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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
WEC 13: Champion vs Champion
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Jim circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Jim counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Jim goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Davidson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jim but great work by Davidson.
Davidson laying and praying for a moment but Jim takes advantage and regains half guard.
Jim is refusing to be controlled, as Davidson sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davidson is looking to stall here but Jim recovers full guard.
Jim is pulling down on Davidson's head. It's preventing any offense from Davidson, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Davidson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jim dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1#
Davidson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Jim drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Davidson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jim has Davidson in his guard.#REVB#
Jim really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Davidson trying to control but Jim is working from the bottom.
Jim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Davidson is looking to work some ground and pound but Jim has wrist control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jim keeping moving, preventing Davidson from controlling successfully.
Jim controlling Davidson's posture. #SUB2#
Davidson has gone for a leg lock! Jim slips out almost immediately though and dives into Davidson's guard.#REVR##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jim drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Davidson dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Davidson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davidson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Davidson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jim looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jim looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jim! #REVR##SUB#
Jim goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Davidson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jim but great work by Davidson.#SUB2#
Davidson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Davidson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jim, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Davidson swings around for an armbar but Jim sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Davidson's guard.#T4#
Davidson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Jim postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Davidson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jim, into his guard. #REVB#
Jim has his hands on Davidson's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davidson wants to control from the top but Jim keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damron Davidson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Davidson as Jim shoots in.
A punch combination from Davidson misses.
Davidson misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Jim counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Davidson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Jim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Jim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Davidson has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jim 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.
#T1##SUB#
Jim is looking for a kimura but Davidson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jim to get the leverage. #SUB#
Jim seems to be working for a kimura but Davidson defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davidson is looking for a sweep. Jim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Davidson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Jim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jim Jim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Jim is working for a kimura here but Davidson manages to reverse the position and he's now in Jim's guard.
#T2#
Davidson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Davidson is looking for a kimura but Jim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Davidson to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Davidson wants to work for an arm triangle but Jim is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Davidson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Davidson.
Jim is staying active underneath Davidson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Jim trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Davidson is trying to work for a kimura but Jim is defending well.
#SUB2#
Davidson 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.
Jim avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davidson. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Davidson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Davidson thows a huge punch but Jim dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Davidson 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.
#SUB2#
Davidson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jim has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damron Davidson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Jim looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Davidson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Jim has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Davidson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jim drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Jim. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Jim wants the takedown. Davidson is fighting it off but Jim persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Davidson's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Davidson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Jim is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Davidson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Davidson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davidson wants to control from the top but Jim keeps moving.
Davidson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Davidson looking to pass the guard.
Davidson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Davidson looking to sit in guard and control but Jim gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Davidson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jim defends it easily.
Jim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davidson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Davidson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jim doesn't defend quickly enough and Davidson has managed to lock this one up! Can Jim escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Davidson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Damron Davidson!
Damron Davidson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
WEC 11: Parker vs Calderon 3
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Davidson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Frost counters with a shoot takedown. Davidson fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davidson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Frost slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Davidson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Frost off and has taken his back!
Frost tries to escape but Davidson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Frost 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.
Frost rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Frost is pressing down on Davidson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Frost has his foot on Davidson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davidson works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davidson trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frost controls Davidson momentarily but Davidson frees himself.
Davidson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Davidson takes a decent strike to the side of the head. #T1#
Davidson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Davidson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Frost to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Davidson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Frost pulls down on the head and he's put Davidson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chris Frost!
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Event:
WEC 8: Monet vs McGregor 2
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Davidson tries to clinch but Jim is having none of it. #TD2#
Jim shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jim showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Jim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davidson is just riding it out for now. Jim eventually gives up the hold.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jim working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Jim is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Jim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1##SUB2#
Jim is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Davidson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Davidson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Davidson advances position into side control!
Jim keeping his opponent close.#SUB#
Davidson swings around for an armbar but Jim sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Davidson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jim drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Davidson dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Jim looks winded!
Davidson looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Davidson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jim's head.
Davidson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davidson working some strikes from top position.
Davidson wants to pass the guard but Jim is keeping the position.
Davidson wanted to stand there but Jim had control of the position.
Jim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davidson. #T3#
Davidson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Davidson wants to stand and escape but instead Jim has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Jim postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Davidson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jim, into his guard. #REVR#
Davidson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Davidson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jim looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jim looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jim! #REVB#
Jim working away.#T4##SUB2#
Jim goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Davidson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jim but great work by Davidson.#SUB#
Davidson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jim has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Davidson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jim has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Davidson is trying to get an arm triangle but Jim is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damron Davidson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Davidson throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Davidson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Davidson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Davidson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jim can do to turn this around?
Jim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Davidson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jim sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jim controlling the position well. #SUB#
Davidson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jim could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Davidson has cracked it and Jim is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Davidson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damron Davidson!
Damron Davidson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Davidson fails with a takedown attempt.
Davidson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Clay counters by moving into the clinch.
Davidson throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Clay breaks from the clinch.
Clay swats away the attempt to clinch by Davidson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Davidson coming out on top.
Davidson misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Davidson falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Clay holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Clay breaks from the clinch.
Clay could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Davidson shoots in but no luck this time.
As Davidson looks to move away, Clay throws a big counter combo but Davidson just gets out of the way.
Davidson with a poor takedown #CL#
and Clay counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Clay.
Hoyt Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damron Davidson.#BC#
Clay manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Clay rushes Davidson and presses him up against the cage.
Clay lands an uppercut.
Davidson blocks an uppercut.
#T2##BC#
Clay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Clay as Davidson shoots in.
Davidson misses with a takedown #CL#
and Clay holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Davidson scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Clay breaks the clinch.
Davidson shoots in but no luck this time.
Davidson misses with a takedown
and Clay counters with a series of strikes. Davidson will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davidson misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Clay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Davidson won't be happy with that.
Davidson is looking to get back to his feet here but Clay is keeping cool and he's managed to take Davidson's back.#T3#
Clay landing with strikes.
Davidson just trying to survive but Clay is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I would not like to be Davidson right now.
#SUB#
Davidson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Clay gets his way!
Davidson is really stuck here.
#T4#
Clay missing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Clay is persistently looking for the submission but Davidson is defending it well.
Davidson covering up well under a series of strikes from Clay.
Davidson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Davidson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoyt Clay dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Davidson throws a hook to the side of Clay's head but Clay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davidson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Davidson moves in looking to clinch but Clay pushes him off.
Clay went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Clay moves into the clinch.#BC#
Clay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davidson misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Clay holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Clay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davidson throws a combination that misses
and Clay counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Davidson with a poor takedown #CL#
and Clay counters by clinching up. #T1##BC#
Clay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davidson throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Clay counters by clinching up. #BC#
Clay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davidson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Clay moves into the clinch.
Hoyt Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damron Davidson.#BC#
Clay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davidson can do to turn this around?
Davidson throws a leg kick #CL#
and Clay counters by clinching up. #BC#
Clay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davidson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clay counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T2#
Davidson misses with a few strikes there.
Davidson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clay defends it nicely.
It looked like Clay was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Davidson.
Davidson is breathing heavily.
Davidson tries for a takedown but Clay circles away easily#TD#
and Clay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Davidson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Clay dives into side control.
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!#REVB##SUB#
Clay is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Davidson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Clay is putting a hurting on Davidson here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Clay looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Clay looks up at the clock and then as Davidson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Clay smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Clay fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Clay taking a breather here.
Davidson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Davidson has hold of Clay's hands but Clay slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clay is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoyt Clay dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Davidson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Davidson looks to move away, Clay throws a big counter combo but Davidson just gets out of the way.
Davidson shoots in but no luck this time.
Hoyt Clay is winning the standup battle so far.
Clay slaps away a takedown attempt from Davidson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hoyt Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damron Davidson.
Davidson dives in and grabs Clay's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clay pushes down on Davidson's head and hops out.
Clay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Davidson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Clay moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson is trying to break free.
Davidson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Clay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Davidson darts in looking for a takedown but Clay gets double underhooks and turns Davidson into the cage.
Clay tries to counter with a takedown but Davidson is quick to defend against it.
Davidson swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Clay counters by moving into the clinch.
Davidson is trying to push Clay away but Clay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Clay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davidson misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Clay holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Davidson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clay pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Clay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davidson has his takedown stuffed
and Clay counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2##CL#
Clay clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Clay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Clay clinches. #BC#
Clay breaks from the clinch.
Davidson has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Clay counters with a single leg into guard. Davidson didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clay is stalling in the full guard.
Clay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Clay throwing strikes from guard but Davidson blocks nicely.
Clay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davidson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Davidson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clay controls from within his opponent's guard.
Clay is in close to Davidson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clay is looking to work some ground and pound but Davidson has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick from Davidson misses #TD#
and Clay counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Clay swings around for an armbar but Davidson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Clay's guard.
Davidson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Davidson won't allow Clay to sweep him here. #SUB#
Clay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Damron Davidson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davidson looking to sit in guard and control but Clay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Clay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Clay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoyt Clay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clay 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoyt Clay!
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