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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans comes to the cage accompanied by j. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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220 lbs
7 - 2 - 1 |
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191 cm
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204 lbs
8 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rashad Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Beast!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Beast avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Evans.
Beast blocking the ground and pound attempt from Evans.
Beast is trying to control but can't.
Evans misses with a head shot. Beast uses the momentum to regain guard.
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Evans chips away with some ground and pound.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evans connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Evans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans postures up in Beast's guard and throws a big left but Beast blocks it.
Evans is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Evans throws a big right hand that misses.
Beast working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
Evans with a nice head shot there.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Evans distracts Beast with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Beast has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Evans throws a big right hand that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans looking to pass the guard.
Beast looking to hit a scissor sweep but Evans is one step ahead there.
Beast not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beast preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Evans works over Beast with some ground and pound from guard.
Beast trying to keep a closed guard but Evans is proving a slippery customer.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Evans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beast is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Evans with a nice head shot there.
Evans throws and elbow that misses. Beast uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Evans's guard. Nice move by Beast!
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beast won't allow Evans to sweep him here.
Beast trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Evans might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to improve his position but instead Beast has moved into half guard.
Evans moves into full guard.
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans wants to sweep here but Beast controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beast looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Marcus Beast was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Beast misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Evans dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Evans fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Evans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beast pinned against the cage. Beast gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Beast tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beast lands a nice looking body shot.
Evans shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beast counters with a nice low kick that buckles Evans's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans drives through with a takedown into Beast's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Evans postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Evans chips away with some ground and pound.
Beast is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Evans lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Evans content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Evans landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beast working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Evans throws a strike but Beast rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans trying to keep a closed guard but Beast is proving a slippery customer.
Evans manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Evans scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Beast is rocked!
It looks like Marcus Beast has been cut.
Rashad Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Evans has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Beast's face.
Beast is still in real trouble! Can Evans finish him?
Evans lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Beast! Evans sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Beast and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rashad Evans!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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