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Event:
TL Fight Night 14
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Lightweight tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Davies manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lightweight on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL#
Davies gets a clinch.
Lightweight tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Davies just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lightweight tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lightweight is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Davies to keep the fight standing.
Arjun Davies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Lightweight.
Lightweight is trying to pull guard but Davies turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lightweight is trying to pull guard but Davies turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Davies digs a right hand underneath Lightweight's ribcage. Lightweight let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Davies works on Lightweight's body with a couple of short punches.
Lightweight is trying to pull guard but Davies turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lightweight looks winded!
Lightweight jumps guard but Davies turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #KD#
Davies drops Lightweight with a big knee straight up the middle! Lightweight is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Lightweight is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davies lands an uppercut, right on the button! Lightweight tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arjun Davies!
Arjun Davies spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 9
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Davies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andersson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Davies's head.
Arjun Davies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Davies misses.
Davies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andersson circles away quickly and effectively.
Andersson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Andersson as he connects with a hook.
Davies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andersson.
Davies works over Andersson's head and body with a nice combination.
Davies takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Davies misses the target.
Davies is looking to clinch but Andersson is avoiding it.
Davies scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davies looks to score with a jab to the body but Andersson is just out of range.
Andersson misses with a hook
and Davies counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Andersson is rocked!
Good exchange - Andersson coming out on top.
Andersson is still on wobbly legs! Can Davies finish him?#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Davies enables Andersson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Davies manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Andersson seems to have recovered his senses.
Andersson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davies wants to stand and escape but Andersson is having none of it. #T1#
Davies is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Davies working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andersson.
Davies will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Andersson throwing strikes from guard but Davies blocks nicely.
Andersson advances position into side control!
Andersson moves into full mount!
Davies tries to reverse the position but Andersson maintains control.
Davies tries to buck Andersson off but he can't manage it.
Andersson looking to ground and pound but Davies is blocking nicely. #T2#
Davies is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Andersson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Davies turns into him and now he's in Andersson's guard.
Davies wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
Davies preventing the sweep.
Davies looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Andersson working a defensive guard here.
Davies looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Andersson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Andersson wants to sweep here but Davies controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Davies got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andersson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davies has managed to get both his arms back between Andersson's legs - danger averted.
Davies wants to get up but he can't break Andersson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Andersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davies controls from within his opponent's guard.
Davies won't allow Andersson to sweep him here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Andersson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Davies is aware though and is defending well.
Davies trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Davies 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.
Davies knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Andersson on the ground.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Davies from controlling successfully.
Davies controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Andersson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Andersson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Davies trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Davies controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Montrese Andersson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Andersson.
Andersson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Davies fails in his attempt to clinch.
Davies lands a jab to the head.
Davies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davies fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andersson lands a glancing blow to the side of Davies's head.
Andersson lands a slapping body shot.
Andersson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Davies doesn't manage to clinch there - Andersson circles away.
Davies throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davies throws a body shot but no joy.
Andersson throws a jab when Davies was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Andersson misses.
Davies checks a leg kick.
Davies misses the shot to the body.
Davies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andersson.
Andersson throws a hook but Davies blocks it.
Andersson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Davies throws a lazy right hand but Andersson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Andersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davies manages to avoid it.
Davies moves into range and connects with a jab.
Davies tries to clinch up.
Davies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davies wants to clinch.
Andersson throws a right hand that misses
and Davies connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Davies misses with a wild combination.
Davies swinging wildly here.
Davies swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andersson avoids the body shot from Davies.
Andersson misses with a straight right.
Andersson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Davies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andersson.
Andersson with the counter takedown but Davies avoids it easily.
Andersson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Davies.
Davies falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Andersson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Davies is keeping the position.
Andersson stops Davies from standing up.
Andersson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Montrese Andersson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andersson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Davies looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andersson is one step ahead there.
Andersson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andersson postures up in Davies's guard and throws a big left but Davies blocks it.
Andersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Davies is retaining full guard.
Andersson passes into half guard.
Andersson works his way into full mount!
Davies is working to get back to half guard.
Andersson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T4#
Andersson controlling the pace for now.
Davies tries to reverse the position but Andersson maintains control.
Andersson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Andersson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Andersson trying to control but Davies is having none of it.
Andersson is landing with some decent strikes but Davies is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Andersson tries to control but Davies wriggling away.
Andersson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Montrese Andersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Davies tries to clinch up.
Nice cross by Davies.
Andersson throws a hook to the side of Davies's head but Davies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arjun Davies is winning the standup battle so far.
Andersson lands a right hook to the body.
Andersson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andersson there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Davies closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Andersson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Andersson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davies gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Davies trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson is looking to sweep but instead, Davies has passed into half guard.
Davies looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Andersson tries to roll over but Davies keeps him under control.
It looks like Davies is going to stand back up.
Davies with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Andersson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Davies postures up.
Davies trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Andersson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davies doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davies manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Andersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davies wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
Andersson wants to sweep here but Davies controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Andersson has his foot on Davies's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davies works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Andersson has his foot on Davies's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davies works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Davies gets to his feet. Andersson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Davies connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andersson. Andersson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Andersson looks to land a right hand but Davies moved out of range.
Arjun Davies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davies wants to clinch but Andersson slips to the side#TD2#
and Andersson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Andersson.
Andersson trying to control but Davies is working from the bottom.
Andersson won't allow Davies to sweep him here.
Andersson trying to control but Davies is working from the bottom.
Davies controls Andersson momentarily but Andersson frees himself.
Andersson preventing the sweep.
Andersson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Andersson throws a big right hand that misses.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Davies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Davies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davies is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Andersson walks into a jab.
Davies swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davies cracks Andersson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Davies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andersson.
Andersson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Davies defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davies tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andersson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andersson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Davies slips under a jab from Andersson.
Andersson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davies tries to clinch up but Andersson circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andersson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Davies swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arjun Davies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Montrese Andersson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davies throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andersson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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 Arjun Davies.
I think Andersson 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Montrese Andersson! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 3
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Sab dives in and grabs Davies's left leg, looking for a takedown. Davies pushes down on Sab's head and hops out.#CL2#
Davies fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sab, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Sab has picked Davies up - he's going for a ride! Sab dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Davies manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL2#
Davies gets a clinch.
Davies works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Davies.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sab is trying to pull guard but Davies has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Davies.
Sab throws an elbow but it misses.
Sab blocks an elbow strike.
Sab wants to break the clinch but can't.
A body shot lands from Davies.
Sab is breathing heavily.
Davies tries to land knees in the clinch but Sab avoids the damage to the body.
Sab fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Sab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davies tries to land knees in the clinch but Sab avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Davies on the inside.
Davies scores with a shot to the side of Sab's head.
Davies misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sab.
#T1#
Davies lands a nice shot to the body.
Davies lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sab.
A nice left hand lands by Davies.
A short left from Davies.
Davies lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sab backwards.
Davies lands a hook that snaps the head of Sab backwards.
Davies cracks Sab with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Davies.
Davies lands a body punch in the clinch.
Davies lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sab backwards.
Davies works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Davies scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Davies is leaning against Sab and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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!
Davies throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Davies lands a body punch in the clinch.
Davies lands an uppercut.
Davies misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
A short right from Davies on the inside.
Davies gets through Sab's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Davies lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Davies works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Davies throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sabs head.
Davies lands a body shot.
Davies landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Davies lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sab.
Davies digs a right hand underneath Sab's ribcage. Sab let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Davies lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sab.
Davies scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Davies creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Davies lands a shoulder strike.
Davies throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sabs head.
A right hook to the body lands for Davies.
Davies tries to land a knee to the head but Sab blocks with his arms.
Davies lands a body punch. #T3#
Davies stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Davies lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Davies as the two fighters clinch.
Davies lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sab backwards.
Davies pushes Sab back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Davies stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Davies.
Davies lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sab backwards.
Davies lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Davies lands a right hand.
Davies keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sab's efforts to push away.
Davies lands a nice shot to the body.
Davies lands a body shot.
Davies softening up his opponent with strikes, against 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!
A short right from Davies on the inside.
Davies lands a right hand. #T4#
Davies cracks Sab with a nice body shot.
Davies gets through Sab's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Davies presses Sab against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Davies lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Davies.
Davies lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sab backwards.
Davies works on Sab's body with a couple of short punches.
Davies lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sab backwards.
Davies lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Davies tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Davies lands a hook that snaps the head of Sab backwards.
Davies lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davies lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sab.
Davies pushes Sab back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've been informed that Davies has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Davies lands a left hand.
Sab takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arjun Davies dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Davies fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sab, pushing him back against the cage.
Davies lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Davies.
A short uppercut from Davies.
A short right from Davies. #ROC2#Sab is rocked!
Davies digs a right hand into Sab's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sab's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Davies.
Oh Sab is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Davies scores with a nice short uppercut.
Davies lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Davies.
Davies lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Davies.
Davies lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Davies gets through Sab's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Davies.
A right hand to the body from Davies.
Davies lands a left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davies is leaning against Sab and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Davies lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Davies. #T1#
Davies creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sab's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sab drops to his knees and Davies pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arjun Davies!
In his post fight interview, Arjun Davies started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Magnusson shoots for a double leg takedown but Davies sprawls well. He's pushed Magnusson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Davies fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magnusson, pushing him back against the cage.
Davies misses with a punch to the body.
Davies lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Davies scores with a nice short uppercut.
Davies lands a body shot.
Magnusson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Magnusson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Davies stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magnusson is breathing heavily.
Magnusson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Branimir Magnusson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Davies.
Davies lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Davies lands a body shot in the clinch.
Davies lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Davies digs a right hand underneath Magnusson's ribcage. Magnusson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Davies lands with a light punch inside.
Davies lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Davies.
A shot in the inside from Davies.
Davies stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Davies lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Magnusson is rocked!#T1#
Davies with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oh Magnusson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davies lands a big right hand that drops Magnusson! The killer instinct kicks in and Davies finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Davies!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arjun Davies!
Arjun Davies 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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