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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Artoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans comes to the cage accompanied by "Phenomenon" by Thousand Foot Krutch. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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144 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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167 cm
20
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Artoff!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artoff shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Artoff was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Artoff landing strikes from the mount and Evans is in trouble!
Artoff lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Evans hang on?
Evans's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Evans bucks Artoff off and manages to get back to his feet!
A solid leg kick lands there for Artoff.
Evans connects with a looping right hand.
Some wild striking there from Evans.
Artoff fails with a takedown attempt.
Artoff misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artoff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Evans circles away.
Artoff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Evans swinging wilding here.
Artoff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Evans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Artoff somewhat.
Alex Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Artoff.
Artoff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Evans but Evans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Artoff takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Evans misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artoff fails to land the takedown.
Evans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Artoff.
Artoff looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Evans is fending him off so far but Artoff persists. Nope, Evans circles away and we're back to standing.
Artoff looks gassed!
Artoff closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Artoff lands in his opponent's guard.
Artoff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Evans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Evans wants to stand and escape but Artoff is having none of it.
Artoff trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Evans is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Artoff.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands with a light punch inside.
Evans misses with some punches.
Evans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Artoff tries for a takedown. No joy.
Evans working aggressively here.
Evans lands an uppercut.
Evans scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Evans lands a right hand that snaps the head of Artoff backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Evans creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Artoff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Artoff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Evans counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Artoff thinking.
Artoff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Evans throws a right hand that Artoff ducks under and follows up with a left that Artoff also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Evans. No joy for Artoff on that attempt.
Artoff misses with a head kick.
Artoff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Evans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Evans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Artoff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Evans throws a combination. Artoff tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Evans dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Evans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Artoff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evans checks a leg kick.
Artoff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Evans but Evans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Evans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Artoff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Evans counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artoff throws a push kick but Evans slaps the foot to one side.
Artoff shoots for a double leg takedown but Evans sprawls well. He's pushed Artoff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evans leaves Artoff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alex Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Artoff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artoff misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Artoff throws a head kick but Evans moves out of range.
Evans connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Evans walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Artoff checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Evans lunges at Artoff with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Artoff's hand.
Evans misses with a two punch combination.
Artoff shoots in and drives through. Evans sprawls well.
Artoff takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Evans misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans leaves Artoff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Artoff tries to clinch up
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
Nice cross by Evans.
Artoff with a lazy takedown attempt
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Artoff with a lazy takedown attempt
and Artoff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Artoff takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Artoff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artoff tries for a takedown but Evans circles away easily
and Evans counters with a straight right hand.
Artoff takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice takedown defense from Evans. No joy for Artoff on that attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Evans scores with a four punch combination!
Artoff dives in and grabs Evans's left leg, looking for a takedown. Evans pushes down on Artoff's head and hops out.
Evans throws a nice inside leg kick.
Evans tests Artoff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Artoff misses with a takedown
and Evans counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Artoff counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Evans is staying active underneath Artoff, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Artoff.
Artoff throwing shots but Evans is blocking nicely.
Artoff looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Evans kicks Artoff off and gets back to his feet.
Evans slips a straight right by Artoff.
Artoff tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Evans counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Evans dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Artoff darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Artoff wants to pass the guard but Evans is defending well.
Artoff prevents Evans from standing back up.
Artoff is trying to control the action in half guard but Evans is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Artoff working the head and body with strikes.
Artoff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evans keeps working.
Evans is trying to stand back up but Artoff is controlling him
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans has hold of Artoff's hands but Artoff slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Artoff misses with a takedown attempt
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artoff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evans swivels and escapes.
Evans keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alex Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Artoff.
Artoff ducks right into an uppercut from Evans.
Jeremy Artoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artoff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Artoff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Evans defends it nicely.
Artoff shoots for a takedown but Evans saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alex Evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Evans slaps away a takedown attempt from Artoff, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Artoff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Evans rushes Artoff and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Artoff blocking some punches.
Evans misses with some punches.
Artoff tries for a takedown. No joy.
Evans lands an uppercut.
Evans scores with a shot to the side of Artoff's head.
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Artoff looks for a takedown but Evans sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to bum rush Artoff with a series of wild strikes but Artoff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alex Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Artoff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Evans counters with a three punch combo that has Artoff backing up. Artoff nods at Evans to acknowledge the strikes.
Artoff has his takedown stuffed
and Evans counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Artoff is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Evans goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Artoff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Artoff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Evans as he jumps to the side.
Artoff misses with a combination
and Evans counters with a series of strikes. Artoff will be more careful next time no doubt.
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.
Artoff tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alex Evans is winning the standup battle so far.
Artoff misses with a takedown attempt
and Evans counters with a series of strikes. Artoff will be more careful next time no doubt.
Artoff shoots for a takedown but Evans saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Evans leaves Artoff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Artoff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Evans as he jumps to the side.
Artoff has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Artoff fails to land the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Evans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Evans, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Evans!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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