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Event:
CoMMA 7 Naruyo vs Davidson
Date: May 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Naruyo throws the left hand but Davidson avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Davidson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Naruyo's guard.
Naruyo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Davidson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Naruyo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Davidson gets control of Naruyo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Davidson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Naruyo tries to stand but Davidson is controlling from the bottom.
Naruyo preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Naruyo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!
Naruyo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davidson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Naruyo throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Naruyo wants to control from the top but Davidson keeps moving.
Davidson trying to control the position.
#ES2#
Davidson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Davidson fails to land the takedown.
A head kick from Naruyo lands but Davidson takes it in his stride.
Naruyo fails with the takedown.
Naruyo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Davidson shoots in for a takedown but Naruyo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ichiro Naruyo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leroy Davidson.
Naruyo wants to clinch but Davidson slips to the side#TD2#
and Davidson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Davidson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Naruyo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Davidson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Davidson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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!#SUB2#
Davidson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davidson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Davidson wants to control from the top but Naruyo keeps moving.
Davidson tries to free his leg and advance position but Naruyo is retaining full guard. #T3#
Davidson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Davidson is stalling in the full guard.
Davidson postures up in Naruyo's guard and throws a big left but Naruyo blocks it.
Davidson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Davidson pushing down on Naruyo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Davidson is looking for a kimura here.
Davidson stalling. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Naruyo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davidson.
Davidson trying to mount his opponent but Naruyo defends it. #SUB2#
Davidson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Naruyo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Davidson.
Davidson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Davidson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Davidson avoids the head kick by Naruyo.
Davidson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davidson throws a body kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Davidson - that will leave a mark!
Naruyo throws a head kick that misses.
Davidson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Naruyo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body kick there by Naruyo.
Davidson shoots in and drives through. Naruyo sprawls well.
Naruyo misses with a kick to the body.
Naruyo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Davidson keeps the fight on the outside.
Davidson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Naruyo defends it well.
Davidson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Naruyo slaps away a takedown attempt from Davidson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Naruyo looks for a takedown but Davidson sprawls well.#T1#
Davidson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Naruyo is fending him off so far but Davidson persists. Nope, Naruyo circles away and we're back to standing.
Ichiro Naruyo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leroy Davidson.
Naruyo shoots for a double leg takedown but Davidson sprawls well. He's pushed Naruyo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Naruyo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davidson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Naruyo throws a nice head kick!
#TD2#
Davidson looking to score a takedown here. Naruyo is defending well but Davidson drives through and ends up in Naruyo's guard.
Naruyo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davidson on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davidson postures up and lands a big shot to Naruyo's brow.
Leroy Davidson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Naruyo looking for a sweep. Not yet Naruyo, not yet.
Naruyo can't keep his opponent in guard - Davidson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Davidson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Davidson seems to be working for a kimura but Naruyo defends the submission attempt.
Davidson is looking to take a break and control but Naruyo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Still in half guard, Davidson seems content to control.#SUB2#
Davidson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Naruyo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Davidson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davidson wants to pass the guard but Naruyo is defending well.
Naruyo trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Davidson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Davidson wants to take a breather but Naruyo is having none of it.
Davidson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Davidson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Davidson is looking for a kimura but Naruyo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Davidson to get the leverage.
Davidson trying to control the pace.
Davidson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Naruyo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Davidson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Davidson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Naruyo is just riding it out for now. Davidson eventually gives up the hold.
Davidson blocks the strikes from Naruyo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Davidson is looking for a kimura here.
Davidson trying to control from half guard but Naruyo is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Davidson 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!#R3#
Naruyo shoots in but Davidson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Davidson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Davidson feints and as Naruyo raises his hands in defense, Davidson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Davidson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Davidson is working Naruyo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson throwing strikes from guard but Naruyo blocks nicely.
Davidson advances position into side control!#T1#
Naruyo wants to control but Davidson postures up.
Naruyo tries to buck Davidson off but Davidson is having none of it.
Check out the look on Davidson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Davidson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Naruyo to see if he's OK.#SU2#
Davidson decides to stand back up. Davidson steps back and let's Naruyo get back to his feet.
Davidson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Davidson.
Davidson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davidson circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2##TD2#
Davidson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Davidson controlling the position from side mount.
Davidson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davidson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Naruyo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Naruyo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Davidson stands up from mount. Strange move.
Naruyo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davidson as he avoids it easily.
Davidson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Naruyo circles away.#T3##TD2#
Davidson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Davidson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Naruyo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leroy Davidson!
Leroy Davidson is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Leroy Davidson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Davidson feints and as Morgo raises his hands in defense, Davidson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Morgo looking for a sweep. Not yet Morgo, not yet.
Davidson wants to control from the top but Morgo keeps moving.
Davidson stopping the sweep attempt from Morgo.
Davidson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Morgo controls Davidson momentarily but Davidson frees himself.
Morgo keeping full guard, as Davidson tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson forces his way into half guard.
Morgo wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Morgo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Morgo is still trying to improve position.
Morgo is trying to stand back up but Davidson is controlling him
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Morgo can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Davidson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morgo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Davidson trying to mount his opponent but Morgo defends it. #SUB#
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.
#SUB#
Davidson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Morgo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leroy Davidson!
A determined Leroy Davidson didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
CoMMA Fight Night 2
Date: Apr 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Davidson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Davidson has a takedown stuffed.
Davidson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Williams finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davidson.
Williams has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davidson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Davidson tries to counter by clinching up but Williams breaks away and moves out of range.
Davidson throws a leg kick
and Williams counters with a three punch combo that has Davidson backing up. Davidson nods at Williams to acknowledge the strikes.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson throws a low kick but Williams moves out of range easily. #TD#
Davidson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Williams wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davidson.
#T1##TD#
Williams tries to sprawl but Davidson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Williams looks winded!
Davidson is taking a breather. Williams says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Davidson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Williams is just riding it out for now. Davidson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Davidson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Davidson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Williams could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Davidson has cracked it and Williams is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Davidson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leroy Davidson!
A relieved looking Leroy Davidson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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