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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cody Evans (ranked 6315 p4p, 6582 weight class) and Emmanuel Dongala (ranked 439 p4p, 449 weight class). Emmanuel Dongala is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emmanuel Dongala!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dongala dodges the punch combination from Evans.
Dongala darts in looking for a takedown but Evans gets double underhooks and turns Dongala into the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Evans. No joy for Dongala on that attempt.
Evans lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Evans.
Dongala tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Evans is able to avoid easily.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Evans wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Emmanuel Dongala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans misses with a low kick.
Dongala shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Evans sprawls well. Evans wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dongala gets slowly back to his feet.
Cody Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emmanuel Dongala.
Dongala shoots in and gets a takedown into Evans's guard.
Dongala won't allow Evans to get back to his feet.
Dongala trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform me that Dongala has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dongala puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans wants to get back to full guard.
Dongala is trying to control. Evans wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans is looking for a sweep. Dongala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dongala is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Evans is doing well to control the position and prevent Dongala from advancing to side control.
Evans is looking for a sweep. Dongala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two 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.
Dongala trying to control from Evans's half guard. Evans has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dongala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dongala won't allow Evans to sweep him here.
Dongala wants to pass the guard but Evans is keeping the position.
Dongala won't allow Evans to sweep him here.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Dongala from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dongala misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans looks to land a combination. Dongala sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dongala takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dongala is rocked!
Dongala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dongala is still on wobbly legs! Can Evans finish him?
Dongala misses with a takedown attempt
and Evans counters with a straight right hand.
Evans lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Dongala up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Evans from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Dongala's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cody Evans!
An out of breath Cody Evans thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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