Post by The Sandmen on Sept 23, 2018 23:21:50 GMT -5
Alexis Davis shifts back and forth nervously.
Miesha Tate looks very relaxed.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
0:14 Round 1 and Davis is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Davis is holding Miesha Tate's right leg... She's trying to take him down.
Miesha Tate loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Davis tries to launch a few punches to Miesha Tate
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Tate's defense
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Deep breaths from Miesha Tate who tries a hammer punch to Davis's ribs.
Davis blocks those punches
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexis Davis to fight back!
Alexis Davis looks to mount Miesha Tate...
Miesha Tate sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Tate
Miesha Tate tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Miesha Tate gets sloppy and Alexis Davis tries to take advantage...
Alexis Davis tries to pass Miesha Tate's guard...
Alexis Davis manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Tate cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Davis can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Alexis Davis looks to pass to mount...
Davis slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Miesha Tate.
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Alexis Davis takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Miesha Tate shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Miesha Tate breaks that americana attempt!
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Davis fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Miesha Tate's arm and tries an armbar!
Tate holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Tate's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Alexis Davis.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Alexis Davis manages to switch to full guard.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Davis
Tate positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Davis's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Davis
Miesha Tate tries to finish with a leg lock!
Davis is able to break the lock.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Davis
Miesha Tate tries to pass to half guard...
Alexis Davis's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Davis
Miesha Tate tries to pass Alexis Davis's guard...
Miesha Tate manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Davis
Davis launches a few weak punches
Tate blocks them effectively.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Davis grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Tate struggles... Alexis Davis is unable to take him down
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Miesha Tate can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Tate is holding Alexis Davis's right leg... She's trying to take him down.
Alexis Davis loses balance and goes to the ground.
Davis's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Miesha Tate hooks Davis's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Alexis Davis manages to kick Tate away and scrambles on top!
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexis Davis to fight back!
Davis tries to show some ground skills
Tate uses her strength to keep Tate at a disadvantage
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Miesha Tate hooks Davis's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Alexis Davis manages to kick Tate away and scrambles on top!
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Tate
Tate launches a few weak punches
Davis blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Alexis Davis looks to counter!
Davis moves on the ground
Davis cannot take advantage in the ground
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Tate
Tate tries to close her guard around Davis
She is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki 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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Davis fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miesha Tate didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Tate's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Tate
Davis moves on the ground
Alexis Davis moves to side mount
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Tate tries to show some ground skills
Miesha Tate put Davis in half guard.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Tate
Miesha Tate isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Davis blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Tate's guard.
Davis is trying to counter now!
Alexis Davis tries to pass Miesha Tate's guard...
Alexis Davis passes momentarily but Miesha Tate sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Tate
Davis tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Alexis Davis fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Tate
Alexis Davis tries to free her leg...
Tate rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Miesha Tate hooks Davis's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Alexis Davis manages to kick Tate away and scrambles on top!
Davis is trying to counter now!
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Alexis Davis manages to switch to full guard.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Davis is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Miesha Tate and Davis engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Alexis Davis is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Tate into her guard.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Davis
Tate tries to escape from closed guard...
Davis waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Miesha Tate! She is reversed and nor Alexis Davis is on half guard!
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Tate
Miesha Tate attempts to move to full guard
Alexis Davis keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Tate
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Miesha Tate attempts to move to full guard
Miesha Tate manages to switch to full guard.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Tate
Alexis Davis tries to better her position on the ground...
Tate holds Alexis Davis's head against her chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Tate
Miesha Tate sits up and gets an arm around Davis's neck!
Davis pushes Miesha Tate back to the ground.
Miesha Tate gets sloppy and Alexis Davis tries to take advantage...
Davis struggles on the ground and tries to break Miesha Tate's guard...
Tate doesn't want to free her opponent and Davis continues in closed guard
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Tate
Tate reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Davis blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Davis is trying to counter now!
Davis tries to escape from the closed guard
Alexis Davis any adventage in the ground.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Miesha Tate has found an opening in the defense of Davis, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Davis is wobbling!
Davis has a small cut in her Chin
A right hand from Miesha Tate
makes Davis stumble back!
Davis is holding Miesha Tate's left leg... She's trying to take him down.
Miesha Tate shows great balance while pushing away Alexis Davis
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Davis and Tate circle around the center of the cage.
Alexis Davis is measuring Tate with her jab.
Tate isn't fazed.
Alexis Davis gets sloppy and Miesha Tate tries to take advantage...
Tate showing excellent timing, blasts Alexis Davis with a right hand.
Davis steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Miesha Tate tries to bring the fight to the ground
Davis goes down.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Davis
Miesha Tate tries to finish with a leg lock!
Davis is able to break the lock.
Tate misses a step and Alexis Davis sees an opportunity to counter him!
Davis tries an armbar from the bottom!
That armbar from Alexis Davis appears to be unbreakable
Miesha Tate lifts her opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down she goes!
Alexis Davis doesn't break the lock and Miesha Tate is running out of time!
Miesha Tate breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Davis
Tate is in open guard over Davis... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Davis rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Davis is trying to counter now!
Davis reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Tate blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Davis
Davis tries to move on the ground and shows Miesha Tate a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Davis uses her forearms to block the impact!
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tate is holding Alexis Davis's left leg... She's trying to take him down.
Alexis Davis loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Tate works on the ground with her fingers over Davis's face
Davis shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Miesha Tate hooks Davis's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Alexis Davis manages to kick Tate away and scrambles on top!
Davis tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Davis tries to show some ground skills
Tate uses her strength to keep Tate at a disadvantage
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis launches a few punches to Tate's cheek from the guard.
Miesha Tate uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Body shots by Miesha Tate
Solid blows to Davis's abdomen.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Miesha Tate isolates Alexis Davis's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Alexis Davis is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Miesha Tate gets sloppy and Alexis Davis tries to take advantage...
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Miesha Tate keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Alexis Davis manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Davis
Tate is in closed guard... Davis tries to roll on the ground!
Miesha Tate uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate goes with a looping right hand while Alexis Davis jumps back and jabs
Tate only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Miesha Tate tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Davis is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Davis
Tate moves on the ground
Miesha Tate moves to side mount
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Tate shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Davis struggles to free herself
Davis pushes Miesha Tate forward against her back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Tate
Alexis Davis looks to posture up and open Miesha Tate's guard...
Miesha Tate has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Tate
Alexis Davis tries to pass Miesha Tate's guard...
Alexis Davis passes momentarily but Miesha Tate regains full guard.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Tate
Tate measures the resilience of Davis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Davis blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Davis tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Alexis Davis looks to posture up and open Miesha Tate's guard...
Miesha Tate has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Tate
Miesha Tate sits up and gets an arm around Davis's neck!
Davis pushes Miesha Tate back to the ground.
Davis tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Davis tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Alexis Davis fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Tate
Alexis Davis launches a few punches to Tate
Tate holds Alexis Davis's arms and blocks the punches!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Miesha Tate tries to bring the fight to the ground
Davis goes down.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Davis
Miesha Tate pushes Alexis Davis against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Tate jumps and tries to free her leg! Davis doesn't allow this but Miesha Tate is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Davis
Davis tries to move on the ground and shows Miesha Tate a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Davis's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Davis
Tate tries to open up Alexis Davis's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Davis in the side of the head
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Davis
Davis cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Tate can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Miesha Tate tries to free her leg
Miesha Tate uses some of her skill by jumping out of Davis's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Davis tries to show some ground skills
Tate uses her strength to keep Tate at a disadvantage
Davis clumsily fails here and it's time for Miesha Tate to fight back!
Miesha Tate throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Davis is doing a great job covering herself up.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Miesha Tate goes for an americana!
Davis breaks free.
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexis Davis to fight back!
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Miesha Tate keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Alexis Davis manages to switch to half guard.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Davis
Tate positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Davis's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Alexis Davis looks to counter!
Davis moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Miesha Tate breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexis Davis shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Miesha Tate is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Davis into her guard.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Tate
Tate throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Alexis Davis realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Tate misses a step and Alexis Davis sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alexis Davis decides to jump inside Tate's guard.
Tate didn't see that coming. Davis is in open guard over Tate now.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Tate
Miesha Tate isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Davis blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Tate's guard.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Tate
Alexis Davis tries to free her leg...
Tate rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Miesha Tate keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Tate positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Davis's being punished here!
Davis's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Davis measures the resilience of Tate's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tate blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Davis clumsily fails here and it's time for Miesha Tate to fight back!
Miesha Tate aggressively and repeatedly punches Davis.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Miesha Tate keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Some counter punches against Alexis Davis
land while she's on her bicycle.
Davis's Nose is beginning to swell
Davis studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Miesha Tate shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Alexis Davis is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Tate into her guard.
Davis ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Davis
Tate tries to escape from the closed guard
Tate succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Davis
Miesha Tate tries to finish with a leg lock!
Davis is able to break the lock.
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexis Davis to fight back!
Davis throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Miesha Tate realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Davis cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Tate can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Miesha Tate shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Alexis Davis is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Tate into her guard.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Davis
Tate use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) is cheering him!
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Miesha Tate keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Davis works on the ground with her fingers over Tate's face
Tate shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Miesha Tate isolates Alexis Davis's right arm looking for an armbar...
Alexis Davis manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Miesha Tate lost her dominant position.
Davis is trying to counter now!
Davis launches a few weak punches
Tate blocks them effectively.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Miesha Tate keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Miesha Tate keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Miesha Tate looks to pass to mount...
Tate slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alexis Davis.
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Tate positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Davis's being punished here!
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Tate goes for an armbar!
Alexis Davis breaks the lock and pushes away Miesha Tate, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Miesha Tate can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Miesha Tate throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Alexis Davis grabs Tate
Tate loosens Davis's hold.
Tate fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexis Davis didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Davis
Tate is in open guard over Davis... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Davis rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Miesha Tate gets sloppy and Alexis Davis tries to take advantage...
Davis throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Miesha Tate realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexis Davis and Tate engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Miesha Tate is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Crisp uppercut by Tate followed by a hard jab
Alexis Davis stumbles back.
There is a small laceration on Alexis Davis's Right cheek
Alexis Davis tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Miesha Tate jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Davis clumsily fails here and it's time for Miesha Tate to fight back!
Miesha Tate moves forward looking for some grappling action
Tate has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Tate tries a knee to the midsection...
Ouch! That seems to have landed on Alexis Davis's groin! Was that unintentional?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Alexis Davis tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Tate is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexis Davis slightly pushes Tate into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Davis decides to launch some tentative punches
Miesha Tate takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Davis moves forward looking for some action
Miesha Tate struggles a bit before breaking Davis's attemp of grappling
Every time Alexis Davis attempts to get inside
Tate fires a low kick.
Tate lifts Alexis Davis up off the ground
...big slam!
Hard blow to Davis's mid-section, she seems hurt
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Tate fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexis Davis didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Davis's body! She's holding her side
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Davis
Tate is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Tate tries to jump to side mount.
Alexis Davis closed her guard around Miesha Tate.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Tate positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Davis's being punished here!
Davis's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis tries to turn away and scramble out. Miesha Tate takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Tate is locking that rear naked choke...
Davis struggles to free herself
That rear naked choke looks tight...
Punishing hold!
That rear naked choke looks tight...
She can't lock it up. Alexis Davis spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Tate throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough! The fight is over! Davis was not intelligently defending herself!
Davis's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Alexis Davis's Left eye
Winner is Miesha Tate by TKO (Hook) at 1:03 Round 5
Statistics: Alexis Davis
Punches 6/11 (55%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/2 (150%)
GnP strikes 1/18 (6%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 825 s
Statistics: Miesha Tate
Punches 16/23 (70%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 20/37 (54%)
Submissions 21/21 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 825 s
The Canadian is all sad and defeated and shit.
Miesha Tate looks very relaxed.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
0:14 Round 1 and Davis is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Davis is holding Miesha Tate's right leg... She's trying to take him down.
Miesha Tate loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Davis tries to launch a few punches to Miesha Tate
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Tate's defense
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Deep breaths from Miesha Tate who tries a hammer punch to Davis's ribs.
Davis blocks those punches
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexis Davis to fight back!
Alexis Davis looks to mount Miesha Tate...
Miesha Tate sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Tate
Miesha Tate tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Miesha Tate gets sloppy and Alexis Davis tries to take advantage...
Alexis Davis tries to pass Miesha Tate's guard...
Alexis Davis manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Tate cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Davis can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Alexis Davis looks to pass to mount...
Davis slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Miesha Tate.
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Alexis Davis takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Miesha Tate shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Miesha Tate breaks that americana attempt!
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Davis fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Miesha Tate's arm and tries an armbar!
Tate holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Tate's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Alexis Davis.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Alexis Davis manages to switch to full guard.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Davis
Tate positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Davis's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Davis
Miesha Tate tries to finish with a leg lock!
Davis is able to break the lock.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Davis
Miesha Tate tries to pass to half guard...
Alexis Davis's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Davis
Miesha Tate tries to pass Alexis Davis's guard...
Miesha Tate manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Davis
Davis launches a few weak punches
Tate blocks them effectively.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Davis grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Tate struggles... Alexis Davis is unable to take him down
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Miesha Tate can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Tate is holding Alexis Davis's right leg... She's trying to take him down.
Alexis Davis loses balance and goes to the ground.
Davis's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Miesha Tate hooks Davis's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Alexis Davis manages to kick Tate away and scrambles on top!
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexis Davis to fight back!
Davis tries to show some ground skills
Tate uses her strength to keep Tate at a disadvantage
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Miesha Tate hooks Davis's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Alexis Davis manages to kick Tate away and scrambles on top!
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Tate
Tate launches a few weak punches
Davis blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Alexis Davis looks to counter!
Davis moves on the ground
Davis cannot take advantage in the ground
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Tate
Tate tries to close her guard around Davis
She is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki 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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Davis fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miesha Tate didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Tate's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Tate
Davis moves on the ground
Alexis Davis moves to side mount
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Tate tries to show some ground skills
Miesha Tate put Davis in half guard.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Tate
Miesha Tate isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Davis blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Tate's guard.
Davis is trying to counter now!
Alexis Davis tries to pass Miesha Tate's guard...
Alexis Davis passes momentarily but Miesha Tate sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Tate
Davis tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Alexis Davis fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Tate
Alexis Davis tries to free her leg...
Tate rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Miesha Tate hooks Davis's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Alexis Davis manages to kick Tate away and scrambles on top!
Davis is trying to counter now!
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Alexis Davis manages to switch to full guard.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Davis is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Miesha Tate and Davis engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Alexis Davis is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Tate into her guard.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Davis
Tate tries to escape from closed guard...
Davis waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Miesha Tate! She is reversed and nor Alexis Davis is on half guard!
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Tate
Miesha Tate attempts to move to full guard
Alexis Davis keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Tate
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Miesha Tate attempts to move to full guard
Miesha Tate manages to switch to full guard.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Tate
Alexis Davis tries to better her position on the ground...
Tate holds Alexis Davis's head against her chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Tate
Miesha Tate sits up and gets an arm around Davis's neck!
Davis pushes Miesha Tate back to the ground.
Miesha Tate gets sloppy and Alexis Davis tries to take advantage...
Davis struggles on the ground and tries to break Miesha Tate's guard...
Tate doesn't want to free her opponent and Davis continues in closed guard
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Tate
Tate reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Davis blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Davis is trying to counter now!
Davis tries to escape from the closed guard
Alexis Davis any adventage in the ground.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Miesha Tate has found an opening in the defense of Davis, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Davis is wobbling!
Davis has a small cut in her Chin
A right hand from Miesha Tate
makes Davis stumble back!
Davis is holding Miesha Tate's left leg... She's trying to take him down.
Miesha Tate shows great balance while pushing away Alexis Davis
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Davis and Tate circle around the center of the cage.
Alexis Davis is measuring Tate with her jab.
Tate isn't fazed.
Alexis Davis gets sloppy and Miesha Tate tries to take advantage...
Tate showing excellent timing, blasts Alexis Davis with a right hand.
Davis steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Miesha Tate tries to bring the fight to the ground
Davis goes down.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Davis
Miesha Tate tries to finish with a leg lock!
Davis is able to break the lock.
Tate misses a step and Alexis Davis sees an opportunity to counter him!
Davis tries an armbar from the bottom!
That armbar from Alexis Davis appears to be unbreakable
Miesha Tate lifts her opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down she goes!
Alexis Davis doesn't break the lock and Miesha Tate is running out of time!
Miesha Tate breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Davis
Tate is in open guard over Davis... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Davis rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Davis is trying to counter now!
Davis reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Tate blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Davis
Davis tries to move on the ground and shows Miesha Tate a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Davis uses her forearms to block the impact!
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tate is holding Alexis Davis's left leg... She's trying to take him down.
Alexis Davis loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Tate works on the ground with her fingers over Davis's face
Davis shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Miesha Tate hooks Davis's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Alexis Davis manages to kick Tate away and scrambles on top!
Davis tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Davis tries to show some ground skills
Tate uses her strength to keep Tate at a disadvantage
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis launches a few punches to Tate's cheek from the guard.
Miesha Tate uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Body shots by Miesha Tate
Solid blows to Davis's abdomen.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Miesha Tate isolates Alexis Davis's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Alexis Davis is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Miesha Tate gets sloppy and Alexis Davis tries to take advantage...
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Miesha Tate keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Alexis Davis manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Davis
Tate is in closed guard... Davis tries to roll on the ground!
Miesha Tate uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate goes with a looping right hand while Alexis Davis jumps back and jabs
Tate only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Miesha Tate tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Davis is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Davis
Tate moves on the ground
Miesha Tate moves to side mount
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Tate shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Davis struggles to free herself
Davis pushes Miesha Tate forward against her back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Tate
Alexis Davis looks to posture up and open Miesha Tate's guard...
Miesha Tate has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Tate
Alexis Davis tries to pass Miesha Tate's guard...
Alexis Davis passes momentarily but Miesha Tate regains full guard.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Tate
Tate measures the resilience of Davis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Davis blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Davis tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Alexis Davis looks to posture up and open Miesha Tate's guard...
Miesha Tate has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Tate
Miesha Tate sits up and gets an arm around Davis's neck!
Davis pushes Miesha Tate back to the ground.
Davis tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Davis tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Alexis Davis fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Tate
Alexis Davis launches a few punches to Tate
Tate holds Alexis Davis's arms and blocks the punches!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Miesha Tate tries to bring the fight to the ground
Davis goes down.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Davis
Miesha Tate pushes Alexis Davis against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Tate jumps and tries to free her leg! Davis doesn't allow this but Miesha Tate is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Davis
Davis tries to move on the ground and shows Miesha Tate a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Davis's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Davis
Tate tries to open up Alexis Davis's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Davis in the side of the head
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Davis
Davis cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Tate can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Miesha Tate tries to free her leg
Miesha Tate uses some of her skill by jumping out of Davis's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Davis tries to show some ground skills
Tate uses her strength to keep Tate at a disadvantage
Davis clumsily fails here and it's time for Miesha Tate to fight back!
Miesha Tate throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Davis is doing a great job covering herself up.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Miesha Tate goes for an americana!
Davis breaks free.
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexis Davis to fight back!
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Miesha Tate keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Alexis Davis manages to switch to half guard.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Davis
Tate positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Davis's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Alexis Davis looks to counter!
Davis moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Miesha Tate breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexis Davis shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Miesha Tate is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Davis into her guard.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Tate
Tate throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Alexis Davis realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Tate misses a step and Alexis Davis sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alexis Davis decides to jump inside Tate's guard.
Tate didn't see that coming. Davis is in open guard over Tate now.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Tate
Miesha Tate isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Davis blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Tate's guard.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Tate
Alexis Davis tries to free her leg...
Tate rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Miesha Tate keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Tate positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Davis's being punished here!
Davis's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Davis measures the resilience of Tate's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tate blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Davis clumsily fails here and it's time for Miesha Tate to fight back!
Miesha Tate aggressively and repeatedly punches Davis.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Miesha Tate keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Some counter punches against Alexis Davis
land while she's on her bicycle.
Davis's Nose is beginning to swell
Davis studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Miesha Tate shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Alexis Davis is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Tate into her guard.
Davis ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Davis
Tate tries to escape from the closed guard
Tate succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Davis
Miesha Tate tries to finish with a leg lock!
Davis is able to break the lock.
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexis Davis to fight back!
Davis throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Miesha Tate realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Davis cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Tate can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Miesha Tate shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Alexis Davis is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Tate into her guard.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Davis
Tate use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) is cheering him!
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Miesha Tate keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Davis works on the ground with her fingers over Tate's face
Tate shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Miesha Tate isolates Alexis Davis's right arm looking for an armbar...
Alexis Davis manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Miesha Tate lost her dominant position.
Davis is trying to counter now!
Davis launches a few weak punches
Tate blocks them effectively.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Miesha Tate keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Miesha Tate keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Miesha Tate looks to pass to mount...
Tate slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alexis Davis.
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Tate positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Davis's being punished here!
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Tate goes for an armbar!
Alexis Davis breaks the lock and pushes away Miesha Tate, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Miesha Tate can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Miesha Tate throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Alexis Davis grabs Tate
Tate loosens Davis's hold.
Tate fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexis Davis didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Davis
Tate is in open guard over Davis... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Davis rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Miesha Tate gets sloppy and Alexis Davis tries to take advantage...
Davis throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Miesha Tate realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexis Davis and Tate engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Miesha Tate is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Crisp uppercut by Tate followed by a hard jab
Alexis Davis stumbles back.
There is a small laceration on Alexis Davis's Right cheek
Alexis Davis tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Miesha Tate jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Davis clumsily fails here and it's time for Miesha Tate to fight back!
Miesha Tate moves forward looking for some grappling action
Tate has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Tate tries a knee to the midsection...
Ouch! That seems to have landed on Alexis Davis's groin! Was that unintentional?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Alexis Davis tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Tate is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexis Davis slightly pushes Tate into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Davis decides to launch some tentative punches
Miesha Tate takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Davis moves forward looking for some action
Miesha Tate struggles a bit before breaking Davis's attemp of grappling
Every time Alexis Davis attempts to get inside
Tate fires a low kick.
Tate lifts Alexis Davis up off the ground
...big slam!
Hard blow to Davis's mid-section, she seems hurt
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Tate fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexis Davis didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Davis's body! She's holding her side
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Davis
Tate is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Tate tries to jump to side mount.
Alexis Davis closed her guard around Miesha Tate.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Tate positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Davis's being punished here!
Davis's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis tries to turn away and scramble out. Miesha Tate takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Tate is locking that rear naked choke...
Davis struggles to free herself
That rear naked choke looks tight...
Punishing hold!
That rear naked choke looks tight...
She can't lock it up. Alexis Davis spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Tate throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough! The fight is over! Davis was not intelligently defending herself!
Davis's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Alexis Davis's Left eye
Winner is Miesha Tate by TKO (Hook) at 1:03 Round 5
Statistics: Alexis Davis
Punches 6/11 (55%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/2 (150%)
GnP strikes 1/18 (6%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 825 s
Statistics: Miesha Tate
Punches 16/23 (70%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 20/37 (54%)
Submissions 21/21 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 825 s
The Canadian is all sad and defeated and shit.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!