Post by The Sandmen on Jun 3, 2018 23:33:15 GMT -5
ManMMA Bantamweight Championship
Cat Zingano raises his fists in his corner. She seems confident.
Alexis Davis is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Now Cat Zingano put his title in contention against Davis.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Cat Zingano and Alexis Davis touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Alexis Davis attempts a sweep single...
Cat Zingano was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Zingano tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Zingano jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Cat Zingano pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano shoots and grab Alexis Davis's ankle trying to take her down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Zingano scoop up Alexis Davis's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Davis to the mat
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Davis
Cat Zingano tries to pass to half guard...
Alexis Davis can't prevent his opponent from passing. Zingano looks to work from half guard.
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to move to full guard
Cat Zingano keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Davis
Nice moves from Cat Zingano who positions herself for using his knees on Davis!
Awful technique! Davis wraps one of his legs on Cat Zingano leg and rolls on the ground! She is now in half guard over his opponent!
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Zingano
Zingano breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to move to full guard
Cat Zingano manages to switch to full guard.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to move on the ground and shows Alexis Davis a crack in his guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Zingano uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Zingano
Davis use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Cat Zingano holds Alexis Davis and prevents her from moving to a better position!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Cat Zingano tries to take the action to his favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Cat Zingano who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Zingano catches an ankle and Davis is tripped to the mat!
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Davis
Cat Zingano is looking to pass Alexis Davis's guard...
Alexis Davis has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Davis
Cat Zingano looks to posture up and open Alexis Davis's guard...
Cat Zingano forces Alexis Davis to open his guard.
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Davis
Cat Zingano is cooling the fight on the ground
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Davis
Davis sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Davis tries to close his guard around Zingano
She is not able to do it
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Davis
Cat Zingano tries to pass to half guard...
Alexis Davis can't prevent his opponent from passing. Zingano looks to work from half guard.
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Davis
Zingano launches a couple of fast knees to Alexis Davis's ribs!
Great moves by Cat Zingano! Davis must do something now if she wants to escape from that position!
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Davis
Zingano tries to get a side mount...
Davis wraps his leg around Cat Zingano leg and prevents her from moving.
Poorly executed technique. Alexis Davis looks to counter!
Alexis Davis isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Zingano blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Davis's guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Davis
Zingano breaths deeply while on the ground
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to move to full guard
Cat Zingano keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Cat Zingano fakes a punch and launches herself over Alexis Davis
Great move by Zingano who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zingano tries to take Alexis Davis to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Davis is with his back on the ground now.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Davis
Zingano tries to jump to side mount.
Alexis Davis closed his guard around Cat Zingano.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Cat Zingano in his guard.
Cat Zingano keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Davis tries to show some ground skills
Zingano uses his strength to keep Zingano at a disadvantage
Alexis Davis gets sloppy and Cat Zingano tries to take advantage...
Body shots by Cat Zingano
Solid blows to Davis's abdomen.
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Cat Zingano in his guard.
Cat Zingano keeps control and remains in side mount.
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Cat Zingano in his guard.
Cat Zingano keeps control and remains in side mount.
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Cat Zingano in his guard.
Cat Zingano keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Zingano is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Davis is holding Cat Zingano's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Cat Zingano shows great balance while pushing away Alexis Davis
Terrible one sided match... Davis was not ready to fight a fighter of Cat Zingano caliber.
Zingano tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Zingano is clinching with Davis.
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano shoots and grab both of Alexis Davis's leg, attempting to take her down with a Double Leg
Zingano lifted Davis's off his feet and throws her on the mat
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Davis
Zingano tries to jump to side mount.
Alexis Davis jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Zingano
As the fight continues it seems that Cat Zingano is taking the best of the fight.
Davis is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexis Davis!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Zingano is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Zingano fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Alexis Davis's arm and tries an armbar!
Davis holds his own hand and with pure strength she breaks Davis's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Cat Zingano.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Zingano breaths deeply while on the ground
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Alexis Davis looks to mount Cat Zingano...
Cat Zingano takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Zingano
Davis tries to escape from closed guard...
Zingano waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Alexis Davis! She is reversed and nor Cat Zingano is on half guard!
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Davis with a double overhooks!
Tremendous strikes from Zingano!
Davis blocks with confidence
Zingano wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Zingano moves forward and holds Davis
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Davis grapple with Cat Zingano and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Cat Zingano managed to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Cat Zingano fakes a punch and launches herself over Alexis Davis
Great move by Zingano who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Davis tries to break the clinch... Cat Zingano launches a great knee when she finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Davis stumbles backwards and Cat Zingano shoots an incredible takedown!
Davis is holding Cat Zingano's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Cat Zingano shows great balance while pushing away Alexis Davis
Cat Zingano goes with a looping right hand while Alexis Davis jumps back and jabs
Davis seems staggered and Cat Zingano runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Zingano tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Zingano is clinching with Davis.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Cat Zingano!
That one almost breaks Davis's chin! She is knocked down!
Zingano is standing while Davis is on the ground on his back
Zingano launches a kick to Davis's thigh
Loud pop!
Zingano is standing while Davis is on the ground on his back
Cat Zingano steps back and allows Davis to get back to his feet.
Alexis Davis is on his feet again.
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
Cat Zingano shows some wrestling skills as she put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Davis and Cat Zingano are cliched up against the cage. Davis hammers Zingano face and hooks Zingano leg
Zingano stays on his feet and fights off the trip
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Cat Zingano fakes a punch and launches herself over Alexis Davis
Great move by Zingano who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Davis doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Cat Zingano embrace and tries to move away...
Cat Zingano pushes Davis forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Davis's face.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zingano and Alexis Davis are cliched up against the cage. Zingano hammers Davis face and hooks Davis leg
Alexis Davis is on his back after that trip
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Davis
Zingano breaths deeply while on the ground
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Davis
Zingano tries to improve his position on the ground as she sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Cat Zingano fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Davis
Cat Zingano isolates Alexis Davis's right arm looking for an armbar...
Alexis Davis manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Cat Zingano lost his dominant position.
Zingano clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexis Davis to fight back!
Deep breaths from Alexis Davis who tries a hammer punch to Zingano's ribs.
Zingano blocks those punches
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Davis
Cat Zingano pushes Davis's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Zingano who is in full mount! Davis is in trouble now!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Zingano is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Cat Zingano seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Cat Zingano goes with a looping right hand while Alexis Davis jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Davis seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Cat Zingano was tooling Alexis Davis for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alexis Davis lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Good movement from Zingano
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Cat Zingano tries to take the action to his favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Cat Zingano who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
As the fight continues it seems that Cat Zingano is taking the best of the fight.
Zingano and Alexis Davis are cliched up against the cage. Zingano steps for a throw
Alexis Davis is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Zingano tries to move to full mount!
Davis won't allow her to take this position easily.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Cat Zingano looks to mount Alexis Davis...
Cat Zingano slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Zingano tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cat Zingano controls the situation despite Alexis Davis efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis tries to roll to his side and trap Cat Zingano in his guard...
Cat Zingano keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Cat Zingano tries to better his position on the ground...
Zingano is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis tries to roll to his side and trap Cat Zingano in his guard...
Cat Zingano rolls her over and takes his back!
Zingano is in rear mount over Davis
Zingano tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Davis! Zingano has one hook in and keeps working!
Zingano is in rear mount over Davis with one hook in
Zingano tries to open up Davis with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Davis is trying to block them with his hands...
Zingano is in rear mount over Davis with one hook in
Zingano has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Davis.
Nicely done! Zingano now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Zingano is in rear mount over Davis with two hooks in
Zingano tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Davis!
Davis adopts the turtle defense and Zingano is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Zingano is in rear mount over Davis with two hooks in
Zingano tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Davis!
Zingano has one of his arm over Alexis Davis's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Zingano is in rear mount over Davis with two hooks in
Zingano is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Davis, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
Davis is holding his opponent arms defending well.
Zingano misses a step and Alexis Davis sees an opportunity to counter her!
Davis has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Davis is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Zingano is in rear mount over Davis with two hooks in
Davis is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Zingano tries to use some of his tricky moves but Zingano's is smart enough to counter her.
Zingano is in rear mount over Davis with two hooks in
Zingano tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Davis!
Zingano has one of his arm over Alexis Davis's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Zingano is in rear mount over Davis with two hooks in
Zingano tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Davis!
Davis adopts the turtle defense and Zingano is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Zingano is in rear mount over Davis with two hooks in
Zingano tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Davis!
Zingano has one of his arm over Alexis Davis's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Zingano is in rear mount over Davis with two hooks in
Zingano tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Davis!
Zingano has one of his arm over Alexis Davis's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Zingano is in rear mount over Davis with two hooks in
Zingano tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Davis!
Davis adopts the turtle defense and Zingano is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Zingano is in rear mount over Davis with two hooks in
Zingano is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Davis, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
Zingano moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Zingano is in rear mount over Davis with two hooks in
Davis has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Davis is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Davis clumsily fails here and it's time for Cat Zingano to fight back!
Cat Zingano slides his arm under Alexis Davis's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Alexis Davis pushes up and slides Cat Zingano's arm over his chin.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Zingano has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Alexis Davis tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Cat Zingano
Davis fails to take Zingano down and both man are still clinching
Zingano is trying to counter now!
Cat Zingano tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Alexis Davis
Zingano fails to take Davis down and both man are still clinching
The fighters are clinching.
Zingano grab one of Alexis Davis's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Cat Zingano throw Davis to the mat like a ragdoll
Zingano is standing while Davis is on the ground on his back
Zingano launches a kick to Davis's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Zingano is standing while Davis is on the ground on his back
Zingano launches a kick to Davis's thigh
Loud pop!
Zingano is standing while Davis is on the ground on his back
Zingano launches a kick to Davis's thigh
Loud pop!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Cat Zingano.
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Round 4
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Zingano wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Alexis Davis tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Zingano is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Zingano tries a flying knee towards Alexis Davis's chest
what a move the impact sents Davis to the fence
Davis grabs Cat Zingano
Zingano shakes her off.
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Davis with a double overhooks!
Alexis Davis tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zingano is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Zingano
Davis moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close his guard around Davis
She succeeds!
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Zingano
Not a desiderable position that Zingano is in now. Alexis Davis is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Davis tries to improve his position on the ground as she sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Zingano leans and gets Alexis Davis's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Zingano
Davis is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Alexis Davis uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Zingano misses a step and Alexis Davis sees an opportunity to counter her!
Davis use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Cat Zingano holds Alexis Davis and prevents her from moving to a better position!
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Zingano
Davis works on the ground with his fingers over Zingano's face
Zingano shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Zingano
Zingano launches a few weak punches
Davis blocks them effectively.
Zingano clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexis Davis to fight back!
Davis struggles on the ground and tries to break Cat Zingano's guard...
Zingano doesn't want to free his opponent and Davis continues in closed guard
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Cat Zingano fakes a punch and launches herself over Alexis Davis
Great move by Zingano who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Cat Zingano!
That one almost breaks Davis's chin! She is knocked down!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough! The fight is over! Davis was not intelligently defending herself!
Davis's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Davis has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Cat Zingano by TKO (Uppercut) at 2:28 Round 4
Statistics: Cat Zingano
Punches 8/15 (53%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 6/6 (100%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/13 (46%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 566 s
Statistics: Alexis Davis
Punches 2/5 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 620 s
Cat Zingano defends the Women's Bantamweight title!
Fremulon.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!