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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Attila Skif (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donald Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Attila Skif!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans has taken the fight to the clinch.
Skif scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Evans misses with a punch to the body.
Skif struggles to land a body shot inside as Evans controls his hands.
Evans lands with a light punch inside.
Skif swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Evans has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skif after a bit of a struggle.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Skif.
Skif lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skif misses with the head strike.
Skif misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skif swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skif lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skif effectively controlling the action here.
Skif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
Skif goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skif swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
Skif blocks an uppercut.
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's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skif is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Skif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skif has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Evans seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Skif can turn it around.
Evans manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Skif stops a takedown attempt from Evans.
Evans misses with the head strike.
Evans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Evans lands a shoulder strike.
Skif blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Evans is working for takedown but Skif is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Evans takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skif creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Evans manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Skif working aggressively here.
Skif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Evans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Evans can't get the takedown.
Skif lands a body punch.
Skif scores with a shot to the side of Evans's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skif gets through Evans's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skif lands a shoulder strike.
Skif working aggressively here.
Skif is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Skif struggles to land a body shot inside as Evans controls his hands.
Skif manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Evans is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Skif will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Evans up against the cage.
Skif tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Evans's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skif.
Skif taking a breather.
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evans content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Evans tries to pull guard but Skif holds him up against the cage and eventually Evans drops back down to his feet.
Evans lands an uppercut.
Skif tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Evans's elbow.
A body shot lands from Skif.
Skif makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skif blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skif blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skif blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Evans jumps guard.
Evans has a closed guard, preventing Skif from standing up.
Evans wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skif is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skif gets to his feet - Evans follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans forces Skif back against the cage and clinches.
Evans wants to stall.
Skif is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Evans is keeping busy.
Evans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Evans lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skif is trying to stall.
Skif throws a head punch that misses.
Evans decides to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Skif is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Skif stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Attila Skif dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Evans fails with an attempt to clinch.
Evans is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skif looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skif throws a low kick but Evans moves out of range easily.
Skif throws a low kick but Evans avoids it.
Skif cracks Evans with an open hand slap.
Evans avoids the head kick by Skif.
Skif misses with a body kick.
Evans sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Evans tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Skif is able to avoid easily.
Evans moves to clinch but Skif breaks away
and Skif counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Evans looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skif throws out a powerful jab.
Skif throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Evans closes the distance looking to clinch
and Skif counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skif keeps the fight on the outside.
Skif thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skif has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Evans shoots in for a double leg but Skif sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Skif moves into range and connects with a jab.
Skif turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donald Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans tries to clinch up
and Skif counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Evans is looking to clinch.
Skif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Evans is looking to counter punch.
Evans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
Skif gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Evans.
A short right from Skif on the inside.
Attila Skif seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
Evans lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans looking to stall.
Evans takes a shot to the head.
Skif tries to throw a body punch but Evans avoids it by throwing Skif back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Skif fails to land.
Skif pushes Evans back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Skif.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skif scores with a shot to the side of Evans's head.
Skif lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Evans struggles to land a body shot inside as Skif controls his hands.
Skif lands a left hand that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Skif misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skif holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Skif working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skif tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Evans's elbow.
Evans working aggressively here.
Evans trying to control the position but instead, Skif has worked for underhooks and has pushed Evans into the cage.
Skif lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Skif cracks Evans with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skif holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Skif content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Evans blocking some punches.
Evans tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Skif just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Skif as the two fighters clinch.
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skif will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Evans up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Skif.
Skif leaning his opponent against the cage.
Skif is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Attila Skif.
Skif lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Skif.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skif.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skif circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skif avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Evans tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Skif counters with a stiff right hand.
Evans will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Evans darts in trying to clinch
enabling Skif to counter with a crisp jab.
Skif misses with a head kick.
Evans tries to clinch up but Skif circles away and keeps his distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Attila Skif seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Evans is looking to clinch.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skif swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Skif flicks out a counter leg kick but Evans steps away.
Skif circles away from the clinch attempt.
Evans wants to clinch up but Skif keeps it at a distance.
Skif raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Skif circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Attila Skif showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Evans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Evans tries to clinch but Skif is having none of it.
Skif takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Skif misses with a looping left.
Evans tries to clinch up but Skif circles away and keeps his distance.
Evans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skif.
Evans is looking to counter punch.
Evans is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Skif's half guard.
Skif has one foot on Evans's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Evans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skif.
Skif takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skif circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Skif counter with a right hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Skif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skif misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans tries to pull guard but Skif holds him up against the cage and eventually Evans drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skif.
Evans stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skif scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Evans lands with a short shot to the head.
Skif scores with a hook to the body.
Evans throws a head punch that misses.
Evans is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Skif is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skif scores with a nice hook to the head.
Evans manages to break the clinch.
Skif misses with a head kick.
Evans throws a leg kick
and Skif counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skif lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Evans shoots in for a double leg but Skif sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans avoids the head kick by Skif.
Skif looks to land a body kick but Evans moved away.
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!
Skif cracks the inside of Evans's front leg.
Donald Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skif swats away the attempt to clinch by Evans.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skif! But no joy.
Evans is looking to clinch but Skif is avoiding it.
Evans chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skif can pounce on him.
Evans wants to clinch up but Skif keeps it at a distance.
Skif lands a big head kick that sends Evans tumbling to the mat! Skif takes a step backwards and waves Evans back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Evans gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Evans is trying to pull guard but Skif turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Skif trying to stall but Evans improves his position.
Evans displaying some good clinch control by pressing Skif up against the cage.
Evans misses with the head strike.
Skif makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Evans gets through Skif's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Evans lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skif lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Evans is rocked!
Evans working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Evans is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Evans has Skif pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Skif manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands a left hand.
Evans seems to have got his legs back now.
Skif lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Evans or not.
Skif taking a breather.
Skif lands with a left to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Evans as Skif tries to tie him up.
Skif lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skif lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Skif goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skif goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skif tries to stall but Evans uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Evans is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Skif can't fight it off and eventually Evans manages to take the fight to the floor. Skif looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Skif has his feet on Evans's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans throws a body shot but no joy.
Skif now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Evans takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skif uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Nice body punch from Skif.
Evans is looking to clinch.
Skif cracks Evans with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Skif has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Evans to stand back up!
Skif turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Evans - just one landing.
Skif scores with a kick to the midsection.
A jab from Skif misses.
Skif lands a big right hand that sends Evans crashing to the mat! Skif stays standing though and waves Evans back to his feet!
Skif swats away the attempt to clinch by Evans.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Skif! Evans is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Attila Skif!
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