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Event:
WCF 75: Road vs Gordon
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1# Tacktheritrix lands a jab. Tacktheritrix misses with a wild body shot. Tacktheritrix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tacktheritrix looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2# Davis has managed to clinch.
#BC# Tacktheritrix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davis misses the shot to the body. Davis tries to clinch there but Tacktheritrix circles away.
Tacktheritrix loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch. Tacktheritrix keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tacktheritrix throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Davis feints the counter takedown. Davis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tacktheritrix looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range. As Tacktheritrix backs off Davis throws a huge counter combo but Tacktheritrix manages to avoid it all. Davis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Davis duly obliges. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tacktheritrix throws an overhand right that lands on Davis's shoulder, as Davis tries to avoid the shot. A countering left hand to the body from Davis misses. Davis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2#Tacktheritrix is rocked!#T1# Tacktheritrix misses with a double jab.
Tacktheritrix throws a series of punches but Davis avoids them all with ease. Tacktheritrix keeps the fight on the outside. A counter left hand to the body from Tacktheritrix misses its target. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Davis. Oh Tacktheritrix is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Davis slips a jab and a cross from Tacktheritrix.
#CL2# Davis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Davis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tacktheritrix gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Davis lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2# Davis pulls guard effortlessly. Tacktheritrix tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard. Tacktheritrix has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Davis is proving hard to escape from. Davis wants to stand up but Tacktheritrix is controlling him. Davis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tacktheritrix. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Tacktheritrix seems to have got his legs back now. Tacktheritrix would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2# Davis tries to clinch there but Tacktheritrix circles away.
Davis fails in his attempt to clinch. It looked like Tacktheritrix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A lazy left from Davis finds it's target. Davis throws a push kick but Tacktheritrix slaps the foot to one side. It looked like Tacktheritrix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Davis keeps the fight on the outside. The fight stays on the outside here - Davis looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Tacktheritrix is looking to counter punch. Tacktheritrix jabbing away but nothing is landing. Tacktheritrix shoots in looking for a takedown. Davis tries to sprawl out of it but Tacktheritrix keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Davis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3# Davis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Tacktheritrix misses with an uppercut
and Tacktheritrix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Tacktheritrix lands with a shot to the body. Davis moves away from the strike by Tacktheritrix. Tacktheritrix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Davis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tacktheritrix is fending him off so far but Davis persists. Nope, Tacktheritrix circles away and we're back to standing. Tacktheritrix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Davis slips a straight right by Tacktheritrix. Tacktheritrix jabs at Davis's body. Davis misses with a body shot.
#T4# Tacktheritrix cracks Davis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Tacktheritrix avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Davis moves out of range as Tacktheritrix strikes. Tacktheritrix has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tacktheritrix there as he acknowledges the shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Davis swats away the attempt to clinch by Tacktheritrix. Davis defending well as Tacktheritrix loads up on a big left hand. Davis with the counter takedown but Tacktheritrix avoids it easily. The fighters circling - Tacktheritrix throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Davis throws a leg kick but Tacktheritrix moved away. A little feinted left hand from Tacktheritrix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2# Davis gets a clinch. #BC# Tacktheritrix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch but Tacktheritrix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Tacktheritrix throws a hook but Davis blocks it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Davis will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Davis avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Davis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. A looping hook to the body misses from Davis. Tacktheritrix does a little dance to reset his feet. Tacktheritrix misses with a combination
and Davis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2# Davis closes the distance and clinches. Davis wants a takedown.
Tacktheritrix is trying to break the clinch but Davis has him pressed against the cage. #BC# Tacktheritrix manages to break the clinch.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Tacktheritrix moves out of range easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davis moves in looking to clinch but Tacktheritrix pushes him off. Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Tacktheritrix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Davis fails in his attempt to clinch. Tacktheritrix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1# Davis tries to bum rush Tacktheritrix with a series of wild strikes but Tacktheritrix uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Tacktheritrix is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Davis's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Davis misses with a takedown attempt and Tacktheritrix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2# Davis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Davis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tacktheritrix after a bit of a struggle. Zackmarius Tacktheritrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Davis. Tacktheritrix is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Tacktheritrix has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC# Tacktheritrix manages to break the clinch.
Davis throws a one two combo.
Tacktheritrix moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#Davis is rocked!#CL# Tacktheritrix has taken the fight to the clinch.
Davis is still on wobbly legs! Can Tacktheritrix finish him?#BC# Tacktheritrix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tacktheritrix wobbles Davis with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Tacktheritrix dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Davis to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zackmarius Tacktheritrix! Zackmarius Tacktheritrix 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:
WCF 70: Garcia vs Nail
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1# Bravo scores with a head kick.
Davis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Davis avoids the head kick by Bravo.
Edgar Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bravo throws a head kick that misses. Bravo looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range. Bravo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center. Davis feints the counter takedown. Bravo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL# Davis tries to keep at a distance but Bravo has taken the fight into the clinch. Bravo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Davis blocks it with crossed arms. Davis tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC# Bravo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Bravo moves into the clinch successfully.
Davis wants a takedown but no success here.
Bravo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC# Bravo manages to break the clinch.
Davis tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Bravo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1# Bravo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Bravo.
Bravo misses the shot to the body. Edgar Bravo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bravo moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off. A big right from Bravo misses. Davis throws a nice looking combination but Bravo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bravo throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2# Davis gets a clinch. Bravo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bravo tries to land knees in the clinch but Davis avoids the damage to the body. A right hook to the body lands for Bravo.
Bravo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2# Davis breaks from the clinch.
Bravo is looking to clinch but Davis is avoiding it.
#T2# Bravo tries to clinch up but Davis circles away and keeps his distance. Bravo throws a nice looking combination but Davis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Davis misses with a low kick as Bravo jumps back. Bravo scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2# Davis clinches up with Bravo and pushes him back against the cage. Bravo misses with the head strike.
Bravo digs a right hand into Davis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Davis's gas tank. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC# Bravo breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Davis moves into range and clinches up with Bravo.#BC2# Davis breaks from the clinch.
Bravo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2# Davis rushes Bravo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Bravo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Davis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bravo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Edgar Bravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Davis. Bravo looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range. Bravo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3##CL2# Davis rushes Bravo and presses him up against the cage. Bravo stalling in the clinch.
Bravo is trying to break free. Davis has Bravo pressed against the cage, preventing Bravo from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Bravo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davis avoids it. Bravo wants to get back to striking at distance but Davis won't allow it.
Davis lands a knee to the body.
Bravo is trying to break free. Davis tries to land knees in the clinch but Bravo avoids the damage to the body. Bravo tries to work over Davis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bravo wants to break free but Davis has control.
Bravo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Davis up against the cage. Bravo is trying to stall.
Davis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bravo avoids it.#T4# Davis missing with knees to the body.
Bravo struggles to land a body shot inside as Davis controls his hands.
Bravo dodges an elbow strike from Davis.
Davis lands an elbow just above Bravo 's eye. Bravo stalling against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bravo.
Bravo tries to break free but Davis pushes him back against the cage. Bravo stalling.
Bravo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A knee to the head by Bravo.
#BC2# Davis breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Davis closes the distance and pushes Bravo back into the cage. 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 hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bravo or not. #BC2# Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Bravo dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Bravo misses with a few strikes there.
Bravo throws a nice looking combination but Davis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Davis tries to clinch up. Bravo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A good leg kick by Bravo. Bravo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2# Davis takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Bravo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bravo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Bravo clinches up with Davis and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Bravo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davis tries to land a front kick but Bravo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Bravo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davis can do to turn this around?#CL2# Davis clinches up against the cage.#BC# Bravo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis walks into a jab.#T1# Davis misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Bravo. #CL2# Davis moves into range and clinches up with Bravo. Davis can't get the takedown.
Bravo stalling.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Bravo looking to stall.
Bravo misses with a body punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Bravo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bravo misses with an elbow over the top. Bravo is trying to break the clinch but Davis has him pressed against the cage. Davis is trying to drag Bravo to the mat but Bravo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC# Bravo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bravo is looking to wear down Davis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2# Bravo looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range. Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edgar Bravo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davis checks a leg kick.#CL2# Davis has closed the distance and engaged Bravo in a clinch.
Bravo missing with knees to the body.
Bravo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Edgar Bravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Davis. Davis misses with a punch to the body.
Bravo prevents the takedown attempt.
Tom Davis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC# Bravo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Davis slips a jab and a cross from Bravo.
#CL# Bravo rushes Davis and presses him up against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC# Bravo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3# Bravo misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2# Davis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Bravo lands an elbow inside that Davis shrugs off. Bravo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC# Bravo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Davis dodges the punch combination from Bravo.
Bravo blocks a head kick by Davis.
Bravo moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off. Davis feints the counter takedown. Bravo misses with a two punch combination.
Davis throws out a powerful jab. Bravo misses with a hook. Bravo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bravo sets himself, and Davis steps forward looking for the clinch! Bravo avoids it this time. Bravo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davis circles away quickly and effectively. Bravo tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it. #CL# Bravo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bravo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Davis.
Bravo swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it. Bravo prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC# Bravo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Davis scores with a jab. Bravo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davis circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2# Davis closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Bravo breaks the clinch.
Bravo moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bravo. Bravo tries to clinch up but Davis circles away and keeps his distance. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Bravo dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Bravo throws a series of punches but Davis moves out of range. Bravo checks the leg kick nicely there.
#CL2# Davis drives through and clinches with Bravo against the cage.
#BC2# Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL2# Davis closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Bravo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bravo is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Davis moves in looking to clinch but Bravo pushes him off.#CL# Bravo clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bravo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC# Bravo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bravo misses with a double jab.
Davis throws a body kick that misses. Davis tried to score with a low kick but Bravo checks it.#T1# Davis checks a low kick from Bravo. Davis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davis is looking for the big counter here.#CL2# Davis clinches up against the cage.#BC# Bravo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bravo misses with a body shot.
As Bravo backs off Davis throws a huge counter combo but Bravo manages to avoid it all. A combination from Bravo does no damage. Davis keeps the fight on the outside. And Davis tries to counter it with a takedown but Bravo pushes his down on his head and steps out. Bravo blocks a head kick by Davis.
Bravo tries to counter by clinching up but Davis breaks away and moves out of range. Davis wants to clinch. Davis swats away the attempt to clinch by Bravo. Bravo scores with a hook to the body. Davis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2# Bravo is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Davis doesn't manage to clinch there - Bravo circles away.
Bravo throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bravo. Davis fails in his attempt to clinch. Some wild striking there from Bravo.
Despite the aggression on Davis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Bravo misses with a wild body shot. Davis closes the distance and lands a one-two. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# Davis clinches up with Bravo and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Bravo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Davis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Davis wants to clinch up but Bravo keeps it at a distance.#T3# Davis tries to clinch there but Bravo circles away.
Davis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Davis tries a head kick but it misses.
Davis tries to clinch up but Bravo circles away and keeps his distance. Bravo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bravo swinging wildly here.
#CL2# Davis closes the distance and pushes Bravo back into the cage. Bravo is looking to break free of the clinch but Davis has double underhooks. Bravo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2# Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bravo.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4# Bravo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bravo fails to land with a series of punches.
Davis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. A low kick from Bravo misses and Davis counters with a series of strikes. Bravo will be more careful next time no doubt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Davis moves into range and connects with a jab. Davis takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2# Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch. Bravo missing with knees to the body.
Bravo can't find room to land a body shot as Davis controls the action.
Bravo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Davis tries for a takedown but Bravo manages to get underhooks.
Bravo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Bravo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tom Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Edgar Bravo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
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 Edgar Bravo. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bravo, 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgar Bravo! A victorious Edgar Bravo 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:
WNF 45: St Pat's Day Massacre
Date: Mar 17, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Davis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2# Davis tightens his grip and picks Rambo up, before dumping him to the ground. Rambo manages to land in guard. Rambo controlling the position. Davis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Rambo. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Davis won't allow Rambo to get back to his feet. Rambo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davis. Davis throwing strikes but missing. Rambo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davis throws a strike but Rambo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Davis wants to stand up but Rambo is controlling him. Rambo trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom. We've been hearing that Rambo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1# Rambo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now. Davis is looking to stand up but Rambo isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Rambo walks into a stiff left hand from Davis. Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davis lands with an overhand left.#T2# Davis leaves Rambo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2# Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2# Davis has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rambo is trying to keep an underhook but Davis manages to get the takedown into half guard. Rambo pushes Davis off but Davis dives into side control.
Rambo is trying to control Davis's posture but Davis avoids it. Rambo gets back to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rambo is breathing heavily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rambo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davis is working away from the top position though. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Davis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3# Davis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Rambo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Davis. Davis throwing shots but Rambo is blocking nicely. #ES# Rambo pushes Davis off and gets back to his feet. Rambo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2# Davis moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2# Davis manages to break the clinch.
Davis scores with a nice head shot.#CL2# Davis darts in and clinches Rambo up against the cage.#TD# Rambo gets control of Davis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rambo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4# Davis with a flurry of punches that miss. Rambo pulls Davis in close to prevent any damage. Davis throws a big elbow that misses. Davis with a flurry of punches that miss. Davis wants to get up but he can't break Rambo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Rambo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davis is one step ahead there. Davis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rambo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Rambo is trying to control the position but Davis postures up. Davis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Davis dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Rambo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Davis.#CL# Rambo instigates a clinch. #TD2# Davis has picked Rambo up - he's going for a ride! Davis dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Rambo regains full guard. Nicely done. Davis postures up.
Davis stands up over Rambo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Davis wants to get up but he can't break Rambo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rambo is on top in guard.
#REVR# Davis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rambo is controlling him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Davis keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully. Rambo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Rambo wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving. #SU# Rambo stands up from Davis's guard - Rambo perhaps looking for a knockout. Davis throws a head kick but Rambo moves out of range.
Rambo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2# Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch. Rambo wants to stall.
#BC2# Davis breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Davis moves into the clinch.#TD2# Davis pulls guard effortlessly. Davis wants to stand but Rambo is controlling the position. Davis keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully. Davis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Davis can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3# Rambo controls from within his opponent's guard. Davis wants to stand but Rambo is controlling the position. Rambo slips nicely into half guard.#ES2# Davis kicks off Rambo and gets to his feet. #CL2# Rambo tries to keep at a distance but Davis has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2# Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4# Rambo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2# Davis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2# Davis manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rambo. Jon Rambo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Davis moves into range and clinches up with Rambo.#TD2# Davis gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rambo regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Davis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB# Rambo working for a triangle but Davis defends it easily.
Rambo 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. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Davis 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##CL2# Davis has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rambo doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2# and Davis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Davis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2# Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Davis. Rambo doesn't manage to clinch there - Davis circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Davis closes the distance and clinches. Davis is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2# Davis wants the takedown. Rambo is fighting it off but Davis persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rambo's guard against the cage. Rambo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Davis has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1# Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2# Davis lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB# Rambo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Davis throwing strikes from guard but Rambo blocks nicely. Rambo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB# Rambo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davis defends well. Rambo is trying to control the position but Davis postures up. #T2# Davis postures up in Rambo's guard and throws a big left but Rambo blocks it. Rambo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Davis throwing strikes but missing. Davis throws an elbow that misses. Rambo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Davis's guard. Nice move by Rambo!#REVR# Rambo 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 is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rambo is controlling him. #T3# Davis being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Jon Rambo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2# Davis dives in and scores a takedown into Rambo's guard. Rambo working a defensive guard here.
Rambo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davis. #T4# Davis wants to stand but Rambo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Rambo trying to keep a closed guard but Davis is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB# Rambo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Davis with a flurry of punches that miss. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Davis with a flurry of punches that miss. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Davis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight! Tom 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Davis! Our winner, Tom Davis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 39: Anderson vs Anni
Date: Feb 03, 2021 |
#R1# Tacktheritrix tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Davis defends well and Tacktheritrix ends up having to push Davis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Davis missing with knees to the body.
#TD2# Davis is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tacktheritrix can't fight it off and eventually Davis manages to take the fight to the floor. Tacktheritrix looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES# Tacktheritrix has his feet on Davis's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tacktheritrix checks a leg kick. #TD2# Tacktheritrix tries to sprawl but Davis drives through with a takedown into half guard. Davis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Tacktheritrix slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tacktheritrix tries to land a sweep but no joy. Tacktheritrix looking to control.
#T1##SUB# Tacktheritrix has his feet on Davis's thighs here. He's pushed Davis off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Davis screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zackmarius Tacktheritrix! A relieved looking Zackmarius Tacktheritrix 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:
WCF 52: Anderson vs Camara 2
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1##CL2# Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch. Davis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davis tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD# Silva works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Silva wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position. Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Davis's guard. Silva trying to pass the guard but Davis defending well. Davis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Silva works his way into side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A lull in the action here. Davis is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Silva is controlling him well. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Davis can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1# Silva looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Davis is avoiding damage well.
Silva trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom. Davis is trying to buck Silva off. Davis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Silva is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Davis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Silva throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Silva 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.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Silva working the head with strikes. #SUB# Silva tries for a kimura but Davis is defending well. Davis is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2# Silva staying calm. Davis is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Silva is controlling him well. Silva lands a nice forearm strike. Davis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Silva asserts his dominance and retains side control. Silva trying to control the position but Davis is working away. Silva just content to control the position. Silva wants to control but Davis is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB# Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davis, who protects the arm well. Silva scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB# Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davis, who protects the arm well. Silva throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Davis is not content to let Silva control the position. #T4# Sloppy strikes there by Silva. Silva working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Silva 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. A lull in the action here as Silva stalls from top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Davis is trying to buck Silva off. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Davis on the wrong end of some ground and pound. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eder Silva dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Davis avoids it really well and circles away. And Davis tries to counter it with a takedown but Silva pushes his down on his head and steps out. Silva moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2# Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD# Silva feints and as Davis raises his hands in defense, Silva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Davis is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Silva presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD# Silva tightens his grip and picks Davis up, before dumping him to the ground. Davis manages to land in guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Davis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him. Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Davis's guard. #SUB# Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Silva wants to take a breather but Davis is having none of it. #T1##SUB# Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Davis has managed to free his arm - good work. Silva is pressing down on Davis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Davis is holding on for now. Silva is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Silva controlling from the full mount. Silva unloading with bombs!#ROC#Davis is rocked! Silva connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Davis is still in real trouble! Can Silva finish him? Silva loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Davis scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Silva land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Silva stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eder Silva! Eder Silva decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
WCF 46: Khabib vs Gracie
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL# Rambo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davis, pushing him back against the cage. Davis digs a right hand into Rambo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rambo's gas tank. Rambo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Davis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD2# Davis has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rambo regains guard immediately. Davis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Rambo pulls Davis in close to his closed guard and prevents Davis from doing any damage or advancing position. Davis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davis throws an elbow that misses. Rambo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Davis's guard. Nice move by Rambo!#REVR# Rambo prevents Davis from getting back to his feet. #T1##SU# Rambo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Davis, up you get! #CL2# Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Rambo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2# Davis breaks from the clinch.
Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rambo blocks a head kick by Davis.
#TD2# Davis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Davis showed some decent athleticism there. Rambo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Davis thows a huge punch but Rambo dodges it nicely.
#T2##SUB# Rambo actively working from the bottom here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rambo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rambo. Davis being controlled here momentarily. Davis stops Rambo from standing up. Davis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Davis told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T3# Davis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Davis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES# Rambo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2# Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rambo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
#CL2# Davis pushes Rambo up against the cage in a clinch. Rambo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Davis smiles and moves away.
#CL2# Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4# Rambo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rambo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Rambo is trying to break the clinch but Davis is controlling him. Davis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Davis blocking some punches.
#TD2# Davis is trying to trip Rambo. He has hold of a leg but Rambo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Davis persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES# Rambo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Davis darts in and clinches Rambo up against the cage.#BC2# Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Rambo closes the distance and clinches up with Davis, looking for a takedown. Rambo pushes Davis against the cage but Davis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Rambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Davis closes the distance and clinches.#TD# Rambo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Davis dominated that round. That's time! Rambo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2# Davis has closed the distance and engaged Rambo in a clinch.
#TD2# Davis has picked Rambo up - he's going for a ride! Davis dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES# Rambo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Davis is on him like a limpet, forcing Rambo back against the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Rambo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Davis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rambo has had enough of the clinch but Davis keeps him there for the moment.#TD# Rambo drags the fight down to the ground.
Davis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Rambo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Davis can do anything to dispel that myth. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rambo prevents Davis from standing back up.
#SUB# Rambo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Davis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rambo. We've been hearing that Rambo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1# Davis is trying to stand up here but Rambo is controlling him well. #SUB# Rambo is looking for a kimura here.
Davis is trying to stand up here but Rambo is controlling him well. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Rambo wants to take a breather but Davis is having none of it. Davis is trying to stand up here but Rambo is controlling him well. #SU# Rambo stands up out of the half guard. Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2# Davis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Rambo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Rambo tries to pull guard but Davis holds him up against the cage and eventually Rambo drops back down to his feet.
#BC2# Davis breaks the clinch.
Jon Rambo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Davis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rambo, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2# Davis gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES# Rambo kicks off Davis and gets to his feet. #T3# Rambo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davis paws at him with a jab and circles away. Davis tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL# Rambo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davis, pushing him back against the cage. Davis scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD# Rambo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB# Rambo 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. Rambo working a defensive guard here.
#SUB# Rambo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Davis doesn't defend quickly enough and Rambo has managed to lock this one up! Can Davis escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rambo on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jon Rambo! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 22: Sanders vs Makino
Date: Oct 07, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Skystalker's shoulder, as Skystalker tries to avoid the shot. Davis throws a low kick, looking for Skystalker's leg but Skystalker calmly moves out of range. Anni Skystalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Skystalker thuds a left hand into Davis's body. Davis misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL# Skystalker clinches up with Davis and pushes him back against the cage. Skystalker tries a body shot but Davis blocks it.
Skystalker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Davis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Skystalker tries to work over Davis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2# Davis gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Skystalker regains full guard. Nicely done. Davis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB# Davis stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Skystalker throws up his legs and catches Davis in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Davis tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Skystalker! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Anni Skystalker! After the big win, Anni Skystalker made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
F&B 36: Goncalves vs. Baxxter
Date: Aug 17, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2# Bulb fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davis, pushing him back against the cage. Bulb lands an uppercut. Davis jumps guard but Bulb turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2# Bulb manages to break the clinch.
Bulb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Davis. Davis closes the distance but Bulb moves to the side and Bulb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bulb fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Davis checks it well. Davis throws a head kick that misses. Davis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Bulb misses with a short punch on the inside. Davis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Nice body punch from Bulb - that landed with a thud.
Davis wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him. Davis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bulb avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. A short right from Bulb. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A short right from Bulb on the inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bulb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1# Bulb keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davis's efforts to push away. Bulb stalling in the clinch.
Bulb gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Davis.
Bulb misses with a hook from the clinch. Bulb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Davis's elbow. Davis prevents a body shot from Bulb. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bulb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Davis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2# Bulb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bulb looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range. Davis is looking for a counter combo. Bulb blocks a head kick by Davis.
#CL2# Bulb closes the distance and pushes Davis back into the cage. Davis blocking some punches.
Davis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bulb avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Bulb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davis backwards. #T2# Bulb has a couple of punches blocked by Davis.
Bulb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#Davis is rocked! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bulb. Oh Davis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Davis blocking some punches.
Bulb working aggressively here.
Bulb misses with some punches.
Bulb controlling the action here for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bulb working aggressively here.
Davis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bulb throws a head punch that misses. Bulb swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it. Bulb has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Davis seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bulb can turn it around. Bulb misses with some punches.
Bulb misses with the head strike.
Bulb works on Davis's body with a couple of short punches. Bulb lands a shot to the body. A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis. Davis blocks an uppercut.
Davis blocking some punches.
Davis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bulb throws a head punch that misses. Bulb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Bulb - that landed with a thud.
Bulb misses with a punch on the inside.
Bulb swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it. Davis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bulb throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis. Bulb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bulb swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it. Bulb misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bulb. Bulb has a couple of punches blocked by Davis.
Bulb throws a head punch that misses. Bulb misses with a punch on the inside.
Bulb misses with a punch on the inside.
Davis seems to have got his legs back now. Bulb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3# A shot to the body from Bulb misses #CL# and Davis moves into the clinch. Davis looking for a takedown. Bulb working aggressively here.
Bulb misses with a short punch on the inside. Bulb lands a shoulder strike. Bulb working some nice short punches in the clinch. Davis is looking to control Bulb's arms but Bulb gets an underhook and turns him. Now Davis has his back to the cage. Bulb lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Davis. Bulb avoids a wild elbow strike from Davis. Davis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bulb pulls him back up using the underhooks. Bulb scores with a hook to the body. Bulb dips a shoulder and cracks Davis with a mighty uppercut! Davis falls back against the cage and Bulb unloads with a barrage of strikes! Davis is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bulb screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adim Bulb! A victorious Adim Bulb 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:
F&B Canada Day
Date: Jul 01, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hawkins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Davis. Davis has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL# Hawkins moves into the clinch.#BC2# Davis breaks the clinch.
#CL# Hawkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Hawkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Hawkins misses with a knee strike.
Davis working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2# Davis has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hawkins is trying to keep an underhook but Davis manages to get the takedown into half guard. 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!#SUB# Hawkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#ES# Hawkins manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Davis keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Hawkins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Davis just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD# Hawkins decides to pull guard. Hawkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davis. #SUB# Davis stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Hawkins throws up his legs and catches Davis in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Davis tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Hawkins! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). DAngelo Hawkins! |
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday XIV
Date: May 21, 2020 |
#R1# Davis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Pradana misses with a low kick as Davis jumps back. Eka Pradana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pradana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pradana misses the jab. Davis thinks about the counter body kick. Davis moves out of range as Pradana strikes. It seemed like Davis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Pradana throws a right and a left that Davis avoids nicely. Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pradana finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pradana crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Davis - the referee stops the clock and Pradana gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Davis. Pradana manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Davis moves out of range of the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A bone on bone clash there as Davis blocks the leg kick.
Davis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Nice sprawl there from Pradana as Davis shoots in.#CL2# Davis moves into the clinch.#BC2# Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Davis. Davis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pradana defends it nicely. Eka Pradana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Davis.#T1# Pradana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Pradana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2# Davis has Pradana up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Davis.
Davis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Davis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2# Davis breaks the clinch.
Pradana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Pradana 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. #CL2# Davis has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2# Pradana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Davis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Pradana misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2# and Davis moves into the clinch. Davis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2# Davis pulls guard. Davis trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Davis trying to control the position.
Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Davis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pradana. Pradana throws a big elbow that misses. Pradana slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Davis trying to control the position.
#T3# Davis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Davis is looking to stand up but Pradana isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Davis has closed the distance and engaged Pradana in a clinch.
Pradana throws a head punch that misses. Pradana prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pradana gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Davis.
Pradana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Pradana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Pradana is trying to force a seperation but Davis has the dominant position. Davis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Davis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Pradana tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Davis smiles and moves away.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt - Pradana sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davis is defended easily by Pradana. Pradana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davis.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Pradana throws a right and a left that both miss. Davis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pradana as he jumps to the side. Pradana misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eka Pradana dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Pradana throws an overhand right that lands on Davis's shoulder, as Davis tries to avoid the shot. Pradana misses with a double jab.
Davis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pradana defends it well. Eka Pradana is winning the standup battle so far. Davis slips a jab and a cross from Pradana.
Davis slips a jab and a cross from Pradana.
Davis looks for a takedown but Pradana sprawls well. Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pradana circles away quickly and effectively. Pradana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Pradana jabbing away but nothing is landing. Davis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL# Pradana clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pradana jumps guard but Davis stands there with Pradana around his waist. Pradana gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pradana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Davis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pradana smiles and moves away.
Pradana slaps away a takedown attempt from Davis, before circling back to the center of the mat. Eka Pradana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Davis.#T1# Pradana throws a series of punches but Davis moves out of range. Pradana misses with a few strikes there.
Davis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Eka Pradana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Davis throws a wild body kick that Pradana sees coming a mile off. Davis lands with a shot to the body. Pradana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Pradana misses with a low kick as Davis jumps back. Davis fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pradana throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Pradana shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Davis eats them both and turns towards Pradana to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2# Davis closes the distance and pushes Pradana back into the cage. Our sources have told us that Pradana has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#T2# Pradana working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A shot in the inside from Pradana. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pradana. Davis blocks an elbow strike from Pradana.
Pradana tries to circle away but Davis has him pinned against the cage. Davis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pradana tries for a takedown but Davis manages to get underhooks.
Davis blocking some punches.
Pradana tries to throw a body punch but Davis avoids it by throwing Pradana back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pradana. Davis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pradana walks away with a smile on his face. Davis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Pradana throws a predictable looking body shot
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2# Davis has managed to clinch.
Davis jumps guard but Pradana turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3# Pradana can't break the clinch.
Pradana avoiding damage as Davis throws knees to the body.
#BC# Pradana breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Pradana misses its intended target. A cross from Pradana lands.#ROC# Davis is rocked! Pradana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davis can do to turn this around? Davis drops his hands for a split second and Pradana immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Davis face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Pradana follows up with a right hand that knocks Davis into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eka Pradana! Eka Pradana decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday XII
Date: Apr 09, 2020 |
#R1# Makino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL# Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch. Our sources have told us that Davis has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Makino gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Davis.
Makino is trying to break free. Davis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Makino's efforts to push away. Makino tries to break the clinch but Davis is controlling the position. Davis goes for a takedown attempt but Makino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Davis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makino throws out the jab. Davis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makino's waist but Makino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Davis off to one side. Makino is looking for the big counter here. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him. Davis shoots in and drives through. Makino sprawls well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davis avoids a lazy jab quite easily. As Makino looks to move away, Davis throws a big counter combo but Makino just gets out of the way. Davis shoots for a double leg takedown but Makino sprawls well. He's pushed Davis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Makino lands a jab-cross combination. Davis throws a leg kick but Makino checks it. Makino scores with a hook to the body. Davis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Davis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1# Makino missing with a left hand there. Davis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Makino misses with a hook. A shot to the liver by Makino. Beautiful body shot. Makino throws an overhand right that lands on Davis's shoulder, as Davis tries to avoid the shot. Makino connects with the punch. Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makino.
Makino is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Davis needs to keep his hands up - Makino had a free shot at his head there. No luck for Davis with that takedown attempt. Fumito Makino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Makino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Davis. Fumito Makino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Makino jabbing away but nothing is landing. Makino throws a nice looking combination but Davis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Davis moves away from the strike by Makino. Davis throws a poor cross that misses
and Makino counters with a straight right hand.#T2# Makino throws a body shot but no joy. Makino loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch. Makino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. 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! Makino throws a looping overhand right but Davis ducks down to avoid it. A big right from Makino misses. #CL# Davis has Makino up against the cage in a clinch.
Davis keeps control of Makino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2# Makino breaks the clinch.
Davis staying out of range there. Makino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davis. Davis is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Davis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Makino tries to avoid it but Davis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Makino to the ground. Makino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Makino looks to land a right hand but Davis moved out of range. Davis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Makino pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Makino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL# and Davis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T3##BC2# Makino manages to break the clinch.
Makino connects with a single shot there. Makino looks to throw the jab but Davis is out of range. Makino 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.#CL# Davis closes the distance and pushes Makino back into the cage. Makino wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2# Makino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Davis avoids the body shot from Makino.
Makino jabbing away but nothing is landing. Makino throws a right and a left that Davis avoids nicely. Makino misses with a looping left. A big right from Makino misses. Makino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.#CL# Davis instigates a clinch. #BC2# Makino manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Makino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Makino throws out a loose jab but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# Makino misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely. Makino has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Makino throws a sloppy body shot
and Davis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Makino looks to throw the jab but Davis is out of range. Davis thinks about countering with a body kick. Davis slips under a jab. Makino loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch. Makino throws an overhand right that lands on Davis's shoulder, as Davis tries to avoid the shot. Makino throws a series of punches but Davis avoids them all with ease. Davis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Davis slips a jab from Makino. As Makino looks to move away, Davis throws a big counter combo but Makino just gets out of the way.#CL# Davis moves into the clinch. Makino working hard to break the clinch. Davis prevents Makino from breaking the clinch. Makino is trying to break the clinch but Davis is controlling him.#BC# Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Davis shoots in looking for a takedown but Makino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Davis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Makino jabbing away but nothing is landing. Makino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fumito Makino 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# Jab, jab by Makino - just one landing. Fumito Makino seems to be getting the better of the standup. Makino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davis circles away quickly and effectively.#CL# Davis instigates a clinch. Makino swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it. Stalling in the clinch from Davis.
Davis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Makino pulls his leg out and moves away.
Davis moves out of range of the strikes. Makino throws an off balance right hand
and Davis counters with a nice uppercut. Makino misses with a looping left. Davis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Makino throws a series of punches but Davis moves out of range. A punch combination from Davis misses. Makino sizes up Davis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Makino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Davis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Makino pinned against the cage. Makino gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Makino cracks a nice hook into Davis's ribs. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Davis. Makino pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Davis slips a jab from Makino. Davis is looking for a counter combo. Davis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makino.
Makino scores with a nice strike. Makino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Makino. Davis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL# Makino gets tackled into the cage by Davis. Davis maintains the clinch. Makino tries to circle away but Davis has him pinned against the cage.#BC# Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makino throws a big shot that misses. Davis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Makino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2# Davis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makino.
Makino throws a series of punches but Davis moves out of range. Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makino.
Davis is looking for a counter combo. Makino misses with a combination
#TD# and Davis counters with a nice double leg into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Makino is trying to stand.
#ES2# Makino pushes Davis off and gets back to his feet. Makino scores with a jab. Davis acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Makino takes a swing at Davis's ribcage but misses. Davis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Makino misses with an uppercut. Davis dodges the punch combination from Makino.
#T3# Makino misses with a straight right. Davis moves out of range as Makino strikes. Some wild striking there from Makino.
Makino throws a looping overhand right but Davis ducks down to avoid it. Davis avoids the body shot from Makino.
A punch combination from Makino misses. Davis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Makino manages to circle out of the way. Makino connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Makino swinging wildly here.
Makino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily. Davis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Makino lands a head shot.#TD# Davis shoots in and bounces Makino off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Makino has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Davis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4# Makino wants to sweep but no luck. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Davis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Makino is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB# Davis is looking for a triangle here but Makino uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SU2# Makino decides to stand up, so the ref orders Davis to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fumito Makino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3##TD# Davis feints and as Makino raises his hands in defense, Davis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Fumito Makino has got the better of the ground game so far. Davis being controlled here momentarily. Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Davis is fighting to break Makino's control of his arms but Makino is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Makino bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davis's guard. #REVB# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Makino controls the pace. Davis trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Davis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Makino showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Makino has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Davis is proving hard to escape from. Davis trying to keep a closed guard but Makino is proving a slippery customer.
Makino engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Davis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makino throws out the jab. Makino swings widly with a right hand
and Davis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Makino throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range. Makino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Davis on the side of the head. A jab lands there for Makino. Makino blocks a head kick by Davis.
A punch combination from Makino misses. Makino throws a jab when Davis was well out of range. Davis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Davis tries to clinch but Makino moves out of range. Makino throws out a counter right but Davis avoids it with no problem. Makino connects with a crisp jab. Davis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Davis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makino.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt - Makino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3# Makino with a nice cross. Makino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davis moves out of range and avoids them all easily. No luck for Davis with that takedown attempt. Makino lands a jab to Davis's midsection. Davis dives in for a single leg takedown but Makino sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him. A jab lands there for Makino. Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makino swats him away and circles back towards the center. Makino jabbing away but nothing is landing. Davis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Makino scores with a three punch combo!
#T4# Davis moves out of range as Makino strikes. Makino fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC2# Davis is rocked! Makino fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Davis to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Davis looks to clinch but Makino throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Davis taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Fumito Makino! A very excited looking Fumito Makino 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:
Thoroughbred Thursday XI
Date: Mar 26, 2020 |
#R1# Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL# Lee gets tackled into the cage by Davis. Davis maintains the clinch. Lee wants to break free but Davis has control.
Lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lee blocks an elbow strike. Lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD# Davis gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lee regains guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully. Davis prevents Lee from getting back to his feet. #SU# Lee is working an open guard so Davis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Davis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Davis duly obliges. Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Davis on that attempt. Lee throws a head kick that misses. #CL# Davis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD# Davis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lee clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Davis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground. Lee trying to get back to his feet but Davis is in full control for now. #T1##SUB# Davis looking to break Lee's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lee remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Davis will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB# Davis working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB# Davis is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lee has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB# Davis working for the choke. Lee is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Davis misses with an elbow to the head. Lee trying to get back to his feet but Davis is in full control for now. #SUB# Davis is persistently looking for the submission but Lee is defending it well.
Davis controlling the position well here. Lee rolled but Davis kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB# Lee fending off the submission attempt from Davis. Lee covering up well under a barage of strikes. Lee is trying to get back to his feet but Davis has full control of the position and if anything, Lee has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB# Davis patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Lee is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB# Davis looking for the RNC. Lee wants to get back to his feet. #SUB# Davis has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3# Lee is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Davis is riding his opponent, not letting Lee buck him off. Davis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lee for as long as he can get away with.#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. Lee is trying to get back to his feet but Davis has full control of the position and if anything, Lee has just worked his way into a worse spot. Lee is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Davis.
Even with his hooks in, Davis manages to miss with strikes from the back. Davis struggling to land strikes to the head as Lee covers up. Davis throwing sloppy strikes. Lee avoids the strikes from Davis. Lee is trying to get back to his feet but Davis has full control of the position and if anything, Lee has just worked his way into a worse spot. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Davis 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# Lee blocks a head kick by Davis.
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Davis's head. Lee throws a head kick that misses #CL# and Davis counters by moving into the clinch. Our sources have told us that Davis has been working on his elbows in the gym.#TD# Davis pulls guard successfully.
Davis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lee is controlling him. Lee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Davis looking for a sweep. Not yet Davis, not yet. #SUB# Davis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lee wanted to stand there but Davis had control of the position. Davis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1# Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there. Lee wants to stand but Davis has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Davis fails to land the takedown.#CL# Davis closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.#TD# Davis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lee uses from the top position. Lee postures up.
Lee wanted to stand there but Davis had control of the position. Lee is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2# Lee postures up.
#SUB# Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Davis wants to stand up but Lee is controlling him. Lee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Davis's guard.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Davis prevents Lee from breaking the clinch. Lee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3##TD# Davis gets control of Lee's arms and successfully pulls guard. Davis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Davis has a closed guard, preventing Lee from standing up. Davis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there. #SUB# Davis working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
#SUB# Davis has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.#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. Lee postures up.
Lee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Davis's guard. Davis is trying to control the position but Lee postures up. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Lee throws a head kick that misses. Davis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side. Davis shoots for a takedown but Lee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Davis blocks a head kick by Lee.
Davis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely. Despite the aggression on Lee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Davis goes for a double leg but Lee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lee continues to drive forward. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily. 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 Tom 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. This is the final round! #R3# Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab. Davis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around? Davis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lee defends well and Davis ends up having to push Lee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Lee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Lee lands with a kick to the temple. Davis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense. Lee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL# and Davis moves into the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch. Lee tries to break free but Davis pushes him back against the cage. Davis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Davis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lee after a bit of a struggle. Lee wants to break free but Davis has control.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Davis taking a breather. Lee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Davis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks. Davis is trying to pull guard but Lee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Davis won't allow it.
Davis has Lee pressed against the cage, preventing Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Lee is trying to push Davis away but Davis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD# Davis gets control of Lee's arms and successfully pulls guard. Davis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB# Davis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Davis has a closed guard, preventing Lee from standing up. Davis pulls Lee in to control the position. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Lee wanted to stand there but Davis had control of the position. Lee prevents Davis from getting back to his feet. Lee tries to stand but Davis is controlling from the bottom. Davis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Davis tries to get out of the position. Davis controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Davis fails with a takedown attempt. Tom Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Davis moves out of range easily. #CL# Davis clinches. Davis keeps control of Lee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Lee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3# Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Lee is trying to break the clinch but Davis has him pressed against the cage. #TD# Davis successfully pulls guard.
Lee is looking to stand up but Davis won't let him. Tom Davis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Davis has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Davis working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
Lee wants to get up but he can't break Davis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Davis has Lee pulled in close to control his posture. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Lee wants to stand and escape but instead Davis has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Davis works a leg free and moves into half guard. Still in half guard, Davis seems content to control. Lee is looking to escape. Davis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Davis works his way into full mount! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lee is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Moon Jung Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tom Davis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Davis content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight! Tom 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Davis! During a confident post fight interview, Tom Davis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
WPFA: Dominance VI
Date: Mar 03, 2020 |
#R1# Davis lands a slapping body shot.
Davis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Davis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gazimagomedov at a distance.
Gazimagomedov misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely. A head kick from Davis lands but Gazimagomedov takes it in his stride. Some wild striking there from Gazimagomedov.
Davis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gazimagomedov sprawls and moves away. Jamal Gazimagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gazimagomedov throws a right hand that Davis ducks under and follows up with a left that Davis also avoids with ease. Gazimagomedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gazimagomedov as he jumps to the side. 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 works over Gazimagomedov's head and body with a nice combination. Davis misses with the combination.
Gazimagomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL# and Davis counters by clinching up. Davis prevents Gazimagomedov from breaking the clinch.#TD# Davis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Davis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Davis seems keen to control Gazimagomedov's posture.#T1# Davis looking for a sweep. Not yet Davis, not yet. Gazimagomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gazimagomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Davis is trying to keep Gazimagomedov in close.
Gazimagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Gazimagomedov won't allow Davis to sweep him here. Davis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Davis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gazimagomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2# Gazimagomedov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Davis throwing strikes from guard but Gazimagomedov blocks nicely. Davis is stalling in the full guard. Davis with a flurry of punches that miss. Davis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. 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. Gazimagomedov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Davis sitting in guard here, content to control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Davis passes Gazimagomedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gazimagomedov can do anything to dispel that myth. Davis is keen to just control but Gazimagomedov is a slippery customer.#T3# Davis uses his free foot to push down on Gazimagomedov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gazimagomedov. #SUB# Davis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Gazimagomedov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Gazimagomedov throws a strike from the bottom but Davis uses the opportunity to take his back. A bit of a pause in the action here. Davis controlling the positon. Gazimagomedov tries to break free.
#SUB# Gazimagomedov showing good submission defense here.
Gazimagomedov covering up well and avoiding damage. Gazimagomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Davis has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Davis misses with a punch to the head. #T4# Davis keeps control of the position easily here as Gazimagomedov tries to buck him off.
Gazimagomedov rolls, trying to escape but Davis keeps control of the position.
#SUB# Davis patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB# Gazimagomedov showing good submission defense here.
#SUB# Davis looking for the RNC. Davis somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. Gazimagomedov tries to escape the position.
#SUB# Davis working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Davis dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Davis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gazimagomedov but Gazimagomedov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL# Davis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gazimagomedov, pushing him back against the cage.#BC# Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Gazimagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL# Davis clinches up against the cage.#BC# Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Davis slips a straight right by Gazimagomedov. Gazimagomedov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDavis. Gazimagomedov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Davis slips under a jab. Davis tries to counter by clinching up but Gazimagomedov breaks away and moves out of range. Gazimagomedov closes the distance looking to clinch and Davis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gazimagomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Gazimagomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davis moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Davis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gazimagomedov can do to turn this around? Gazimagomedov fails in his attempt to clinch. Davis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gazimagomedov backs up against the cage.
#T1# Gazimagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL# Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Davis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gazimagomedov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Davis jumps guard.
#SUB# Davis looking for a guillotine here but Gazimagomedov defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Davis is on top in guard.
#REVR# 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. Gazimagomedov striking off his back but it's not causing Davis any problems. Gazimagomedov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Davis pushing down on Gazimagomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2# Davis lands strikes from half guard. Davis tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gazimagomedov controls his leg. Davis throwing shots but Gazimagomedov is blocking nicely. Gazimagomedov wants to get back to full guard. Davis 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 uses his free foot to push down on Gazimagomedov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gazimagomedov. Davis 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 landing strikes, looking to finish! Davis controlling the position easily from mount. This has been an exciting period of action! Davis trying to control but Gazimagomedov is having none of it. #SUB# Davis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gazimagomedov is surviving well by controlling Davis's body position as best he can. #T3# Gazimagomedov throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Davis thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Davis takes Gazimagomedov's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
Gazimagomedov is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB# Davis is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gazimagomedov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gazimagomedov for a finish. I would not like to be Gazimagomedov right now.
#T4# Gazimagomedov tries to escape the position.
Tom Davis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Gazimagomedov is still trying to improve position. Davis trying to control momentarily.
Davis keeps control of the position as Gazimagomedov tries to break free.
Davis missing with punches from the back. Davis throwing wild punches that miss their target. #SUB# Davis is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gazimagomedov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Gazimagomedov is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom 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# Davis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gazimagomedov as he avoids it easily. Nice takedown defense from Gazimagomedov. No joy for Davis on that attempt. Gazimagomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Davis appears to be looking for a big counter. Gazimagomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Gazimagomedov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Davis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Gazimagomedov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Davis counters with a left and a right that stings Gazimagomedov. #CL# Davis forces Gazimagomedov back against the cage and clinches.#BC# Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Davis looks to land a body kick but Gazimagomedov moved away. Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Gazimagomedov moves out of range easily. Davis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gazimagomedov is fending him off so far but Davis persists. Nope, Gazimagomedov circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gazimagomedov moves to clinch but Davis breaks away and Davis counters with a left and a right that stings Gazimagomedov. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Davis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gazimagomedov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1# Gazimagomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL# and Davis counters by moving into the clinch. Gazimagomedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC# Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gazimagomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL# Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Gazimagomedov wants to get back to striking at distance but Davis won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gazimagomedov. Gazimagomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis. #BC# Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Davis shoots in but Gazimagomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily. Gazimagomedov 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 ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Nice takedown defense from Gazimagomedov. No joy for Davis on that attempt. Gazimagomedov tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range. Davis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2# Gazimagomedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Davis. Gazimagomedov tries to clinch but fails miserably and Davis counters with a three punch combo that has Gazimagomedov backing up. Gazimagomedov nods at Davis to acknowledge the strikes. The fight stays on the outside here - Gazimagomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Gazimagomedov tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
Davis fails with the takedown. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gazimagomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL# and Davis counters by clinching up. Gazimagomedov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gazimagomedov misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD# Davis jumps guard and drags Gazimagomedov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Gazimagomedov cracks Davis with a solid left hand. Gazimagomedov postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it. Gazimagomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB# Davis is looking for a triangle but Gazimagomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Gazimagomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3# Davis is trying to control the position but Gazimagomedov postures up. #SUB# Davis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Davis seems keen to control Gazimagomedov's posture. Davis looking for a sweep. Not yet Davis, not yet. Gazimagomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2# Davis is rocked! Gazimagomedov gets to his feet and stands over Davis, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Davis felt that one! Gazimagomedov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Davis from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamal Gazimagomedov!
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1# Davis misses the jab. Davis lands with a cross. Yoshioka has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Yoshioka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Davis defends well and Yoshioka ends up having to push Davis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Davis takes a swing at Yoshioka's ribcage but misses. Davis misses with an uppercut. Yoshioka ducks under a wild hook from Davis. Yoshioka with the counter takedown but Davis avoids it easily. Davis scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davis throws a hook but Yoshioka avoids it easily. Yoshioka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Davis throws a jab but it's blocked by Yoshioka. #T1# Davis misses the jab. Davis throws a hook but Yoshioka blocks it. Yoshioka takes a shot right to the bread basket. Yoshioka moves out of range as Davis strikes. Satoru Yoshioka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Davis throws the left hand but Yoshioka avoids the punch easily. Yoshioka tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
Davis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2# and Yoshioka counters with a shoot takedown. Davis fights it but they end up in guard. Davis wants to get back to his feet but Yoshioka passes into half guard.
#REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Davis is refusing to be controlled, as Yoshioka sits in half guard. #T2# Yoshioka tries to pass to full mount but Davis defends it. Yoshioka works his way into side control. Davis gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Yoshioka fails to advance to Davis's back. This has been an exciting period of action! Yoshioka moves to take his opponent's back. #T3##SUB2# Yoshioka working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Davis is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Yoshioka has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Davis taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Satoru Yoshioka! Satoru Yoshioka tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020 |
#R1# Davis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Davis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Nice body punch from Davis. A looping hook to the body misses from Davis. Simba does a little dance to reset his feet. Simba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Simba there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2# Davis closes the distance and pushes Simba back into the cage. Davis lands a body shot. Davis lands a hook that snaps the head of Simba backwards. A nice left hand lands by Davis.
Davis lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Davis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Davis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Davis. A short uppercut from Davis. A nice left hand lands by Davis.
#T1# Davis works on Simba's body with a couple of short punches. Davis lands a shoulder strike. Simba drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Davis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Simba tries to score a body lock takedown but Davis shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Davis gets through Simba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Davis lands a hook that snaps the head of Simba backwards. Davis scores with a nice hook to the head. Davis lands with a left to the head. Davis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Davis pushes Simba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Davis pushes Simba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Simba is breathing heavily. Davis lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Still in the clinch, Davis scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2# Davis lands a shoulder strike. Davis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Simba has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Davis after a bit of a struggle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jungle Simba. That's going to take a lot out of him. A short uppercut from Davis. Davis lands a hook that snaps the head of Simba backwards. Davis lands a body punch. #BC2# Davis manages to break the clinch.
Tom Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2# Davis cracks Simba with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Simba looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Davis finish him?
#ROC2# Simba is rocked! Davis cracks Simba with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Simba tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Davis pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Simba is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Davis! During a confident post fight interview, Tom Davis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2020 |
#R1# Nice uppercut lands for Davis. That snapped Mendez's head back.
#CUT# That has opened up Carlos Mendez's cut even more. The fighters circling - Mendez throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A quick step to the side and Davis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Carlos Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A decent looking cross lands there for Mendez. Mendez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Davis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Davis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Nice jab there from Davis. Davis throws a jab but it's blocked by Mendez. Mendez tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range. Mendez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mendez throws a right hand that misses
and Davis counters with a lovely straight right hand! Mendez misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Davis to counter with a crisp jab. Davis throws a hook to the side of Mendez's head but Mendez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mendez tries to clinch up. Davis throws a body shot but no joy. Mendez just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis works the jab nicely. Davis throws a body punch but Mendez moves out of range. Nice uppercut lands for Davis. That snapped Mendez's head back.
#ROC# Mendez is rocked! Mendez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mendez is still on wobbly legs! Can Davis finish him? Mendez throws a jab but it's blocked by Davis. Mendez seems to have recovered his senses.#T1# Mendez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Davis back to the cage. Mendez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Mendez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendez avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Davis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mendez. Mendez doesn't manage to clinch there - Davis circles away.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendez is just out of range. Davis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Davis looks to land a right hand but Mendez moved out of range. Mendez needs to keep his hands up - Davis had a free shot at his head there. Mendez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Mendez wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance. Mendez wants to clinch. Mendez throws an overhand right that lands on Davis's shoulder, as Davis tries to avoid the shot. Nice cross by Davis. Davis dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mendez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis. Mendez wants to counter with a clinch but Davis pushes him away. A slow jab from Mendez misses its intended target. #T2# Mendez avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Davis throws a right and a left that Mendez avoids nicely. Mendez wants to counter with a clinch but Davis pushes him away. Davis just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Mendez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL# Davis darts in and clinches Mendez up against the cage. Mendez blocking some punches.
Davis working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mendez. Davis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC# Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mendez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mendez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Davis on the wrong end of a nice hook. Mendez misses with a straight left. Mendez throws a one two combo.
Davis walks into a jab. Mendez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Davis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT# The cut above Carlos Mendez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3# A slow jab from Mendez misses its intended target. Davis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mendez in his tracks. Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendez manages to avoid it.#CL2# Mendez closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mendez ducks under a wild hook from Davis. Davis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendez. Davis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Mendez is looking to clinch. Mendez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Mendez 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. Davis avoids the body shot from Mendez.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Mendez slips under a jab. Mendez throws a jab when Davis was well out of range. Mendez misses with a double jab.
Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davis takes a shot right to the bread basket. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Davis swings for the body but Mendez moves out of range.
#T4# Mendez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Mendez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Mendez scores with a hook to the body. Davis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Mendez misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely. Davis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Mendez lands a head shot. A jab from Mendez does it's job there. Davis avoids the body shot from Mendez.
Mendez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Mendez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Mendez tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it. An attempted straight right counter from Davis misses the target. Davis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Davis throws a hook but Mendez blocks it. A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mendez tries to clinch but Davis moves away enabling Davis to counter with a crisp jab. Davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendez.
Davis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mendez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Davis misses with a looping right. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Davis dominated that round. The cut man is working on Carlos Mendez's cut. 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# Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mendez takes one to the chin there. Mendez closes the distance looking to clinch and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Mendez missing with a left hand there. Davis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mendez throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Mendez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Davis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mendez. An attempted straight right counter from Davis misses the target. Davis loads up on a big right hand but Mendez slips the punch. Davis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Mendez slips a straight right by Davis. Davis jabs Mendez right on the nose. Mendez blinks but takes it well. Davis throws an overhand right that has Mendez reeling! Davis follows up with more punches and Mendez is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tom Davis! During a confident post fight interview, Tom Davis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Island Fights 11
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1# Davis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Gallo ducks right into an uppercut from Davis. Davis scores with a shot to the body.
Davis works the jab nicely. Davis scores with a jab to the head.
Gallo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC# Gallo is rocked! Davis cracks Gallo with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Davis! After winning the bout, Tom 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:
Island Fights 2
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1# King tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. King walks into a straight right hand from Davis.#CUT2# It looks like Thomas King has been cut. Davis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Davis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Davis cracks a nice hook into King's ribs. Davis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping King at a distance.
Davis lands a jab. Davis lands a right hook to the body.
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 cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Davis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Tom Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Davis throws a one two combo.
King's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Davis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! King scrambles back to his feet.#T1# Davis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed King momentarily.
Davis digs a good hook to King's body.
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Davis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Davis jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance. King walks straight into a right hand from Davis - that's dropped him! Davis jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save King from any more punishment! King complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tom Davis! Tom 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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