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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jan Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dai Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jan Pope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dai Evans!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pope takes the fight into the clinch.
Evans lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pope throws a knee to the head but misses.
Evans struggles to land a body shot inside as Pope controls his hands.
Evans just leaning against Pope, taking a breather.
Evans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Evans misses with a body punch.
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as Pope controls the action.
Evans softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pope fails to land.
Pope tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pope gets underhooks to prevent Evans's takedown attempt.
Evans lands with a left to the head.
Pope throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Evans as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Evans avoiding damage as Pope throws knees to the body.
Evans misses with some punches.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Come on Pope - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short uppercut from Evans.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pope blocking some punches.
Evans is leaning against Pope and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Evans lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pope backwards.
Pope gets underhooks to prevent Evans's takedown attempt.
Evans stalling in the clinch.
Evans looking for a takedown.
Jan Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Evans.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
Pope is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Evans is defending well for now.
Evans lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pope backwards.
Evans pushes Pope back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Evans tries to work over Pope's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Pope's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pope tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Evans avoids it.
Evans managing to block the knees to the body from Pope.
Evans misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants a takedown but no success here.
Evans changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pope fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt
and Pope counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Evans slips a jab from Pope.
Pope throws a hook but Evans avoids it easily.
Pope ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
Dai Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt.
Evans throws a lazy body kick
and Pope moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Evans.
A shot in the inside from Evans.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Evans.
Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pope throws a knee to the head but misses.
Evans lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pope backwards.
Evans lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pope backwards.
Evans stops a takedown attempt from Pope.
Evans is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pope is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pope.
Evans lands a right hand.
Pope is rocked!
Evans is trying to stall.
Pope misses with a knee strike.
Evans tightens his grip and picks Pope up, before dumping him to the ground. Pope manages to land in guard.
Evans distracts Pope with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Evans connects with a couple of short punches.
Pope preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Pope has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans throws a strike but Pope rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Evans wants to stand and escape but Pope is having none of it.
Evans scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans blocks a jab.
Evans shoots in looking for a takedown. Pope tries to sprawl out of it but Evans keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pope manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Danga de danga de dang - Pope scores with a four punch combination!
Pope throws a series of punches but Evans avoids them all with ease.
Pope gets tackled into the cage by Evans. Evans maintains the clinch.
Evans looking for a takedown.
Evans tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pope 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.
Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pope.
Evans tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pope's elbow.
Pope prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Evans dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pope scores with a jab.
Evans clinches.
Evans is leaning against Pope and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Evans lands a takedown into guard.
Evans postures up in Pope's guard and throws a big left but Pope blocks it.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pope is trying to keep Evans in close.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Pope has wrist control.
Evans gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope missing with a left hand there. Evans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Evans fails with an attempt to clinch.
Evans fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Evans has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Evans closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope is looking to control Evans's arms but Evans gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pope has his back to the cage.
Pope misses with a punch on the inside.
Pope misses with a hook from the clinch.
Evans drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pope pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pope throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Evans moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Pope.
Evans goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pope prevents it.
Jan Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Evans.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Evans tightens his grip and picks Pope up, before dumping him to the ground. Pope manages to land in guard.
Pope wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans trying to control but Pope is working from the bottom.
Pope is trying to keep Evans in close.
Evans wants to control from the top but Pope keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Evans throws an elbow that misses. Pope uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Evans's guard. Nice move by Pope!
Pope is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pope looking to sit in guard and control but Evans gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pope works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Evans wants to control from the top but Pope keeps moving.
Evans lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Evans controlling from the top position.
Evans content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Evans trying to control but Pope is working from the bottom.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Evans is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four 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 throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pope works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Evans postures up in Pope's guard and throws a big left but Pope blocks it.
Evans gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pope gets tackled into the cage by Evans. Evans maintains the clinch.
Evans is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pope pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Pope - that landed with a thud.
Evans is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pope pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Evans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Pope.
Evans lands a hook that snaps the head of Pope backwards.
Evans lands an uppercut.
Evans tries a body shot but Pope blocks it.
Evans has Pope pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Evans pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pope tumbling to the mat - Evans dives into Pope's guard.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pope shoots in looking for a takedown. Evans tries to sprawl out of it but Pope 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.
Dai Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pope throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Pope is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Jan Pope has been cut.
Pope ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
Evans unleashes a big counter combination but Pope bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pope seems to have got his legs back now.
Evans is looking to clinch.
Pope throwing a counter right hand but Evans manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Pope. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pope. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Evans rushes Pope and presses him up against the cage.
Evans is trying to drag Pope to the mat but Pope just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Evans tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pope pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jan Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Evans.
Evans wants a takedown but no success here.
Pope misses with the head strike.
Evans scores with a shot to the side of Pope's head.
Evans working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans lands a body punch.
Evans is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pope is defending well.
Pope swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pope blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Evans stalling against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pope lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Evans lands a right hand.
Pope blocks an uppercut.
Evans looking for a takedown.
Evans wants a takedown but no success here.
Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Evans avoids the elbow strike from Pope, against the cage.
Pope lands a shoulder strike.
Evans is trying to drag Pope to the mat but Pope just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Evans is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pope is defending well.
Jan Pope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Evans's elbow.
Evans wants to take the fight to the mat but Pope manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pope has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Evans after a bit of a struggle.
Evans has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pope avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pope gets through Evans's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pope tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pope throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Evans blocks it with crossed arms.
Pope's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pope has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
A hook to the body from Evans.
Evans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Evans wants to take the fight to the mat but Pope manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Evans throws a head punch that misses.
Dai Evans seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Evans throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Popes head.
Pope prevents a takedown attempt there.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
Evans goes for a takedown attempt but Pope pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pope swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pope connects with a solid leg kick.
Evans on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Evans tries to clinch but Pope moves out of range.
That kick from Pope tenderised Evans's leg. Evans is trying to keep his angry face on.
Evans wants to clinch up but Pope keeps it at a distance.
Evans moves into the clinch.
Pope with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pope tries to throw a body punch but Evans avoids it by throwing Pope back against the cage.
Pope fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Evans blocks a body shot from Pope.
Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evans lands with a short shot to the head.
Evans throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Popes head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pope tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pope scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pope has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
Evans is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Evans lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pope backwards.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evans tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pope lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Evans can't get the takedown.
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as Pope controls the action.
Pope tries to land a knee to the head but Evans blocks with his arms.
Pope lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pope is fighting off a takedown attempt but Evans is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pope to the mat. Pope regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Evans won't allow Pope to sweep him here.
Pope looking for subs off his back but Evans has passed one foot through into half guard.
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 Jan Pope.
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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dai Evans!
Dai Evans thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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