Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF Fight Night 57
Date: Jan 29, 2025

#R1##CL#
Davis has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Nakamura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
Davis backing away here, and Nakamura unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nakamura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Davis.
Nice body punch from Davis.
Nakamura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Davis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nakamura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Davis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Davis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nakamura looks winded!
A left lands for Davis.
Nakamura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Nakamura gets tackled into the cage by Davis. Davis maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Davis forces Nakamura back against the cage and clinches.
Davis lands a knee to the head. #ROC#Nakamura is rocked!#T1##BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nakamura is still on wobbly legs! Can Davis finish him?
Davis feints with a jab and clips Nakamura right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Nakamura is sent crashing into the canvas and Davis leaps in for the kill! Nakamura tries to get to his feet but Davis is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Nakamura is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tre Davis!
Kazuo Nakamura was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you for the opportunity to fight!'.

Event: NYF Fight Night 54
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Davis clobbers Danish with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Danish shoots for a double leg takedown but Davis sprawls well. He's pushed Danish's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Danish shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Davis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Danish lands a nice forearm strike.
Danish looks up at the clock and then as Davis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Danish smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Davis is trying to control Danish's posture but Danish avoids it.
Davis takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Davis on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danish working the head with strikes.
Danish lands an elbow.
Danish creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Check out the look on Danish's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Danish is chipping away with strikes.
Danish misses with the ground and pound.
Danish landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Danish working the ground and pound.
Davis taking a bit of punishment here - Danish scoring with strikes.
Danish lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC#Davis is rocked!
Danish scores with a couple of short elbows.
Davis is still in real trouble! Can Danish finish him?
Danish working the body and head with strikes. #T1#
Danish scoring with punches and elbows.
Danish throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Danish connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Davis some visible discomfort.
Davis tries to escape but Danish is in control.
Danish lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Davis down.
Check out the look on Danish's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The strikes coming from Danish are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danish creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Davis is trying to get back to his feet.
Davis looks winded!
Danish lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Davis down.
Danish in side control lands a decent elbow.
Danish working the body and head with strikes.
Davis can't do much from the bottom here.
Danish working the ground and pound.
Danish misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Davis taking a bit of punishment here - Danish scoring with strikes.
Davis is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Danish has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danish connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Davis some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Danish.
Davis taking a bit of punishment here - Danish scoring with strikes.
Danish lands a nice forearm strike.
Danish lands a few punches from side control.
Danish landing a few strikes.
Danish has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Danish scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Davis is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Danish can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Danish!

Event: NYF Fight Night 52
Date: Dec 25, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Monroe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Davis is defending well.
Monroe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davis is pressed up against the cage. Monroe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Davis down to the mat. Davis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Davis swinging wildly here.
Davis moves in looking to clinch but Monroe pushes him off.
Monroe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monroe fails with the takedown
letting Davis counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isiah Monroe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Monroe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Davis to the mat! Davis manages to get full guard.
Davis is trying to control the position but Monroe postures up.
Monroe won't allow Davis to get back to his feet.
Monroe throws a big right hand that misses.
Monroe 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.
Monroe working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Monroe prevents Davis from getting back to his feet.
Monroe throws a big right hand that misses.
Monroe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Monroe distracts Davis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Monroe stands up over Davis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Monroe 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monroe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Monroe trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Davis is looking to stand up but Monroe isn't so interested in that idea.
Davis keeping full guard, as Monroe tries to pass. #T2#
Monroe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Monroe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Davis's head.
Monroe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Monroe connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Monroe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Monroe trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Monroe lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monroe is standing up over Davis. Davis looks to escape but Monroe dives into side control.
Monroe working the ground and pound. #ROC#Davis is rocked!
Davis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Monroe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Davis pushes Monroe away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Monroe gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Monroe trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom. #T3#
Davis taking a bit of punishment here - Monroe scoring with strikes.
Davis is still in real trouble! Can Monroe finish him?#SUB#
Monroe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davis, who protects the arm well.
Davis seems to have recovered his senses.
Monroe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Davis is pushing Monroe's head away, looking to escape. Monroe manages to hold on to the position though.
Davis looks winded!
Monroe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Monroe in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Davis looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Monroe turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isiah Monroe!

Event: NYF 93: Ferguson vs Kerckhoven
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Davis scores with a three punch combo!
Ibraahim displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Davis lands with an uppercut that bounces Ibraahim off the cage and back into range.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ibraahim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ibraahim now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ibraahim uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Davis has time to react.
The fighters circle momentarily. Davis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ibraahim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davis.
Davis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Davis throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davis connects with a jab.
Davis lands with a right hand.
Davis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ibraahim looks to throw the jab but Davis is out of range.
Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ibraahim circles away quickly and effectively.
Ibraahim throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Davis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ibraahim has time to react.
Ibraahim looks to throw the jab but Davis is out of range.
Tre Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis slips under a jab from Ibraahim.
A counter left hand to the body from Davis misses its target.
Davis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Davis slips a jab from Ibraahim.
Davis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibraahim.
Ibraahim fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Davis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ibraahim's head.
Ibraahim wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ibraahim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Ibraahim throws out a counter right but Davis avoids it with no problem.
Davis scores with a sloppy right hand. Ibraahim should have avoided that one.
Davis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Davis avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Davis throws a right and a left that Ibraahim avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis swinging wildly here.
A big right from Davis misses.
Ibraahim swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Davis 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.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibraahim loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch.
Ibraahim misses with a right hand
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Ibraahim misses.
Davis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ibraahim throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Davis, as that shot connected. #T3#
Davis throws a low kick but Ibraahim moves out of range easily.
Ibraahim ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Davis connects with a body shot.
Ibraahim might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Davis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ibraahim's head.
Ibraahim walks into a stiff left hand from Davis.
A big right from Davis misses.
Davis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ibraahim in his tracks.
Ibraahim moves forwards but Davis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Davis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Davis slips a straight right by Ibraahim.
Jab, jab by Davis - just one landing.
Davis blocks a jab.
Ibraahim misses with a left hand
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
Davis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ibraahim looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Davis misses.
Ibraahim has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Davis takes a swing at Ibraahim's ribcage but misses.
Davis moves out of range of the strikes.
Davis blocks a jab.
Ibraahim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Davis misses with an uppercut
and Ibraahim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ibraahim cracks Davis with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Ibraahim.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Ibraahim works on Davis's body with a couple of short punches.
Davis is trying to force a seperation but Ibraahim has the dominant position.#BC2#
Ibraahim breaks the clinch.
Davis swings widly with a right hand
and Ibraahim counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tre Davis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ibraahim throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily.
Ibraahim lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Davis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ibraahim can do to turn this around?
Ibraahim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ibraahim lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab from Davis.
Davis misses with a body shot.
Ibraahim let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Davis throws a shot from downtown. Ibraahim moves away and avoids it.
Davis tries to clinch up but Ibraahim circles away and keeps his distance.
Davis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ibraahim.
Tre Davis is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibraahim.
Ibraahim misses with a left hand
and Ibraahim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ibraahim swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Davis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Davis drives through and clinches with Ibraahim against the cage. #T1#
Davis is looking to control Ibraahim's arms but Ibraahim gets an underhook and turns him. Now Davis has his back to the cage.
Ibraahim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibraahim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibraahim lands with a short shot to the head.
Davis crunches a lovely knee into Ibraahim's ribcage.
Davis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ibraahim backwards. #BC2#
Ibraahim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ibraahim misses with a lunging right hand
and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Davis avoids the body shot from Ibraahim.
Ibraahim lunges at Davis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Davis's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Davis misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Ibraahim on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab from Davis.
Ibraahim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Ibraahim takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Davis swings widly with a right hand
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good work by Ibraahim as he checks the leg kick.
Ibraahim throws a left and a right that both miss
and Davis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibraahim.
Davis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ibraahim counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Davis is rocked!
Davis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ibraahim counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Davis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ibraahim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Davis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Davis tries to bum rush Ibraahim with a series of wild strikes but Ibraahim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ibraahim looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A lazy left from Davis finds it's target.
Davis seems to have got his legs back now.
Ibraahim fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ibraahim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.#T3#
Davis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ibraahim is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ibraahim takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ibraahim walks into a left hand.
Jab by Davis.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibraahim moves away.
Ibraahim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Ibraahim.
Davis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ibraahim momentarily.
Ibraahim has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Davis catches Ibraahim with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A swing and a miss from Ibraahim.
Ibraahim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
Davis throwing a counter right hand but Ibraahim manages to avoid it.
Davis misses with a looping right.
Davis throws a shot from downtown. Ibraahim moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Good shot there by Davis.
Ibraahim throws a hook but Davis blocks it.
Ibraahim throws a shot from downtown. Davis moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibraahim misses with an uppercut. Davis saw that one coming.
Davis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ibraahim throws out a loose jab but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Davis pushes Ibraahim up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Ibraahim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ibraahim counters with a stiff right hand.
Davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibraahim.
Ibraahim throws a big shot that misses.
Davis tries to clinch but Ibraahim is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tre Davis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ibraahim is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Davis.
Ibraahim throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibraahim slips a straight right by Davis.
A nice side step and Ibraahim releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ibraahim takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ibraahim takes one on the button.
Davis thuds his right hand into Ibraahim's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Davis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Davis works Ibraahim's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Davis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davis. Ibraahim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibraahim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davis.
Davis wants to clinch
letting Ibraahim counter with a right hand. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Ibraahim.
Ibraahim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Davis.
Ibraahim looks to land a left hand but Davis moved out of range nicely.
Ibraahim misses with a hook.
Davis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davis takes a swing at Ibraahim's ribcage but misses.
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibraahim manages to avoid it.
Davis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ibraahim listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Davis throws a looping overhand right but Ibraahim ducks down to avoid it.
Davis throws a right and a left that Ibraahim avoids nicely. #T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Ibraahim.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ibraahim.
Ibraahim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Davis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ibraahim doesn't seem bothered though.
A combination from Davis does no damage.
Ibraahim throws an overhand right that lands on Davis's shoulder, as Davis tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Davis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Davis connects with a solid leg kick.
Ibraahim swats away the attempt to clinch by Davis.
Ibraahim throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Ibraahim avoids the body shot from Davis.
Ibraahim swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Davis looks to throw the jab but Ibraahim is out of range.
Davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibraahim was well out of range. Poor timing from Davis.
Ibraahim misses with a series of wild punches.
Ibraahim lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Davis at a distance.
Nuur Ibraahim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
Ibraahim looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ibraahim scores with a hook.
Davis defending well as Ibraahim loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Davis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Davis misses.
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Ibraahim looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well.
Davis lands a jab to the nose.
Davis defending well as Ibraahim loads up on a big left hand.
Ibraahim avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ibraahim throws a jab but it's blocked by Davis.
A telegraphed right hand from Davis misses the target.
Ibraahim throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Davis counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibraahim throws a shot from downtown. Davis moves away and avoids it.
Davis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibraahim throws out the jab.
Ibraahim on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tre Davis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ibraahim momentarily.

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 Tre Davis.
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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tre Davis!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 106
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Canvana clinches.
Davis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Canvana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Davis swings wildly with an uppercut but Canvana uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Davis manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Davis clinches with his opponent.
Davis lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Canvana throws a hook but Davis blocks it.
Canvana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Canvana clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Davis works on Canvana's body with a couple of short punches.
Davis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Canvana backwards.
Davis gets through Canvana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Canvana told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Davis lands a right hand.
Davis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canvanas head.
Davis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Davis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Canvana blocks it with crossed arms.
Canvana taking a breather.
Davis cracks Canvana with a nice body shot.
Canvana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Davis.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Davis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Davis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Canvana tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Davis manages to break the clinch.
Davis looks to land a combination but Canvana avoids it well.
Canvana feints the counter takedown.
Davis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Canvana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donk. Davis catches Canvana right on the button with a cross.
Canvana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Davis cracks Canvana with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Canvana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Davis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Davis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davis lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Canvana looks for the body kick but Davis saw that one coming.
Canvana takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Canvana tries to clinch
and Davis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Canvana looks winded!
A punch combination from Davis misses.
Davis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some wild striking there from Canvana. #CL#
Davis rushes Canvana and presses him up against the cage.
Davis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Davis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Canvana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Davis.
Davis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Davis working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Davis.
Davis lands a body shot.
Davis lands a body shot.
A short right from Davis.
Davis lands with a light punch inside.
Davis working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Canvana is rocked!#BC#
Davis manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Davis gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Davis.
Canvana is still on wobbly legs! Can Davis finish him?
Davis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Davis breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis cracks Canvana with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Canvana falls to his knees and Davis doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tre Davis!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 97
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Ming misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Davis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ming throws an off balance right hand
and Davis counters with a stiff right hand.
Ming misses with an uppercut
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davis moves away from the strike by Ming.
Ming looks to land a right hand but Davis moved out of range.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch but Ming swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ming slips under a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Ming there.
Davis defending well as Ming loads up on a big left hand.
Ming is looking to slow Davis down with leg kicks.
Jab, jab by Ming - just one landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Davis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ming throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Davis! But no joy.
Yao Ming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis slips a jab and a cross from Ming.
Davis is looking to clinch but Ming is avoiding it.
Davis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Ming lands the left hand.
Ming throws a hook but Davis avoids it easily.
Davis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Davis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ming throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Ming's head coaches at Fireball Zone that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ming works over Davis's head and body with a nice combination.
Ming throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Davis on the side of the head.
Ming bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Davis's head backwards.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch but Ming swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ming is looking to counter punch.
Ming circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Davis takes the fight into the clinch.
Davis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A knee to the head by Ming.
Davis throws a punch but it's blocked by Ming.
Ming takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ming swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ming has a couple of punches blocked by Davis. #T2#
Davis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ming softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Davis lands a body punch.
Davis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ming is defending well for now.
Ming with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ming misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ming swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Ming fails to land.
Davis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ming seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Davis can turn it around.
Davis prevents a body shot from Ming.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ming.
Ming keeps control of Davis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ming misses with a hook from the clinch.
Davis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ming is keeping busy.#BC2#
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ming clobbers Davis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
A jab from Ming finds it's way through Davis's defenses.
Davis avoids the head kick by Ming.
Ming throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Davis counters with a two punch combo.
Ming is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Davis slips a jab from Ming.
Davis tries to clinch up.
Davis throws a body punch but Ming moves out of range.
Ming lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Ming misses the target.
Ming stuffs the takedown attempt from Davis. Davis gets slowly back to his feet.
Ming loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch.
Ming misses with an uppercut
and Davis counters with a series of strikes. Ming will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Davis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ming throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Davis blocks it with crossed arms.
Davis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Davis goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Ming throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ming has Davis pressed against the cage, preventing Davis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ming missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ming paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ming throws a counter high kick but Davis was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ming connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Davis moves out of range of the body kick.
Ming really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Davis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Davis moves out of range of the strikes.
Ming tries to clinch but Davis moves away
and Davis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ming thinking.
Ming misses with a straight left.
Davis moves in looking to clinch but Ming pushes him off.#CL2#
Ming gets tackled into the cage by Davis. Davis maintains the clinch.
Davis misses with a knee strike.
Ming misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yao Ming 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#
Davis tries to clinch up but Ming circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Ming unloads a knee to the mid-section. Davis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis.
Ming lands with a short shot to the head.
Ming throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis.
Davis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ming avoids it.
A left hand lands to the body for Ming.
Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Davis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mings head.
Davis working hard to break the clinch.
Ming lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ming lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ming on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Davis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Davis working some nice short punches in 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!
Davis blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Ming breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ming thuds his right hand into Davis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yao Ming is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Ming misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Davis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ming jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Davis clinches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ming tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Davis's elbow.
Davis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Davis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ming. #BC2#
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Davis gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ming.
Ming swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ming with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Davis tries to break free but Ming pushes him back against the cage.
Davis tries a body shot but Ming blocks it.
Ming tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right handed body shot lands from Davis.
Davis throws a punch but it's blocked by Ming.
Davis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Davis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ming in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Davis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Davis has Ming pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ming.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis.
Ming tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Davis on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ming blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Davis gets through Ming's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ming blocking some punches.
Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davis looking to throw knees to the head but Ming is blocking nicely.
Ming misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ming working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ming lands a hook that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Davis stalling. #BC#
Ming breaks from the clinch.
Davis moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Ming swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Davis wants to counter with a clinch but Ming pushes him away.
Davis moves away from the strike by Ming.
Ming scores with a hook to the body. Davis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ming fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Davis avoids it really well and circles away.
Ming swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Ming swings widly with a right hand
and Davis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ming throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davis tries to clinch but Ming is having none of it.
Ming throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
Nice cross by Ming.
Davis avoids the body shot from Ming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Davis! But no joy.
Ming looks to land a combination. Davis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Davis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ming finds it's way round the side to connect with Davis's head. #T4#
Ming lands with a slapping head kick.
Ming swats away the attempt to clinch by Davis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Ming, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ming is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davis can do to turn this around?
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch but Ming swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ming rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ming takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Davis moves into the clinch.
Davis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ming's elbow.
Davis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Davis tries a knee to the head but Ming blocks it.
Ming lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch.
Davis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Davis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yao Ming will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ming with a hook.
Ming misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Davis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ming scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Davis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ming lands with an overhand left.
Ming misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Davis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Davis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloppy strikes from Davis. Those never looked like landing.
Ming bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Davis moves out of range of the strikes.
Ming lands with a straight right. Davis didn't see that one coming.
Ming throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Davis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ming swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davis wants to clinch.#T1#
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davis moves in looking to clinch but Ming pushes him off.
Ming loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch.
Davis moves in looking to clinch but Ming pushes him off.
Davis is looking to clinch but Ming is avoiding it. #CL2#
Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ming letting Davis take a breather here.
Tre Davis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Davis.
Ming swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ming scores with a shot to the side of Davis's head.
Ming swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ming lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ming blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Davis goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Ming lands a knee to the head.
Ming fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ming works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ming misses with a knee strike.
Ming swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Ming on the inside.
A short left from Davis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ming lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Davis or not.
Ming on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ming cracks Davis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Davis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yao Ming is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ming uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab from Ming.#CL2#
Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Davis tries to land knees in the clinch but Ming avoids the damage to the body.
Yao Ming is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
A short right from Davis on the inside.
Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davis stalling.
Davis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ming.
Davis misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ming.
Davis throws a head punch that misses.
Ming prevents Davis from breaking the clinch.
Davis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ming.
Davis tries to break the clinch but Ming is controlling the position. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Davis.
Ming fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davis can't find room to land a body shot as Ming controls the action.
Ming lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ming lands with a short shot to the head.
Davis misses with a knee to the head.
Davis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Davis fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tre Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis tries a body shot but Ming blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yao Ming showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ming, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yao Ming!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 73
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
Mertel throws a right hand that Davis ducks under and follows up with a left that Davis also avoids with ease.
Davis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Davis wants to clinch up but Mertel keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Mertel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mertel's face.
Still in the clinch, Mertel scores with a nice short uppercut.
I was talking to Davis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Mertel breaks the clinch.
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mertel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mertel throws a counter combo.
Some wild striking there from Mertel.
Davis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Davis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mertel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mertel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Davis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Mertel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Mertel throws a series of punches but Davis moves out of range.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but Mertel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mertel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davis fails with the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Mertel. Those never looked like landing.
Davis throwing a counter right hand but Mertel manages to avoid it.
Mertel has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Davis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Mertel.#CL2#
Mertel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Davis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mertel blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Mertel breaks from the clinch.
Davis tries to clinch up
letting Mertel counter with a right hand. #T2#
Mertel throws a right and a left that Davis avoids nicely.
Davis defending well as Mertel loads up on a big left hand.
Mertel throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mertel throws a poor cross that misses
and Davis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Mertel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davis, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mertel breaks the clinch.
Davis tries to clinch but Mertel moves out of range.
Mertel feints with a jab and clips Davis right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Davis is sent crashing into the canvas and Mertel leaps in for the kill! Davis tries to get to his feet but Mertel is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Davis is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Mertel!
Viktor Mertel thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 57
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1##CL#
Davis clinches up with Strickland and pushes him back against the cage.
Strickland looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD2#
Strickland pulls guard.
Strickland wants to get back to his feet but Davis is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Davis avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU#
Davis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Strickland shoots for a double leg takedown but Davis sprawls well. He's pushed Strickland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Davis gets a clinch. #BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Davis instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strickland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
Davis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davis sets himself, and Strickland steps forward looking for the clinch! Davis avoids it this time.#T1##CL#
Davis has closed the distance and engaged Strickland in a clinch.
Davis is trying to force a seperation but Strickland has the dominant position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Davis.
Strickland has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Davis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Davis forces Strickland back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Davis pulls guard effortlessly.
Davis is looking to stand up but Strickland isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#ES#
Davis manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Davis moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strickland prevents Davis from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Davis manages to break the clinch.
Davis connects with a looping right hand.
Davis throws a series of punches but Strickland avoids them all with ease.
Strickland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Davis feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tre Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoel Strickland.#T3##CL#
Strickland gets tackled into the cage by Davis. Davis maintains the clinch. #BC#
Davis breaks the clinch. #CL#
Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Davis breaks the clinch. #CL#
Davis moves into the clinch.
Davis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Strickland has him pressed against the cage.
Davis tries to circle away but Strickland has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Strickland gets control of Davis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Strickland will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Davis stands and steps away. Strickland gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Davis drives through and clinches with Strickland against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4##BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Davis forces Strickland back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Davis breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Davis clinches up with Strickland and pushes him back against the cage.
Davis scores with a hook 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!#BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Davis instigates a clinch. #BC#
Davis breaks from the clinch.
Strickland throws a lazy uppercut
and Strickland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Davis darts in and clinches Strickland up against the cage.#BC#
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Strickland tries to keep at a distance but Davis has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tre Davis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Davis moves into the clinch successfully.
Davis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Davis prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davis throws a series of strikes that have Strickland backpedaling. #CL#
Davis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strickland, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strickland changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davis tries to avoid it but Strickland manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davis to the ground. Davis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Strickland goes for a takedown in the clinch but Davis prevents it.
Tre Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoel Strickland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Davis successfully pulls guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strickland won't allow Davis to get back to his feet. #T1##ES#
Davis wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Strickland tries to keep at a distance but Davis has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Davis breaks from the clinch.
Strickland wants to clinch but Davis slips to the side
and Davis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Davis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Davis drives through and clinches with Strickland against the cage.
Strickland keeps control of Davis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strickland swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Davis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Davis rushes Strickland and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yoel Strickland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##CL#
Davis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strickland looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Davis clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Davis with an attempt at a knee that misses. #TD2#
Strickland pulls Davis into guard.
Strickland is trying to keep Davis in close. #SU#
Davis stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Strickland up against the cage.#T3#
Davis cracks Strickland with a nice body shot.
Strickland taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Davis breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Davis has Strickland up against the cage in a clinch.
Strickland taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Davis breaks the clinch. #CL#
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Strickland tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Davis smiles and moves away. #CL#
Davis takes the fight into the clinch.
We've been informed that Strickland has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4##BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Davis closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Davis breaks the clinch. #CL#
Davis has managed to clinch.
Davis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Strickland in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Strickland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davis avoids the elbow strike from Strickland, against the cage. #BC#
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Davis clinches up with Strickland and pushes him back against the cage.
Davis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Davis is trying to break free.
Strickland tries to pull guard but Davis holds him up against the cage and eventually Strickland drops back down to his feet.
Strickland is trying to pull guard but Davis has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tre Davis dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Danga de danga de dang - Davis scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Davis tries to keep at a distance but Strickland has taken the fight into the clinch.
Davis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Strickland tries to pull guard but Davis won't allow it. #BC#
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Davis darts in and clinches Strickland up against the cage.
Strickland trying to control the position but instead, Davis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Strickland into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strickland throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Davis breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Davis breaks the clinch. #CL#
Davis closes the distance and pushes Strickland back into the cage.#T1#
Strickland has Davis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Davis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #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 Strickland uses from the top position. #ES#
Davis pushes Strickland off and gets back to his feet.
Tre Davis is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Davis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strickland, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Davis forces Strickland back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strickland with a poor takedown
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tre Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoel Strickland.
Strickland has his takedown stuffed
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strickland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2##CL#
Strickland tries to keep at a distance but Davis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis lands a knee to the body.
Tre Davis has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strickland is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Davis.#CL#
Strickland gets tackled into the cage by Davis. Davis maintains the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Strickland changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Davis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Davis sneaks out the side door and pushes Strickland away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL#
Davis closes the distance and pushes Strickland back into the cage.
Strickland tries to pull guard but Davis won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Davis. #T3##BC#
Davis breaks from the clinch.
Strickland buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Davis clinches with his opponent.
Davis is trying to push Strickland away but Strickland has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Davis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Davis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Davis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Davis is pressed up against the cage. Strickland has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Davis down to the mat. Davis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Davis pushes Strickland up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Davis manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Davis moves into the clinch.
Strickland tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Davis smiles and moves away.
Strickland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Davis but Davis pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4##CL#
Davis moves into the clinch successfully.
Strickland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Davis breaks the clinch. #CL#
Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Davis manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Davis clinches.
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!#TD#
Davis drags the fight down to the ground.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Strickland from controlling successfully.
Davis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Strickland is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tre 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:25
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tre Davis!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 9
Date: May 22, 2024

#R1##CL#
Davis moves into the clinch.
Davis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bowles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davis's efforts to push away.#BC#
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Davis clinches with his opponent.
Bowles is looking to take this one to the mat.
Davis tries to break the clinch but Bowles is controlling the position.
Bowles struggles to land a body shot inside as Davis controls his hands.
Davis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Davis breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Davis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Davis is trying to break free.
Bowles jumps guard but Davis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Davis gets underhooks to prevent Bowles's takedown attempt.
Tre Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bower Bowles.#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Davis's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis stuffs the takedown.
Davis leaves Bowles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Bowles drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Davis manages to break the clinch.
Davis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Davis scores with a kick to the body. #CL#
Davis gets a clinch. #T2#
Davis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Davis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Davis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bowles has him pressed against the cage.
Davis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Davis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Davis obliges.
Davis working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Davis instigates a clinch.
Bowles keeps control of Davis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bowles has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Davis after a bit of a struggle.
Davis blocking some punches. #T3##BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Davis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Davis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bowles.
Bowles tries to pull guard but Davis holds him up against the cage and eventually Bowles drops back down to his feet.
Good body shot from Davis.
Bowles has Davis pressed against the cage, preventing Davis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Davis is trying to force a seperation but Bowles has the dominant position.
Bowles prevents Davis from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Davis closes the distance and clinches.#T4##BC#
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bowles misses with a combination
and Davis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bowles thinking. #CL#
Davis takes the fight into the clinch.
Davis tries to break the clinch but Bowles is controlling the position.
Bowles keeps control of Davis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bowles tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Davis manages to break the clinch.
Bowles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bowles looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Davis moves into the clinch.
Bowles keeps control of Davis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Davis tries to break the clinch but Bowles is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tre Davis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Davis clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bowles's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bowles tries to pull guard but Davis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bowles tries to pull guard but Davis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Davis clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Davis clinches with his opponent.
A body shot lands from Davis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis has had enough of the clinch but Bowles keeps him there for the moment.
Davis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bowles can do to turn this around?#BC#
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Davis clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bowles.
Tre Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bower Bowles.#T1##CL#
Davis has managed to clinch.
Bowles is trying to pull guard but Davis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Davis breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Davis drives through and clinches with Bowles against the cage.
Davis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Davis tries to break the clinch but Bowles is controlling the position.
Bowles trying to control the position but instead, Davis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bowles into the cage.
Davis pushes Bowles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Davis breaks from the clinch. #T2##CL#
Davis has Bowles up against the cage in a clinch.
Davis wants to get back to striking at distance but Bowles won't allow it.
Davis is trying to break free.
Bowles is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Davis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bowles prevents Davis from breaking the clinch.
Davis prevents the takedown attempt.
Davis lands a knee to the head.
Bowles tries for a takedown but Davis manages to get underhooks.
Bowles is breathing heavily.
Bowles takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tre Davis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Davis working hard to break the clinch.#T3##BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Davis has managed to clinch. #BC#
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tre Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Davis clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Davis has Bowles up against the cage in a clinch.
Davis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Davis gets underhooks to prevent Bowles's takedown attempt. #BC#
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Davis pushes Bowles up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Davis breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Davis rushes Bowles and presses him up against the cage.#T4##BC#
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis thuds a left hand into Bowles's body.
Bowles fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Davis forces Bowles back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Davis has had enough of the clinch but Bowles keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Davis darts in and clinches Bowles up against the cage.#TD#
Davis manages to pull guard.
Bowles prevents Davis from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tre Davis dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bowles keeps control of Davis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bowles wants to clinch.#CL#
Davis drives through and clinches with Bowles against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowles tries to score a body lock takedown but Davis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Davis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bowles has Davis pressed against the cage, preventing Davis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Davis lands a right hand.
Bowles has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Davis after a bit of a struggle.
Davis is trying to break free.#BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bowles's hands.
Davis digs a good body shot into Bowles's ribs.#CL#
Davis forces Bowles back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Davis closes the distance and pushes Bowles back into the cage.
Davis is trying to break the clinch but Bowles is controlling him.
Davis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#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 Bowles uses from the top position. #T2#
Bowles won't allow Davis to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Davis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bowles off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Davis takes the fight into the clinch.
Davis working hard to break the clinch.
Davis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Davis looking to slow down the pace here.
Davis is trying to push Bowles away but Bowles has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Davis cracks Bowles with a nice body shot.
Bowles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Davis jumps guard.
Bowles trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom. #ES#
Davis is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bowles presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Davis manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Davis drives through and clinches with Bowles against the cage. #BC#
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bowles misses with a takedown attempt
and Davis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tre Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bower Bowles.#CL#
Davis has Bowles up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davis is looking to wear down Bowles with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4##CL#
Davis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Davis lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis is trying to break free.
Bowles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davis's efforts to push away.#BC#
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bowles looks to throw a body kick
enabling Davis to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Davis closes the distance and pushes Bowles back into the cage.
Davis working Bowles over with knees to the body.#BC#
Davis breaks the clinch.
Bower Bowles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tre Davis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Davis pushes Bowles up against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tre 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:24
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tre Davis!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 23
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1##CL#
Popov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Davis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Davis pushes Popov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Davis blocks an elbow strike.
Popov misses with the head strike.
Popov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davis's efforts to push away.
Davis tries a body shot but Popov blocks it.
Popov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Davis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Popov lands an elbow just above Davis 's eye.
Davis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Popov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Popov lands an elbow just above Davis 's eye.
Davis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Popov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Davis looks winded!
Nice elbow from Popov.
A knee to the head by Popov.
Popov lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Popov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Popov tries to throw a body punch but Davis avoids it by throwing Popov back against the cage.
Davis struggles to land a body shot inside as Popov controls his hands. #KD#
Popov lands a vicious elbow to the side of Davis's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Popov tries to finish him with strikes but Davis still seems able to defend himself so Popov steps back and lets Davis get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#ROC#Davis is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tre Davis has been cut.#CL#
Popov closes the distance and clinches.
Davis is still on wobbly legs! Can Popov finish him?
Popov pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Davis! Popov unloads with more strikes and Davis sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Branislav Popov!
After the fight, Branislav Popov 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.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 12
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Frost on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Davis fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Frost darts in and clinches Davis up against the cage.
Frost is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Davis is defending well.
Davis tries to throw a body punch but Frost avoids it by throwing Davis back against the cage.
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 Frost walks away with a smile on his face. Davis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Davis looks to land a combination but Frost avoids it well.
Frost circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Frost clinches.
Frost jumps guard but Davis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Davis has had enough of the clinch but Frost keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Frost turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Frost manages to end up in side control.#SUB#
Frost wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davis, who protects the arm well.
Davis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Frost tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Frost trying to control the position but Davis is working away.
You can see the frustration on Davis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Davis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Frost asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Frost is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Davis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Davis is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Frost is controlling him well.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Davis struggling a bit here.
I wouldn't like to be where Davis is right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost working the ground and pound from side control.
Davis is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Frost is controlling him well.
Davis seems a little lost for a moment, as Frost dominates the positioning.
Davis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Frost asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Frost creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Davis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Frost is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Davis is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Davis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Frost closes the distance and pushes Davis back into the cage.
Davis is trying to force a seperation but Frost has the dominant position.
Frost stalling.
Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frost tries a knee to the head but Davis blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Davis looking to stall. #TD#
Frost manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Frost 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.
Davis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Frost's guard.#T4#
Davis looking to sit in guard and control but Frost gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Frost throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Frost wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.
Frost 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.
Davis controls Frost momentarily but Frost frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Davis pushes Frost off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Frost dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Davis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tre Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Frost or perhaps it was just good defense by Davis, which made it look bad. #TD#
Frost closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Davis did well to prevent Frost getting side control.

Davis makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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 misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Frost scores with a takedown into Davis's guard.
Frost is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Frost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davis wants to stand and escape but Frost is having none of it.
Frost keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Davis's head.
Frost trying to stand up but can't free himself from Davis's guard.
Davis has control of Frost's left arm, preventing Frost from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Frost gets a clinch.
Davis has had enough of the clinch but Frost keeps him there for the moment.
Frost tries to pull guard but Davis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#BC#
Frost breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Frost rushes Davis and presses him up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Frost.
Frost is trying to pull guard but Davis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis wants to get back to striking at distance but Frost won't allow it.
Davis has had enough of the clinch but Frost keeps him there for the moment.
Davis is trying to force a seperation but Frost has the dominant position.
Davis tries to break free but Frost pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Frost manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Davis gets to his feet. Frost looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Davis rushes Frost and presses him up against the cage.
Davis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Frost just stands there and leans against the cage.
Frost blocking some punches.
Davis can't break the clinch. #T3#
Davis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Davis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frost as he jumps to the side.
Davis is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Davis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davis is trying to break free.
Frost jumps guard but Davis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Frost escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Davis. #T4#
Davis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Frost on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Davis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Davis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tre Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frost throws a leg kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frost swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Frost shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Frost wants to pass to mount but Davis is defending the position.
Frost stops Davis from getting back to his feet.
Frost 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.

Tre Davis 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##TD#
Frost shoots in and bounces Davis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Davis has his feet on Frost's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Frost drives through with a takedown into guard.
Davis wants to get back to his feet but Frost passes into half guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Frost looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Davis is looking for a sweep. Frost is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Davis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Frost looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Frost looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Davis is trying to stand.
Davis wants to control but Frost is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Davis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Frost thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davis's head. #T2#
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.
Davis is looking to escape.
Davis is looking to get back to is feet but Frost passes into side control.
Frost wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working.
Davis is trying to escape the position but Frost is controlling the position.
Frost tries to move into full mount but can't pass Davis's legs.
Davis is trying to buck Frost off.
Frost controls the position.#SUB#
Frost thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Davis tries to escape but Frost is in control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davis scores with a body shot.
Frost shoots in but no luck this time.
Davis misses with the combination.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Davis has Frost up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Davis's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Frost gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Davis wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Frost manages to pass to side control. #T4##REVB#
Davis tries to kick Frost off but Frost keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alexander Frost overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Frost in particular looking to stall.
Frost stops Davis from getting back to his feet.
Davis wants to control but Frost is keeping busy.
Frost lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost tries to pass the half guard into mount. Davis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Frost content to control rather than advance.

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 Alexander Frost.
I think Frost has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Frost!
Post fight, Alexander Frost stared into the camera and said 'I want to thank god, he’s the reason I’m here. God bless y’all'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2024

#R1#
Davis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hawkins Jr pinned against the cage. Hawkins Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Davis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hawkins Jr is able to avoid easily.
Hawkins Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Davis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hawkins Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Davis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hawkins Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Davis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hawkins Jr sprawls well initially but Davis persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Hawkins Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Davis gets a double leg takedown into Hawkins Jr's guard.

Hawkins Jr has his feet on Davis's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Hawkins Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Hawkins Jr misses with a hook.
Hawkins Jr shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense.
Hawkins Jr goes for a double leg but Davis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Davis continues to drive forward.
Davis tries to counter with a takedown but Hawkins Jr is quick to defend against it.
Tre Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Hawkins Jr.
Davis shoots in and drives through. Hawkins Jr sprawls well.
Hawkins Jr wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
Hawkins Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hawkins Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Davis lands a nice shot that snaps Hawkins Jr's head back. #CL2#
Hawkins Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Hawkins Jr tries to work over Davis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Davis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hawkins Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Davis is breathing heavily.#SU#
Davis stands and steps away. Hawkins Jr gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawkins Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawkins Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davis pinned against the cage. Davis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Davis dives in and grabs Hawkins Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hawkins Jr pushes down on Davis's head and hops out.
Davis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hawkins Jr pinned against the cage. Hawkins Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3##CL2#
Hawkins Jr closes the distance and pushes Davis back into the cage.
Hawkins Jr fails to pull guard.
Hawkins Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Davis controls his hands.
Hawkins Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Davis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hawkins Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Davis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Davis or perhaps it was just good defense by Hawkins Jr, which made it look bad. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hawkins Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Davis shoots in and drives through. Hawkins Jr sprawls well.
Hawkins Jr shoots in for a double leg but Davis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hawkins Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davis sprawls well. Davis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hawkins Jr gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Hawkins Jr has Davis up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mason Hawkins Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hawkins Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hawkins Jr is looking to clinch.
Jab by Davis.
Davis shoots for a takedown but Hawkins Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hawkins Jr moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off.
Hawkins Jr just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDavis.
Hawkins Jr tries for a takedown but Davis circles away easily
and Davis counters with a left and a right that stings Hawkins Jr.
Davis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hawkins Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Davis moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Hawkins Jr misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Hawkins Jr jumps guard.
Davis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hawkins Jr trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Davis pushing down on Hawkins Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Davis prevents Hawkins Jr from standing back up.
Davis wants to take a breather but Hawkins Jr is having none of it.
Hawkins Jr trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Hawkins Jr is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Davis is staying active.
Davis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hawkins Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Davis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davis dives in for a single leg takedown but Hawkins Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tre Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawkins Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Davis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hawkins Jr jumps guard but Davis stands there with Hawkins Jr around his waist. Hawkins Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Davis pulls Hawkins Jr into guard. #T3#
Hawkins Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkins Jr pushing down on Davis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hawkins Jr trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis tries to roll over but Hawkins Jr keeps him under control.
Hawkins Jr winds up and cracks Davis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hawkins Jr is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hawkins Jr seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Davis is staying active underneath Hawkins Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SU2#
Hawkins Jr decides to return to a standing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hawkins Jr looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well.
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Hawkins Jr's shoulder, as Hawkins Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Hawkins Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tre Davis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hawkins Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Davis scores with a nice head shot.
Hawkins Jr fails with the takedown.
Hawkins Jr tries for a takedown but Davis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Hawkins Jr moves out of range easily.
Hawkins Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Davis steps away.
Davis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Davis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hawkins Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Davis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tre Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Hawkins Jr.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hawkins Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Davis, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Davis gets a double leg takedown into Hawkins Jr's guard.

Hawkins Jr wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
Davis darts in looking for a takedown but Hawkins Jr gets double underhooks and turns Davis into the cage.
Hawkins Jr tries to pull guard but Davis won't allow it. #BC2#
Hawkins Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davis goes for a double leg but Hawkins Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hawkins Jr continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Hawkins Jr tightens his grip and picks Davis up, before dumping him to the ground. Davis manages to land in guard.
Hawkins Jr wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Hawkins Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB#
Davis has his foot on Hawkins Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hawkins Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Hawkins Jr controlling from the top position.
Hawkins Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hawkins Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Hawkins Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Davis misses with the combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hawkins Jr.
As Hawkins Jr looks to move away, Davis throws a big counter combo but Hawkins Jr just gets out of the way.#T3#
Hawkins Jr shoots for a takedown but Davis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hawkins Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Davis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Davis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hawkins Jr - the referee stops the clock and Davis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hawkins Jr. Davis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Davis stuffs the takedown.
Hawkins Jr shoots in but Davis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Davis. #T4#
Hawkins Jr swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Hawkins Jr fails with the takedown.#CL#
Davis clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Hawkins Jr breaks from the clinch.
Davis shoots in but Hawkins Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Davis sets himself, and Hawkins Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Davis avoids it this time.
Hawkins Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Hawkins Jr clinches with his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mason Hawkins Jr.
I think Hawkins Jr 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

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