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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bradford Boyd (ranked 6861 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Evans (ranked 3822 p4p, 0 weight class). Johny Evans has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bradford Boyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johny Evans!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evans.
Evans bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boyd regains half guard there - taking advantage of Evans's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Boyd really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boyd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Evans is working away from the top position though.
Evans lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Evans is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyd is staying active underneath Evans, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Evans stops Boyd from getting back to his feet.
Evans controlling the pace.
Evans passes into side control, despite Boyd's attempt to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boyd keeps working.
A lull in the action here as Evans stalls from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Boyd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Evans tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Evans has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boyd regains half guard.
Evans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boyd is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Evans's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Evans's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Evans trying to control the hands but Boyd won't let him.
Will Boyd go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Evans manages to reverse the position and now he's in Boyd's guard. Nice work there by Evans.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyd trying to strike off his back.
Boyd working for a triangle but Evans defends it easily.
Evans wants to control from the top but Boyd keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johny Evans will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Boyd shoots for a double leg takedown but Evans sprawls well. He's pushed Boyd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Boyd backs off Evans throws a huge counter combo but Boyd manages to avoid it all.
Evans closes the distance and clinches.
Boyd tries to land knees in the clinch but Evans avoids the damage to the body.
Evans manages to break the clinch.
Johny Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boyd counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Boyd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boyd has Evans pressed against the cage, preventing Evans from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boyd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boyd has managed to clinch.
Evans is looking to break free of the clinch but Boyd has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boyd darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johny Evans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boyd stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans tries to kick Boyd off but Boyd keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Evans regains full guard. Nicely done.
Evans is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boyd sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Evans looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boyd wants to clinch but Evans slips to the side
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
Evans drives through with a takedown into Boyd's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Boyd lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Boyd sitting in guard here, content to control.
Evans wants to hit a switch here but Boyd passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Evans there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyd prevents Evans from getting the reversal.
Boyd manages to capitalize on a mistake by Evans to take his back!
Boyd working for a choke but Evans is defending well.
Evans looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Evans tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boyd is looking for a choke. Evans gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Evans manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Evans looking to sit in guard and control but Boyd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boyd wants to stand and escape but instead Evans has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bradford Boyd will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Evans misses with a double jab.
Evans swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boyd counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boyd.
Evans manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boyd manages to get himself to full guard.
Boyd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boyd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Evans gets to his feet. Boyd looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyd closes the distance and pushes Evans back into the cage.
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Evans gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans tries to move into full mount but can't pass Boyd's legs.
Evans trying to control the position but Boyd is working away.
Boyd tries to improve position but can't.
Evans trying to control the action but Boyd is working from the bottom.
Evans misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boyd looking for a sweep but Evans has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Evans pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Evans controlling the position easily from mount.
Evans misses with a head shot.
Evans prevents Boyd from getting the reversal.
Evans wants to control the pace but Boyd is squirming around nicely.
Boyd is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyd throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Evans get's back to his feet.
Evans swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boyd tries to counter by clinching up but Evans breaks away and moves out of range.
Boyd takes the fight into the clinch.
Evans being controlled against the cage.
Boyd prevents Evans from breaking the clinch.
Boyd stalling against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyd breaks from the clinch.
Evans shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Boyd is trying to defend but Evans finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boyd is refusing to be controlled, as Evans sits in half guard.
Evans working over Boyd with some ground and pound. Boyd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Evans in particular looking to stall.
Evans is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boyd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Evans.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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