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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Davidson doesn't manage to clinch there - Okafor circles away.
Davidson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#It looks like Paul Davidson has been cut.
Davidson shoots in for a takedown but Okafor shows good takedown defense.
Davidson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
An inside leg kick lands from Okafor. #CL#
Davidson moves into the clinch.
We've been informed that Okafor has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Okafor scores with a shot to the side of Davidson's head.
Davidson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Davidson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Okafor lands a left hand.
Davidson is trying to drag Okafor to the mat but Okafor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Davidson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okafor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okafor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Okafor.
Okafor prevents the takedown attempt.
Okafor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Davidson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Okafor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Okafor. Davidson shrugs it off though.
Paul Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davidson is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Okafor lands a big head kick that sends Davidson tumbling to the mat! Okafor takes a step backwards and waves Davidson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T1##KD2#
Okafor cracks Davidson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Davidson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Okafor finish him?
#ROC2#Davidson is rocked!#CUT2#Paul Davidson's cut is getting worse.
Okafor lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Davidson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davidson walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Okafor swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Desmond Okafor!
Desmond Okafor was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2022 |
#R1#
A low kick lands for Zaitsev.
#CL2#
Zaitsev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davidson, pushing him back against the cage.
Davidson goes for a takedown attempt but Zaitsev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Zaitsev forces Davidson back against the cage and clinches.
Davidson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zaitsev pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Zaitsev gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Zaitsev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Davidson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
It looks like Zaitsev might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Davidson is breathing heavily.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Davidson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zaitsev pinned against the cage. Zaitsev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Davidson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zaitsev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davidson fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Zaitsev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Zaitsev manages to pull guard.
Zaitsev is pulling down on Davidson's head to control his posture.
Davidson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Davidson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaitsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaitsev trying to control the position here.
Zaitsev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davidson's guard. #REVB#
Zaitsev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Zaitsev stands and throws Davidson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davidson tries to escape but Zaitsev is in control.
Davidson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Davidson tries to get out of the position.
Zaitsev is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Zaitsev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Davidson with a poor takedown
and Zaitsev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Zaitsev has closed the distance and engaged Davidson in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Zaitsev - that landed with a thud.
#TD2#
Zaitsev is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Davidson can't fight it off and eventually Zaitsev manages to take the fight to the floor. Davidson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Davidson wants to get back to his feet but Zaitsev passes into half guard.
Dmitri Zaitsev has got the better of the ground game so far.#REVR#
Zaitsev content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Zaitsev is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Zaitsev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Zaitsev shoots in and gets a takedown into Davidson's guard.
Zaitsev controlling from the top position.
The adventures of Zaitsev the control monster continue. Boring.
Zaitsev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Zaitsev.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Zaitsev rushes Davidson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zaitsev is leaning against Davidson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2#
Zaitsev has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Davidson is trying to keep an underhook but Zaitsev manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Zaitsev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Zaitsev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Davidson has his takedown stuffed
and Zaitsev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Zaitsev clinches up with Davidson and pushes him back against the cage.
Davidson is trying to break the clinch but Zaitsev has him pressed against the cage.
Zaitsev scores with a hook to the body.#TD2#
Davidson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zaitsev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Davidson to the mat. Davidson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Zaitsev controlling from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Davidson looking for a sweep. Not yet Davidson, not yet.
Zaitsev sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dmitri Zaitsev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Zaitsev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Davidson!
Davidson is trying to escape the position but Zaitsev is controlling the position.
Davidson is trying to work for a sweep but Zaitsev has mounted him!#T3#
Zaitsev controlling the pace for now. #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.
Zaitsev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitri Zaitsev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zaitsev 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitri Zaitsev!
A relieved looking Dmitri Zaitsev 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:
HFC 22: Mamed vs Tintley 2
Date: Aug 03, 2022 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Vale Queiroz.
Davidson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, jab by Vale Queiroz - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Paul Davidson has been cut.
Vale Queiroz scores with a punch to the head.
Davidson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vale Queiroz throws a counter high kick but Davidson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Vale Queiroz lands a front kick.
We've been told by Vale Queiroz's head coaches at FIST OF FURY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davidson is defended easily by Vale Queiroz.
Davidson tries for a takedown but Vale Queiroz circles away easily
and Vale Queiroz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Davidson.
Davidson looks winded!
Vale Queiroz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Davidson has time to react.
An inside leg kick lands from Vale Queiroz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davidson fails with the takedown
and Vale Queiroz counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
Our winner, Erasmo Vale Queiroz, 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:
HFC 15: Hartwell vs Collins
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Davidson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dolite defends it nicely.
Dolite looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Davidson shoots in looking for a takedown but Dolite manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Davidson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dolite scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davidson doesn't seem bothered though.
Dolite wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dolite connects with a body shot.
Davidson tries for a takedown but Dolite sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Davidson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davidson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dolite displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Paul Davidson has been cut.
Dolite walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Davidson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Davidson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dolite - the referee stops the clock and Davidson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dolite. Davidson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dolite lands with a straight right. Davidson didn't see that one coming.
Davidson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Davidson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Davidson is breathing heavily.
Davidson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Paul Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dolite fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Davidson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Davidson needs to keep his hands up - Dolite had a free shot at his head there.
Dolite connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dolite chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dolite ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dolite fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Dolite is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dolite connects with an inside leg kick.
Dolite is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab from Dolite finds it's way through Davidson's defenses.
Dolite jabs Davidson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Dolite. No joy for Davidson on that attempt.
Dolite stuns Davidson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dolite lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dolite digs a good hook to Davidson's body.
Nice cross by Dolite.
Davidson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dolite lands a head shot.
Dolite is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Davidson rather than just go for the knockout.
Dolite works Davidson's body with a nice hook.
Dolite lands a slapping body shot.
Dolite scores with a body shot.
Dolite feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Davidsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dolite dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dolite scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davidson doesn't seem bothered though.
Dolite scores with a shot to the body.
Dolite dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Dolite lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dolite scores with a spinning back kick!
Davidson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dolite scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dolite lands with a good body shot.
Dolite connects with a body shot.
Dolite jabs at Davidson's body.
Dolite punishes Davidson's body with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Dolite.
Dolite dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dolite connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dolite is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Davidson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Dolite fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dolite lands with a good body shot.
Dolite pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Davidson back to the cage. Dolite follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dolite lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dolite.
Dolite scores with a body shot.
Davidson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dolite defends well and Davidson ends up having to push Dolite into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Dolite scores with a shot to the side of Davidson's head.
A short body shot lands from Dolite as the two fighters clinch.
Dolite has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC2#
Dolite breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dolite dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dolite dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davidson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dolite makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Davidson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dolite thows a body kick. Davidson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dolite connects with a single shot there.
Dolite cracks Davidson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dolite lands with a good body shot.
Dolite scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dolite dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dolite digs a good body shot into Davidson's ribs.
Davidson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Dolite scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dolite 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.
Dolite scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davidson doesn't seem bothered though.
Dolite moves into range and connects with a jab.
Davidson moves out of range of the body kick from Dolite.
Davidson goes for a double leg but Dolite avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dolite continues to drive forward.
Dolite cracks Davidson with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Dolite pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davidson moves in looking to clinch but Dolite pushes him off.
Davidson throws a hook but Dolite blocks it.
A nice side step and Dolite releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dolite scores with a hook to the body. Davidson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Davidson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davidson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dolite thuds a left hand into Davidson's body.
Dolite with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Davidson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Dolite dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Davidson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Dolite throws a leg kick but Davidson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dolite fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Davidson rushes Dolite and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Dolite breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Davidson has managed to clinch.
Davidson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dolite is defending well.
Dolite prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Dolite breaks from the clinch.
Dolite misses with a body kick.
Davidson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dolite lands a nice shot to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Davidson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Dolite lands a leg kick that knocks Davidson off balance momentarily.
Dolite has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Davidson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dolite has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dolite counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Davidson thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Davidson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dolite clobbers Davidson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dolite with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Dolite dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dolite lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dolite.#T1#
Dolite throws a one two combo.
Dolite connects with a jab.#ROC2#Davidson is rocked!
Dolite lands a slapping body shot.
A clash of legs there as Davidson blocks the low kick.
Dolite lands a slapping body shot.
Dolite lunges at Davidson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Davidson's hand.
A nice combination there by Dolite.
Oh Davidson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice straight punches there by Dolite. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dolite.
Dolite feints and then cracks Davidson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Davidson down.
Davidson seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dolite lands a jab.
Davidson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dolite's waist but Dolite gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Davidson off to one side.
Dolite punishes Davidson's body with a nice straight punch.
Dolite connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Davidson's hands.
Davidson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dolite changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Davidson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dolite counters with a solid body kick.
Dolite scores with a body shot.
#T2#
Davidson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Davidson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dolite getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dolite lands with a good body shot.
Dolite jabs Davidson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dolite jabs at Davidson's body.
Dolite stuns Davidson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dolite dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dolite jabs Davidson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dolite throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Davidson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dolite, as that shot connected.
Davidson fails to land the takedown.
Dolite moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Davidson fails with a takedown attempt.
Davidson tries to clinch but Dolite moves away
and Dolite counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dolite connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dolite scores with a three punch combo!
Dolite scores with a body shot.
Dolite comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dolite with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dolite with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Davidson tries to clinch up.
James Dolite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dolite chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Davidson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Davidson tries to clinch there but Dolite circles away.
Dolite looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dolite lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Davidson at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Davidson with that takedown attempt.
Davidson takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Davidson misses with a takedown attempt - Dolite sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dolite appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dolite tries a low kick but Davidson avoids it.
Davidson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dolite connects with a looping right hand.
#CL#
Davidson rushes Dolite and presses him up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Dolite.
Davidson misses with a punch on the inside.
Davidson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dolite is defending well.
Dolite lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dolite leaning against his opponent.
Davidson is working for takedown but Dolite is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Dolite breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Davidson or perhaps it was just good defense by Dolite, which made it look bad.
A countering left hand to the body from Dolite misses.
Davidson fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Dolite showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Davidson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Davidson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Davidson takes one to the side of the head.
Davidson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dolite scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dolite lands a lovely overhand right.
Dolite pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Davidson back to the cage. Dolite follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Davidson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dolite connects with a body shot.#TD#
Davidson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dolite did well to prevent Davidson getting side control.
Dolite kicks Davidson off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dolite jabs at Davidson's body.
James Dolite seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dolite is looking to slow Davidson down with leg kicks.
Davidson shoots in looking for a takedown but Dolite manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Davidson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Davidson takes one to the chin there.
Davidson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dolite counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dolite listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Dolite lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Davidson shoots and misses
and Dolite connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Davidson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davidson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dolite scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dolite lands a nice leg kick that just misses Davidson's sensitive parts.
Davidson goes for a double leg but Dolite avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dolite continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Dolite's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dolite scores with a shot to the body.
Davidson moves out of range of the body kick.
Davidson throws a jab but it's blocked by Dolite.
Dolite fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dolite stuffs the takedown attempt from Davidson. Davidson gets slowly back to his feet.
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!
Davidson walks into a jab.#T2#
Davidson wants to clinch.
Dolite fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dolite darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dolite slips a jab and a cross from Davidson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Davidson.
Dolite displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dolite works Davidson's body with a nice hook.
Dolite scores with a nice right hand.
Dolite scores with a hook to the body. Davidson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dolite bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dolite digs a good hook to Davidson's body.
#T3#
Dolite digs a good hook to Davidson's body.
Davidson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dolite counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Davidson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Davidson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Davidson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dolite scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davidson doesn't seem bothered though.
Dolite lands a body shot.
Dolite scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dolite throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Davidson pushes Dolite up against the cage in a clinch.
Davidson goes for a takedown attempt but Dolite pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Davidson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dolite counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davidson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Davidson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dolite sprawls well. Dolite wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davidson gets slowly back to his feet.
James Dolite is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Davidson fails to land the takedown.
Good leg kick by Dolite.
Dolite catches Davidson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dolite tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Davidson is able to avoid easily.
Davidson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Davidson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dolite circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dolite lands a nice looking body shot.
Davidson shoots in but Dolite avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dolite thuds a left hand into Davidson's body.
Paul Davidson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dolite lands with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Dolite comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dolite 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 24:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 24:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Dolite! |
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Event:
HFC 5: Blanche vs Sanguiao
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Davidson fails with a takedown attempt.
As Davidson looks to move away, Best throws a big counter combo but Davidson just gets out of the way.
Best throws a jab but it's blocked by Davidson.
Davidson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Best is fending him off so far but Davidson persists. Nope, Best circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Best closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Best landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Davidson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Best gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aqua Best has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Davidson.
Best tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davidson avoids it.#TD2#
Davidson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Davidson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Davidson connects with a nice short shot to Best's temple.
Davidson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Best has hold of Davidson's hands but Davidson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Best is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Davidson is looking to advance position but Best won't allow it.
Best keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Best has hold of Davidson's hands but Davidson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Best wants to control but Davidson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Best avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davidson.
Davidson looks to land a strike but Best avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Davidson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Best definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Davidson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Davidson 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.
Best wants to control the position but Davidson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Best actively working from the bottom here.
Davidson working over Best with some ground and pound. Best looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Davidson is nestled in close to Best, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Davidson there.
Davidson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Davidson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Best tries to get to full guard but Davidson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Best looking for submissions off his back.
Davidson working over Best with some ground and pound. Best looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Davidson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Davidson slips a nice elbow through Best's hands, connecting with Best's forehead.
Best is breathing heavily.
Davidson prevents Best from standing back up.
Davidson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Best is rocked!
Davidson lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Best! More strikes land and this one is all over! Davidson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Davidson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2022 |
#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Best.#TD2#
Davidson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Davidson works to advance to full mount. Best defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Davidson with shots to the head and body - Best looks very uncomfortable down there.
Davidson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Best looks a forlorn figure.
Davidson unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Davidson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davidson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Best looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC2#Best is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Davidson! Best is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paul Davidson! |
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