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Event:
Trash boys 9
Date: Jul 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Davis has Jablomi up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Jablomi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Davis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jablomi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Davis manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Davis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jablomi is proving hard to escape from.
Davis won't allow Jablomi to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis preventing the sweep.
Jablomi throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Davis preventing the sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Davis working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Davis advances to half guard. #T1#
Davis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis prevents Jablomi from improving his position.
Jablomi has hold of Davis's hands but Davis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Davis is looking to take a break and control but Jablomi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Davis controlling the pace.
Jablomi is looking to escape.
Jablomi scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Davis manages to mount him!
Davis sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Davis there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jablomi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jablomi tries to hold on but Davis postures up.
Davis looking to control but Jablomi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Davis has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jablomi's face.
Davis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Davis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jablomi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Jablomi is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Davis working for a submission but Jablomi is keeping him at bay.
Davis lands a couple of good shots and Jablomi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Davis missing with punches from the back.
Davis scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Jablomi is looking for a way out.
Davis controlling well, preventing Jablomi from escaping the position.
#T4#
Jablomi staying busy and making it hard for Davis to control. #SUB2#
Davis has the hooks in. Jablomi is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Davis passes his arm under Jablomi's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Jablomi taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Romeo Davis!
A very excited looking Romeo Davis rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Trash Boys 7
Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waldo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Waldo wants it to stay on the feet.
Waldo feints the counter takedown.
Waldo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#TD2#
Waldo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Davis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Davis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Davis is looking for a triangle but Waldo pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waldo wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Waldo has eaten all the pies!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waldo keeps trying to improve his position.
Davis is trying to control the position but Waldo postures up.
Waldo stops Davis from standing up. #T1#
Davis pulls Waldo in close to prevent any damage.
Davis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Waldo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Waldo is defended easily by Davis.
Davis shoots in but no luck this time.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt - Waldo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romeo Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davis prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Davis turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Davis manages to end up in side control.
Davis is looking to take a break and control but Waldo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Waldo wants to control but Davis postures up.
Waldo has one of Davis's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T3#
Davis working away.
Waldo holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Davis controls the position.
Waldo can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Romeo Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waldo fails with the takedown#TD#
and Davis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Waldo won't be happy with that.
Waldo looks winded!
Davis is looking to take a break and control but Waldo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Davis misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Davis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Waldo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Davis grinds an elbow into Waldo's temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Waldo stops Davis from passing to mount.
We've been hearing that Davis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Davis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Waldo is not content to let Davis control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romeo Davis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Davis clinches up with Waldo and pushes him back against the cage.
Waldo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Waldo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Waldo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Davis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waldo can do to turn this around?
Davis is looking for a takedown.#T1##BC#
Davis breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Waldo gets tackled into the cage by Davis. Davis maintains the clinch. #BC#
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Waldo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Waldo wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romeo Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis scores with a head kick. Waldo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Davis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
Davis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Waldo did well to prevent Davis getting side control.
Waldo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SU#
Davis stands up from Waldo's guard - Davis perhaps looking for a knockout.
Waldo is breathing heavily.#T2##CL#
Davis moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis is pushing Waldo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL#
Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Davis.
Waldo tries to score a body lock takedown but Davis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Davis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Waldo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Davis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Waldo.#CL#
Davis pushes Waldo up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Davis tries for a takedown but Waldo manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Davis jumps guard and drags Waldo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Waldo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now.
Davis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Waldo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Waldo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Davis has passed into half guard!
Davis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romeo Davis dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Davis jabs Waldo to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Davis has Waldo up against the cage in a clinch.
Davis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Waldo prevents it.
Waldo tries for a takedown but Davis manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waldo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Waldo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davis connects with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Davis keeps Waldo at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Davis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Waldo, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Davis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Davis breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Davis has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Waldo regains guard immediately.
Davis forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Davis controlling the pace.
Waldo wants to improve his position but Davis is controlling well.
Davis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Davis tries to stand but can't do so whilst Waldo controls his leg. #T3#
Davis trying to control from half guard but Waldo is working away.
Romeo Davis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Waldo wants to control but Davis is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Davis feints a jab promting Waldo to slip. Davis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Waldo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD2#
Waldo drives through with a takedown into Davis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Davis wriggles free and stands up. #T4##CL#
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Wosay Waldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Davis drags the fight down to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis has control of Waldo's left arm, preventing Waldo from doing any damage. #ES#
Davis pushes Waldo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Davis moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Davis jumps into guard, dragging Waldo to the mat.
Romeo Davis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davis trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romeo Davis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romeo Davis!
Romeo Davis 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:
Trash Boys 5
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jablomi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Jablomi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Davis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jablomi is working Davis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jablomi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jablomi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jablomi throws a strike but Davis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jablomi wants to sweep but no luck.
Davis trying to control but Jablomi is working from the bottom.
Davis stops Jablomi from standing up.
Jablomi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Davis wants to control from the top but Jablomi keeps moving.
Jablomi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis prevents Jablomi from getting back to his feet.
Jablomi managing to control the position.
Jablomi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jablomi tries to get out of the position.
Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Jablomi.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Davis trying to control but Jablomi is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Davis gets caught napping as Jablomi dives in and scores a takedown. Davis manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Davis scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jablomi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Davis.
Davis looks winded!
Davis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jablomi fails with the takedown.
Davis tries to clinch but Jablomi moves out of range.
Jablomi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davis swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haywood Jablomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jablomi throws a big shot that misses.
Jablomi throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been told by Jablomi's head coaches at Clone's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Haywood Jablomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL#
Jablomi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jablomi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Davis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
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. #SUB2#
Davis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jablomi is looking to work some ground and pound but Davis has wrist control.
Jablomi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Davis's head.
Jablomi connects with a couple of short punches.
Jablomi lands a couple of elbows.
Jablomi landing some decent shots from guard.
Jablomi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Davis wants to sweep here but Jablomi controlling him for the moment.
Jablomi scoring with some ground and pound.
Jablomi trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Jablomi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jablomi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jablomi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haywood Jablomi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jablomi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jablomi fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Jablomi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jablomi connects with a nice short shot to Davis's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jablomi lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#Davis is rocked!
Davis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Davis is still in real trouble! Can Jablomi finish him?
Davis trying to control the position.
Davis seems to have recovered his senses.
Jablomi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davis on the ground.
Jablomi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Davis's head.
Davis is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis has momentary wrist control but Jablomi slips an elbow through the middle.
Davis has momentary wrist control but Jablomi slips an elbow through the middle.
Jablomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Davis looking to control.
Jablomi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davis can do to turn this around?
Jablomi cracks Davis with a solid left hand.
Jablomi stands up over Davis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jablomi tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.
Jablomi distracts Davis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jablomi works over Davis with some ground and pound from guard.
Jablomi postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Davis covers up, he's hurt! Jablomi keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Jablomi and the ref steps in to end the fight! Jablomi can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haywood Jablomi!
The defeated Romeo Davis had this to say: 'Thots are evil its an L i can get better'. |
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Event:
Trash boys 3
Date: Jun 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RatGregor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Davis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and RatGregor counters with a three punch combo that has Davis backing up. Davis nods at RatGregor to acknowledge the strikes.
Davis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD#
RatGregor lands a left and a right that send Davis crashing to the mat, dazed. RatGregor thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Davis is rocked!
RatGregor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
RatGregor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Davis.
Davis is still on wobbly legs! Can RatGregor finish him?
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 walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
RatGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
RatGregor connects with a combination that backs up Davis into the cage. RatGregor lands a flurry of punches that gets past Davis's guard. Davis is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! RatGregor bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konor RatGregor!
Konor RatGregor took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
The defeated Romeo Davis had this to say: 'Thots are evil its an L i can get better'. |
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Event:
Trash Boys 2
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Franco.
Davis shoots in looking for a takedown. Franco tries to sprawl out of it but Davis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Franco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Franco misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Davis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Davis. #ES#
Franco pushes Davis off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Franco misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Franco. No joy for Davis on that attempt.
Davis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco scores with a push kick.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick and Davis moves out of range easily.
Franco throws a head kick that misses.
Franco has a takedown stuffed.#T1##CL#
Franco moves into range and clinches up with Davis.
Davis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Franco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chad Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romeo Davis.#BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch.
Davis looks winded!
Davis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Franco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Franco goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Franco scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
Davis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franco, pushing him back against the cage.
Franco digs a right hand underneath Davis's ribcage. Davis let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Franco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Franco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davis swivels and escapes.
Davis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Franco's waist but Franco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Davis off to one side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Franco. That's going to slow Davis down. #T2##CL#
Franco has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Franco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franco plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Franco connects with a solid leg kick.
Davis tries to clinch but Franco is having none of it.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Davis counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Franco throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
Franco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Davis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Franco takes a jab right on the kisser.
Franco throws a head kick that misses.
Davis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Franco is fending him off so far but Davis persists. Nope, Franco circles away and we're back to standing.
Franco shoots for a takedown but Davis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Franco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Davis digs a good hook to Franco's body.
Davis lands with a slapping head kick.
Davis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL#
Franco has closed the distance and engaged Davis in a clinch.
Davis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Franco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Franco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Franco throws a head kick that misses.
Davis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Franco defends it well.
A head kick misses from Davis.
Franco bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Franco darts in and clinches Davis up against the cage.
Davis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Franco.
#TD2#
Davis drags the fight down to the ground.
#T4#
Davis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davis looking for a sweep. Not yet Davis, not yet.
Davis is trying to control the position but Franco postures up.
Franco is looking to work some ground and pound but Davis has wrist control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Franco slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Franco dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Davis is trying to drag Franco to the mat but Franco just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Franco.
Franco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davis avoids it.
Franco is working Davis over against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Franco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis scores with a shot to the side of Franco's head.
Franco avoiding damage.
Davis tries to pull guard but Franco holds him up against the cage and eventually Davis drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Franco can't find room to land a body shot as Davis controls the action.
Franco scores with a shoulder strike.
Franco tries a body shot but Davis blocks it.
Franco leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Franco breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Franco has Davis up against the cage in a clinch.
Franco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chad Franco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Franco is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Franco manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Franco shoots in looking for a takedown but Davis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Franco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Franco drives through and clinches with Davis against the cage.
#BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Franco tries a head kick but it misses.
Franco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Franco is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Franco is looking to counter with head kicks.
Chad Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romeo Davis.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Franco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco throws a body kick that misses.
Davis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Franco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davis somewhat.
Franco throws a counter high kick but Davis was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Franco breaks from the clinch.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Franco moves out of range easily.
Davis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davis wants it to stay on the feet.
Chad Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Franco does no damage.
Chad Franco is winning the standup battle so far.
Davis wants to clinch
and Franco counters with a big head kick but Davis shrugs it off.
Franco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davis tries to avoid it but Franco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davis to the ground. Davis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick
and Davis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Franco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Davis. #T4#
Franco tries a head kick but it misses.
Franco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davis can do to turn this around?
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Davis wants to counter the offense by Franco and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Davis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis passes into half guard. #ES#
Franco makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Franco gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Franco wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Franco dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Davis drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Franco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Davis throws a strike but Franco rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU#
Franco stands up from Davis's guard - Franco perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Franco pushes Davis up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Franco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franco scores with a nice right hand.
#T1#
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Davis feints the counter takedown.
Davis tries a head kick but it misses.
Franco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davis sprawls well. Davis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Franco gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Franco clinches up against the cage.
The referee calls for Franco to work.
A head punch on the inside from Franco fails to land.
Franco gets underhooks to prevent Davis's takedown attempt.
Davis is trying to drag Franco to the mat but Franco just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chad Franco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##BC#
Franco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis fails with the takedown
and Franco counters with a head kick. That will keep Davis thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Chad Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romeo Davis.
Horrible takedown attempt by Franco or perhaps it was just good defense by Davis, which made it look bad.
Franco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davis circles away.
Davis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Franco but Franco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Franco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Franco shoots for a takedown but Davis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Franco scores with a head kick.
Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Franco somewhat.
Franco misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Davis takes the fight into the clinch.
Franco prevents the takedown attempt.
#T4#
Franco holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Davis tries to land knees in the clinch but Franco avoids the damage to the body.
Davis tries a body shot but Franco blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
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 Franco walks away with a smile on his face. Davis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Franco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Franco has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Franco!
After winning the bout, Chad Franco thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Romeo Davis stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thots are evil its an L i can get better'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Davis moves into range and clinches up with Kid.
Davis tries to pull guard but Kid forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kid is trying to pull guard but Davis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Davis has had enough of the clinch but Kid keeps him there for the moment.#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 Kid uses from the top position. #SU2#
Kid stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Davis shoots for a takedown but Kid saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kid raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Davis moves into the clinch.
Davis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romeo Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kid is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis wants to clinch.
Kid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Kid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Davis rushes Kid and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Kid ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kid no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kid is pulling down on Davis's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Kid looking for a triangle here. Davis is fighting it but it looks tight! Kid pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Davis is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). The Kid!
Romeo Davis was interviewed post fight and said 'Thots are evil its an L i can get better'. |
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