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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between French Frog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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288 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, French Frog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Evans!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans clinches up against the cage.
Frog is trying to break the clinch but Evans has him pressed against the cage.
Evans stalling in the clinch.
Frog wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frog will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frog misses with a series of wild punches.
Frog shoots in looking for a takedown. Evans tries to sprawl out of it but Frog keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Evans manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Evans darts in and clinches Frog up against the cage.
Evans pulls guard.
Evans wants to sweep but no luck.
Frog avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frog is looking to stand up but Evans won't let him.
Frog avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Evans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Frog is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frog wanted to stand there but Evans had control of the position.
Evans has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frog can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt.
Frog misses with the combination.
Evans has managed to clinch.
Frog wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Frog breaks the clinch.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Frog shows good takedown defense.
Frog looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Evans has closed the distance and engaged Frog in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frog is looking to break free of the clinch but Evans has double underhooks.
Evans has Frog pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Frog manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
French Frog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Evans.
Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frog looks for the body kick but Evans saw that one coming.
Frog rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Evans moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Evans dodges the punch combination from Frog.
Frog is breathing heavily.
Frog fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Frog as Evans shoots in.
Frog throws a right hand that Evans ducks under and follows up with a left that Evans also avoids with ease.
Evans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Frog swivels and escapes.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
French Frog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frog tries a head kick but it misses.
Frog fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horrible takedown by Evans or perhaps it was just good defense by Frog which made him look bad.
Evans looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Frog!
Frog has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans punches the canvas rather than the man.
Evans wants to control but Frog is keeping busy.
Even with his hooks in, Evans manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Frog is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Evans trying to control.
Frog has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Evans misses with an elbow to the head.
Evans is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Frog defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Frog is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Frog is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Evans tries to get the hooks in deep but Frog pushed the leg off.
Evans misses with punches from the back.
Evans wants to control but Frog is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Frog kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Evans dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Evans shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Frog as he avoids it easily.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Frog as he avoids it easily.
Evans shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Frog but Frog pushes him off and we're back to square one.
French Frog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Evans.
Evans fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frog, pushing him back against the cage.
Evans wants to get back to striking at distance but Frog won't allow it.
Frog wants to get back to striking at distance but Evans won't allow it.
Frog is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Evans missing with knees to the body.
Frog wants to break free but Evans has control.
Frog breaks the clinch.
Frog looks for a takedown but Evans sprawls well.
Frog throws a series of punches but Evans avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frog throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
Evans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frog.
Frog walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Evans checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans darts in and clinches Frog up against the cage.
Frog wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Evans has him pressed against the cage.
Frog gets underhooks to prevent Evans's takedown attempt.
Evans tries for a takedown but Frog manages to get underhooks.
Frog wants to break free but Evans has control.
Frog breaks the clinch.
Evans closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Evans stops Frog from getting back to his feet.
Evans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Frog is trying to stand up here but Evans is controlling him well.
Evans is looking for a kimura but Frog is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Evans to get the leverage.
Frog is trying to stand up here but Evans is controlling him well.
Evans looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Evans seems to be looking for submissions.
Evans seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Frog does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Evans misses with a few strikes there.
Frog has a takedown stuffed.
Frog misses with a series of wild punches.
Evans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frog.
Frog throws a combination that misses
and Evans holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Evans manages to break the clinch.
Frog misses with a double jab
and Evans counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Frog!
Evans can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frog is looking to escape.
Frog's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Evans trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Evans sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frog wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Evans.
Evans controlling from mount.
Evans with shots to the head and body - Frog looks very uncomfortable down there.
Evans wants to control the pace but Frog is squirming around nicely.
Frog is trying to stand.
Evans looking to finish with strikes here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Evans trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Evans looking for a guillotine from mount but Frog is having none of it.
Evans has control of Frog's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Frog regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Frog's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Frog somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Frog works Evans's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Frog falls off balance throwing a combination
and Evans counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Evans.
A bit of stalling here from Evans.
Evans tries to pull guard but Frog won't allow it.
Evans prevents Frog from breaking the clinch.
Frog can't break the clinch.
Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frog throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frog throws a series of strikes that have Evans backpedaling.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Evans.
Frog wants to slow Evans down by chopping away at his legs.
Frog shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Evans pinned against the cage. Evans gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Frog misses with a combination
and Evans counters by moving into the clinch.
Frog is trying to break free.
Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frog misses with a jab to the body
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evans avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frog, pushing him back against the cage.
Frog wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Evans has him pressed against the cage.
Evans misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frog.
Evans stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Frog wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Evans has him pressed against the cage.
Evans drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Frog gets the underhooks and prevents it.
French Frog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Evans.
Frog tries to break the clinch but Evans is controlling the position.
Evans has Frog pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Frog manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Frog wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Evans has him pressed against the cage.
Evans works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Evans manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Frog wants to get up but he can't break Evans's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Evans looking for a sweep. Not yet Evans, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Evans has his foot on Frog's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frog works his way back into a safe position though.
Evans trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Evans has a closed guard, preventing Frog from standing up.
Frog stops Evans from standing up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Frog will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frog throws a combination that misses
and Evans counters with an outside leg kick.
Frog fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frog is looking to wear down Evans with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Frog misses with a combination
and Evans counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Evans breaks the clinch.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt.
Frog swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
French Frog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Frog tries to avoid it but Evans manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Frog to the ground. Frog escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Frog shoots in looking for a takedown. Evans tries to sprawl out of it but Frog keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Evans manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frog misses with a double jab
and Evans counters by clinching up.
Frog is looking to break free of the clinch but Evans has double underhooks.
Frog wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Evans has him pressed against the cage.
Frog is trying to break the clinch but Evans has him pressed against the cage.
Frog breaks the clinch.
Frog tries for a takedown but Evans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Frog throws a right and a left that both miss.
Evans scores a takedown into full mount!
Frog is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frog trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Frog is squirming around, avoiding Evans's attempts to control the action.
Frog wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frog tries to buck Evans off but Evans takes his back!
Frog is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Evans.
Frog manages to stand up with Evans still on his back. Eventually Evans drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Frog is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
French Frog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans dodges the punch combination from Frog.
Frog drops Evans with a right and a left! Frog comes rushing in but Evans regains his composure and manages to keep Frog in guard.
Evans is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Frog drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Frog jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Evans is still in real trouble! Can Frog finish him?
Evans is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frog throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to French Frog.
I think Evans has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Evans!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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