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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gwynn Evans (ranked 748 p4p, 1020 weight class) and Gen Tenryu (ranked 121 p4p, 160 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Gwynn Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gen Tenryu!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Evans scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Evans. That snapped Tenryu's head back.
Tenryu has Evans up against the cage in a clinch.
Tenryu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tenryu digs a right hand into Evans's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Evans's gas tank.
Tenryu lands with a short shot to the head.
Tenryu digs a right hand underneath Evans's ribcage. Evans let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Evans's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Tenryu.
Evans is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tenryu.
A short right from Tenryu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tenryu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tenryu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
Tenryu tries to throw a body punch but Evans avoids it by throwing Tenryu back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Evans.
Tenryu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Evans up against the cage.
Evans scores with a shot to the side of Tenryu's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Tenryu.
Evans working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Evans working aggressively here.
Tenryu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
Evans lands with a light punch inside.
Evans misses with a hook to the ribs.
Evans tries a body shot but Tenryu blocks it.
Evans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tenryu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Evans's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tenryu.
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tenryu lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tenryu fails to land.
Tenryu prevents a body shot from Evans.
Tenryu can't find room to land a body shot as Evans controls the action.
Tenryu lands with a right to the head.
Tenryu stalls.
Evans lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land.
Tenryu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tenryu lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
Tenryu misses with some punches.
Tenryu wants to stall.
Tenryu lands a nice uppercut.
Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tenryu.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tenryu blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Evans creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as Tenryu controls the action.
Tenryu misses with a punch on the inside.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Tenryu.
Tenryu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tenryu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Evans.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tenryu.
Tenryu blocks a body shot from Evans.
Evans lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
Tenryu lands with a left to the head.
Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tenryu blocks an uppercut.
Tenryu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tenryu throws a head punch that misses.
Tenryu misses with the head strike.
Evans lands a shot to the body.
Evans lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
Tenryu 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 Tenryu can turn it around.
Evans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Evans scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tenryu.
Tenryu lands a left hand.
Tenryu misses with a punch on the inside.
Tenryu throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tenryu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Evans digs a right hand into Tenryu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tenryu's gas tank.
Evans lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tenryu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Evans stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Evans throws a head punch that misses.
Tenryu throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Tenryu.
Evans scores with a shot to the side of Tenryu's head.
Evans lands with a light punch inside.
Evans lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tenryu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
A right hand to the body from Evans.
Tenryu prevents a body shot from Evans.
Tenryu misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Tenryu as the two fighters clinch.
Evans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tenryu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tenryu is working Evans over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Evans lands a right hand.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Tenryu.
Evans lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tenryu tries to throw a body punch but Evans avoids it by throwing Tenryu back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gwynn Evans will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Evans catches Tenryu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A swing and a miss from Evans.
A jab from Evans misses.
Evans connects with a solid leg kick.
Tenryu missing with a left hand there. Evans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Evans turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Evans scores with a jab. Tenryu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A good leg kick by Evans.
The fighters circling - Tenryu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenryu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Evans sets himself, and Tenryu steps forward looking for the clinch! Evans avoids it this time.
Evans defending well as Tenryu loads up on a big left hand.
Evans thinks about countering with a body kick.
Evans attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Evans misses with a wild body shot.
Evans lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
Evans looks to throw the jab but Tenryu is out of range.
Tenryu takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Evans looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tenryu slips under a jab from Evans.
Evans slips under a jab from Tenryu.
Evans misses with a head kick.
Evans tries to score with a low kick but Tenryu moves his leg out of the way.
Tenryu moves forwards but Evans connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Evans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tenryu.
Tenryu misses with a lunging right hand
and Evans counters with a left to the body.
Tenryu throws a shot from downtown. Evans moves away and avoids it.
Evans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tenryu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Evans.
Tenryu lands a really nice looking cross but Evans seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Evans misses the target.
Gwynn Evans is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to work over Tenryu's front leg with a kick but Tenryu checks it.
A left and a right from Evans both land. Nice combination.
Tenryu checks a low kick from Evans.
Evans sets himself, and Tenryu steps forward looking for the clinch! Evans avoids it this time.
Evans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tenryu.
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 defending well as Tenryu loads up on a big left hand.
Evans connects with a body shot.
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
Tenryu slips a straight right by Evans.
Tenryu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans dips to his left and cracks Tenryu with an uppercut!
Tenryu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Evans on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tenryu closes the distance but Evans moves to the side
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans defending well as Tenryu loads up on a big left hand.
Evans throws a leg kick that misses.
Tenryu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Evans throws out a powerful jab.
Evans throws a hook but Tenryu avoids it easily.
Tenryu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Evans.
Evans slips under a jab from Tenryu.
Tenryu throws a shot from downtown. Evans moves away and avoids it.
Evans fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tenryu just manages to avoid it.
Evans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Evans looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Evans misses with a looping right.
Tenryu looks to clinch
and Evans counters with a straight right hand.
Tenryu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans misses with a straight left.
Decent striking displayed by Tenryu there.
Evans attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tenryu moves out of range as Evans strikes.
Tenryu ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Tenryu tries to counter with a clinch but Evans shakes him off and moves away.
Tenryu tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
As Tenryu backs away, Evans returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Evans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tenryu can do to turn this around?
Tenryu moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tenryu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Evans lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
Gen Tenryu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tenryu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Tenryu.
A short uppercut from Evans.
Evans tries a body shot but Tenryu blocks it.
Tenryu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Evans's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gwynn Evans dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tenryu misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Evans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tenryu.
Evans tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tenryu is able to avoid easily.
Evans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evans attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tenryu tries to counter by closing the distance.
A cross from Tenryu lands.
Tenryu takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Tenryu with a nice cross.
Evans throws a jab when Tenryu was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Evans throws a nice outside leg kick.
Evans lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big left from Tenryu misses.
Tenryu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans punishes Tenryu's body with a nice straight punch.
Tenryu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tenryu tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Tenryu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tenryu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evans struggles to land a body shot inside as Tenryu controls his hands.
Tenryu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Evans lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tenryu or not.
Evans lands a right hand.
Tenryu lands a left hand.
Evans lands a right hand.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Tenryu.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Evans.
Tenryu has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
Tenryu misses with some punches.
Evans misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gen Tenryu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenryu working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Evans.
Tenryu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Evans lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
Tenryu is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Evans lands a shoulder strike.
Evans lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Evans lands with a left to the head.
Evans tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tenryu's elbow.
Tenryu blocks an uppercut.
Tenryu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tenryu tries to throw a body punch but Evans avoids it by throwing Tenryu back against the cage.
Evans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tenryu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Evans softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tenryu misses with a body punch.
Evans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Evans lands a shot to the body.
Evans prevents a body shot from Tenryu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a head punch that misses.
Tenryu throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
Evans lands with a right to the head.
Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tenryu fails to land.
Tenryu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Evans lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
Evans softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
Evans working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gwynn Evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tenryu.
Tenryu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tenryu lands with a light punch inside.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tenryu.
Tenryu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Evans's elbow.
Tenryu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tenryu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tenryu misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tenryu.
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!
Tenryu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Evans struggles to land a body shot inside as Tenryu controls his hands.
Tenryu swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tenryu can't find room to land a body shot as Evans controls the action.
Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tenryu tries to throw a body punch but Evans avoids it by throwing Tenryu back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gwynn Evans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Evans has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gwynn Evans!
A relieved looking Gwynn Evans thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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