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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Stockton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stockton comes into the arena with Naglfar - The Brimstone Gate blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Stockton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Evans!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stockton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Evans chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stockton can pounce on him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Evans checks a leg kick.
Stockton throws a head kick that misses.
Bruce Stockton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stockton connects with a solid leg kick.
Evans shoots for a takedown but Stockton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Evans checks a low kick from Stockton.
Stockton throws a low kick but Evans avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Evans walks into a straight right hand from Stockton.
Stockton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Evans.
Stockton shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Evans eats them both and turns towards Stockton to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Evans blocks the body kick.
Stockton lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stockton just misses with a punch to the body.
Stockton scores with a hook.
A low kick from Stockton is predictable there
and Evans counters with a good low kick that Stockton was not able to check.
Evans takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stockton as he jumps to the side.
Stockton is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Evans shoots in looking for a takedown but Stockton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Evans's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bruce Stockton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Evans.
Stockton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stockton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stockton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Evans counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stockton can pounce on him.
Evans is trying desperately to land a takedown but Stockton is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Evans.
Stockton punishes Evans's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stockton lands a right hook to the body.
Evans looks gassed!
Evans has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stockton.
Stockton cracks the inside of Evans's front leg.
Some wild striking there from Stockton.
A head kick misses from Stockton.
Stockton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stockton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Evans closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stockton scores with a jab. Evans acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bruce Stockton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stockton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Evans checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stockton lands with an overhand left.
Evans is looking to score with low kicks.
Stockton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Evans throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stockton was covering up waiting for the punch and Evans finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Evans postures up in Stockton's guard and throws a big left but Stockton blocks it.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Evans throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stockton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stockton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Evans wants to control from the top but Stockton keeps moving.
Stockton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bruce Stockton.
An inside leg kick lands from Evans.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Stockton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Evans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evans will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A shot to the liver by Stockton. Beautiful body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stockton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Evans - the referee stops the clock and Stockton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Evans. Stockton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A low kick from Evans is predictable there
and Stockton counters with a nice body kick.
Evans takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stockton.
Stockton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stockton connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stockton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evans tries to score with a low kick but Stockton moves his leg out of the way.
Evans takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A leg kick checked by Evans.
Evans is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans tries to land a leg kick but Stockton saw it coming and moves away.
Stockton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stockton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stockton connects with a solid leg kick.
Stockton looks to land a combination but Evans avoids it well.
Stockton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evans can do to turn this around?
Stockton lands a lovely overhand right.
Evans takes one to the side of the head.
Stockton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Evans's hands.
Evans's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stockton misses with a straight left.
Evans moves forwards but Stockton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stockton throws a shot to the body.
Evans shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stockton connects with a high kick.
Stockton tries to bum rush Evans with a series of wild strikes but Evans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Evans takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stockton misses the shot to the body.
Stockton jabs Evans right on the nose. Evans blinks but takes it well.
Stockton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stockton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stockton. That's going to slow Evans down.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
Stockton misses with a leg kick
and Evans counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stockton throws an overhand right that lands on Evans's shoulder, as Evans tries to avoid the shot.
Stockton blocks a leg kick.
Evans checks the leg kick.
Evans swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Evans blocks a head kick by Stockton.
Evans throws a body kick the misses
and Stockton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Evans's knee momentarily.
A punch combination from Stockton misses.
Evans throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stockton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Evans throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stockton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stockton throws a head kick but Evans moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
Stockton tries to work over Evans's front leg with a kick but Evans checks it.
Stockton looks to throw the jab but Evans is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stockton, right into the meat.
Evans throws a leg kick
and Stockton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stockton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stockton with a hook.
Evans misses with a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stockton.
Evans looks for a takedown but Stockton sprawls well.
An inside leg kick from Evans misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Stockton dominated that second round.
That's time! Stockton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Evans takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Evans pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stockton is out of range and Evans settles back down.
Evans takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stockton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Evans.
Stockton takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from Evans misses.
Stockton works over Evans's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice body kick from Stockton.
Stockton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Stockton.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Evans.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stockton misses with a low kick.
Stockton cracks Evans with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Stockton as Evans shoots in.
Evans throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stockton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Evans shoots in looking for a takedown but Stockton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Evans's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stockton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stockton misses with a low kick.
Stockton scores with a shot to the body.
Stockton throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stockton scores with a nice head shot.
Stockton stuns Evans with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stockton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stockton connects with a right hand. Evans shakes it off.
Stockton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stockton lands a right hook to the body.
Stockton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stockton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Evans has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Evans takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stockton is looking to slow Evans down with leg kicks.
Stockton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Evans takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stockton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stockton, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stockton lands a glancing blow to the side of Evans's head.
Evans checks a low kick from Stockton.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Evans.
Stockton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Evans throws a low kick but Stockton avoids it.
Stockton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stockton misses with a series of wild punches.
Evans shoots in but Stockton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bruce Stockton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Evans.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stockton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stockton throws a head kick but Evans moves out of range.
Stockton throws a sloppy head kick
and Evans counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stockton throws a low kick, looking for Evans's leg but Evans calmly moves out of range.
Evans throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stockton catches Evans with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bruce Stockton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Evans dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stockton. That did some damage!
Evans slips under a jab.
A low kick from Evans misses
and Stockton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Stockton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stockton blocks a head kick by Evans.
Rob Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans tries a low kick but Stockton avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Stockton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stockton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Stockton!
Bruce Stockton looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I am impervious to all pain...'.
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