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Event:
Iron Fist Championship 7
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Beckley.
Beckley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Beckley.
Davis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Beckley moves out of range easily.
Beckley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Davis tries to keep at a distance but Beckley has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Beckley to work.
Davis fails to pull guard.
Davis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beckley gets underhooks to prevent Davis's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Davis is trying to break the clinch but Beckley has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Beckley breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Beckley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beckley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Davis looks winded!#T1##TD#
Beckley gets control of Davis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Beckley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Beckley working for a triangle but Davis defends it easily.
#SUB#
Davis is posturing up here but Beckley has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Davis tries to roll out but it's too tight and Davis has to tap! Slick submission there by Beckley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aeson Beckley! |
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Event:
IFC Thursday Throwdown 04/08
Date: Aug 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
#TD2#
Davis gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Davis has his feet on Jones's thighs here. He's pushed Jones 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! Jones screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shamal Davis! |
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Event:
IFC Presents: Apocalypso 23.7
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Kavanaugh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Davis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Davis moves into the clinch.
Davis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kavanaugh pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Davis has Kavanaugh up against the cage in a clinch.
Kavanaugh tries to circle away but Davis has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Davis pulls Kavanaugh into guard.
Kavanaugh trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Davis has his feet on Kavanaugh's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kavanaugh swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kavanaugh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kavanaugh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Davis! But no joy.#KD#
Kavanaugh lands a big right hand that sends Davis crashing to the mat! Kavanaugh stays standing though and waves Davis back to his feet!#ROC#Davis is rocked!#T1#
Davis tries to get into range but Kavanaugh steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Davis! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Kavanaugh scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Kavanaugh!
After the fight, Buster Kavanaugh was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Sitsongrit clinches.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside. #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 Sitsongrit uses from the top position.
Sitsongrit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Davis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sitsongrit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #ES#
Davis uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch but Sitsongrit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davis sprawls well. Davis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sitsongrit gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davis defends it nicely.#T1#
Davis shoots in looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl out of it but Davis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Davis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Davis's leg. Davis is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Davis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sitsongrit looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Davis in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Davis trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
Sitsongrit is trying to improve his position.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Davis postures up.#SUB#
Davis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sitsongrit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Davis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB#
Davis is trying to get an arm triangle but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.#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.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep.
Sitsongrit controls the position for a moment.
Sitsongrit is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and pushes Davis back into the cage.
Davis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Sitsongrit has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Davis uses from the top position.
Davis forces his way into half guard.#SU#
Davis stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sitsongrit to get to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shamal Davis will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davis as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Davis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Davis decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Sitsongrit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Davis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sitsongrit 's head.#CL2#
Sitsongrit clinches up with Davis and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Sitsongrit pulls Davis into guard.
#T1##SUB#
Davis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Davis works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Davis seems to be working for a kimura but Sitsongrit defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davis pulls his head out easily.
Davis tries to stand and escape but Sitsongrit is controlling the position.
Davis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Davis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sitsongrit defends it well.
Sitsongrit holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sitsongrit tries to kick Davis off in order to stand up. Davis Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Davis is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
Davis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.#T3#
Sitsongrit effectively controlling the action here.
Sitsongrit tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Davis smiles and moves away.
Sitsongrit swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Sitsongrit takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Davis manages to pull guard.
Davis trying to keep a closed guard but Sitsongrit is proving a slippery customer.
Davis trying to strike off his back.
#T4##SUB#
Davis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sitsongrit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shamal Davis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davis is looking to stand up but Sitsongrit isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Sitsongrit has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Watcharapon Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sitsongrit as he avoids it easily.
Davis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit defends it nicely.
Davis tries to clinch there but Sitsongrit circles away.
Despite the aggression on Sitsongrit 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage.
Sitsongrit is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Davis to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Sitsongrit jumps into guard, dragging Davis to the mat.
Davis passes Sitsongrit 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Sitsongrit is controlling Davis's trapped leg to prevent Davis from advancing to side control.
Davis trying to control from half guard but Sitsongrit is working away.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Davis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Davis wants to stand up but Sitsongrit is controlling the position.
Sitsongrit keeping hold of Davis's head, controlling as best he can.
Sitsongrit trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Davis is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sitsongrit can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sitsongrit is looking to get to half guard.#SU#
Davis stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Davis goes for a double leg but Sitsongrit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sitsongrit continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shamal Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Sitsongrit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Davis defends well and Sitsongrit ends up having to push Davis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Sitsongrit moves into range and clinches up with Davis.
Davis is trying to break free.
Davis managing to block the knees to the body from Sitsongrit .
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit .
Davis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sitsongrit wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit dives in and grabs Davis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Davis pushes down on Sitsongrit 's head and hops out.
Shamal Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davis gets slowly back to his feet.#T4##CL2#
Sitsongrit has Davis up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sitsongrit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Davis controls his hands.
Davis is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sitsongrit takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit tries to land knees in the clinch but Davis avoids the damage to the body.
Davis tries to land knees in the clinch but Sitsongrit avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Watcharapon Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Watcharapon Sitsongrit ! |
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