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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henry Curtis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and A Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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139 lbs
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176 cm
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142 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henry Curtis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, A Evans!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis misses with a wild combination.
Evans fails with the takedown.
Curtis misses with a takedown
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
Curtis throws a body kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Evans.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Evans works over Curtis's head and body with a nice combination.
Evans looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Evans thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Curtis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Evans on the ground.
Curtis looking to control.
Evans not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Curtis has control of Evans's left arm, preventing Evans from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans postures up in Curtis's guard and throws a big left but Curtis blocks it.
Curtis keeping full guard, as Evans tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans postures up in Curtis's guard and throws a big left but Curtis blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henry Curtis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of A Evans.
Curtis shoots in but no luck this time.
Curtis is breathing heavily.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Curtis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Evans counters with a left and a right that stings Curtis.
Evans drives through and clinches with Curtis against the cage.
Evans prevents the takedown attempt.
Evans has Curtis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Curtis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Curtis stops a takedown attempt from Evans.
Evans changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Curtis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Curtis throws a head kick that misses.
Evans shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Curtis but Curtis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Evans shoots in looking for a takedown. Curtis tries to sprawl out of it but Evans keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Curtis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis drops his hands momentarily and Evans takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Curtis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Evans counters with a straight right hand.
Curtis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Curtis shows good takedown defense.
Evans moves into the clinch.
Curtis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Evans fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Evans jumps guard and drags Curtis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Evans trying to keep a closed guard but Curtis is proving a slippery customer.
Curtis prevents Evans from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Curtis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Curtis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Evans working for submissions but it's allowed Curtis to get to half guard.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A Evans dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Evans fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Curtis fails with a takedown attempt.
Curtis misses with a double jab
and Evans counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Curtis!
Evans is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Curtis can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Curtis blocking the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evans trying to control but Curtis is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans controlling his opponent.
Evans trying to control but Curtis is having none of it.
Evans looking to finish with strikes here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Evans thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Curtis is squirming around, avoiding Evans's attempts to control the action.
Evans stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Evans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Curtis swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Curtis!
Evans scoring with strikes but Curtis is staying in there.
Evans with shots to the head and body - Curtis looks very uncomfortable down there.
Evans jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Curtis manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Curtis is not content to let Evans control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Evans misses with the ground and pound.
Evans working the body and head with strikes.
Evans has hold of Curtis's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Curtis seems comfortable defending it but Evans has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Curtis is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Curtis is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Evans couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). A Evans!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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