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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roy Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Cerrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by Nas ft. Puff Daddy - You Can Hate Me Now . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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194 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roy Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stephen Cerrone!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Davis as Cerrone shoots in.
Davis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cerrone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cerrone.
Davis keeping full guard, as Cerrone tries to pass.
Cerrone trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis is trying to keep Cerrone in close.
Cerrone forces his way into half guard.
Davis tries to get to full guard but Cerrone has control of the leg.
Cerrone seems to be working for a kimura but Davis defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cerrone seems to be working for a kimura but Davis defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is looking to improve his position.
Davis trying to control here.
Cerrone trying to control from half guard but Davis is working away.
Davis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cerrone is working away from the top position though.
Cerrone looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cerrone is looking for a kimura but Davis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cerrone to get the leverage.
Cerrone wants to stand but Davis has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Davis trying to control but Cerrone postures up.
Davis tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Cerrone seems to be working for a kimura but Davis defends the submission attempt.
Cerrone is working for a kimura but Davis is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Davis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Davis.
Cerrone postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Davis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cerrone, into his guard.
Cerrone has his foot on Davis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davis works his way back into a safe position though.
Davis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davis defends it easily.
Davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cerrone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Davis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cerrone looking to control.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Cerrone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cerrone controls Davis momentarily but Davis frees himself.
Davis lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Cerrone dominated that round.
That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cerrone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Davis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cerrone manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cerrone goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Davis turns into him and now he's in Cerrone's guard.
Davis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Davis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cerrone scores with a punch to the head.
Cerrone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Davis lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis with a poor takedown
and Cerrone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is in trouble now - Cerrone has advanced to mount!
Cerrone looking to take Davis's back but Davis rolls and after a scramble, Davis ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Davis to escape a tricky position.
Cerrone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cerrone trying to control the position.
Stephen Cerrone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cerrone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cerrone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cerrone is breathing heavily.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Cerrone is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone has his foot on Davis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davis works his way back into a safe position though.
Davis wants to control from the top but Cerrone keeps moving.
Davis pushes down on Cerrone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Davis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Davis seems to be working for a kimura but Cerrone defends the submission attempt.
Davis 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 for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cerrone is just riding it out for now. Davis eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone trying to control from the bottom.
Cerrone looking for submissions off his back.
Cerrone with the active half guard here but Davis passes nicely into side control.
Davis decides to stand back up. Davis steps back and let's Cerrone get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cerrone throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
Cerrone misses with a body punch
and Davis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Davis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cerrone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davis has managed to get both his arms back between Cerrone's legs - danger averted.
Davis wants to control from the top but Cerrone keeps moving.
Cerrone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Davis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cerrone working for a triangle but Davis defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cerrone is trying to keep Davis in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Roy Davis will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cerrone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Davis momentarily.
Cerrone looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well.
Davis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Davis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis looking for a guillotine from mount but Cerrone is having none of it.
Cerrone regains half guard.
Davis wants to work for an arm triangle but Cerrone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Davis 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davis prevents Cerrone from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is looking to take a break and control but Cerrone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Davis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cerrone is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cerrone is looking to improve his position.
Cerrone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davis pulls his head out easily.
Davis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cerrone is just riding it out for now. Davis eventually gives up the hold.
Cerrone gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cerrone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cerrone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davis defends it easily.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Cerrone is retaining full guard.
Davis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Davis trying to control but Cerrone is working from the bottom.
Cerrone working a defensive guard here.
Cerrone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cerrone looking for a guillotine here but Davis defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Cerrone is retaining full guard.
Cerrone has control of Davis's left arm, preventing Davis from doing any damage.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Cerrone is keeping the position.
Cerrone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Cerrone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cerrone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Davis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Davis drops back looking for a leg! Cerrone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cerrone manages to kick Davis off! Davis jumps back into Cerrone's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Davis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cerrone dives on top into guard.
Cerrone looking to sit in guard and control but Davis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Davis is looking to stand up but Cerrone won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Cerrone is keeping the position.
Cerrone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Davis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stephen Cerrone.
Well Cerrone has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Cerrone!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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