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Alexis Davis isn't getting big-headed about hematoma-inducing UFC-Fresno win

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Dann StuppAlexis Davis knew it was a close fight, and she’s now 2-0 over Liz Carmouche, but she’s not exactly crowing about the victory.

In Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 123 featured preliminary-card bout, which aired on FS1 from Save Mart Center in Fresno, Calif., Davis (19-7 MMA, 6-2 UFC) edged out a narrow victory over fellow ex-bantamweight title challenger Carmouche (11-6 MMA, 3-4 UFC) in a flyweight fight.

The victory came via 29-28, 28-29 and 29-28 scores, and Davis knew the decision could’ve gone either way.

“You never know,” Davis, who was No. 12 in the USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA women’s bantamweight rankings before her drop to flyweight, told MMAjunkie after the victory. “Regardless if you thought you won, you just don’t know when it comes to the judges.

“You know, I was happy. Like, you saw me with a big smile on my face. I had a good time. I had a good fight. That’s just what we do because we love it.”

However, the win did come with some baggage – and it was nearly suitcase-sized and bulging from her forehead. The nasty hematoma probably churned a few stomachs, but for Davis, who’s now on a 3-1 run and looking for a title shot in the UFC’s newly minted women’s 125-pound division, it’s nothing too concerning. In fact, she jokingly modeled the growth afterward.

“It’s a new look,” said Davis, pointing to the hematoma. “It’s a new look. …

“I don’t (do well when I) get hit in the temple. It never really turns out that well for me.”

Check out the full interview above.

And for complete coverage of UFC Fight Night 123, check out the UFC Events section of the site.

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