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Event:
CSW 027 Finyard vs Grant
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Davidson throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Oonishi moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Oonishi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davidson misses with a takedown attempt - Oonishi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Oonishi drives through and clinches with Davidson against the cage.
Davidson has had enough of the clinch but Oonishi keeps him there for the moment.
Davidson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Oonishi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davidson wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Oonishi clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Davidson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Oonishi breaks the clinch.
Davidson fails to land the takedown.
Oonishi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Oonishi takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Oonishi breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Oonishi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davidson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oonishi smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Davidson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oonishi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davidson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oonishi somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davidson is defended easily by Oonishi.#T2#
Oonishi tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Oonishi rushes Davidson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oonishi prevents Davidson from breaking the clinch.
Oonishi lands with a left to the head.
Oonishi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Davidson can't break the clinch.
Oonishi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Davidson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Davidson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oonishi swivels and escapes.
Oonishi wants to counter with a clinch but Davidson pushes him away.
Davidson works over Oonishi's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Davidson clinches. #TD2#
Oonishi jumps into guard, dragging Davidson to the mat.
#T3#
Davidson wants to stand but Oonishi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oonishi has Davidson pulled in close to control his posture.
Oonishi working a defensive guard here.
Oonishi wants to get back to his feet but Davidson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Davidson stopping the sweep attempt from Oonishi.
Davidson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Davidson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Oonishi 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##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.#SUB2#
Oonishi is looking for a kimura but Davidson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oonishi to get the leverage.
Davidson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Davidson is defending against the submission attempts here by Oonishi.
Oonishi tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Davidson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davidson controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Youkou Oonishi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Oonishi has a takedown stuffed.
Some wild striking there from Oonishi.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses.
Davidson misses with a head kick.
Oonishi tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#TD2#
Oonishi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Davidson on his heels. He'll look to pass Davidson's guard now, I'm sure.
Oonishi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Davidson is trying to escape the position but Oonishi is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson is looking for a sweep.
Davidson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Oonishi is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T1#
Davidson can't escape the position.
Davidson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Oonishi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Davidson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oonishi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Davidson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oonishi is taking a breather. Davidson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Davidson is looking to get back to is feet but Oonishi passes into side control.
Davidson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Oonishi working the head with strikes.
Oonishi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Davidson being controlled for a moment.
Davidson can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Oonishi just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Oonishi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davidson, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Oonishi tries for a kimura but Davidson is defending well. #SUB2#
Oonishi tries for a kimura but Davidson is defending well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oonishi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Davidson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Oonishi throws a sloppy head kick and Davidson moves out of range easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A combination from Davidson does no damage.
Oonishi wants to counter with a clinch but Davidson pushes him away.
Davidson tries to clinch but Oonishi moves out of range.
Oonishi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Davidson.
Davidson tries to clinch there but Oonishi circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Youkou Oonishi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Davidson fails to land the takedown.
Davidson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Davidson goes for a double leg but Oonishi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oonishi continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Davidson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Oonishi instigates a clinch.
Oonishi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Davidson struggles to land a body shot inside as Oonishi controls his hands.
Davidson is pressed up against the cage. Oonishi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Davidson down to the mat. Davidson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson tries to clinch but Oonishi moves out of range.
Oonishi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oonishi fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Oonishi blocks the low kick.
Oonishi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davidson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Oonishi scores with a takedown into Davidson's guard.#ES#
Davidson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Oonishi presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Davidson missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
Oonishi lands a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Oonishi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Davidson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Oonishi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Davidson wants to control the position but Oonishi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Oonishi tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Davidson.
Oonishi prevents Davidson from improving his position.
Oonishi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3##SUB2#
Oonishi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Davidson wants to get back to full guard.#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#
Davidson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davidson wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Oonishi forces Davidson back against the cage and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Youkou Oonishi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oonishi 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Youkou Oonishi!
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Event:
CSW 022 Aguilar vs Clark
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Adler throws a head kick that half lands.
Davidson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Adler goes for a double leg but Davidson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Davidson continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Davidson drives through and clinches with Adler against the cage.
Davidson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Adler looking to stall.
Adler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Davidson successfully pulls guard.
Davidson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adler manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adler being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adler 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.#T1#
Davidson is stalling in the full guard.
Adler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davidson postures up in Adler's guard and throws a big left but Adler blocks it.
Adler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Adler tries to get out of the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Davidson won't allow Adler to sweep him here.
Adler throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Adler is trying to keep Davidson in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Davidson shoots for a double leg takedown but Adler sprawls well. He's pushed Davidson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Davidson slips a jab from Adler.#CL2#
Davidson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adler, pushing him back against the cage.
Adler has had enough of the clinch but Davidson keeps him there for the moment.
Adler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Davidson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Adler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adler throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL2#
Davidson moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3#
Adler wants to get back to striking at distance but Davidson won't allow it.
Davidson keeps control of Adler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Adler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adler slaps away a takedown attempt from Davidson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Davidson blocks a head kick by Adler.
Davidson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adler as he avoids it easily.
Adler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davidson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Davidson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Adler but Adler pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Davidson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Adler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
Adler can't find room to land a body shot as Davidson controls the action.
Adler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adler is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Adler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Adler looking to stall.
Davidson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adler has him pressed against the cage.
Adler avoids a wild elbow strike from Davidson.
Davidson is looking to break free of the clinch but Adler has double underhooks.
Adler gets underhooks to prevent Davidson's takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Davidson smiles and moves away.
Davidson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Adler avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Davidson dominated that round.
That's time! Adler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Davidson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Adler shoots and misses
letting Davidson counter with a right hand.
Davidson misses with a takedown attempt - Adler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Adler dives in for a single leg takedown but Davidson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Adler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davidson lands a jab to Adler's midsection.
Adler shoots and misses
and Davidson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adler fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adler defends it nicely.#T1#
Adler fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Davidson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Adler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Davidson is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Davidson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Davidson controls Adler momentarily but Adler frees himself.
Adler trying to control the position from guard on top but Davidson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adler is really struggling to control Davidson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Adler throws an elbow that misses. Davidson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Adler's guard. Nice move by Davidson!#REVB##T2##SUB#
Adler throws his legs up looking for a submission but Davidson uses it to pass to side control.
Adler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davidson on the ground.
Davidson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Davidson prevents Adler from getting the reversal.
Davidson content just to control the position here.
Davidson lands with some strikes.
Adler tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3##SUB2#
Davidson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Adler is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Adler and Davidson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Adler is looking to reverse the position.
Adler can't do much from the bottom here.
Adler takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Davidson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adler is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Davidson has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Davidson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Davidson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Adler's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Adler tries to bench press Davidson off him but Davidson keeps the position.
Davidson advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davidson unloading with bombs!
Adler tries to hold on but Davidson pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davidson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Davidson controlling from the full mount.
Adler is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Davidson 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##CL2#
Adler gets tackled into the cage by Davidson. Davidson maintains the clinch.
Davidson tries to land a knee to the head but Adler blocks with his arms.
Adler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Adler can't break the clinch.
Davidson leaning against his opponent.
Davidson tries to pull guard but Adler holds him up against the cage and eventually Davidson drops back down to his feet.
The referee calls for Davidson to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Davidson throws an elbow but misses.
Adler tries to work over Davidson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Davidson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Adler up against the cage.
Adler tries to pull guard but Davidson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Davidson lands a body shot.
Adler tries to pull guard but Davidson holds him up against the cage and eventually Adler drops back down to his feet.
Davidson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Adler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Davidson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Adler can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Adler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Davidson.
#T2#
Adler tries to pull guard but Davidson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Davidson gets underhooks to prevent Adler's takedown attempt.
Davidson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Davidson breaks from the clinch.
Adler fails to land the takedown.
Davidson wants to counter with a clinch but Adler pushes him away.
Davidson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Adler defends well and Davidson ends up having to push Adler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Adler misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Davidson to counter with a crisp jab.
Davidson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davidson wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3##CL2#
Davidson rushes Adler and presses him up against the cage.
Adler misses with some punches.
Davidson wants a takedown but no success here.
Davidson prevents Adler from breaking the clinch.
Adler misses with a punch on the inside.
Davidson is stalling here.
Adler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Davidson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Davidson is trying to break free.
Adler wants to take the fight to the mat but Davidson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
Adler trying to stall but Davidson improves his position.
#TD2#
Davidson pulls Adler into guard.
Davidson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adler stopping the sweep attempt from Davidson.
Davidson is adopting a defensive guard.
Davidson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
James Adler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Davidson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davidson is pushing down on Adler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Adler is fighting to maintain full guard but Davidson has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Davidson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davidson 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Davidson!
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Event:
CSW 018 Aguilar vs Lazzarini
Date: Sep 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Adler dives in and grabs Davidson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Davidson pushes down on Adler's head and hops out.
Adler wants to clinch up but Davidson keeps it at a distance.
Davidson has a takedown stuffed.
Adler shoots in but no luck this time.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses.
Davidson shoots in but Adler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Adler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davidson's waist but Davidson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adler off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Adler. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Davidson pushes Adler up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Davidson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Adler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Davidson goes for a double leg but Adler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adler continues to drive forward.
Davidson looks to land a body kick but Adler moved away.#T1##CL2#
Davidson moves into the clinch.
Davidson has Adler pressed against the cage, preventing Adler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Davidson is working for takedown but Adler is calmly controlling the position for now.
Davidson lands with a light punch inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Davidson as Adler tries to tie him up.
Adler is trying to push Davidson away but Davidson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Davidson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Davidson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Adler wants to control from the top but Davidson keeps moving.
Adler tries to stand but Davidson is controlling from the bottom.
Adler throws a strike but Davidson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Adler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adler keeping full guard, as Davidson tries to pass.
Davidson controlling from the top position.
Adler is trying to keep Davidson in close.
Davidson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adler looking for a sweep. Not yet Adler, not yet.
Davidson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##SUB#
Adler is looking for a triangle here but Davidson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB2#
Davidson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Adler is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anthony Davidson!
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Event:
CSW 014 Lewis vs Lockyer
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Kohl doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Davidson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davidson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kohl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Davidson looks for a takedown but Kohl sprawls well.
Davidson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Davidson fails to land the takedown.
Kohl leaves Davidson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Helmut Kohl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Davidson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson with a poor takedown #CL#
and Kohl counters by moving into the clinch.
The referee calls for Kohl to work.
Davidson is working for takedown but Kohl is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice left hand lands by Davidson.
#T1#
Kohl tries a knee to the head but Davidson blocks it.
#BC#
Kohl breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davidson shoots in looking for a takedown but Kohl manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Davidson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kohl wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Davidson tries to clinch up but Kohl circles away and keeps his distance.
Kohl really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Davidson closes the distance and clinches.
Kohl tries to pull guard but Davidson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kohl tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Davidson pulls guard.
Kohl controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kohl would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Davidson working a defensive guard here.
Kohl trying to control the position from guard on top but Davidson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kohl will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kohl wants to stand but Davidson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Davidson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#ES2#
Davidson pushes Kohl off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Kohl darts in and clinches Davidson up against the cage.#T3##TD#
Kohl manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kohl looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Davidson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidson is looking to take a break and control but Kohl is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kohl controlling the position well.
Davidson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kohl trying to control but Davidson postures up.
#T4#
Kohl wants to get back to full guard.
Davidson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kohl is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Davidson throwing shots but Kohl is blocking nicely.
Kohl desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kohl on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kohl tries to get out of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davidson with the ground and pound but Kohl uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Davidson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kohl circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kohl wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Davidson tries for a takedown but Kohl sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Davidson looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Kohl counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Davidson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kohl has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kohl fails to pull guard.
Kohl is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Davidson to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Kohl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davidson fails with a takedown attempt.
Kohl looks to land a body kick but Davidson moved away.
Kohl darts in looking for a takedown but Davidson gets double underhooks and turns Kohl into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helmut Kohl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kohl avoids the head kick by Davidson.
Helmut Kohl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##TD#
Kohl closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Davidson quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Davidson kicks Kohl off and gets back to his feet.
Davidson misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Kohl counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kohl.
Davidson is trying to keep Kohl in close.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kohl wants to control from the top but Davidson keeps moving.
Davidson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Davidson keeping moving, preventing Kohl from controlling successfully. #T2#
Davidson has a closed guard, preventing Kohl from standing up.
Kohl with a nice head shot there.
Kohl wants to stand but Davidson is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Davidson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Davidson pulls Kohl into guard.
Davidson looking for a sweep. Not yet Davidson, not yet. #T3#
Kohl looking to sit in guard and control but Davidson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Davidson trying to control but Kohl is working from the bottom.
Davidson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Davidson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU2#
Davidson gets to his feet. Kohl looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Davidson wants to clinch but Kohl slips to the side
and Kohl counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Davidson throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Kohl counters with a shoot takedown. Davidson fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Davidson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice takedown defense from Kohl. No joy for Davidson on that attempt.
Davidson is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Kohl.
Kohl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kohl goes for a double leg but Davidson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Davidson continues to drive forward.
Despite the aggression on Davidson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Davidson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kohl sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Davidson misses with a leg kick.
Kohl tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Davidson manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Davidson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
#R3#
Davidson misses with a takedown attempt - Kohl sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kohl tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Davidson unleashes a big counter combination but Kohl bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kohl shoots in but no luck this time.
Kohl fails with a takedown attempt.
Davidson tries to clinch there but Kohl circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kohl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kohl misses with an uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Davidson. No joy for Kohl on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helmut Kohl. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kohl tries to keep at a distance but Davidson has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Davidson wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Kohl pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davidson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Davidson tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Davidson has Kohl up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Kohl breaks from the clinch.
Kohl tries to close the distance and clinch but Davidson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kohl shoots in and drives through. Davidson sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davidson tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Davidson clinches. #T2#
Davidson is trying to break the clinch but Kohl has him pressed against the cage.
Davidson tries to pull guard but Kohl won't allow it.
Davidson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kohl avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Kohl breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Kohl looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Davidson!#ES2#
Davidson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davidson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Davidson misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Kohl counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Davidson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3##BC#
Kohl breaks from the clinch.
Kohl stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kohl wants it to stay on the feet.
Davidson dives in and grabs Kohl's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kohl pushes down on Davidson's head and hops out.
Kohl throws a head kick that misses.
And Davidson tries to counter it with a takedown but Kohl pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kohl shoots for a takedown but Davidson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Davidson checks a low kick from Kohl.
Davidson stuffs the takedown attempt from Kohl. Kohl gets slowly back to his feet.
Davidson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kohl sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davidson somewhat.#T4#
Davidson blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davidson is defended easily by Kohl.
Davidson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Davidson looks to move away, Kohl throws a big counter combo but Davidson just gets out of the way.#TD#
Kohl dives in and scores a takedown into Davidson's guard.
Kohl works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kohl trying to control the pace.
Helmut Kohl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Davidson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kohl lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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 Helmut Kohl.
I think Davidson 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Davidson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Ellison has his takedown stuffed
and Davidson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Davidson misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Davidson clinches up with Ellison and pushes him back against the cage.
Ellison tries to pull guard but Davidson won't allow it.
#TD2#
Davidson gets control of Ellison's arms and successfully pulls guard. Davidson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ellison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Davidson working for a triangle but Ellison defends it easily.
Davidson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ellison is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Ellison wants to get up but he can't break Davidson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Davidson has Ellison pulled in close to control his posture.
Davidson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ellison's guard. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davidson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Davidson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES#
Ellison manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Ellison unloads a knee to the mid-section. Davidson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Davidson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ellison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Davidson avoiding damage as Ellison throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Davidson stalling the fight.
Ellison missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
Davidson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ellison regains guard immediately.
Davidson is standing up over Ellison. Ellison looks to escape but Davidson dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Davidson advances to mount.
Ellison tries to hold on but Davidson postures up.
Davidson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ellison to take his back!
Davidson has good solid back control here. #T3#
It looks like Davidson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ellison is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Davidson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Davidson controlling well, preventing Ellison from escaping the position.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Davidson lands a shot to the body.
Davidson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ellison doesn't escape.
Ellison is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
I would not like to be Ellison right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davidson throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Davidson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ellison's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee is taking a good look at Ellison as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Davidson!
#SUB2#
Davidson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ellison defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Davidson dominated that 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.
#R2#
Davidson lands a nice shot that snaps Ellison's head back.
#ROC2#
Ellison is rocked!
Ellison moves out of range of the leg kick from Davidson.#TD2#
Davidson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Oh Ellison is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davidson 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. #SU2#
Davidson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ellison, up you get!
Ellison seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ellison doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Davidson counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Ellison! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Davidson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Mercer gets caught napping as Davidson dives in and scores a takedown. Mercer manages to retain guard.
Mercer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Davidson controls the pace.
Davidson stopping the sweep attempt from Mercer.
Davidson advances to half guard.
Davidson trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Davidson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mercer sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Davidson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Davidson seems content to control.
Mercer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Davidson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Davidson is standing up over Mercer. Mercer looks to escape but Davidson dives into side control.
#T2##REVR##SU2#
Davidson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mercer to his feet.
Mercer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Davidson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Davidson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mercer wants to improve his position but Davidson is controlling well.
#T3#
Davidson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Davidson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Davidson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Davidson controlling from mount.
Davidson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T4#
Davidson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mercer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Davidson.
Davidson controlling the pace for now.
Davidson punching from mount but Mercer doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davidson thowing shots but they're missing.
Mercer is breathing heavily.
Poor strikes thrown by Davidson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Davidson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Davidson misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Davidson pushes Mercer up against the cage in a clinch.
Mercer is trying to pull guard but Davidson has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Davidson has hold of one of Mercer's legs. Mercer is fighting the takedown attempt but Davidson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Davidson throws a big right hand that misses.
Davidson passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Davidson is looking for a kimura but Mercer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Davidson to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Davidson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mercer! #T1##SUB2#
Davidson wants to finish this one by submission but Mercer is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Davidson.
Davidson won't let Mercer get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mercer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Davidson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mercer because Davidson loaded up on that one.
Davidson misses with a head shot.#T2#
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.
Davidson controlling the pace for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davidson thowing shots but they're missing.
Davidson content just to control the position here.
Davidson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Davidson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T3##SUB2#
Davidson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Davidson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mercer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Davidson looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davidson misses with a head shot.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Davidson unloads with some shots from mount but Mercer bucks and avoids them well.
Mercer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Davidson.
Davidson looking to finish with strikes here!
Mercer is trying to escape the mount.
Davidson controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poor strikes thrown by Davidson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Davidson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Davidson. That snapped Mercer's head back.
Mercer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davidson defends it nicely.#TD2#
Davidson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mercer scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Davidson manages to mount him!
Davidson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson controlling the pace for now. #T1##SUB2#
Davidson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mercer manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Davidson staying calm.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Davidson advances nicely into full mount.
Davidson controlling his opponent.
Davidson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Davidson content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Davidson goes for an armbar but Mercer turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mercer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Mercer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Davidson has Mercer pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Davidson is looking for a triangle but Mercer pushes his legs off easily.
Mercer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Davidson holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mercer tries to stand but Davidson is controlling from the bottom.
Davidson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mercer trying to control but Davidson is working from the bottom.
Mercer is fighting to break Davidson's control of his arms but Davidson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davidson avoids the head kick by Mercer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercer blocks the body kick.
Mercer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Davidson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mercer thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Davidson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davidson 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Davidson!
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