges! But no joy. St. Georges throws a shot from downtown. Davis moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight! Gauthier St. Georges comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well St. Georges has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gauthier St. Georges!
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Event:
OFC 303: Wrath
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1# Barathian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Davis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Davis throws a head kick that misses. A low kick from Davis is predictable there enabling Barathian to counter with a crisp jab. Davis throws a shot from downtown. Barathian moves away and avoids it. A solid leg kick lands there for Davis.
Barathian throws a nice looking combination but Davis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Davis misses with a looping left.#CL# Barathian takes the fight into the clinch. Davis can't find room to land a body shot as Barathian controls the action.
Davis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barathian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davis backwards. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Barathian avoids a wild elbow strike from Davis. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2# Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A big right from Barathian misses. Davis thows a leg kick but Barathian checks it and Barathian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1# Davis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Barathian moves out of range easily. A slow jab from Barathian misses its intended target. Davis lands with a slapping head kick. A solid leg kick lands there for Davis.
Davis throws the left hand but Barathian avoids the punch easily. Barathian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A punch combination from Barathian misses. A little jabbing left from Davis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Barathian moves out of range of the leg kick from Davis. Davis tries to work over Barathian's front leg with a kick but Barathian checks it. Barathian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Davis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barathian's head backwards. Davis digs a good hook to Barathian's body.
Barathian throws a right hand that Davis ducks under and follows up with a left that Davis also avoids with ease. Davis scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Barathian gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Corey Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A slow jab from Barathian misses its intended target. #T2# Barathian takes a body punch but keeps moving. Davis misses with an uppercut. Barathian saw that one coming. Davis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barathian. That one must have hurt. Davis scores with a hook. Barathian checks the leg kick. Davis moves into range and connects with a jab. Barathian dips to his left and cracks Davis with an uppercut! Barathian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC2# Barathian is rocked! Barathian walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Barathian limp body while Davis jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corey Davis! Corey Davis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
OFC 299: Survivors
Date: Jul 19, 2017 |
#R1# Bartlet looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2# Bartlet closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bartlet lands in his opponent's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Davis wants to stand up but Bartlet is controlling him. Bartlet passes into half guard. Davis keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bartlet misses with a head shot. Davis uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB# Bartlet content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Davis has locked up a guillotine! Davis's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Bartlet is holding on here and Davis must be using up a lot of energy. Bartlet has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Davis gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Corey Davis! An out of breath Corey Davis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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OFC 295: City of Angels
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1# Barca misses with a straight left. Davis attempts a counter takedown but Barca avoids it well and moves away. Davis looks to throw the jab but Barca is out of range. Barca is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Barca bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2# Barca scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Davis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Davis keeps control of the position for the meantime. Davis wants to control but Barca is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davis is holding on to half guard well. Barca throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1# Barca not landing any meaningful shots this time. Barca thows a huge punch but Davis dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Barca looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Barca is controlling the pace.
Barca throwing shots but Davis is blocking nicely. Barca content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Barca not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Barca thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davis's head. #T2##SUB2# Barca is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barca wants to pass to mount but Davis is defending the position. Barca working Davis over with strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Barca looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2# Barca is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Davis has managed to free his arm - good work. Barca missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Nice strikes from Barca there. #T3# 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. Barca connects with a nice short shot to Davis's temple. #SUB2# Davis is defending against the submission attempts here by Barca.
Barca has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Barca lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Barca landing strikes, looking to finish! Barca throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Barca misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T4# Barca takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Davis blocking the ground and pound. Barca throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Barca tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Davis tries to hold on but Barca pushes him away. Barca putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Davis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Barca looking to finish with strikes here!
#SUB2# Barca is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Davis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Davis is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# The fighters circling - Barca throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Davis tries to counter with a takedown but Barca is quick to defend against it. Barca misses with a straight left. Barca lands a head shot. Davis lands a head kick. Barca smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT# It looks like Hannibal Barca has been cut. Barca throws a nice looking combination but Davis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Davis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Barca just manages to avoid it. Barca scores with a decent looking hook. Barca throws a looping overhand right but Davis ducks down to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barca connects with a jab. Barca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Davis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2# Barca feints and as Davis raises his hands in defense, Barca changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1# Davis has his hands on Barca's head, controlling the position. Barca throws a big right hand that misses. Davis can't keep his opponent in guard - Barca advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Hannibal Barca has got the better of the ground game so far. Barca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working. Barca sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davis defending well though. Barca is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Davis reverses the position - he's now on top in Barca's guard. #SUB2# Barca 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. #T2##SUB2# Barca 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. #SUB2# Barca working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Davis has passed into half guard!
Barca has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Barca wants to get back to full guard.#T3# Davis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Barca strikes from the bottom but Davis uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Barca has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Barca manages to work his way to half guard, despite Davis's best efforts. Barca wants to get back to full guard but Davis has mounted him! Barca working to try and regain half guard.
Barca gets back to half guard. Barca manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2# Barca working for submissions but it's allowed Davis to get to half guard.
#T4##SUB2# Barca looking for subs from the bottom but Davis mounts him! Davis manages to capitalize on a mistake by Barca to take his back! I really don't envy Barca right now.
Barca is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Davis controls the position. Davis is not going to allow Barca to sit and survive in this position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Davis is hanging on to Barca's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hannibal Barca will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Hannibal Barca's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R3# Barca throws a jab when Davis was well out of range. Davis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Davis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Davis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Barca throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily. It looked like Davis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Barca throws a poor cross that misses
and Davis counters with a low kick, right behind Barca 's knee. Davis moves away from the strike by Barca. Davis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barca sprawls and moves away. No joy there for Barca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2# Barca drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barca is putting a hurting on Davis here, landing some big shots from side control. Barca looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Davis is avoiding damage well.
#T1# Barca trying to control the position but Davis is working away. Davis avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Barca. Davis is not content to let Barca control the position. Barca throwing shots but missing, from side control. Barca tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Barca is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Barca creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2# Barca is chipping away with strikes.
Barca working the ground and pound from side control. Barca misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Davis is trying to get back to half guard. Barca trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom. Barca landing strikes. Barca lands some shots froms side control.#T3# Barca scores with a couple of short elbows. Barca landing a few strikes. Barca working the ground and pound. #ROC2# Davis is rocked! Barca looks up at the clock and then as Davis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Barca smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Oh Davis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Barca is putting a hurting on Davis here, landing some big shots from side control. Barca working the head and body with strikes. Barca cracks Davis with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Barca immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Davis is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Barca!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannibal Barca! Hannibal Barca is the new lightweight champion! Hannibal Barca bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. In defeat, Corey Davis stepped up to the mic, saying 'Coming in jet lagged sucks man'.
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Event:
OFC 290: London Calling
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1# A decent looking body kick lands there for Davis. Urai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Urai misses with a body punch
and Davis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2# It looks like Sam Urai has been cut. Urai throws a body kick, spinning off balance enabling Davis to counter with a crisp jab. Urai thows a leg kick but Davis checks it and Davis counters with a left right combination that sends Urai crashing to the mat - Davis wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Urai out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Davis! Corey Davis is the new lightweight champion! A relieved looking Corey Davis 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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Event:
OFC 283: New Frontier
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1# Davis throws a body shot but no joy. Ingram drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Davis defends it well. Kizeal Ingram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Good exchange - Davis coming out on top. Davis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy in the buildup to the fight. Ingram avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Ingram. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ingram is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Davis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Davis tries to improve position but can't. Davis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2# Ingram is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davis wants to improve his position but Ingram is controlling well.
Ingram controlling the action here. Ingram tries to pass the half guard into mount. Davis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Davis is looking to improve his position.
Ingram takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Davis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2# Ingram is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Ingram with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Davis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ingram content to control rather than advance. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Let's hope that Ingram has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Davis wants to control but Ingram is keeping busy.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Ingram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davis. Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Ingram counters with a nice uppercut. Ingram scores with a crisp jab that stopped Davis in his tracks. Ingram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Davis connects with a jab.#T3# Good standup being displayed there by Davis as he connects with a hook. Ingram tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Davis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ingram. Davis walks into a left hand. Ingram misses with a two punch combination.
Ingram throws a right hand that misses
and Davis counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Davis thows a left - swing and a miss! Ingram throws out a token jab with nothing on it. An attempted straight right counter from Davis misses the target. Ingram misses with a straight right. Davis feints a jab promting Ingram to slip. Davis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ingram slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Davis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ingram is out of range and Davis settles back down. Davis slips under a jab.#T4# Davis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ingram. Davis throwing a counter right hand but Ingram manages to avoid it. Ingram throws an off balance right hand
and Ingram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Davis throws a leg kick that is checked and Ingram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ingram drops his hands momentarily and Davis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Davis scores with a shot to the body.
Davis connects with a single shot there. Davis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Davis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2# Ingram 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. Ingram is in Davis's guard. Davis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Davis can't keep his opponent in guard - Ingram advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. 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. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Ingram looks to land a right hand but Davis moved out of range. Davis missing with a left hand there. Ingram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Davis throws a leg kick which misses Ingram's front leg but catches the back leg as Ingram tries to avoid it. Ingram lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Davis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Davis misses with a looping left. Ingram throws a looping overhand right but Davis ducks down to avoid it. Davis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Davis blocks a jab. As Ingram backs away, Davis returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice shot by Ingram. Davis misses with a hook. Ingram ducked under it nicely. Ingram with a nice cross. Davis slips under a jab from Ingram.#T1# No luck with that takedown attempt from Ingram. Davis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Davis slips a straight right by Ingram. Davis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL2# Ingram clinches up with Davis and pushes him back against the cage. Ingram working some nice short punches in the clinch. Davis blocking some punches.
Davis has a couple of punches blocked by Ingram.
Ingram jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Davis walks away with a smile on his face. Ingram gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Davis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ingram. Corey Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kizeal Ingram. Davis feints and then cracks Ingram's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ingram down. Davis tests Ingram's chin there with a solid looking shot. Ingram shoots in and drives through. Davis sprawls well. As Ingram backs away, Davis returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2# Davis misses with a hook. Davis misses with a wild body shot. Ingram takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Ingram misses with a hook
and Davis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2# Ingram drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES# Davis has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ingram has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. A hook to the body from Davis.
Davis blocks an uppercut.
Ingram misses with a hook from the clinch. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Davis pushes off an throws an elbow but Ingram leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Davis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ingram's elbow. Ingram throws a head punch that misses. Ingram throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3# Ingram throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis. Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ingram fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davis lands a body punch. Ingram jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Davis walks away with a smile on his face. Ingram gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Ingram might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Ingram throws a hook but Davis blocks it. Davis misses with a body shot
and Ingram counters with a straight right hand. Ingram on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL2# Ingram darts in and clinches Davis up against the cage. Davis is trying to maintain a safe position but Ingram gets an underhook and turns Davis into the cage. Ingram swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it. Ingram controlling the action here for a moment.
Davis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ingram is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Davis to keep the fight standing.#T4# Davis misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Davis. Davis is working Ingram over against the cage. Ingram has a couple of punches blocked by Davis.
Davis tries to work over Ingram's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ingram as Davis tries to tie him up. Davis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Davis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ingram. Davis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Davis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ingram tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ingram digs a right hand underneath Davis's ribcage. Davis let out a lung full of air as it connected. This has been an exciting period of action! A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Ingram throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Davis lands with a left to the head. A head punch on the inside from Ingram fails to land. Ingram tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. 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 Corey Davis will probably get the nod. That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Ingram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. An attempted straight right counter from Davis misses the target. Davis lands a leg kick that knocks Ingram off balance momentarily. Ingram tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it. Ingram doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Davis - that will leave a mark!
Davis scores with a jab to the head.
Ingram throws a lazy right hand but Davis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Davis misses with a left hand #TD2# and Ingram counters with a shoot takedown. Davis fights it but they end up in guard. #ES# Davis manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Davis misses with a body punch.
Ingram blocks an uppercut.
#BC# Davis breaks the clinch.
Ingram shoots in but no luck this time. Davis throwing a counter right hand but Ingram manages to avoid it.#T1# Ingram blocks a low kick nicely. Ingram looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. The crowd cheers as Davis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ingram doesn't seem phased though. Davis throws a leg kick that misses. Corey Davis is winning the standup battle so far. Davis tries to land a front kick but Ingram steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Davis works the jab nicely. Davis misses with a double jab
and Ingram counters with a nice uppercut. Ingram chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Davis can pounce on him.
Davis is looking to land body kicks. Davis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Davis swats away the attempt to clinch by Ingram. Kizeal Ingram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Ingram shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Davis counters with a left to the body. A big left from Ingram misses. An attempted straight right counter from Davis misses the target. Davis takes a shot right to the bread basket. Corey Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Davis slips under a jab. Davis half committed to a counter leg kick. Ingram throws a right hand that misses
#TD# and Davis counters with a shoot takedown. Ingram fights it but they end up in guard. Ingram wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Davis manages to pass to side control. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVB# Davis not doing much here.
#T3# Davis is looking to take a break and control but Ingram is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU# Davis decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Ingram fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Davis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Davis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Ingram lands with a straight right. Davis didn't see that one coming. Ingram has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Davis. Ingram swings widly with a right hand
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Davis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ingram. Davis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ingram checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Corey Davis showed his dominance in that final round. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Corey Davis! An intense looking Corey Davis took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Olympics baby!'.
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Event:
OFC 279: Viceroy vs Wyatt
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1# Daghammar avoids the body shot from Davis.
Daghammar misses with a looping right. Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daghammar.
Corey Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Davis lands a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davis looks to land a combination. Daghammar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. A slow jab from Daghammar misses its intended target. #T1# Davis scores with a nice right hand.
Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Daghammar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davis.
Davis throws a lazy right hand but Daghammar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Davis just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Daghammar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Davis throws a body shot but no joy. Davis throws a hook but Daghammar avoids it easily. Daghammar scores with a jab. Davis acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2# Daghammar missing with a left hand there. Davis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Davis thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2# Daghammar rushes Davis and presses him up against the cage. Davis blocking some punches.
Daghammar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC# Davis manages to break the clinch.
Daghammar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daghammar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Davis. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Daghammar moves out of range as Davis strikes. Daghammar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Davis on the side of the head. #CL2# Daghammar closes the distance and clinches.#T3# Daghammar misses with some punches.
Davis lands a nice shot to the body. Davis misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Davis throws an elbow but misses. Davis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Daghammar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Davis's elbow. Daghammar has a couple of punches blocked by Davis.
Davis misses with an elbow strike.
Davis blocks a body shot from Daghammar. Davis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daghammar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davis backwards. Daghammar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Davis tries a body shot but Daghammar blocks it.
Daghammar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Daghammar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Daghammar misses with a hook from the clinch. Daghammar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Davis is keeping busy.#T4# Davis lands with a right to the head. Daghammar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daghammar misses with some punches.
Daghammar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Daghammar. Davis misses with a punch on the inside.
Daghammar stalls. Daghammar tries a body shot but Davis blocks it.
Davis lands with a light punch inside. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Daghammar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daghammar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC# Davis breaks from the clinch.
Davis cracks Daghammar with a good jab. Davis misses with a looping left. 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. 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. #R2# Davis swings widly with a right hand
and Daghammar counters with a stiff right hand. Davis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daghammar counters with a straight right hand. Daghammar moves away from the strike by Davis. Nice defenses there by Davis. Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis. Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davis looks to land a left hand but Daghammar moved out of range nicely. A nice leg kick lands there from Davis. Daghammar looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well. #T1# Davis tries to score with a low kick but Daghammar moves his leg out of the way. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daghammar! But no joy. Davis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Daghammar's shoulder, as Daghammar tries to avoid the shot. Daghammar throws out a counter right but Davis avoids it with no problem. Daghammar ducks under a wild hook from Davis. Davis staying out of range there. It appears Davis was looking to counter with a kick there. Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Daghammar's shoulder, as Daghammar tries to avoid the shot. Davis thows a leg kick but Daghammar checks it and Daghammar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Davis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2# Davis misses with a hook. Daghammar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Daghammar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davis circles away quickly and effectively. Daghammar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Davis's head. Davis throws a lazy right hand but Daghammar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A telegraphed right hand from Davis misses the target. Davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Davis. It seemed like Daghammar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Davis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3##KD2# Daghammar drops Davis with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Davis looks back up at him and smiles so Daghammar waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2# Davis is rocked! Daghammar steps in with a hook that catches Davis right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Daghammar follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Davis looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dag Daghammar! Dag Daghammar is the new lightweight champion! Dag Daghammar really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. The defeated Corey Davis had this to say: 'All the best to my opponent in the Olympics'.
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Event:
OFC 271: Tokyo Drift
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1# Rockin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Davis at a distance.
Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rockin. Rockin moves out of range of the body kick from Davis.
Davis swings and misses with a shot to the body and Rockin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Davis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rockin scores with a nice body kick.
Rockin moves out of range of the strikes. A little feinted left hand from Rockin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Davis cracks Rockin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Davis thuds his shin into the meat of Rockin's side. Corey Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rockin throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily. Rockin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Davis throws a leg kick but Rockin moved away. Davis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rockin. Davis has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Rockin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davis. Rockin blocks a leg kick. An attempted straight right counter from Rockin misses the target. Rockin throws a lazy right hand but Davis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1# Rockin looks to land a left hand but Davis moved out of range nicely. Rockin misses the shot to the body. Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Rockin moves out of range easily. Davis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Rockin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Davis tests Rockin's chin there with a solid looking shot. Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rockin. Davis throws a hook to the side of Rockin's head but Rockin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Davis throws a right and a left that Rockin avoids nicely. Davis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Davis throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Davis checks a leg kick. Rockin swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
#T2# Davis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Davis connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action! Davis misses the body punch and Rockin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Davis throws a leg kick but Rockin sees it coming and moves out of range. Rockin moves away from the strike by Davis. Rockin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Rockin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis. Rockin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A shot to the liver by Davis. Beautiful body shot. Davis slips under a jab from Rockin. Davis connects with a right hand. Rockin shakes it off. Rockin with a nice cross. Davis just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rockin. Davis misses with a double jab.
Rockin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3# Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rockin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Davis momentarily.
Davis dips to his left and cracks Rockin with an uppercut! Davis scores with a jab to the jaw. Davis throws a leg kick that misses. Davis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Rockin lands with an uppercut that bounces Davis off the cage and back into range. Davis misses the shot to the body. Davis throws a looping overhand right but Rockin ducks down to avoid it. A cross from Rockin lands. Rockin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Davis lands a high kick!
#ROC2# Rockin is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Robbie Rockin has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Davis drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Rockin's head, knocking him out cold! Davis is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corey Davis! Corey Davis is the new lightweight champion! Corey Davis took some time post fight to say the following; 'Olympics baby!'.
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Event:
OFC 263: Quarantine
Date: Mar 01, 2017 |
#R1# Gambino connects with a solid leg kick. Davis misses with a body shot.
Davis works Gambino's body with a nice hook. Davis misses with an uppercut. Davis scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT# It looks like Childish Gambino has been cut. Gambino closes the distance and lands a one-two. Gambino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Davis cracks Gambino with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Gambino on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gambino scores with a jab to the head.
Davis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Davis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Davis tries to land a leg kick but Gambino saw it coming and moves away.
Gambino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gambino.
Davis misses the jab. Gambino appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1# Davis feints and then cracks Gambino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gambino down. Davis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gambino on the side of the head. Davis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Gambino throws a series of strikes that have Davis backpedaling.
Davis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gambino tries to bum rush Davis with a series of wild strikes but Davis uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Gambino rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Davis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gambino thinking. Davis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy in the buildup to the fight. Davis catches Gambino with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Corey Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gambino misses with a hook
and Davis counters with a straight right hand. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Davis connects with the punch. Gambino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Davis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Gambino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Gambino ducks under a wild hook from Davis. Davis scores with a leg kick.
Davis looks to land a left hand but Gambino moved out of range nicely. Gambino throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2# Davis takes a swing at Gambino's ribcage but misses. Davis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gambino. A punch lands to the side of Gambino 's head but he takes it in his stride. Gambino scores with a hook to the body. Davis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Gambino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gambino misses with a body shot.
Gambino is looking to land body kicks. Davis throws an off balance right hand
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Gambino gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Davis. Davis scores with a leg kick.
Davis throws a body shot but no joy. No joy there for Gambino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Davis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Gambino scores with a kick to the midsection. Davis looks to land a right hand but Gambino moved out of range.#T3# A bone on bone clash there as Gambino blocks the leg kick.
Davis defending well as Gambino loads up on a big left hand. Davis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Gambino throws a nice looking combination but Davis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Gambino takes one to the chin there. Gambino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davis tries to move into range but Gambino moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gambino. Gambino swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Gambino lands a nice shot that snaps Davis's head back.
Gambino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis looks to land a left hand but Gambino moved out of range nicely. Gambino thows a left - swing and a miss! Davis throws a chopping leg kick but Gambino manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Davis throws a low kick but Gambino moves out of range easily. #T4# Gambino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gambino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away. Davis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Some wild striking there from Gambino.
A slow jab from Gambino misses its intended target. It looked like Davis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Some wild striking there from Gambino.
Davis connects with a body shot. Davis lands with a nice body punch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Davis throws a shot to the body.
Gambino just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis throws a right and a left that Gambino avoids nicely. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Davis, right into the meat.
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 cut man is working on Childish Gambino's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Davis avoids the head kick by Gambino.
Davis throws a nice outside leg kick. Gambino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gambino scores with a jab to the jaw. Davis ducks under a wild hook from Gambino. Gambino tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Davis is able to avoid easily. Gambino misses with a hook. Davis is looking for a counter combo. Gambino takes one on the button. Davis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Davis is looking to chop away at Gambino's legs. Corey Davis is winning the standup battle so far. Gambino throws a jab when Davis was well out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gambino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily. A big left from Davis misses. Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Gambino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Gambino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1# A swing and a miss from Gambino. Gambino takes a swing at Davis's ribcage but misses. Gambino fails to land with a series of punches.
Gambino throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
Davis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gambino.
It seemed like Gambino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Davis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Davis closes the distance and lands a one-two. Davis misses the jab. Gambino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davis circles away quickly and effectively. Davis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Davis moves out of range as Gambino strikes. Davis lands with a straight right. Gambino didn't see that one coming. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Davis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gambino. A slapping leg kick lands for Davis.
A left lands for Davis.#T2# Davis misses with a hook. Gambino ducked under it nicely. Gambino slips a straight right by Davis. Davis scoring well with a low kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Davis. Gambino blocks a low kick nicely. Davis throws a series of punches but Gambino moves out of range. Gambino misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Gambino. Davis throws a hook but Gambino blocks it. Good standup being displayed there by Davis as he connects with a hook. A nice inside leg kick there by Davis. That's going to slow Gambino down. A swing and a miss from Gambino. Gambino throws a looping overhand right but Davis ducks down to avoid it. It appears Davis was looking to counter with a kick there. Davis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Davis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gambino.#T3# Davis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gambino needs to keep his hands up - Davis had a free shot at his head there. Gambino throws a nice looking combination but Davis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Gambino listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gambino might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Davis has got the better of the exchanges. Gambino throws a lazy right hand but Davis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Davis connects with an inside leg kick. Davis misses with a body shot.
Davis moves forwards but Gambino connects with a nice, crisp jab. Gambino connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Gambino misses with a few strikes there.
Davis clobbers Gambino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Davis moves out of range of the strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A chopping leg kick lands by Davis. Gambino misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Davis misses. #T4# Gambino misses with a few strikes there.
Gambino's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Gambino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
It seemed like Gambino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Gambino throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Childish Gambino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Gambino takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Gambino misses the target. Davis thinks about countering with a body kick. Gambino on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Gambino misses with a left hand and Davis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Gambino thuds his right hand into Davis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gambino circles away quickly and effectively. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gambino swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Gambino digs a good body shot into Davis's ribs. Davis cracks a nice hook into Gambino's ribs. Davis scores with a slapping inside leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Davis dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Childish Gambino's cut. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# A chopping leg kick lands by Davis. Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Davis lands with an uppercut that bounces Gambino off the cage and back into range. Gambino displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Davis moves out of range of the body kick. Davis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gambino is able to avoid easily. Gambino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davis moves into range and connects with a jab. Gambino blocks a low kick nicely. Davis moves away from the strike by Gambino. Gambino misses with a double jab.
Gambino sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Davis throws a leg kick but Gambino sees it coming and checks it nicely. Gambino walks into a left hand. Davis cracks Gambino with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1# Davis connects with an inside leg kick. Gambino scores with a nice head shot. Gambino takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Davis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gambino. Davis slips under a jab. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Davis.
A jab lands there for Davis. Gambino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Davis. Davis obviously looking to wear him down.
Davis misses with a straight right. Davis is looking to slow Gambino down with leg kicks. Gambino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gambino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davis looks to land a left hand but Gambino moved out of range nicely. Davis throws a chopping leg kick but Gambino manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Gambino lands a head kick!
#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Davis scores with a punch to the head. Gambino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gambino! But no joy. Gambino looks to land a right hand but Davis moved out of range. Gambino throws a big shot that misses. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Davis.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gambino moves away. Gambino blocks a leg kick. Gambino throws out a counter right but Davis avoids it with no problem. Davis jabs Gambino to the body, keeping him at a distance. Davis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gambino misses with a body shot.
Gambino scores with a jab to the body. Gambino throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Davis. Gambino lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gambino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3# Gambino tries to bum rush Davis with a series of wild strikes but Davis uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Gambino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Gambino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davis connects with an inside leg kick. Gambino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gambino takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Davis misses the target. Gambino gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Davis. Nice jab there from Davis. Davis connects with a body shot that sends Gambino's belly button to the back. Gambino takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gambino moves into range and connects with a jab. Gambino misses with a looping left. Davis moves away from the strike by Gambino. A counter left hand to the body from Davis misses its target. Gambino is looking to land body kicks.#T4# Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gambino misses with a few strikes there.
Davis lands a body shot.
Davis connects with the punch. Davis jabs at Gambino's body. Gambino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A swing and a miss from Davis. Gambino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Davis scores with a sloppy right hand. Gambino should have avoided that one. Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Gambino is just out of range. Davis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Davis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gambino takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Gambino lunges at Davis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Davis's hand. Gambino swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Childish Gambino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! That kick from Davis tenderised Gambino's leg. Gambino is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight! Corey Davis showed his dominance in that final round. Well Davis 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Davis! In his post fight interview, Corey Davis gave a big smile as he said 'Olympics baby!'.
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Event:
GAMMA#611 Belliveau v Siblas
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1# Davis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Davis, right into the meat.
Putin drops his hands momentarily and Davis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Davis jabs at Putin's body. Davis thows a left - swing and a miss! Davis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Putin.
Davis with a nice cross. Davis scores with a jab to the jaw. Davis digs a good body shot into Putin's ribs. We've been informed that Putin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Putin manages to avoid it. Davis cracks Putin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Davis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Putin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Davis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Putin drops his hands momentarily and Davis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1# Davis throws a low kick, looking for Putin's leg but Putin calmly moves out of range. Nice shot by Davis. Putin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
Putin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Davis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Davis slips a straight right by Putin. Davis takes a swing at Putin's ribcage but misses. Despite the aggression on Putin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Davis throws a front kick that sends Putin stumbling back into the cage. Davis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy in the buildup to the fight. Putin throws a chopping leg kick but Davis manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Davis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Putin if he has to take too many more of those.
Davis catches Putin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Putin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2# Davis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Putin. Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Putin is just out of range. It seemed like Putin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Putin takes a shot right to the bread basket. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Davis getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Davis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Putin walks into a left hand. #ROC# Putin is rocked! An inside leg kick lands from Davis. Davis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Putin on the side of the head. Putin is still on wobbly legs! Can Davis finish him? Davis plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Putin swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Putin face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Corey Davis! In his post fight interview, Corey Davis gave a big smile as he said 'Olympics baby!'.
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Event:
GAMMA#605 Sito v Lamb
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1# Davis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Davis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cantor sees it coming and avoids it easily. Davis throws a body punch but Cantor moves out of range. Cantor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cantor duly obliges. Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cantor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. A low kick from Davis is predictable there #TD# and Cantor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Cantor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cantor throwing strikes from guard but Davis blocks nicely. Cantor with a flurry of punches that miss. Davis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cantor. Davis wants to sweep here but Cantor controlling him for the moment. Davis keeping moving, preventing Cantor from controlling successfully. #T1# Cantor lands a couple of decent looking shots. Cantor trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom. Davis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cantor. Cantor wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving. Cantor controls from within his opponent's guard. Cantor's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Davis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Cantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Davis misses with a body kick. Davis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cantor. Cantor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis. Cantor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Davis misses with a few strikes there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Davis. Davis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Davis throws a good cross that connects.
Davis throws a body shot but no joy. Cantor checks the leg kick. Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis lands a jab. Cantor fails with a takedown attempt. Davis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3##TD# Cantor looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Davis managing to control the position. Davis keeping full guard, as Cantor tries to pass. #T4# Davis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Cantor content to stall in guard here. Cantor tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard. Davis wants to get back to his feet but Cantor is in a dominant position and won't allow it. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Cantor looking to sit in guard and control but Davis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cantor is keeping the position for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Corey Davis will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Cantor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davis defends it nicely. Cantor shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense. #TD# Cantor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Davis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Davis is looking to reverse the position. Cantor trying to control the position but Davis is working away. An elbow from Cantor crashes against the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davis parries the strikes from Cantor easily there. Cantor is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Davis to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cantor trying to control the position but Davis is working away. Davis tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1# Cantor trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom. An elbow from Cantor crashes against the mat.
Cantor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working. Davis trying to remain calm as Cantor controls from the top position.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Cantor working the strikes but Davis uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Davis wants to control but Cantor is keeping busy.
Cantor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Davis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Good exchange - Cantor coming out on top. Cantor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis. Davis tests Cantor's chin there with a solid looking shot. Davis swings and misses with a shot to the body and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD# Cantor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Davis is controlling Cantor's posture.#T3# Cantor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now. Davis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Davis being controlled here, momentarily. Davis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Cantor looking to sit in guard and control but Davis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Davis advances position into side control!#T4# Cantor is looking to reverse the position. Cantor tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Davis presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Davis wants to control the pace but Cantor is squirming around nicely. Cantor tries to get back to half guard but can't. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. 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 Roger Cantor will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Cantor jabbing away but nothing is landing. Cantor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Davis's head. Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cantor. Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cantor manages to avoid it. Davis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Cantor avoids the head kick by Davis.
Cantor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Cantor checks a leg kick. Davis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A lazy left from Cantor finds it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A solid leg kick lands there for Davis.
Cantor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cantor somewhat. Corey Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup. Davis throws a low kick, looking for Cantor's leg but Cantor calmly moves out of range. #T1# Cantor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davis swivels and escapes. A nice side step and Davis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. A slapping leg kick lands for Davis.
Cantor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Cantor throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Davis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cantor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Davis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cantor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Horrible takedown attempt by Cantor or perhaps it was just good defense by Davis, which made it look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Cantor. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cantor walks into a jab. Roger Cantor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Davis cracks Cantor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Davis scores with a punch to the head. Davis takes a swing at Cantor's ribcage but misses. #T2# Davis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Davis has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. A nice combination there by Cantor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cantor avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Davis misses with a low kick.
Davis throws a body punch but Cantor moves out of range. Davis scores with a jab. Cantor acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Davis works the jab nicely. Davis moves into range and connects with a jab. Davis scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A slow jab from Cantor misses its intended target. Davis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cantor. Davis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Davis throws a series of strikes that have Cantor backpedaling.
#T3# No luck for Cantor with that takedown attempt. Davis moves away from the strike by Cantor. Cantor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davis. Corey Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Davis clobbers Cantor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Davis. Davis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cantor. That did some damage! Davis throws a leg kick but Cantor sees it coming and moves out of range. Cantor moves out of range as Davis strikes. Davis throws the left hand but Cantor avoids the punch easily. Cantor slips under a jab. Davis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4# Horrible takedown attempt by Cantor or perhaps it was just good defense by Davis, which made it look bad. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Davis! But no joy. Davis lands with a good body shot. Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A big left from Cantor misses. Cantor moves out of range as Davis strikes. Davis throws a wild body kick that Cantor sees coming a mile off. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Davis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cantor lands an overhand right. Davis swings widly with a right hand
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD# Cantor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Davis sprawls well initially but Cantor persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Cantor is looking to advance position but Davis won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight! Corey Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Davis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Davis! Corey Davis took some time post fight to say the following; 'Olympics baby!'.
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Event:
GAMMA#599 Yount v Sito
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1# Davis connects with a body shot that sends Burton's belly button to the back. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burton. Burton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burton defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand. Davis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Burton misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely. #TD# Davis gets caught napping as Burton dives in and scores a takedown. Davis manages to retain guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Burton being controlled here momentarily. Davis controls Burton momentarily but Burton frees himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1# Burton tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard. Burton looking to sit in guard and control but Davis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Davis sitting in guard here, content to control. Burton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Davis's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Davis wants to pass the guard but Burton is keeping the position. Davis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Burton is proving hard to escape from. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Burton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Davis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burton scrambles back to his feet. Burton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis. A nice leg kick lands there from Burton. #T3# Davis misses with an uppercut
and Burton counters with a nice body shot. Burton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Davis. Davis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Burton misses the jab. Burton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Burton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Davis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Burton scores with a kick to the body.
Corey Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Burton drives through and clinches with Davis against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Davis blocks an elbow strike from Burton.
Burton blocks a body shot from Davis. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burton. Burton prevents a body shot from Davis. A left hand lands to the body for Burton.
Burton pushes off an throws an elbow but Davis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. A shot in the inside from Davis. Davis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4# Burton presses Davis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Burton misses with a punch on the inside.
Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Burton can't find room to land a body shot as Davis controls the action.
Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Burton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Davis lands with a right to the head. Burton prevents a body shot from Davis. Davis can't find room to land a body shot as Burton controls the action.
Davis tries to work over Burton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Burton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Davis tries a body shot but Burton blocks it.
Burton lands a right hand. A head punch on the inside from Davis fails to land. Davis pushes Burton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Burton prevents a body shot from Davis. Davis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burton's elbow. Burton blocks an uppercut.
#TD# Burton is trying to trip Davis. He has hold of a leg but Davis is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Burton persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Davis trying to control the position here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Corey Davis will probably get the nod. That's time! Burton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Burton moves out of range as Davis strikes. Crunch! Burton slams his shin into Davis's torso. Davis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Burton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Burton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davis is fending him off so far but Burton persists. Nope, Davis circles away and we're back to standing. Burton checks a leg kick nicely. Davis tries to land a leg kick but Burton saw it coming and moves away.
Davis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Burton tries to move into range but Davis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burton was well out of range. Poor timing from Davis. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davis moves out of range as Burton throws a body kick.
Burton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis. Davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burton.
Davis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Davis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burton sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1# Davis checks a low kick from Burton. Davis throws out a counter right but Burton avoids it with no problem. A nice leg kick lands there from Burton. Burton is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Burton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Davis tries to bum rush Burton with a series of wild strikes but Burton uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Corey Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Davis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Burton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davis misses with an uppercut. Davis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Davis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Davis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Burton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Davis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. It looked like Burton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Davis moves out of range as Burton throws a body kick.
Davis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2# Davis swings for the body but Burton moves out of range.
Burton is looking to counter with a body kick. Burton throws a wild body kick that Davis sees coming a mile off. Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Davis cracks Burton with a good jab. Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burton's head. Davis slaps away a takedown attempt from Burton, before circling back to the center of the mat. Burton dives in and grabs Davis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Davis pushes down on Burton's head and hops out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Burton. That's going to take a lot out of him. Davis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL# Burton has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short right from Davis on the inside. #T3# With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Davis's brow. A shot in the inside from Davis. Burton wants a takedown.
Burton avoids a wild elbow strike from Davis. A head punch on the inside from Burton fails to land. Davis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Davis stops a takedown attempt from Burton.
Burton throws a head punch that misses. Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Burton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Davis scores with a shoulder strike. A head punch on the inside from Davis fails to land. Burton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Burton.
Burton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Burton.
Jack Burton has scored more points in the clinch so far. Burton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davis tries to circle away but Burton has him pinned against the cage. Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4# A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis. Davis struggles to land a body shot inside as Burton controls his hands.
Davis scores with a shot to the side of Burton's head. Davis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice body punch from Burton. Burton throws a head punch that misses. Burton misses with an elbow over the top. Burton goes for a takedown attempt but Davis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Burton moves out of range of the body kick from Davis.
Davis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burton circles away quickly and effectively. Davis takes a swing at Burton's ribcage but misses. Burton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Davis misses with a low kick. Burton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Davis throws a hook to the side of Burton's head but Burton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Davis checks a leg kick nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Davis swings away with a leg kick that misses. Burton looks to land a body kick but Davis moved away. Burton misses with a straight right. Davis throws a low kick, looking for Burton's leg but Burton calmly moves out of range. Corey Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup. Davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burton was well out of range. Poor timing from Davis. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burton. Burton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
Burton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL# Burton instigates a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch on the inside from Burton fails to land. Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short right from Burton. Burton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Davis misses with a body punch.
Davis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burton.#T1# Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Davis can't find room to land a body shot as Burton controls the action.
Burton misses with some punches.
Davis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Burton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Burton working some nice short punches in the clinch. Davis is trying to push Burton away but Burton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Burton lands a shoulder strike. Davis avoids the elbow strike from Burton, against the cage.
Burton lands with a light punch inside. Davis can't find room to land a body shot as Burton controls the action.
Davis scores with a shot to the side of Burton's head. Davis misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burton. Burton misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Davis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Davis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burton.
Burton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jack Burton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Davis misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Davis breaks from the clinch.
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. Davis misses with a body shot.
Davis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Burton lets loose with a powerful body kick. Davis will feel that in the morning. A slapping leg kick lands for Davis.
Burton thuds his shin into the meat of Davis's side. Davis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Burton 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. Burton is looking to land body kicks.#CL# Burton instigates a clinch. #TD# Burton has picked Davis up - he's going for a ride! Burton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Davis gets full guard.#T3# Burton trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Burton postures up.
Burton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Burton trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Burton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Davis connects with a body shot. Davis avoids the head kick by Burton.
Davis moves out of range as Burton throws a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Davis. Burton throws a leg kick that is checked and Davis counters with a good low kick that Burton was not able to check. Davis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Davis misses the shot to the body. Burton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Burton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Davis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Davis throws a wild body kick that Burton sees coming a mile off. Davis misses with a head kick.
Burton throws a leg kick which misses Davis's front leg but catches the back leg as Davis tries to avoid it.
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 Jack Burton. I think Davis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Davis! Post fight, Corey Davis took to the microphone: 'Olympics baby!'.
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Event:
Death Squad 355:Davis v Jack
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1# Davis looks to land a left hand but Douglas moved out of range nicely. Douglas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Douglas slips under a jab. Davis misses with an uppercut. Douglas saw that one coming. Davis misses with an uppercut
and Douglas counters with a nice uppercut. Douglas blocks a low kick nicely. Douglas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Davis throws a leg kick and Douglas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nice straight punches there by Douglas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Douglas. Davis misses with a low kick as Douglas jumps back. Douglas misses with a straight left. Davis takes a swing at Douglas's ribcage but misses. Davis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Douglas throws a sloppy head kick and Davis moves out of range easily. Davis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Davis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Douglas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Douglas is looking to land body kicks.#CL# Davis has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've been informed that Douglas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Douglas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Davis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2# Douglas lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#T1# Davis is positioning himself well to prevent Douglas advancing to mount. Douglas not landing any meaningful shots this time. Davis wants to control but Douglas is keeping busy and won't allow it. Davis is looking for a sweep. Douglas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Douglas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davis's head. Douglas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Douglas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Douglas is thwarting Davis's attempts to control the position. Douglas throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Davis to regain full guard. Douglas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2# Douglas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Douglas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Davis dives on top into guard.#REVR# Douglas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Davis pulls Douglas in close to prevent any damage. Douglas pushes down on Davis's leg and manages to get into half guard. Still in half guard, Douglas seems content to control.#T3# Douglas looks to land a strike but Davis avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Davis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Douglas trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Davis manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR# Davis works a leg free and moves into half guard. Davis works his foot free and advances to mount. Davis prevents Douglas from getting the reversal.#T4# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Douglas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Douglas wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving. Douglas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Douglas sitting in guard here, content to control. Douglas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Douglas throws a strike but Davis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Douglas looking for a sweep. Not yet Douglas, not yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Douglas will probably get the nod. That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Douglas avoids a kick to the body.
Davis throws a leg kick and Douglas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Davis connects with an inside leg kick. Douglas throws a sloppy head kick and Davis moves out of range easily. Davis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. A nice leg kick lands there from Davis. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Douglas. Davis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Douglas misses with a kick to the body.
#CL# Davis moves into the clinch. Davis is struggling to control the position. Douglas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Douglas pushes Davis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Davis misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Davis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Davis misses with some punches.
Davis working some nice short punches in the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Douglas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1# Davis tries a body shot but Douglas blocks it.
Douglas is leaning against Davis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2# Douglas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Corey Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Davis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Davis just misses with a punch to the body.
Douglas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Davis slips under a jab from Douglas. Douglas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Davis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Douglas checks it well. Davis swings for the body but Douglas moves out of range.
Douglas misses with a leg kick. Douglas misses with a body shot.
Davis misses with a body shot.
Davis tries to land a leg kick but Douglas saw it coming and moves away.
Jack Douglas seems to be getting the better of the standup. Davis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Douglas counters with a nice kick to the body. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Davis checks a leg kick. Davis scores with a punch to the head.#T2# Douglas dips to his left and cracks Davis with an uppercut! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Davis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Davis lands with an uppercut that bounces Douglas off the cage and back into range. Davis blocks a head kick by Douglas.
Douglas looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range. Davis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Douglas scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot lands for Davis. Douglas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Davis. Douglas misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely. Davis misses with a hook. Davis pushes Douglas away with a front kick. Davis swings for the body but Douglas moves out of range.
Davis motions for Douglas to come forward. Davis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Davis just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Douglas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Davis misses with a body shot.
Davis throws a body shot but no joy. #T3# Davis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Douglas on the wrong end of a nice hook. An inside leg kick lands from Davis. Davis motions for Douglas to come forward. Davis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Davis throws a leg kick which misses Douglas's front leg but catches the back leg as Douglas tries to avoid it. Davis blocks a leg kick. Nice defenses there by Davis. Douglas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Douglas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Davis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A big right from Davis misses. Douglas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Douglas is looking to land body kicks. Douglas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL# Davis forces Douglas back against the cage and clinches. A head punch on the inside from Davis fails to land. Davis misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4# Davis scores with an uppercut up the middle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Davis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Davis is working Douglas over against the cage. Douglas blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Davis.#BC2# Douglas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses. Davis is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Davis is looking to land body kicks. Douglas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Davis has time to react. Davis avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Douglas throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
Douglas scores with a nice body kick.
Davis scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Davis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Davis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Douglas. Davis throws an off balance right hand
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Douglas drops his hands momentarily and Davis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Davis dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Douglas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis. The fighters circling - Douglas throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Douglas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Davis drops his hands momentarily and Douglas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Douglas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Davis. Douglas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. A low kick from Davis misses #TD2# and Douglas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Douglas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Davis taking some punishment here, with Douglas in his half guard. Douglas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davis defending well though. Douglas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1# Douglas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davis defending well though. Davis is looking to control Douglas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Davis avoid being mounted? Douglas wants to control but Davis is keeping him busy. Douglas trying to mount his opponent but Davis defends it. Douglas throws a strike but Davis avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Douglas postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it. Davis keeping moving, preventing Douglas from controlling successfully. Douglas is looking to work some ground and pound but Davis has wrist control.#T2# 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. Douglas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Douglas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Davis's guard. Davis wants to control the action here but instead Douglas manages to pass to full mount! Douglas raining down shots from the mount! Davis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Davis is working hard here to advance position.#T3# Douglas trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2# Davis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Douglas. Davis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Davis tries to hold on but Douglas pushes him away. #T4# 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 holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Douglas tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Douglas with a couple of short strikes. Douglas has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Davis's face.
Douglas throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Douglas scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Davis?
#ROC2# Davis is rocked! Douglas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Douglas looking to finish Davis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Davis!
And that's the end of the fight! Jack Douglas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Douglas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29 Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Douglas! Jack Douglas took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I am the greatest tactician. I am the greatest submission master. I am the greatest knock out artist. Behold, The War Master and all of my greatness.'. In defeat, Corey Davis stepped up to the mic, saying 'All the best to my opponent in the Olympics'.
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Event:
Death Squad 351:Sionis v Pablo
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1# Deegan tries to clinch up. Deegan tries for a takedown but Davis circles away easily and Davis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Jab by Davis.#TD2# Davis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Deegan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now. Deegan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Deegan trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom. Deegan postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Deegan looking to pass the guard. Davis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1# Deegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Deegan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard. Deegan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Davis keeping full guard, as Deegan tries to pass. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Deegan with a flurry of punches that miss. Deegan with a nice head shot there. Deegan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now. Davis trying to control the position.
#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Davis has control of Deegan's left arm, preventing Deegan from doing any damage. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Cory Deegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Deegan forces Davis back against the cage and clinches. Deegan is trying to drag Davis to the mat but Davis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Deegan being controlled against the cage. Deegan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Davis.
Davis misses with a short punch on the inside. Nice body punch from Davis - that landed with a thud.
Davis lands a right hand. Davis lands a nice uppercut. A short right from Davis. I was talking to Davis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Davis lands an uppercut.#T3##BC2# Deegan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Davis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. A punch combination from Davis misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Davis. Deegan does a little dance to reset his feet. The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Davis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Deegan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Davis in his tracks. Deegan moves out of range of the leg kick from Davis. Davis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Deegan.#TD2# Deegan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Deegan showed some decent athleticism there. Davis wants to control but Deegan is keeping busy.
Deegan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2# Deegan is working for a kimura but Davis is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4# Deegan prevents Davis from improving his position. Davis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Deegan. Davis keeping full guard, as Deegan tries to pass. Davis pulls Deegan in to control the position. Deegan passes Davis's left leg - he's now in half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Deegan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cory Deegan will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Deegan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Davis throws a big shot that misses. Davis blocks a head kick by Deegan.
Deegan scores with a decent looking hook. Davis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deegan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Deegan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Davis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deegan. Deegan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis. Deegan throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily. A nice inside leg kick there by Deegan. That's going to slow Davis down. Deegan lands with a good body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Deegan is looking to clinch. Corey Davis is winning the standup battle so far. The fighters circling - Deegan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Deegan throws a right and a left that both miss. Davis misses with a straight left. Davis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T1# Deegan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Davis lands a leg kick that knocks Deegan off balance momentarily. Davis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Corey Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A big right from Deegan misses. Davis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Davis takes one to the side of the head.
Deegan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Davis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Deegan scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2# Deegan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Davis's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Deegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Deegan is looking to work some ground and pound but Davis has wrist control. Deegan working some strikes from top position. Deegan being controlled here momentarily. #T2# Deegan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Deegan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Deegan advances to half guard. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Deegan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Deegan is trying to control. Davis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Deegan controlling the pace. Deegan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Davis is not content to let Deegan control the position.#SUB2# Deegan is looking for a kimura here.
#T3##SUB2# Deegan is working for a submission of some sort.
Deegan throws a strike but Davis avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Deegan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Deegan trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom. Deegan throws a strike but Davis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4##SUB2# Deegan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Davis is aware though and is defending well. Deegan wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Deegan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Davis is aware though and is defending well. Davis wants to pass the guard but Deegan is keeping the position. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Deegan is on top in guard.
#REVB# Deegan wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving. Davis is pulling down on Deegan's head. It's preventing any offense from Deegan, at least for the moment. Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deegan is one step ahead there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Deegan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Deegan scores with a body shot.
Deegan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Deegan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Deegan throws a series of punches but Davis avoids them all with ease. Davis throws a quick counter kick to the body but Deegan avoids it. Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deegan shoots in but no luck this time. Davis tries to land a front kick but Deegan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Deegan looks like he wants to counter punch here. Davis scores with a sloppy right hand. Deegan should have avoided that one. Nice takedown defense from Davis. No joy for Deegan on that attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davis lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2# Deegan takes the fight into the clinch. Davis lands a left hand.
Deegan throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Deegan with a knee to the head.
#T1##BC# Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but Deegan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Deegan throws a sloppy head kick and Davis counters with a solid body kick. Deegan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Davis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Deegan is out of range and Davis settles back down. Davis slips a straight right by Deegan. Davis tried to counter with a leg kick but Deegan avoided it. Nice body punch from Davis. Deegan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Deegan moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off. Davis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Davis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davis wants it to stay on the feet. Corey Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cory Deegan. Donk. Davis catches Deegan right on the button with a cross. Deegan throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily. Deegan throws a poor cross that misses
and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Deegan moves out of range of the body kick from Davis.
Corey Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Davis takes a shot right to the bread basket. Deegan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it. Deegan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davis defends it nicely. Davis tries a head kick but it misses.
Davis jabbing away but nothing is landing. Deegan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deegan throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Davis.
Deegan loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch. Deegan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#KD# Oooooh!!! Davis has knocked Deegan down with a huge combo! Davis steps away and waves a wobbly Deegan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Deegan is rocked! Davis connects with a body shot that sends Deegan's belly button to the back. Deegan is still on wobbly legs! Can Davis finish him? Deegan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Davis dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Deegan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Davis can pounce on him.
#T3# A nice inside leg kick there by Davis. That's going to slow Deegan down. Deegan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Davis lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Deegan falls backwards - clearly groggy! Davis dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Davis! During a confident post fight interview, Corey Davis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. Cory Deegan was interviewed post fight and said 'My Heart...My Heartttt! Someone get me an ambulance. '.
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Event:
Death Squad 343:Lester v Z'tan
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1# A good leg kick by Sakamoto. Davis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakamoto.
And Davis responds with a good body kick, but Sakamoto manages to step out the way in time. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sakamoto!
A slapping body kick lands there for Sakamoto. Davis misses with a leg kick and Sakamoto makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Davis really felt that one! Sakamoto feints and then cracks Davis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Davis down. Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis. Sakamoto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Sakamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis. 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. We've been hearing reports that Sakamoto has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Davis throws a leg kick #TD# so Sakamoto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Sakamoto advances to half guard. Sakamoto lands strikes from half guard. Sakamoto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Sakamoto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Sakamoto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Sakamoto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1# Nice strikes from Sakamoto there. Sakamoto throwing shots but Davis is blocking nicely. Davis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Sakamoto trying to control from half guard but Davis is working away. Sakamoto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davis defending well though. Davis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Sakamoto is stalling here. Davis is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sakamoto seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Davis has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Sakamoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2# Sakamoto is trying to control Davis's posture but Davis avoids it. Sakamoto tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Davis presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Davis prevents Sakamoto from getting the reversal. Sakamoto manages to regain half guard. Good work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sakamoto is looking to improve his position.
#T3# Sakamoto keeps control of the position for the meantime. Sakamoto tries to get to full guard but Davis has control of the leg. #SUB# Sakamoto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Sakamoto tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control. Sakamoto is pressing down on Davis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB# Sakamoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sakamoto trying to control the position here. Sakamoto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto dominated that round. That's time! Sakamoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Sakamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davis. Davis steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Sakamoto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Davis takes a step back to recover. Davis dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Davis checks a leg kick. Sakamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Davis's calf. Davis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sakamoto checks a leg kick. Davis throws a big shot that misses. Davis slips a straight right by Sakamoto. Davis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sakamoto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Davis scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sakamoto connects with the punch. Sakamoto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Nice shot by Sakamoto. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sakamoto throws a nice outside leg kick. Davis misses with a body shot
and Sakamoto counters with a straight right hand. Davis tries to work over Sakamoto's front leg with a kick but Sakamoto checks it. #T1##TD# Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Davis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sakamoto. Sakamoto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Davis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Davis has his hands on Sakamoto's head, controlling the position. #T2# Davis working a defensive guard but Sakamoto manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sakamoto is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Davis can't do much from the bottom here. Sakamoto lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3# Sakamoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working. Sakamoto working the strikes but Davis uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Sakamoto not doing much here.
Davis preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Davis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sakamoto. #T4# 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. Sakamoto is trying to control. Davis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Sakamoto throwing shots but Davis is blocking nicely. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Davis regains full guard. Nicely done. Davis keeping moving, preventing Sakamoto from controlling successfully. Sakamoto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Corey Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sakamoto scores with a sloppy right hand. Davis should have avoided that one. Corey Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Davis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Sakamoto misses with a left hand and Davis counters with a slapping leg kick. Sakamoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davis can do to turn this around? Sakamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Sakamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A little jabbing left from Davis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Davis throws a front kick that sends Sakamoto stumbling back into the cage. Sakamoto lands a jab. Davis jabs Sakamoto to the body, keeping him at a distance. A low kick from Davis is predictable there #TD# and Sakamoto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Davis! Davis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sakamoto off and has taken his back! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Sakamoto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Davis's guard. Nice work there by Sakamoto.
Davis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Davis keeping moving, preventing Sakamoto from controlling successfully. #T1# Davis working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Davis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sakamoto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sakamoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Sakamoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Davis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Sakamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Corey Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Sakamoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard. Sakamoto distracts Davis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Sakamoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Sakamoto distracts Davis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Sakamoto controls from within his opponent's guard. Davis keeping full guard, as Sakamoto tries to pass. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3# Sakamoto misses with a hook
and Davis counters with a nice body kick. Davis misses the jab. Sakamoto throws a series of punches but Davis avoids them all with ease. Davis misses with a body shot.
Sakamoto throws a body kick that misses. Sakamoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Sakamoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Sakamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakamoto misses with a hook
and Davis counters with a straight right hand. Sakamoto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davis doesn't seem bothered though. Davis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sakamoto checks it well. A jab from Sakamoto does it's job there. Sakamoto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Davis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Davis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2# It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.#T4# Sakamoto avoids the body shot from Davis.
Sakamoto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Davis throws a leg kick #TD# and Sakamoto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Davis's guard. Sakamoto postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it. Hiroshimo Sakamoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2# Davis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakamoto is fighting to break Davis's control of his arms but Davis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Sakamoto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Davis's head. Sakamoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Hiroshimo Sakamoto showed his dominance in that final round. Well Sakamoto 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshimo Sakamoto! A victorious Hiroshimo Sakamoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Death Squad 332:Origi v Donnie
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1# Davis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Davis misses with a leg kick. Davis with a hook. Davis connects with a single shot there. Richards works Davis's body with a nice hook. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Davis.
Davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richards.
Davis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. We've been informed that Richards has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Davis throws a body punch but Richards moves out of range. Davis throws a lazy right hand but Richards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Richards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Davis moves out of range of the body kick. Davis tried to counter with a leg kick but Richards avoided it. Davis cracks the inside of Richards's front leg. This has been an exciting period of action! Davis misses with a hook to the body
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Davis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Richards tries a head kick but it misses.
Davis darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1# An inside leg kick lands from Richards. A clash of legs there as Richards blocks the low kick. Davis lands a nice shot that snaps Richards's head back.
Davis slips a straight right by Richards. Davis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Corey Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Richards scores to the head and body with a nice combination! An inside leg kick lands from Richards. Davis throws a body shot but no joy. A nice inside leg kick there by Davis. That's going to slow Richards down. Richards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Richards. Davis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Davis throws an off balance right hand
#CL2# and Richards counters by moving into the clinch. With the fighters up against the cage, Richards throws an elbow but misses. Richards tries a knee to the head but Davis blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Richards misses with the head strike.
Richards throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Davis struggles to land a body shot inside as Richards controls his hands.
Richards misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2# Richards working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Davis as the two fighters clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Richards just misses with a elbow thrown towards Davis's brow. Richards throws a head punch that misses. Davis blocks an elbow strike from Richards.
Richards misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Davis.
Davis throws a punch but it's blocked by Richards. Richards trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Davis on the inside. #BC# Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Davis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT# It looks like Sean Richards has been cut. Richards throws the kick towards the body but Davis avoids it. Richards takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Davis looks to throw a body kick#CL2# and Richards counters by clinching up. Richards prevents a body shot from Davis. Nice elbow from Richards. Richards scores with a hook to the body. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Davis. #T3# Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Richards landing knees to the head.
Richards looking to throw knees to the head but Davis is blocking nicely.
Richards throws a head punch that misses. Davis misses with some punches.
Davis lands a nice shot to the body. Richards misses with a punch on the inside.
Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davis can't find room to land a body shot as Richards controls the action.
Richards working aggressively here.
Davis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Richards has a couple of punches blocked by Davis.
Davis blocking some punches.
Richards comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Davis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Richards backwards. Davis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Davis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davis misses with some punches.
Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Davis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4# Richards prevents a body shot from Davis. Davis lands a shot to the body. Davis misses with a hook from the clinch. Richards lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A short right from Davis. Richards blocks a body shot from Davis. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Richards just misses with a elbow thrown towards Davis's brow. Richards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davis lands an uppercut. Richards swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it. Davis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Richards's elbow. Davis misses with a short punch on the inside. Richards blocks an elbow strike. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Davis lands with a light punch inside. Richards looking to throw knees to the head but Davis is blocking nicely.
Davis misses with a body punch.
Davis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Davis dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sean Richards's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Richards avoids the head kick by Davis.
Davis clobbers Richards with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Davis throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Richards was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Davis throws an off balance right hand
and Richards counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Davis misses the shot to the body. Richards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Richards. Richards staying out of range there. Richards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Richards thinks about the counter body kick. Richards uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Davis has time to react. A jab from Davis misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davis misses with a body kick. Richards scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Richards throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range. Davis has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Davis throws a body punch but Richards moves out of range. That kick from Davis tenderised Richards's leg. Richards is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1# Davis jabs at Richards's body. Richards lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Richards checks the leg kick nicely there.
Richards looks to throw the jab but Davis is out of range. Richards shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Davis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richards.
Davis throws a shot from downtown. Richards moves away and avoids it. Richards blocks a jab. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Richards keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Davis lands with a right hand. A jab from Davis finds it's way through Richards's defenses. Davis scores with a punch to the head. Richards connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Davis jabbing away but nothing is landing. Davis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Davis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Davis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Davis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davis throws a hook but Richards blocks it. Davis is looking to land body kicks. Richards avoids a punch combination nicely.
Davis throws a lazy right hand but Richards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. No joy there for Richards, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richards can do to turn this around? Davis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richards thows a body kick. Davis tries to catch it but that hurt him. Davis throws a lazy right hand but Richards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Davis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3# Richards takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Richards has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Richards there as he acknowledges the shot. Davis misses with a leg kick. Richards dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Richards checks a leg kick nicely. Davis misses the shot to the body. Davis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richards slips under a jab from Davis. Richards throws out a powerful jab. Richards misses with a hook. Davis slips a jab from Richards. Corey Davis is winning the standup battle so far. Richards rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davis moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Richards throws a leg kick which misses Davis's front leg but catches the back leg as Davis tries to avoid it. #T4# Davis connects with a leg kick. Richards looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Richards gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Davis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Davis stuns Richards with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Davis misses with a straight left. Richards with a nice cross. A big left from Davis misses. Good exchange - Richards coming out on top. Davis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Richards sees it coming and avoids it easily. Davis throws a leg kick but Richards sees it coming and moves out of range. Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davis misses with a straight right. A big right from Richards misses. Richards looks to throw the jab but Davis is out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Davis dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Sean Richards's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Davis throws a looping overhand right but Richards ducks down to avoid it. The fighters circle momentarily. Richards darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Davis throws a right hand that misses
and Richards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Davis wants to slow Richards down by chopping away at his legs. Davis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Davis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Richards. Davis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. 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. Richards misses with a looping right. Richards on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Davis lands an overhand right. Davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richards.
Davis lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Richards thows a left - swing and a miss! Davis slips under a jab.#T1# Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richards manages to avoid it. Davis scores with a shot to the body.
Richards throws a leg kick which misses Davis's front leg but catches the back leg as Davis tries to avoid it. A jab from Richards misses. Richards walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Richards connects with a crisp jab. Davis slips a straight right by Richards. Davis throws a quick counter kick to the body but Richards avoids it. Davis tries to work over Richards's front leg with a kick but Richards checks it. An inside leg kick from Richards misses. Davis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A big right from Davis misses. Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Richards steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. A combination from Richards does no damage. Richards looks to land a left hand but Davis moved out of range nicely.#T2# Richards misses with a looping right. Davis checks a low kick from Richards. Davis throws a solid leg kick but Richards takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Davis. A nice leg kick lands there from Davis. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Richards connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Davis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Richards throws a sloppy head kick and Davis moves out of range easily. Davis throws a head kick that misses and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Richards with a jab. Richards moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Richards scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body punch from Richards. Richards lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Davis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3# Richards throws a leg kick which misses Davis's front leg but catches the back leg as Davis tries to avoid it. Davis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Davis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Richards counters with a one-two to the body. Davis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Richards is able to avoid easily. Richards swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Davis thinks about countering with a head kick. Richards misses with a looping right. Davis swings for the body but Richards moves out of range.
Richards lands with a right hand. Richards cracks Davis with an open hand slap. A big right from Richards misses. Davis swings for the body but Richards moves out of range.
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richards manages to avoid it. Davis scoring well with a low kick there.
#T4# Davis throws a hook but Richards blocks it. Richards scores with a punch to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A low kick from Davis is predictable there #CL2# and Richards holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Richards lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davis backwards. Davis struggles to land a body shot inside as Richards controls his hands.
Richards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richards cracks Davis with a nice body shot. Davis tries to throw a body punch but Richards avoids it by throwing Davis back against the cage. Richards using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Davis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Davis can't find room to land a body shot as Richards controls the action.
Richards is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC# Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. That kick from Davis tenderised Richards's leg. Richards is trying to keep his angry face on. Davis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Sean Richards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Richards misses the body punch and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight! Sean Richards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28 Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Davis! After winning the bout, Corey Davis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Death Squad 309:Heart v Tiny
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1# Vos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Davis lands a really nice looking cross but Vos seems unphased.
Vos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Davis paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nice uppercut there from Vos. Davis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The fighters circling - Vos throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Vos ducks under a wild hook from Davis. Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vos moves away. Vos connects with the punch. Davis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A right-left combo lands from Davis. Davis lands a jab to Vos's midsection. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A jab from Davis finds it's way through Vos's defenses. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Davis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vos is out of range. Davis throws a right and a left that Vos avoids nicely. Vos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Vos misses with an uppercut
and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The fighters circling - Vos throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Davis misses the jab.#T1# Davis throws a leg kick and Vos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2# Davis gets tackled into the ropes by Vos. Vos maintains the clinch. Davis avoiding damage.
Still in the clinch, Vos scores with a nice short uppercut. Davis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Davis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Vos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Davis.
Davis misses with a body punch.
Davis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.#BC# Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Vos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2# Vos closes the distance and clinches. Vos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Davis to keep the fight standing. A shot in the inside from Davis. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Davis tries to work over Vos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2# Vos misses with a punch to the body.
Davis swings wildly with an uppercut but Vos uses good head movement to avoid it. Davis throws a head punch that misses. Vos misses with a body punch.
Vos tries to throw a body punch but Davis avoids it by throwing Vos back against the ropes. #BC# Davis manages to break the clinch.
Corey Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Davis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Nice defenses there by Vos. Vos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Vos slips under a jab from Davis. Davis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vos back to the ropes. Davis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Vos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davis is fending him off so far but Vos persists. Nope, Davis circles away and we're back to standing. Vos tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
A big right from Davis misses. Vos moves out of range as Davis throws a body kick.
Davis throws a leg kick and Vos counters with a nice uppercut. #T3# Vos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Davis. Davis obviously looking to wear him down.
Davis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Davis cracks Vos with an open hand slap. A lazy body kick from Davis #TD2# and Vos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Vos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Vos stands and throws Davis's legs to the side, diving into side control. Vos trying to control the position but Davis is working away. Vos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Davis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Vos with the ground and pound but Davis regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T4# Vos trying to control from Davis's half guard. Davis has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Davis pulls Vos in close to prevent any damage. Vos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Davis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vos. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Vos wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving. Vos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Davis dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##TD2# Vos gets the takedown into side control. Vos sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Davis is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Vos tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Vos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working. Vos tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Vos is chipping away with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davis parries the strikes from Vos easily there. Vos is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Davis to escape.
Vos throws an elbow but Davis slips to the side and avoids it well. Davis prevents Vos from moving into mount. Davis avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vos. #T1# Vos working away. Davis gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Vos thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB2# Vos is working for a guillotine from mount but Davis frees his head quite easily.
Vos looking to control but Davis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Vos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Davis tries to hold on but Vos postures up.#T2# Vos throws some wild stikes that Davis manages to avoid easily.
Davis wants to control but Vos is having none of it. Vos trying to control but he's not successful this time. Davis wants to control but Vos is having none of it. Vos landing punches. #T3# Vos misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Vos sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Vos trying to control but he's not successful this time. 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. Poor strikes thrown by Vos there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Vos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Vos wants to control the pace but Davis is squirming around nicely. Vos avoids the attempt from Davis to control.#T4# Vos prevents Davis from getting the reversal. Vos looking to land elbow strikes but Davis uses the position to regain half guard. Davis wants to get back to full guard. Vos missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Vos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Vos trying to mount his opponent but Davis defends it. Vos wants to advance to full mount but Davis doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Vos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! #R3# Vos misses with a double jab.
Vos throws a jab when Davis was well out of range. Davis ducks right into an uppercut from Vos. Davis lands with a kick to the ribs.
A swing and a miss from Davis. Vos throws a hook but Davis avoids it easily. Davis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Vos misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely. Davis scores with a leg kick.
Davis misses with a hook. Vos ducked under it nicely. Vos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Vos lands a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Vos clinches. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davis. Davis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Davis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1# Davis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Vos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Davis to keep the fight standing. A hook to the body from Davis.
Davis just leaning against Vos, taking a breather. Davis pushes Vos back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Vos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Davis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Davis works on Vos's body with a couple of short punches. Vos misses with a hook from the clinch. Corey Davis has scored more points in the clinch so far. Davis lands a hook that snaps the head of Vos backwards. #BC# Davis manages to break the clinch.
Davis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Davis as he jumps to the side. Davis throws a quick counter kick to the body but Vos avoids it. Corey Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Vos goes for a double leg but Davis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Davis continues to drive forward. Davis is looking to counter with a body kick. Corey Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Vos. Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Vos moves out of range easily. Davis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2# Davis misses with a low kick.
Vos misses with a body shot.
Vos might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Vos misses with a double jab.
Vos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Davis. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Davis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vos scores with a nice head shot. Davis lands with a hook. Vos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Davis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Davis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Davis scores with a decent looking hook. A slapping leg kick lands for Davis.
Vos misses with a hook to the body
and Vos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Vos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis. Davis catches Vos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Davis digs a good hook to Vos's body.
#T3# Vos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Vos. Davis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Davis tries to bum rush Vos with a series of wild strikes but Vos uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Horrible takedown attempt by Vos or perhaps it was just good defense by Davis, which made it look bad. Corey Davis is winning the standup battle so far. Davis misses the jab. Vos slips a jab from Davis. Vos moves out of range of the body kick from Davis.
Davis tries to land a front kick but Vos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. 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 throws an overhand right that lands on Vos's shoulder, as Vos tries to avoid the shot. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Davis - that will leave a mark!
Vos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4# Vos throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Davis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vos. Despite the aggression on Vos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. A lazy body kick from Davis #TD2# and Vos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Davis won't be happy with that. This has been an exciting period of action! Vos postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Davis stops Vos from passing to mount. Davis struggling a bit here. Sloppy strikes there by Vos. Vos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Davis clearly takes that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R4# Davis avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Davis throws a leg kick #TD2# and Vos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Davis won't be happy with that. Vos wants to take a breather but Davis manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Vos. Davis looking for a sweep. Not yet Davis, not yet. Vos looking to sit in guard and control but Davis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2# Vos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davis defends it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Vos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1# Vos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Vos being controlled here, momentarily. Vos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Vos trying to mount his opponent but Davis defends it. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Davis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Davis is looking to control Vos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Davis avoid being mounted? Vos thows a huge punch but Davis dodges it nicely.
Davis is doing well to control the position and prevent Vos from advancing to side control. Vos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3# Vos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Davis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Davis misses with a series of wild punches.
Davis throws a body punch but Vos moves out of range. Vos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Davis's head backwards. Davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vos was well out of range. Poor timing from Davis. Vos takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vos shoots in and drives through. Davis sprawls well.#T4# Vos fails in his attempt to clinch. Davis misses with the body kick#TD2# and Vos counters with a nice double leg into guard. Davis keeping full guard, as Vos tries to pass. Vos wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving. Vos throwing strikes but missing. Vos trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Davis manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR# This has been an exciting period of action! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Vos looking to sweep here. No luck so far. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Vos dominated that fourth round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R5# A big right from Davis misses. Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vos. A big left from Davis misses. Vos ducks under a wild hook from Davis. Vos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Vos. Davis stuffs the takedown. Davis throws a leg kick #TD2# so Vos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davis keeping full guard, as Vos tries to pass. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vos trying to move into half guard but instead Davis has managed to sweep!#REVR# Vos tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1# Vos looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Davis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Vos is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Davis seems content to control. Vos trying to hold on to Davis's head to control him but Davis postures up.
Vos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Vos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Vos is looking to control Davis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vos avoid being mounted? Vos is looking to get back to full guard here but Davis has managed to pass to side control instead. Davis happy to just control the position for now. Vos is looking for a sweep.#T3# The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Vos wants to control but Davis postures up.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Vos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Davis paws at him with a jab and circles away. Vos tests Davis's chin there with a solid looking shot. Davis throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2# so Vos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Davis keeping moving, preventing Vos from controlling successfully. Vos looking to sit in guard and control but Davis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Davis trying to control but Vos is working from the bottom. #T4# Vos looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Vos working a defensive guard here.
Davis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Vos wants to improve his position but instead Davis has moved into half guard.
Vos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Jake Vos. I think Vos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:48 Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:48 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jake Vos! Jake Vos is the new lightweight champion! Jake Vos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Death Squad 290:Floyd v Cropp
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1# Strummer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Davis takes a body punch but keeps moving. Davis throws the left hand but Strummer avoids the punch easily. Strummer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Strummer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis. Davis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy in the buildup to the fight. Strummer lands a slapping body shot.
Davis looks for the body kick but Strummer saw that one coming. Nice takedown defense from Davis. No joy for Strummer on that attempt. A big right from Strummer misses. Davis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Davis scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Strummer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Davis misses with an uppercut. Strummer saw that one coming. Davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strummer.
Strummer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Strummer throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2# Strummer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Davis napping and manages to drive through into side control! Strummer trying to control the position but Davis is working away. #SUB2# Strummer swings around for an armbar but Davis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Strummer's guard.#T1# Davis won't allow Strummer to sweep him here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Davis looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2# Strummer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strummer working a defensive guard here.
Strummer is pulling down on Davis's head to control his posture. Davis sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2# Strummer is looking for a triangle here but Davis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Strummer has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Davis working away. Davis controls the position from side control. Strummer is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3# Strummer trying to remain calm as Davis controls from the top position. Strummer is looking to regain half guard here but Davis keeps moving and retains side control. Davis working away. Davis takes a little break here. Strummer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Strummer is looking for a sweep.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Strummer wants to control but Davis postures up.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Davis scores with a jab to the body. Strummer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis. Davis scores with a punch to the head. Strummer takes a shot right to the bread basket. Davis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Davis lands a really nice looking cross but Strummer seems unphased.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strummer throws out a leg kick but Davis moves out of range and Strummer only half commits. Strummer avoids the head kick by Davis.
Davis connects with a solid leg kick. Davis scores with a head kick. Strummer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Nice uppercut lands for Strummer. That snapped Davis's head back.
Strummer throws an off balance right hand
and Davis counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2# Strummer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Davis sprawls well initially but Strummer persists and gets the takedown into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Davis dominated that round. That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Davis with a hook. Good leg kick by Strummer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Strummer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Strummer throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range. Davis tries a low kick but Strummer avoids it. Davis dodges the punch combination from Strummer.
Joe Strummer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Davis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Strummer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Davis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Davis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Strummer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Strummer misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Strummer scoring well with a low kick there.
Strummer just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davis throws a leg kick but Strummer sees it coming and checks it nicely. Strummer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Davis can pounce on him.
#T1# Davis scores with the left hand. Strummer knows he should have avoided that one. Davis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Strummer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center. Nice cross by Davis. Strummer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Davis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Davis lands with a nice body kick. #TD2# Strummer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Davis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2# Strummer swings around for an armbar but Davis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Strummer's guard.#SUB2# Strummer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Strummer trying to keep a closed guard but Davis is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2# Strummer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Joe Strummer has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2# Davis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2# Strummer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Strummer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davis is one step ahead there. Strummer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3# Strummer is trying to control the position but Davis postures up. #SUB2# Strummer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Davis has passed into half guard!
Strummer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Davis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Davis's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Strummer.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2# Strummer working for a triangle but Davis defends it easily.
Davis slips nicely into half guard. Strummer wants to control but Davis is keeping busy.
Strummer is looking for a sweep. Davis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Davis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2# Strummer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davis pulls his head out easily. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. 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 round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R3# Davis connects with a leg kick. Strummer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Davis loads up on a big right hand but Strummer slips the punch. Strummer staying out of range there. Strummer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Strummer tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range. Strummer looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range. Strummer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Strummer. A little feinted left hand from Davis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Strummer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis. Davis throws a low kick but Strummer avoids it. Davis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strummer was well out of range. Poor timing from Davis. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Strummer lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD2# Strummer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2# Strummer tries for a kimura but Davis is defending well. Strummer tries to advance to mount but Davis denies him. #T1# Davis tries to bench press Strummer off him but Strummer keeps the position. #SUB2# Strummer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Strummer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2# Strummer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Davis gets back to half guard. Davis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Davis.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Strummer wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving. Strummer throwing strikes from guard but Davis blocks nicely. Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Strummer wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving. Strummer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2# Strummer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Davis dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2# Strummer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Davis passes into half guard.
Strummer gets back to full guard.
Strummer is trying to control the position but Davis postures up. Strummer wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SUB2# Strummer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Strummer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Davis stacks Strummer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Davis! Strummer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Davis taking a breather here. Strummer is looking to reverse the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Strummer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Davis's best efforts. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Joe Strummer just about did enough to take it. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R4# Davis connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Strummer. A swing and a miss from Strummer. Davis moves out of range as Strummer throws a body kick.
Strummer blocks the body kick.
Corey Davis is winning the standup battle so far. Strummer blocks the body kick.
Strummer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Davis blocks a jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Strummer. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet. Strummer misses with an uppercut. Strummer feints and then cracks Davis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Davis down. A solid leg kick lands there for Davis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davis throws the kick towards the body but Strummer avoids it. Davis throws a looping overhand right but Strummer ducks down to avoid it. Davis throws a low kick but Strummer moves out of range easily. Davis lands a head kick!
Davis blocks a head kick by Strummer.
Strummer lands a really nice looking cross but Davis seems unphased.
#T1# Strummer just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis takes a swing at Strummer's ribcage but misses. Strummer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Strummer throws a jab but it's blocked by Davis. Davis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Strummer jabs at Davis's body. Davis is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Strummer throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range. A swing and a miss from Strummer. Davis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Strummer under the eye. Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Davis throws out a loose jab but Strummer uses good head movement to avoid it. Davis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Strummer. Strummer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Davis is looking to counter with a body kick. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Strummer checks a leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Davis. Strummer does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2# Strummer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Davis to the ground. Strummer is now in Davis's guard.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Strummer wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.#SUB2# Strummer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Davis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Davis has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# Strummer is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Strummer wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Davis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Strummer is looking for a triangle but Davis pushes his legs off easily.
#T3# Davis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2# Strummer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Strummer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Strummer wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Davis is now in half guard. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Davis controlling the action here. Strummer is trying to control but can't.
Davis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Strummer is trying to control but can't.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Davis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Strummer. Sloppy strikes from Strummer. Those never looked like landing. Davis feinted there with a counter leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Corey Davis will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R5##TD2# Strummer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Strummer not landing any meaningful shots this time. Strummer stalling away here and it's allowed Davis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Strummer landing with the ground and pound. Strummer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Strummer wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving. Davis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1# Strummer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Strummer pushes down on Davis's leg and manages to get into half guard. Strummer works his way into full mount! #SUB2# Strummer looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Davis has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Joe Strummer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2# Strummer has got his arm under Davis's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Davis has spun round into Strummer's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Strummer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2# Strummer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Davis sitting in guard, not really doing much. Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Strummer.#T3# Davis showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2# Strummer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davis defends it easily. Davis passes Strummer's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Davis is controlling the pace.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Strummer wants to improve his position but Davis is controlling well.
#SUB2# Strummer actively working from the bottom here. Strummer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Strummer. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Strummer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Davis uses it to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Joe Strummer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:47 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Davis! Corey Davis retains his lightweight title! Post fight, Corey Davis stared into the camera and said 'Nobody's gonna beat me aiiight, tha only way Imma losing this belt is if the org strips me of it!'. The defeated Joe Strummer had this to say: 'Big deal, you beat a dead guy.'.
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