Post by The Sandmen on Apr 15, 2015 18:24:31 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Nakamoto while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Ferocious staredown by Davis while Herb Dean recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Nakamoto and Davis move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Miriam Nakamoto goes with a looping right hand while Alexis Davis jumps back and jabs
Nakamoto only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Low kick by Alexis Davis to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
The two exchange wildly
Nakamoto is connecting with a few punches
Low kick by Alexis Davis to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Alexis Davis gets sloppy and Miriam Nakamoto tries to take advantage...
Some nice shots from Miriam Nakamoto
that stun Davis.
Alexis Davis fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Nakamoto's chin
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Some counter punches against Alexis Davis
land while she's on her bicycle.
Davis launches a stiff jab!
Nakamoto ducks that one.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Miriam Nakamoto is measuring Davis with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Davis's Forehead is beginning to swell
Davis has a small cut in her Forehead
Davis moves backwards and Miriam Nakamoto is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Davis tries to grapple
Nakamoto moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Davis is holding Miriam Nakamoto's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miriam Nakamoto loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Miriam Nakamoto
Nakamoto breaths deeply while on the ground
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Miriam Nakamoto
Miriam Nakamoto attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Miriam Nakamoto manages to switch to full guard.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Nakamoto
Nakamoto tries to close her guard around Davis
She is not able to do it
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Nakamoto
Davis is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Davis moves on the ground
Davis cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Nakamoto
Davis tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Nakamoto
Miriam Nakamoto tries to close the guard.
Nakamoto put Alexis Davis in closed guard.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Alexis Davis tries to pass Miriam Nakamoto's guard...
Alexis Davis passes momentarily but Miriam Nakamoto regains full guard.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Davis is in closed guard... Nakamoto tries to roll on the ground!
Alexis Davis uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Miriam Nakamoto tries a hook to the body
but Davis manages to dodge it
Davis wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nakamoto doesn't want anything like this as she moves backwards
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Nakamoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Miriam Nakamoto takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Davis studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Davis and Nakamoto circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Miriam Nakamoto!
Davis is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Davis's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Davis grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Nakamoto
Alexis Davis tries to pass to half guard...
Miriam Nakamoto can't prevent her opponent from passing. Davis looks to work from half guard.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Nakamoto
Davis is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Nakamoto's ribs.
Nakamoto is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Crushing shot to Nakamoto's body! She's holding her side
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Nakamoto
Davis sits over her knees and pushes away Nakamoto's leg!
Alexis Davis is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Miriam Nakamoto fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Davis's chin
Alexis Davis goes with a looping right hand while Miriam Nakamoto jumps back and jabs
Davis seems staggered and Miriam Nakamoto runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Nakamoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexis Davis didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Miriam Nakamoto is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around Nakamoto
She is not able to do it
Miriam Nakamoto is in open guard over Davis
Miriam Nakamoto tries to pass to half guard...
Alexis Davis can't prevent her opponent from passing. Nakamoto looks to work from half guard.
Miriam Nakamoto is in half guard over Davis
Miriam Nakamoto tries to pass Alexis Davis's guard...
Miriam Nakamoto passes momentarily but Alexis Davis regains half guard.
Miriam Nakamoto is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to move to full guard
Alexis Davis manages to switch to full guard.
Miriam Nakamoto is in closed guard over Davis
Stand up! This is what Nakamoto's cornermen are shouting. Alexis Davis is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Alexis Davis launches a few punches to Nakamoto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nakamoto tries to cover her face,
Miriam Nakamoto is in closed guard over Davis
Nakamoto is in closed guard... Davis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Miriam Nakamoto!
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Miriam Nakamoto
Miriam Nakamoto tries to roll to her side and trap Alexis Davis in her guard...
Alexis Davis rolls her over and takes her back!
Davis is in rear mount over Nakamoto
Davis positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Nakamoto's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Davis is in rear mount over Nakamoto
Davis tries to get a hook in!
Nakamoto rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Nakamoto is trying to counter now!
Nakamoto has Davis controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Miriam Nakamoto
Deep breaths from Miriam Nakamoto who tries a hammer punch to Davis's ribs.
Davis blocks those punches
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Miriam Nakamoto
Nakamoto tries to show some ground skills
Miriam Nakamoto put Davis in half guard.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Nakamoto
Davis launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Nakamoto is covering herself! Davis tries to force the situation and Nakamoto clumsily gives her back!
Davis is in rear mount over Nakamoto
Nakamoto breaths deeply while on the ground
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Belgrade Arena (Belgrade, Serbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Miriam Nakamoto closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Nakamoto moves forward looking for some action
Miriam Nakamoto shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Davis struggles and launches a few punches to Nakamoto's head
Nothing from this... Alexis Davis seems frustrated.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Davis leads with a punch
Miriam Nakamoto avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Davis's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Davis is swinging for the fences!
Nakamoto backpedals and creates space. Alexis Davis is asking her if she is going to fight!
Some nice shots from Alexis Davis
that stun Nakamoto.
Good front kick from Nakamoto!
Davis stumbles backwards after that one!
Miriam Nakamoto goes with a looping right hand while Alexis Davis jumps back and jabs
Davis seems staggered and Miriam Nakamoto runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Crushing shot to Davis's body! She's holding her side
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Alexis Davis tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nakamoto is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Nakamoto
Alexis Davis tries to pass to half guard...
Miriam Nakamoto's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Nakamoto breaths deeply while on the ground
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Alexis Davis is looking to pass Miriam Nakamoto's guard...
Alexis Davis gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Alexis Davis goes with a looping right hand while Miriam Nakamoto jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Nakamoto seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Davis avoids a dangerous strike from Nakamoto
and counters with a solid straight!
Nakamoto's Left eye is beginning to swell
Davis tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Nakamoto moves backwards and circles around Alexis Davis.
Davis decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexis Davis takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Miriam Nakamoto tries a high kick!
Davis blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Nakamoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexis Davis to fight back!
Quick hook by Alexis Davis
Good shot! Nakamoto has reasons to be worried.
Miriam Nakamoto fires an unorthodox punch to Davis's torso
that hits its mark.
Davis leads with a punch
Miriam Nakamoto evades but whiffs with a counter.
Davis and Nakamoto circle around the center of the cage.
Crisp uppercut by Davis followed by a hard jab
Miriam Nakamoto stumbles back.
Nakamoto has a small cut in her Nose
A right hand from Alexis Davis
makes Nakamoto stumble back!
Davis moves forward looking for some action
Alexis Davis shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Nakamoto struggles and launches a few punches to Davis's head
Those punches are hitting! Davis covers her head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miriam Nakamoto slightly pushes Davis into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Miriam Nakamoto moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Nakamoto looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexis Davis's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Shovel hook by Miriam Nakamoto
tags Davis.
Inside leg kick from Nakamoto
that lands on Alexis Davis's leg.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Nakamoto fires low kicks
punishing Davis's legs repeatedly.
A left hook from Davis
grazes the chin of Nakamoto.
Miriam Nakamoto is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Miriam Nakamoto fakes a punch and launches herself over Alexis Davis
Great move by Nakamoto who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miriam Nakamoto pushes away Davis trying to keep the fight at striking range
Davis doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Miriam Nakamoto
Davis is trying to counter now!
Alexis Davis pushes away Nakamoto trying to keep the fight at striking range
Nakamoto stumbles backwards and Alexis Davis circles to get the center of the cage
Middle kick from Nakamoto.
Davis receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
Alexis Davis tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Nakamoto has a small cut in her Nose
Nakamoto is swinging for the fences!
Davis backpedals and creates space. Miriam Nakamoto is asking her if she is going to fight!
Davis cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Nakamoto can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Miriam Nakamoto fakes a punch and launches herself over Alexis Davis
Davis counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Nakamoto pushes Alexis Davis and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Alexis Davis tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Alexis Davis who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nakamoto launches a few hard punches to Alexis Davis's ribs!
Alexis Davis's ribs shows the damage! Miriam Nakamoto is working her opponent ribs!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Davis goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Alexis Davis is on her back after that attempt
Nakamoto is standing while Davis is on the ground on her back
Miriam Nakamoto steps back and allows Davis to get back to her feet.
Alexis Davis is on her feet again.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Davis jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Alexis Davis pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Davis takes a break to breathe while holding Miriam Nakamoto.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
A left hook from Davis
falls short.
Nakamoto jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Miriam Nakamoto pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal knees to Davis's face, followed by knees to the body from Miriam Nakamoto!
Davis doesn't want to finish it now and covers herself!
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Alexis Davis throws a combo
Nakamoto punches back but nobody connects.
Davis is trying to counter now!
Nakamoto steps forward
Alexis Davis catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Nakamoto has a small cut in her Forehead
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Alexis Davis fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Alexis Davis attempts a sweep single...
Alexis Davis catches Miriam Nakamoto's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Davis.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Nakamoto
You can see Nakamoto's blood making stains in the mat.
Nakamoto is taking this opportunity to rest.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Miriam Nakamoto is a bloody mess!
Davis tries to escape from the closed guard
Alexis Davis any adventage in the ground.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Alexis Davis looks to posture up and open Miriam Nakamoto's guard...
Alexis Davis forces Miriam Nakamoto to open her guard.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Nakamoto
Alexis Davis storms over Nakamoto with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Davis doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Nakamoto's face with her elbows!
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Nakamoto
You can see Nakamoto's blood making stains in the mat.
Nakamoto tries to close her guard around Davis
She is not able to do it
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Nakamoto
Nakamoto tries to close her guard around Davis
She succeeds!
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Alexis Davis aggressively and repeatedly punches Nakamoto.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Davis struggles on the ground and tries to break Miriam Nakamoto's guard...
Nakamoto doesn't want to free her opponent and Davis continues in closed guard
Davis clumsily fails here and it's time for Miriam Nakamoto to fight back!
Miriam Nakamoto sits up and gets an arm around Davis's neck!
Davis pushes Miriam Nakamoto back to the ground.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Alexis Davis tries to better her position on the ground...
Davis breaks the closed guard of Miriam Nakamoto and moves to half guard
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Miriam Nakamoto
Nakamoto tries to stand up!
Davis doesn't allow her!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Miriam Nakamoto continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Miriam Nakamoto takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Nakamoto is holding Alexis Davis's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexis Davis loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miriam Nakamoto is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Miriam Nakamoto in her guard.
Alexis Davis manages to switch to half guard.
Miriam Nakamoto is in half guard over Davis
Miriam Nakamoto is cooling the fight on the ground
Miriam Nakamoto is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to move to full guard
Miriam Nakamoto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Miriam Nakamoto is in half guard over Davis
Miriam Nakamoto tries to free her leg
Miriam Nakamoto uses some of her skill by jumping out of Davis's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Miriam Nakamoto is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Miriam Nakamoto looks to mount Alexis Davis...
Alexis Davis sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Miriam Nakamoto is in half guard over Davis
Miriam Nakamoto tries to pass Alexis Davis's guard...
Miriam Nakamoto manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Miriam Nakamoto is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Miriam Nakamoto in her guard.
Miriam Nakamoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miriam Nakamoto is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Miriam Nakamoto in her guard.
Alexis Davis manages to switch to full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Miriam Nakamoto.
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Round 5
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Brilliant combination from Miriam Nakamoto
that forces Davis to try and defend better.
Nakamoto doesn't stop bleeding.
Quick hook by Miriam Nakamoto
Good shot! Davis has reasons to be worried.
Davis's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Davis has a small cut in her Right cheek
Nakamoto seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Good front kick from Nakamoto!
Alexis Davis blocks
Davis avoids a dangerous strike from Nakamoto
and counters with a solid straight!
Davis and Nakamoto are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Miriam Nakamoto is a bloody mess!
Alexis Davis shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Miriam Nakamoto is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Davis into her guard.
Nakamoto ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Miriam Nakamoto's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Alexis Davis is looking to pass Miriam Nakamoto's guard...
Miriam Nakamoto has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Deep breaths from Miriam Nakamoto who tries a hammer punch to Davis's ribs.
That hit Davis who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Nakamoto launches a few weak punches
Davis blocks them effectively.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Miriam Nakamoto continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Davis is in closed guard... Nakamoto tries to roll on the ground!
Alexis Davis uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Davis is in closed guard... Nakamoto tries to roll on the ground!
Alexis Davis uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Nakamoto misses a step and Alexis Davis sees an opportunity to counter her!
Alexis Davis looks to posture up and open Miriam Nakamoto's guard...
Alexis Davis forces Miriam Nakamoto to open her guard.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Nakamoto
Miriam Nakamoto's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Nakamoto tries to close her guard around Davis
She succeeds!
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Nakamoto doesn't stop bleeding.
Davis is in closed guard... Nakamoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexis Davis!
Miriam Nakamoto is in full mount over Alexis Davis
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Nakamoto is taking this opportunity to rest.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Belgrade Arena (Belgrade, Serbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Some nice shots from Alexis Davis
that stun Nakamoto.
Nakamoto pushes Alexis Davis and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
The two exchange wildly
Nakamoto is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Nakamoto seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Solid low kick from Miriam Nakamoto.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Nakamoto doesn't stop bleeding.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Miriam Nakamoto!
Davis is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Miriam Nakamoto's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Davis moves to shoot
but Miriam Nakamoto delivers a knee that wrecks her!
Davis wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Miriam Nakamoto pushes away Davis trying to keep the fight at striking range
Davis stumbles backwards and Miriam Nakamoto circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Alexis Davis shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Miriam Nakamoto is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Davis into her guard.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Alexis Davis looks to posture up and open Miriam Nakamoto's guard...
Alexis Davis forces Miriam Nakamoto to open her guard.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Nakamoto
Nakamoto launches a few weak punches
Davis blocks them effectively.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Nakamoto
Nakamoto launches a few weak punches
Davis blocks them effectively.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Nakamoto
Alexis Davis tries to pass to half guard...
Miriam Nakamoto's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Davis tries to escape from the closed guard
Alexis Davis any adventage in the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Miriam Nakamoto.
Winner is Alexis Davis by Split decision
Statistics: Miriam Nakamoto
Punches 35/60 (58%)
Kicks 8/10 (80%)
Clinch strikes 5/13 (38%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/11 (9%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 1526,52
Clinch Damage 55,55
Ground Damage 9,8
Time on the ground 610 s
Statistics: Alexis Davis
Punches 27/40 (68%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/19 (63%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Damage caused 1351,14
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 421,68
Time on the ground 619 s
After the fight I gandered at the fighters overalls. Davis should be bloody embarrassed with herself, as she has an 11-overall advantage over Miriam and not only could she not put her away, she lost in at least one judges eyes, and absorbed notably more damage than Miriam as well. Davis needs help. Also, both fighters could use stamina. They drained each other rather quickly.
Ferocious staredown by Davis while Herb Dean recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Nakamoto and Davis move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Miriam Nakamoto goes with a looping right hand while Alexis Davis jumps back and jabs
Nakamoto only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Low kick by Alexis Davis to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
The two exchange wildly
Nakamoto is connecting with a few punches
Low kick by Alexis Davis to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Alexis Davis gets sloppy and Miriam Nakamoto tries to take advantage...
Some nice shots from Miriam Nakamoto
that stun Davis.
Alexis Davis fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Nakamoto's chin
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Some counter punches against Alexis Davis
land while she's on her bicycle.
Davis launches a stiff jab!
Nakamoto ducks that one.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Miriam Nakamoto is measuring Davis with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Davis's Forehead is beginning to swell
Davis has a small cut in her Forehead
Davis moves backwards and Miriam Nakamoto is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Davis tries to grapple
Nakamoto moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Davis is holding Miriam Nakamoto's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miriam Nakamoto loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Miriam Nakamoto
Nakamoto breaths deeply while on the ground
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Miriam Nakamoto
Miriam Nakamoto attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Miriam Nakamoto manages to switch to full guard.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Nakamoto
Nakamoto tries to close her guard around Davis
She is not able to do it
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Nakamoto
Davis is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Davis moves on the ground
Davis cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Nakamoto
Davis tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Nakamoto
Miriam Nakamoto tries to close the guard.
Nakamoto put Alexis Davis in closed guard.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Alexis Davis tries to pass Miriam Nakamoto's guard...
Alexis Davis passes momentarily but Miriam Nakamoto regains full guard.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Davis is in closed guard... Nakamoto tries to roll on the ground!
Alexis Davis uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Miriam Nakamoto tries a hook to the body
but Davis manages to dodge it
Davis wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nakamoto doesn't want anything like this as she moves backwards
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Nakamoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Miriam Nakamoto takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Davis studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Davis and Nakamoto circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Miriam Nakamoto!
Davis is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Davis's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Davis grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Nakamoto
Alexis Davis tries to pass to half guard...
Miriam Nakamoto can't prevent her opponent from passing. Davis looks to work from half guard.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Nakamoto
Davis is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Nakamoto's ribs.
Nakamoto is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Crushing shot to Nakamoto's body! She's holding her side
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Nakamoto
Davis sits over her knees and pushes away Nakamoto's leg!
Alexis Davis is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Miriam Nakamoto fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Davis's chin
Alexis Davis goes with a looping right hand while Miriam Nakamoto jumps back and jabs
Davis seems staggered and Miriam Nakamoto runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Nakamoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexis Davis didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Miriam Nakamoto is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around Nakamoto
She is not able to do it
Miriam Nakamoto is in open guard over Davis
Miriam Nakamoto tries to pass to half guard...
Alexis Davis can't prevent her opponent from passing. Nakamoto looks to work from half guard.
Miriam Nakamoto is in half guard over Davis
Miriam Nakamoto tries to pass Alexis Davis's guard...
Miriam Nakamoto passes momentarily but Alexis Davis regains half guard.
Miriam Nakamoto is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to move to full guard
Alexis Davis manages to switch to full guard.
Miriam Nakamoto is in closed guard over Davis
Stand up! This is what Nakamoto's cornermen are shouting. Alexis Davis is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Alexis Davis launches a few punches to Nakamoto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nakamoto tries to cover her face,
Miriam Nakamoto is in closed guard over Davis
Nakamoto is in closed guard... Davis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Miriam Nakamoto!
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Miriam Nakamoto
Miriam Nakamoto tries to roll to her side and trap Alexis Davis in her guard...
Alexis Davis rolls her over and takes her back!
Davis is in rear mount over Nakamoto
Davis positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Nakamoto's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Davis is in rear mount over Nakamoto
Davis tries to get a hook in!
Nakamoto rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Nakamoto is trying to counter now!
Nakamoto has Davis controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Miriam Nakamoto
Deep breaths from Miriam Nakamoto who tries a hammer punch to Davis's ribs.
Davis blocks those punches
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Miriam Nakamoto
Nakamoto tries to show some ground skills
Miriam Nakamoto put Davis in half guard.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Nakamoto
Davis launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Nakamoto is covering herself! Davis tries to force the situation and Nakamoto clumsily gives her back!
Davis is in rear mount over Nakamoto
Nakamoto breaths deeply while on the ground
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Belgrade Arena (Belgrade, Serbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Miriam Nakamoto closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Nakamoto moves forward looking for some action
Miriam Nakamoto shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Davis struggles and launches a few punches to Nakamoto's head
Nothing from this... Alexis Davis seems frustrated.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Davis leads with a punch
Miriam Nakamoto avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Davis's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Davis is swinging for the fences!
Nakamoto backpedals and creates space. Alexis Davis is asking her if she is going to fight!
Some nice shots from Alexis Davis
that stun Nakamoto.
Good front kick from Nakamoto!
Davis stumbles backwards after that one!
Miriam Nakamoto goes with a looping right hand while Alexis Davis jumps back and jabs
Davis seems staggered and Miriam Nakamoto runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Crushing shot to Davis's body! She's holding her side
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Alexis Davis tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nakamoto is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Nakamoto
Alexis Davis tries to pass to half guard...
Miriam Nakamoto's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Nakamoto breaths deeply while on the ground
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Alexis Davis is looking to pass Miriam Nakamoto's guard...
Alexis Davis gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Alexis Davis goes with a looping right hand while Miriam Nakamoto jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Nakamoto seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Davis avoids a dangerous strike from Nakamoto
and counters with a solid straight!
Nakamoto's Left eye is beginning to swell
Davis tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Nakamoto moves backwards and circles around Alexis Davis.
Davis decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexis Davis takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Miriam Nakamoto tries a high kick!
Davis blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Nakamoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexis Davis to fight back!
Quick hook by Alexis Davis
Good shot! Nakamoto has reasons to be worried.
Miriam Nakamoto fires an unorthodox punch to Davis's torso
that hits its mark.
Davis leads with a punch
Miriam Nakamoto evades but whiffs with a counter.
Davis and Nakamoto circle around the center of the cage.
Crisp uppercut by Davis followed by a hard jab
Miriam Nakamoto stumbles back.
Nakamoto has a small cut in her Nose
A right hand from Alexis Davis
makes Nakamoto stumble back!
Davis moves forward looking for some action
Alexis Davis shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Nakamoto struggles and launches a few punches to Davis's head
Those punches are hitting! Davis covers her head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miriam Nakamoto slightly pushes Davis into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Miriam Nakamoto moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Nakamoto looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexis Davis's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Shovel hook by Miriam Nakamoto
tags Davis.
Inside leg kick from Nakamoto
that lands on Alexis Davis's leg.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Nakamoto fires low kicks
punishing Davis's legs repeatedly.
A left hook from Davis
grazes the chin of Nakamoto.
Miriam Nakamoto is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Miriam Nakamoto fakes a punch and launches herself over Alexis Davis
Great move by Nakamoto who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miriam Nakamoto pushes away Davis trying to keep the fight at striking range
Davis doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Miriam Nakamoto
Davis is trying to counter now!
Alexis Davis pushes away Nakamoto trying to keep the fight at striking range
Nakamoto stumbles backwards and Alexis Davis circles to get the center of the cage
Middle kick from Nakamoto.
Davis receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
Alexis Davis tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Nakamoto has a small cut in her Nose
Nakamoto is swinging for the fences!
Davis backpedals and creates space. Miriam Nakamoto is asking her if she is going to fight!
Davis cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Nakamoto can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Miriam Nakamoto fakes a punch and launches herself over Alexis Davis
Davis counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Nakamoto pushes Alexis Davis and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Alexis Davis tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Alexis Davis who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nakamoto launches a few hard punches to Alexis Davis's ribs!
Alexis Davis's ribs shows the damage! Miriam Nakamoto is working her opponent ribs!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Davis goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Alexis Davis is on her back after that attempt
Nakamoto is standing while Davis is on the ground on her back
Miriam Nakamoto steps back and allows Davis to get back to her feet.
Alexis Davis is on her feet again.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Davis jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Alexis Davis pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Davis takes a break to breathe while holding Miriam Nakamoto.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
A left hook from Davis
falls short.
Nakamoto jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Miriam Nakamoto pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal knees to Davis's face, followed by knees to the body from Miriam Nakamoto!
Davis doesn't want to finish it now and covers herself!
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Alexis Davis throws a combo
Nakamoto punches back but nobody connects.
Davis is trying to counter now!
Nakamoto steps forward
Alexis Davis catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Nakamoto has a small cut in her Forehead
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Alexis Davis fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Alexis Davis attempts a sweep single...
Alexis Davis catches Miriam Nakamoto's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Davis.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Nakamoto
You can see Nakamoto's blood making stains in the mat.
Nakamoto is taking this opportunity to rest.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Miriam Nakamoto is a bloody mess!
Davis tries to escape from the closed guard
Alexis Davis any adventage in the ground.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Alexis Davis looks to posture up and open Miriam Nakamoto's guard...
Alexis Davis forces Miriam Nakamoto to open her guard.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Nakamoto
Alexis Davis storms over Nakamoto with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Davis doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Nakamoto's face with her elbows!
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Nakamoto
You can see Nakamoto's blood making stains in the mat.
Nakamoto tries to close her guard around Davis
She is not able to do it
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Nakamoto
Nakamoto tries to close her guard around Davis
She succeeds!
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Alexis Davis aggressively and repeatedly punches Nakamoto.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Davis struggles on the ground and tries to break Miriam Nakamoto's guard...
Nakamoto doesn't want to free her opponent and Davis continues in closed guard
Davis clumsily fails here and it's time for Miriam Nakamoto to fight back!
Miriam Nakamoto sits up and gets an arm around Davis's neck!
Davis pushes Miriam Nakamoto back to the ground.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Alexis Davis tries to better her position on the ground...
Davis breaks the closed guard of Miriam Nakamoto and moves to half guard
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Miriam Nakamoto
Nakamoto tries to stand up!
Davis doesn't allow her!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Miriam Nakamoto continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Miriam Nakamoto takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Nakamoto is holding Alexis Davis's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexis Davis loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miriam Nakamoto is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Miriam Nakamoto in her guard.
Alexis Davis manages to switch to half guard.
Miriam Nakamoto is in half guard over Davis
Miriam Nakamoto is cooling the fight on the ground
Miriam Nakamoto is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to move to full guard
Miriam Nakamoto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Miriam Nakamoto is in half guard over Davis
Miriam Nakamoto tries to free her leg
Miriam Nakamoto uses some of her skill by jumping out of Davis's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Miriam Nakamoto is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Miriam Nakamoto looks to mount Alexis Davis...
Alexis Davis sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Miriam Nakamoto is in half guard over Davis
Miriam Nakamoto tries to pass Alexis Davis's guard...
Miriam Nakamoto manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Miriam Nakamoto is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Miriam Nakamoto in her guard.
Miriam Nakamoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miriam Nakamoto is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Miriam Nakamoto in her guard.
Alexis Davis manages to switch to full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Miriam Nakamoto.
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Round 5
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Brilliant combination from Miriam Nakamoto
that forces Davis to try and defend better.
Nakamoto doesn't stop bleeding.
Quick hook by Miriam Nakamoto
Good shot! Davis has reasons to be worried.
Davis's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Davis has a small cut in her Right cheek
Nakamoto seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Good front kick from Nakamoto!
Alexis Davis blocks
Davis avoids a dangerous strike from Nakamoto
and counters with a solid straight!
Davis and Nakamoto are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Miriam Nakamoto is a bloody mess!
Alexis Davis shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Miriam Nakamoto is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Davis into her guard.
Nakamoto ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Miriam Nakamoto's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Alexis Davis is looking to pass Miriam Nakamoto's guard...
Miriam Nakamoto has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Deep breaths from Miriam Nakamoto who tries a hammer punch to Davis's ribs.
That hit Davis who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Nakamoto launches a few weak punches
Davis blocks them effectively.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Miriam Nakamoto continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Davis is in closed guard... Nakamoto tries to roll on the ground!
Alexis Davis uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Davis is in closed guard... Nakamoto tries to roll on the ground!
Alexis Davis uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Nakamoto misses a step and Alexis Davis sees an opportunity to counter her!
Alexis Davis looks to posture up and open Miriam Nakamoto's guard...
Alexis Davis forces Miriam Nakamoto to open her guard.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Nakamoto
Miriam Nakamoto's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Nakamoto tries to close her guard around Davis
She succeeds!
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Nakamoto doesn't stop bleeding.
Davis is in closed guard... Nakamoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexis Davis!
Miriam Nakamoto is in full mount over Alexis Davis
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Nakamoto is taking this opportunity to rest.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Belgrade Arena (Belgrade, Serbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Some nice shots from Alexis Davis
that stun Nakamoto.
Nakamoto pushes Alexis Davis and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
The two exchange wildly
Nakamoto is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Nakamoto seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Solid low kick from Miriam Nakamoto.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Nakamoto doesn't stop bleeding.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Miriam Nakamoto!
Davis is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Miriam Nakamoto's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Davis moves to shoot
but Miriam Nakamoto delivers a knee that wrecks her!
Davis wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Miriam Nakamoto pushes away Davis trying to keep the fight at striking range
Davis stumbles backwards and Miriam Nakamoto circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Alexis Davis shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Miriam Nakamoto is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Davis into her guard.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Alexis Davis looks to posture up and open Miriam Nakamoto's guard...
Alexis Davis forces Miriam Nakamoto to open her guard.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Nakamoto
Nakamoto launches a few weak punches
Davis blocks them effectively.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Nakamoto
Nakamoto launches a few weak punches
Davis blocks them effectively.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Nakamoto
Alexis Davis tries to pass to half guard...
Miriam Nakamoto's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Davis tries to escape from the closed guard
Alexis Davis any adventage in the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Miriam Nakamoto.
Winner is Alexis Davis by Split decision
Statistics: Miriam Nakamoto
Punches 35/60 (58%)
Kicks 8/10 (80%)
Clinch strikes 5/13 (38%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/11 (9%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 1526,52
Clinch Damage 55,55
Ground Damage 9,8
Time on the ground 610 s
Statistics: Alexis Davis
Punches 27/40 (68%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/19 (63%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Damage caused 1351,14
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 421,68
Time on the ground 619 s
After the fight I gandered at the fighters overalls. Davis should be bloody embarrassed with herself, as she has an 11-overall advantage over Miriam and not only could she not put her away, she lost in at least one judges eyes, and absorbed notably more damage than Miriam as well. Davis needs help. Also, both fighters could use stamina. They drained each other rather quickly.