Post by The Sandmen on Jun 15, 2020 13:56:12 GMT -5
Alexis Davis looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
Julie Kedzie doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Alexis Davis and Julie Kedzie touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Davis studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Davis seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Alexis Davis tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kedzie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Alexis Davis launches a few punches to Kedzie
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Alexis Davis tries to pass to half guard...
Julie Kedzie's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Deep breaths from Julie Kedzie who tries a hammer punch to Davis's ribs.
Davis blocks those punches
Kedzie clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexis Davis to fight back!
Alexis Davis tries to pass to half guard...
Julie Kedzie can't prevent her opponent from passing. Davis looks to work from half guard.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie tries to close the guard.
Kedzie put Alexis Davis in closed guard.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Kedzie
Davis tries to escape from closed guard...
Kedzie waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Alexis Davis! She is reversed and nor Julie Kedzie is on half guard!
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Davis
Julie Kedzie goes for an americana!
Davis breaks free.
Kedzie clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexis Davis to fight back!
Alexis Davis isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Kedzie blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Davis's guard.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Davis
Julie Kedzie tries to free her leg
Julie Kedzie uses some of her skill by jumping out of Davis's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Kedzie holds Alexis Davis and tries to launch a knee to her ribs!
Davis is fast enough to block that knee!
Poorly executed technique. Alexis Davis looks to counter!
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Julie Kedzie in her guard.
Julie Kedzie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Davis is holding Julie Kedzie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexis Davis can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Alexis Davis looks to mount Julie Kedzie...
Julie Kedzie takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Kedzie is taking this opportunity to rest.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Davis's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Kedzie
Kedzie 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.
Poorly executed technique. Alexis Davis looks to counter!
Davis moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Davis pulls her arm out of danger.
Kedzie misses a step and Alexis Davis sees an opportunity to counter her!
Davis moves on the ground
Davis cannot take advantage in the ground
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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Davis is holding Julie Kedzie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kedzie Hyper-extended her arm
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Deep breaths from Julie Kedzie who tries a hammer punch to Davis's ribs.
Davis blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Alexis Davis looks to counter!
Alexis Davis looks to pass to mount...
Davis slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Julie Kedzie.
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Davis fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Julie Kedzie's arm and tries an armbar!
Kedzie hold her own hand and breaks Davis's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Alexis Davis.
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Julie Kedzie in her guard.
Alexis Davis manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Davis
Julie Kedzie looks to posture up and open Alexis Davis's guard...
Julie Kedzie forces Alexis Davis to open her guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She is not able to do it
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Davis
Kedzie tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Davis
Davis measures the resilience of Kedzie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kedzie's side.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Davis
Kedzie is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Davis's ribs.
Davis blocks Julie Kedzie's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Kedzie misses a step and Alexis Davis sees an opportunity to counter her!
Alexis Davis attempts to move to full guard
Julie Kedzie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to move to full guard
Julie Kedzie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis tries to turn in and scramble out. Julie Kedzie timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Alexis Davis slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Davis blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Davis tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Davis moves on the ground
Davis cannot take advantage in the ground
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Alexis Davis.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Kedzie launches a furious low kick!
Davis receives a hard blow on her right leg!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Several good body shots
land on Davis.
Alexis Davis attempts a sweep single...
Alexis Davis catches Julie Kedzie's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Davis.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Kedzie
Davis is in closed guard... Kedzie 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 Kedzie
Kedzie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Davis struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Kedzie
Davis struggles on the ground and tries to break Julie Kedzie's guard...
Kedzie doesn't want to free her opponent and Davis continues in closed guard
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Kedzie
Alexis Davis looks to posture up and open Julie Kedzie's guard...
Julie Kedzie has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Kedzie
Alexis Davis hovers above Kedzie
Good punches to Kedzie's body.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Kedzie
Davis looks to be in very good shape.
Davis struggles on the ground and tries to break Julie Kedzie's guard...
Alexis Davis is in Kedzie open guard now
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
1:43 Round 2 and Davis is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Alexis Davis throws down elbows...
Kedzie is not making herself an easy target.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Alexis Davis tries to pass to half guard...
Julie Kedzie's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie tries an armbar from the bottom!
Alexis Davis breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Davis tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Davis tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Kedzie
Kedzie 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.
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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Good front kick from Kedzie!
Alexis Davis blocks
Kedzie clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexis Davis to fight back!
Alexis Davis tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kedzie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Kedzie's body! She's holding her side
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Deep breaths from Julie Kedzie who tries a hammer punch to Davis's ribs.
That hit Davis who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie is cooling the fight on the ground
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Davis sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Davis moves on the ground
Davis cannot take advantage in the ground
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Davis pulls her arm out of danger.
Davis tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Alexis Davis tries to pass to half guard...
Julie Kedzie's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Kedzie
Kedzie breaths deeply while on the ground
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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Julie Kedzie leans forwards and tries to grapple with Davis
Kedzie shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Kedzie pushes her opponent down and launches a heavy knee to her head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Alexis Davis's face!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Kedzie jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Julie Kedzie pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Alexis Davis fakes a few punches and advance towards Kedzie trying to take her down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Kedzie pushes Alexis Davis and circle away keeping herself within striking range
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Alexis Davis fakes a move and moves laterally.
Alexis Davis goes with a looping right hand while Julie Kedzie jumps back and jabs
Davis seems staggered and Julie Kedzie runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Julie Kedzie shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Alexis Davis is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Kedzie into her guard.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Davis
Kedzie use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Alexis Davis holds Julie Kedzie and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Davis
Alexis Davis is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Kedzie is in closed guard... Davis tries to roll on the ground!
Julie Kedzie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Davis clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Julie Kedzie hovers above Davis
Alexis Davis stops her from throwing strikes.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Davis
Kedzie is in closed guard... Davis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Julie Kedzie!
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Davis positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Kedzie's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Davis misses a step and Julie Kedzie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kedzie is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Davis's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to move to full guard
Julie Kedzie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis launches a few punches to Kedzie's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Kedzie tries to cover her face,
Kedzie's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Alexis Davis and Kedzie engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Kedzie tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Kedzie is clinching with Davis.
The fighters are clinching.
Davis and Julie Kedzie are cliched up against the cage. Davis steps for a throw
Julie Kedzie is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The fighters are clinching.
Davis doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Julie Kedzie embrace and tries to move away...
Julie Kedzie pushes Davis forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Kedzie pushes her opponent down and launches a heavy knee to her head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Alexis Davis's face!
Alexis Davis shoots for a double leg takedown!
Julie Kedzie sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Davis clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Kedzie tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Kedzie is clinching with Davis.
Julie Kedzie 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 Julie Kedzie
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Davis and Julie Kedzie are cliched up against the cage. Davis steps for a throw
Kedzie stays on her feet
Davis misses a step and Julie Kedzie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kedzie struggles and launches a few punches to Davis's head
Those punches are hitting! Davis covers her head!
The fighters are clinching.
Julie Kedzie tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Alexis Davis
well done Davis falls hard on the mat
Kedzie is standing while Davis is on the ground on her back
Kedzie moves backwards and gestures for Alexis Davis to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Alexis Davis is standing now.
Alexis Davis shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Julie Kedzie is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Davis into her guard.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Kedzie
Kedzie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Davis struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Kedzie
Davis is in closed guard... Kedzie tries to roll on the ground!
Alexis Davis uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Davis is trying to counter now!
Alexis Davis looks to posture up and open Julie Kedzie's guard...
Julie Kedzie has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Kedzie
Davis is in closed guard... Kedzie tries to roll on the ground!
Alexis Davis uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kedzie clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexis Davis to fight back!
Davis struggles on the ground and tries to break Julie Kedzie's guard...
Kedzie doesn't want to free her opponent and Davis continues in closed guard
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Kedzie
Kedzie tries an armbar from the bottom!
Alexis Davis breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Kedzie misses a step and Alexis Davis sees an opportunity to counter her!
Alexis Davis tries to pass Julie Kedzie's guard...
Alexis Davis passes momentarily but Julie Kedzie regains full guard.
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.
Solid low kick from Julie Kedzie.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Davis studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Alexis Davis tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kedzie goes down.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie tries to close her guard around Davis
She is not able to do it
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Davis pulls her arm out of danger.
Davis tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Davis moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Kedzie
Davis sits over her knees and pushes away Kedzie's leg!
Kedzie closes her legs around Alexis Davis's leg. Davis is not able to move away now!
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Kedzie
Davis tries to get a side mount...
Kedzie wraps her leg around Alexis Davis leg and prevents her from moving.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Kedzie
Davis tries to get a side mount...
Kedzie wraps her leg around Alexis Davis leg and prevents her from moving.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Kedzie
Alexis Davis tries to pass Julie Kedzie's guard...
Julie Kedzie's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Julie Kedzie takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Kedzie moves forward looking for some action
Julie Kedzie shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Davis tries to take Julie Kedzie to the ground from the clinch...
Kedzie shows her sprawl skills and remains on her feet.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Davis's face while in the clinch!
Davis can't take many more shots like those!
The fighters are clinching.
Kedzie gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Kedzie gets hold of a leg and trips Davis to the mat!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Alexis Davis, but it's close.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Julie Kedzie fakes a punch and launches herself over Alexis Davis
Great move by Kedzie who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Davis doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Julie Kedzie embrace and tries to move away...
Julie Kedzie pushes Davis forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Davis grab one of Julie Kedzie's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Julie Kedzie landed hard on her back
Davis is standing while Kedzie is on the ground on her back
Alexis Davis steps back and allows Kedzie to get back to her feet.
Julie Kedzie is on her feet again.
Kedzie wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Alexis Davis pushes away Kedzie trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kedzie doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Alexis Davis
The fighters are clinching.
Alexis Davis grapple with Julie Kedzie and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Kedzie manage to maintain her balances and avoid the takedown
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Julie Kedzie throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Kedzie launches a furious low kick!
Alexis Davis blocks
Kedzie tries to grapple
Davis moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Davis and Kedzie are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Davis decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Davis moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Alexis Davis tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Julie Kedzie jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Alexis Davis tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kedzie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie throws up a triangle attempt!
Alexis Davis postures up and breaks the triangle.
Kedzie clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexis Davis to fight back!
Davis moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Davis moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Kedzie
Davis launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Julie Kedzie rolls over herself and stands up while Alexis Davis rolls on her back.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Alexis Davis. 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Good front kick from Kedzie!
Davis stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Kedzie launches a furious low kick!
Davis receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Julie Kedzie fakes a punch and launches herself over Alexis Davis
Great move by Kedzie who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Davis grab one of Julie Kedzie's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of her hip Alexis Davis throw Kedzie to the mat like a ragdoll
Crushing shot to Kedzie's body! She's holding her side
Davis is standing while Kedzie is on the ground on her back
Alexis Davis opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside Kedzie's guard.
Kedzie didn't see that coming. Davis is in open guard over Kedzie now.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie measures the resilience of Davis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Davis's side.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Davis spins out, but Julie Kedzie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Davis is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Kedzie clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexis Davis to fight back!
Davis cartwheels towards Kedzie!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Julie Kedzie.
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Davis is getting frustrated here.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Kedzie tries to show some ground skills
Davis uses her strength to keep Davis at a disadvantage
Davis is trying to counter now!
Davis tries to move to full mount!
Kedzie won't allow her to take this position easily.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Davis doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Julie Kedzie gets sloppy and Alexis Davis tries to take advantage...
Davis tries to move to full mount!
Kedzie won't allow her to take this position easily.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Alexis Davis keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Julie Kedzie manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Kedzie
Kedzie breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexis Davis shoots for a double leg takedown!
Julie Kedzie sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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Alexis Davis shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Julie Kedzie is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Davis into her guard.
Crushing shot to Kedzie's body! She's holding her side
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Kedzie
Alexis Davis wants to finish her opponent on the ground
Davis drills Julie Kedzie's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Kedzie
Davis is in closed guard... Kedzie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexis Davis!
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Not a desiderable position that Kedzie is in now. Alexis Davis is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Alexis Davis tries to roll to her side and trap Julie Kedzie in her guard...
Julie Kedzie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Julie Kedzie throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Davis breaks the lock showing some skills...
Julie Kedzie gets sloppy and Alexis Davis tries to take advantage...
Alexis Davis tries to roll on the ground...
Kedzie knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Kedzie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Julie Kedzie controls the situation despite Alexis Davis efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Kedzie 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
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis tries to roll to her side and trap Julie Kedzie in her guard...
Julie Kedzie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Not a desiderable position that Kedzie is in now. Alexis Davis is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Alexis Davis tries to roll to her side and trap Julie Kedzie in her guard...
Julie Kedzie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Julie Kedzie tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Davis is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Davis tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Davis is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Julie Kedzie pushes Alexis Davis down and prevents her attempts to escape
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Julie Kedzie fakes a punch and launches herself over Alexis Davis
Great move by Kedzie who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kedzie gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Kedzie blocks Alexis Davis's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Davis ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Davis
Kedzie is in closed guard... Davis tries to roll on the ground!
Julie Kedzie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Davis
Kedzie tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Julie Kedzie fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Davis
Julie Kedzie hooks Davis's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Alexis Davis manages to kick Kedzie away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Alexis Davis looks to counter!
Alexis Davis attempts to move to full guard
Alexis Davis manages to switch to full guard.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She is not able to do it
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She is not able to do it
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Alexis Davis attempts a sweep single...
Julie Kedzie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Davis is holding Julie Kedzie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Davis breaths deeply while on the ground
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Alexis Davis looks to mount Julie Kedzie...
Julie Kedzie sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie attempts to move to full guard
Julie Kedzie manages to switch to full guard.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie launches a few punches to Davis's cheek from the guard.
Alexis Davis uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Alexis Davis looks to counter!
Alexis Davis pushes Julie Kedzie against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Julie Kedzie struggles not allowing Alexis Davis improve her position.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Alexis Davis breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Kedzie clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexis Davis to fight back!
Alexis Davis tries to pass to half guard...
Julie Kedzie's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Julie Kedzie moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kedzie has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Davis.
Winner is Alexis Davis by Split decision
Statistics: Alexis Davis
Punches 0/6 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 11/16 (69%)
GnP strikes 10/21 (48%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 889 s
Statistics: Julie Kedzie
Punches 15/18 (83%)
Kicks 4/6 (67%)
Clinch strikes 8/10 (80%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/22 (32%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 894 s
This was a close one. Davis controlled the first 2 easily. Then it was almost as if she gassed out or something, because she faced and did very little afterwards. Since the fright turned somewhere in the second, it really could have gone either way. Close oneses.
Julie Kedzie doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Alexis Davis and Julie Kedzie touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Davis studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Davis seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Alexis Davis tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kedzie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Alexis Davis launches a few punches to Kedzie
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Alexis Davis tries to pass to half guard...
Julie Kedzie's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Deep breaths from Julie Kedzie who tries a hammer punch to Davis's ribs.
Davis blocks those punches
Kedzie clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexis Davis to fight back!
Alexis Davis tries to pass to half guard...
Julie Kedzie can't prevent her opponent from passing. Davis looks to work from half guard.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie tries to close the guard.
Kedzie put Alexis Davis in closed guard.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Kedzie
Davis tries to escape from closed guard...
Kedzie waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Alexis Davis! She is reversed and nor Julie Kedzie is on half guard!
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Davis
Julie Kedzie goes for an americana!
Davis breaks free.
Kedzie clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexis Davis to fight back!
Alexis Davis isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Kedzie blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Davis's guard.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Davis
Julie Kedzie tries to free her leg
Julie Kedzie uses some of her skill by jumping out of Davis's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Kedzie holds Alexis Davis and tries to launch a knee to her ribs!
Davis is fast enough to block that knee!
Poorly executed technique. Alexis Davis looks to counter!
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Julie Kedzie in her guard.
Julie Kedzie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Davis is holding Julie Kedzie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexis Davis can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Alexis Davis looks to mount Julie Kedzie...
Julie Kedzie takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Kedzie is taking this opportunity to rest.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Davis's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Kedzie
Kedzie 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.
Poorly executed technique. Alexis Davis looks to counter!
Davis moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Davis pulls her arm out of danger.
Kedzie misses a step and Alexis Davis sees an opportunity to counter her!
Davis moves on the ground
Davis cannot take advantage in the ground
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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Davis is holding Julie Kedzie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kedzie Hyper-extended her arm
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Deep breaths from Julie Kedzie who tries a hammer punch to Davis's ribs.
Davis blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Alexis Davis looks to counter!
Alexis Davis looks to pass to mount...
Davis slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Julie Kedzie.
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Davis fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Julie Kedzie's arm and tries an armbar!
Kedzie hold her own hand and breaks Davis's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Alexis Davis.
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Julie Kedzie in her guard.
Alexis Davis manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Davis
Julie Kedzie looks to posture up and open Alexis Davis's guard...
Julie Kedzie forces Alexis Davis to open her guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She is not able to do it
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Davis
Kedzie tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Davis
Davis measures the resilience of Kedzie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kedzie's side.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Davis
Kedzie is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Davis's ribs.
Davis blocks Julie Kedzie's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Kedzie misses a step and Alexis Davis sees an opportunity to counter her!
Alexis Davis attempts to move to full guard
Julie Kedzie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to move to full guard
Julie Kedzie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis tries to turn in and scramble out. Julie Kedzie timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Alexis Davis slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Davis blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Davis tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Davis moves on the ground
Davis cannot take advantage in the ground
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Alexis Davis.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Kedzie launches a furious low kick!
Davis receives a hard blow on her right leg!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Several good body shots
land on Davis.
Alexis Davis attempts a sweep single...
Alexis Davis catches Julie Kedzie's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Davis.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Kedzie
Davis is in closed guard... Kedzie 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 Kedzie
Kedzie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Davis struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Kedzie
Davis struggles on the ground and tries to break Julie Kedzie's guard...
Kedzie doesn't want to free her opponent and Davis continues in closed guard
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Kedzie
Alexis Davis looks to posture up and open Julie Kedzie's guard...
Julie Kedzie has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Kedzie
Alexis Davis hovers above Kedzie
Good punches to Kedzie's body.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Kedzie
Davis looks to be in very good shape.
Davis struggles on the ground and tries to break Julie Kedzie's guard...
Alexis Davis is in Kedzie open guard now
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
1:43 Round 2 and Davis is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Alexis Davis throws down elbows...
Kedzie is not making herself an easy target.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Alexis Davis tries to pass to half guard...
Julie Kedzie's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie tries an armbar from the bottom!
Alexis Davis breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Davis tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Davis tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Kedzie
Kedzie 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.
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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Good front kick from Kedzie!
Alexis Davis blocks
Kedzie clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexis Davis to fight back!
Alexis Davis tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kedzie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Kedzie's body! She's holding her side
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Deep breaths from Julie Kedzie who tries a hammer punch to Davis's ribs.
That hit Davis who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie is cooling the fight on the ground
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Davis sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Davis moves on the ground
Davis cannot take advantage in the ground
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Davis pulls her arm out of danger.
Davis tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Alexis Davis tries to pass to half guard...
Julie Kedzie's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Kedzie
Kedzie breaths deeply while on the ground
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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Julie Kedzie leans forwards and tries to grapple with Davis
Kedzie shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Kedzie pushes her opponent down and launches a heavy knee to her head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Alexis Davis's face!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Kedzie jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Julie Kedzie pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Alexis Davis fakes a few punches and advance towards Kedzie trying to take her down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Kedzie pushes Alexis Davis and circle away keeping herself within striking range
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Alexis Davis fakes a move and moves laterally.
Alexis Davis goes with a looping right hand while Julie Kedzie jumps back and jabs
Davis seems staggered and Julie Kedzie runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Julie Kedzie shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Alexis Davis is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Kedzie into her guard.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Davis
Kedzie use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Alexis Davis holds Julie Kedzie and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Davis
Alexis Davis is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Kedzie is in closed guard... Davis tries to roll on the ground!
Julie Kedzie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Davis clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Julie Kedzie hovers above Davis
Alexis Davis stops her from throwing strikes.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Davis
Kedzie is in closed guard... Davis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Julie Kedzie!
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Davis positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Kedzie's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Davis misses a step and Julie Kedzie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kedzie is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Davis's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to move to full guard
Julie Kedzie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis launches a few punches to Kedzie's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Kedzie tries to cover her face,
Kedzie's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Alexis Davis and Kedzie engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Kedzie tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Kedzie is clinching with Davis.
The fighters are clinching.
Davis and Julie Kedzie are cliched up against the cage. Davis steps for a throw
Julie Kedzie is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The fighters are clinching.
Davis doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Julie Kedzie embrace and tries to move away...
Julie Kedzie pushes Davis forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Kedzie pushes her opponent down and launches a heavy knee to her head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Alexis Davis's face!
Alexis Davis shoots for a double leg takedown!
Julie Kedzie sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Davis clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Kedzie tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Kedzie is clinching with Davis.
Julie Kedzie 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 Julie Kedzie
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Davis and Julie Kedzie are cliched up against the cage. Davis steps for a throw
Kedzie stays on her feet
Davis misses a step and Julie Kedzie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kedzie struggles and launches a few punches to Davis's head
Those punches are hitting! Davis covers her head!
The fighters are clinching.
Julie Kedzie tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Alexis Davis
well done Davis falls hard on the mat
Kedzie is standing while Davis is on the ground on her back
Kedzie moves backwards and gestures for Alexis Davis to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Alexis Davis is standing now.
Alexis Davis shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Julie Kedzie is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Davis into her guard.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Kedzie
Kedzie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Davis struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Kedzie
Davis is in closed guard... Kedzie tries to roll on the ground!
Alexis Davis uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Davis is trying to counter now!
Alexis Davis looks to posture up and open Julie Kedzie's guard...
Julie Kedzie has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Kedzie
Davis is in closed guard... Kedzie tries to roll on the ground!
Alexis Davis uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kedzie clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexis Davis to fight back!
Davis struggles on the ground and tries to break Julie Kedzie's guard...
Kedzie doesn't want to free her opponent and Davis continues in closed guard
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Kedzie
Kedzie tries an armbar from the bottom!
Alexis Davis breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Kedzie misses a step and Alexis Davis sees an opportunity to counter her!
Alexis Davis tries to pass Julie Kedzie's guard...
Alexis Davis passes momentarily but Julie Kedzie regains full guard.
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.
Solid low kick from Julie Kedzie.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Davis studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Alexis Davis tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kedzie goes down.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie tries to close her guard around Davis
She is not able to do it
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Davis pulls her arm out of danger.
Davis tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Davis moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Kedzie
Davis sits over her knees and pushes away Kedzie's leg!
Kedzie closes her legs around Alexis Davis's leg. Davis is not able to move away now!
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Kedzie
Davis tries to get a side mount...
Kedzie wraps her leg around Alexis Davis leg and prevents her from moving.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Kedzie
Davis tries to get a side mount...
Kedzie wraps her leg around Alexis Davis leg and prevents her from moving.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Kedzie
Alexis Davis tries to pass Julie Kedzie's guard...
Julie Kedzie's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Julie Kedzie takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Kedzie moves forward looking for some action
Julie Kedzie shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Davis tries to take Julie Kedzie to the ground from the clinch...
Kedzie shows her sprawl skills and remains on her feet.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Davis's face while in the clinch!
Davis can't take many more shots like those!
The fighters are clinching.
Kedzie gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Kedzie gets hold of a leg and trips Davis to the mat!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Alexis Davis, but it's close.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Julie Kedzie fakes a punch and launches herself over Alexis Davis
Great move by Kedzie who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Davis doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Julie Kedzie embrace and tries to move away...
Julie Kedzie pushes Davis forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Davis grab one of Julie Kedzie's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Julie Kedzie landed hard on her back
Davis is standing while Kedzie is on the ground on her back
Alexis Davis steps back and allows Kedzie to get back to her feet.
Julie Kedzie is on her feet again.
Kedzie wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Alexis Davis pushes away Kedzie trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kedzie doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Alexis Davis
The fighters are clinching.
Alexis Davis grapple with Julie Kedzie and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Kedzie manage to maintain her balances and avoid the takedown
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Julie Kedzie throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Kedzie launches a furious low kick!
Alexis Davis blocks
Kedzie tries to grapple
Davis moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Davis and Kedzie are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Davis decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Davis moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Alexis Davis tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Julie Kedzie jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Alexis Davis tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kedzie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie throws up a triangle attempt!
Alexis Davis postures up and breaks the triangle.
Kedzie clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexis Davis to fight back!
Davis moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Davis moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Kedzie
Davis launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Julie Kedzie rolls over herself and stands up while Alexis Davis rolls on her back.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Alexis Davis. 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Good front kick from Kedzie!
Davis stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Kedzie launches a furious low kick!
Davis receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Julie Kedzie fakes a punch and launches herself over Alexis Davis
Great move by Kedzie who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Davis grab one of Julie Kedzie's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of her hip Alexis Davis throw Kedzie to the mat like a ragdoll
Crushing shot to Kedzie's body! She's holding her side
Davis is standing while Kedzie is on the ground on her back
Alexis Davis opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside Kedzie's guard.
Kedzie didn't see that coming. Davis is in open guard over Kedzie now.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie measures the resilience of Davis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Davis's side.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Davis spins out, but Julie Kedzie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Davis is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Kedzie clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexis Davis to fight back!
Davis cartwheels towards Kedzie!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Julie Kedzie.
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Davis is getting frustrated here.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Kedzie tries to show some ground skills
Davis uses her strength to keep Davis at a disadvantage
Davis is trying to counter now!
Davis tries to move to full mount!
Kedzie won't allow her to take this position easily.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Davis doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Julie Kedzie gets sloppy and Alexis Davis tries to take advantage...
Davis tries to move to full mount!
Kedzie won't allow her to take this position easily.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Alexis Davis keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Julie Kedzie manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Kedzie
Kedzie breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexis Davis shoots for a double leg takedown!
Julie Kedzie sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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Alexis Davis shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Julie Kedzie is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Davis into her guard.
Crushing shot to Kedzie's body! She's holding her side
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Kedzie
Alexis Davis wants to finish her opponent on the ground
Davis drills Julie Kedzie's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Kedzie
Davis is in closed guard... Kedzie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexis Davis!
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Not a desiderable position that Kedzie is in now. Alexis Davis is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Alexis Davis tries to roll to her side and trap Julie Kedzie in her guard...
Julie Kedzie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Julie Kedzie throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Davis breaks the lock showing some skills...
Julie Kedzie gets sloppy and Alexis Davis tries to take advantage...
Alexis Davis tries to roll on the ground...
Kedzie knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Kedzie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Julie Kedzie controls the situation despite Alexis Davis efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Kedzie 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
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis tries to roll to her side and trap Julie Kedzie in her guard...
Julie Kedzie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Not a desiderable position that Kedzie is in now. Alexis Davis is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Alexis Davis tries to roll to her side and trap Julie Kedzie in her guard...
Julie Kedzie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Julie Kedzie tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Davis is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Davis tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Davis is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Julie Kedzie pushes Alexis Davis down and prevents her attempts to escape
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Julie Kedzie fakes a punch and launches herself over Alexis Davis
Great move by Kedzie who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kedzie gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Kedzie blocks Alexis Davis's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Davis ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Davis
Kedzie is in closed guard... Davis tries to roll on the ground!
Julie Kedzie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Davis
Kedzie tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Julie Kedzie fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Davis
Julie Kedzie hooks Davis's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Alexis Davis manages to kick Kedzie away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Alexis Davis looks to counter!
Alexis Davis attempts to move to full guard
Alexis Davis manages to switch to full guard.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She is not able to do it
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She is not able to do it
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Alexis Davis attempts a sweep single...
Julie Kedzie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Davis is holding Julie Kedzie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Davis breaths deeply while on the ground
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Alexis Davis looks to mount Julie Kedzie...
Julie Kedzie sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie attempts to move to full guard
Julie Kedzie manages to switch to full guard.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie launches a few punches to Davis's cheek from the guard.
Alexis Davis uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Alexis Davis looks to counter!
Alexis Davis pushes Julie Kedzie against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Julie Kedzie struggles not allowing Alexis Davis improve her position.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Alexis Davis breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Kedzie clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexis Davis to fight back!
Alexis Davis tries to pass to half guard...
Julie Kedzie's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Julie Kedzie moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kedzie has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Davis.
Winner is Alexis Davis by Split decision
Statistics: Alexis Davis
Punches 0/6 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 11/16 (69%)
GnP strikes 10/21 (48%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 889 s
Statistics: Julie Kedzie
Punches 15/18 (83%)
Kicks 4/6 (67%)
Clinch strikes 8/10 (80%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/22 (32%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 894 s
This was a close one. Davis controlled the first 2 easily. Then it was almost as if she gassed out or something, because she faced and did very little afterwards. Since the fright turned somewhere in the second, it really could have gone either way. Close oneses.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!