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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Tran Duc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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190 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pierre Tran Duc!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Evans!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans tries to bum rush Tran Duc with a series of wild strikes but Tran Duc uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Evans misses.
Evans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tran Duc.
Evans takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Evans slips under a jab.
Tran Duc misses with a two punch combination.
Tran Duc goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tran Duc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Evans slips a jab from Tran Duc.
Evans throws a combination that misses
and Tran Duc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Evans is looking to clinch but Tran Duc is avoiding it.
Evans looks to land a right hand but Tran Duc moved out of range.
Tran Duc throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tran Duc shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Evans tries to bum rush Tran Duc with a series of wild strikes but Tran Duc uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tran Duc uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tran Duc misses the jab.
Pierre Tran Duc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Tran Duc. No joy for Evans on that attempt.
Tran Duc swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Evans stuffs the takedown.
Evans misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Tran Duc finds it's way through Evans's defenses.
Tran Duc shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Evans but Evans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Tran Duc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans throws a hook but Tran Duc avoids it easily.
Tran Duc misses with a looping right.
Evans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tran Duc.
Tran Duc is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tran Duc lands with a shot to the body.
Tran Duc scores with a jab.
Evans takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Tran Duc as he connects with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Tran Duc as he connects with a hook.
Tran Duc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Evans is looking to clinch.
Tran Duc dodges the punch combination from Evans.
Evans scores with a one two! Tran Duc had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tran Duc throws a left and a right that both miss
and Evans counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tran Duc keeps working.
Tran Duc is holding on to half guard well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans is trying to work for a kimura but Tran Duc is defending well.
Tran Duc wants to improve his position but Evans is controlling well.
Tran Duc actively working from the bottom here.
Tran Duc controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tran Duc on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tran Duc is looking for a sweep. Evans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A leg kick checked by Tran Duc.
Tran Duc with a nice cross.
Tran Duc throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Evans misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tran Duc throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Evans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tran Duc throws an overhand right that lands on Evans's shoulder, as Evans tries to avoid the shot.
Tran Duc fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Evans on the side of the head.
Evans takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circling - Tran Duc throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tran Duc shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tran Duc thows a huge punch but Evans dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tran Duc wants to control but Evans is keeping him busy.
Evans kicks off Tran Duc and gets to his feet.
Tran Duc misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Tran Duc throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Tran Duc. That snapped Evans's head back.
Evans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tran Duc.
Tran Duc lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Evans lands a nice looking body shot.
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tran Duc throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Evans stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tran Duc with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tran Duc drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tran Duc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tran Duc trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Tran Duc dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tran Duc misses the jab.
Evans tries to bum rush Tran Duc with a series of wild strikes but Tran Duc uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paul Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tran Duc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tran Duc swinging wildly here.
Tran Duc cracks Evans with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tran Duc pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Evans fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tran Duc getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Evans misses with a series of wild punches.
Evans loads up on a big right hand but Tran Duc slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tran Duc digs a good hook to Evans's body.
Evans misses with the combination.
Evans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tran Duc.
Tran Duc thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans shoots in and drives through. Tran Duc sprawls well.
Tran Duc connects with a jab.
Evans with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tran Duc to score with a decent uppercut.
Evans lands a head kick. Tran Duc smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tran Duc fails with the takedown
and Evans counters with a shoot takedown. Tran Duc fights it but they end up in guard.
Tran Duc working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
Tran Duc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Evans is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tran Duc controls Evans momentarily but Evans frees himself.
Evans is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Evans wants to control from the top but Tran Duc keeps moving.
Tran Duc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tran Duc is keeping the position for now.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Evans postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tran Duc is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tran Duc has escaped and now he's on top!
Tran Duc works over Evans with some ground and pound from guard.
Tran Duc throws a strike but Evans rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Evans works over Tran Duc with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tran Duc has momentary wrist control but Evans slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans won't allow Tran Duc to sweep him here.
Evans with a nice head shot there.
Tran Duc is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Tran Duc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tran Duc trying to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tran Duc checks the leg kick nicely there.
Evans throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Evans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Evans slips a jab and a cross from Tran Duc.
Evans throws a right and a left that Tran Duc avoids nicely.
Evans wants to clinch.
Tran Duc throws a jab but it's blocked by Evans.
That's four 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.
Tran Duc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tran Duc with a poor takedown
and Evans decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tran Duc's guard.
Evans distracts Tran Duc with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Evans preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tran Duc is working hard here to advance position.
Evans gets to his feet. Tran Duc looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tran Duc closes the distance but Evans moves to the side
and Evans counters with a left and a right that stings Tran Duc.
Tran Duc tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Tran Duc throws a lazy right hand but Evans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tran Duc missing with a left hand there. Evans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Evans doesn't manage to clinch there - Tran Duc circles away.
Pierre Tran Duc is winning the standup battle so far.
Tran Duc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tran Duc swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Evans will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Evans takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Evans throws a series of strikes that have Tran Duc backpedaling.
Evans misses with a looping left.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Tran Duc.
Tran Duc throws a hook to the side of Evans's head but Evans sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Evans throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tran Duc counters with a left and a right that stings Evans.
Nice cross by Tran Duc.
Tran Duc slips under a jab from Evans.
Tran Duc scores with a decent looking hook.
Tran Duc throws a big shot that misses.
Evans has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Evans walks into a straight right hand from Tran Duc.
Tran Duc throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Evans on the side of the head.
Tran Duc looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Evans wants to clinch up but Tran Duc keeps it at a distance.
Tran Duc throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tran Duc tries to keep at a distance but Evans has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tran Duc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Evans takes one to the chin there.
Tran Duc doesn't manage to clinch there - Evans circles away.
Tran Duc misses the jab.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tran Duc paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tran Duc lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Evans backs up against the cage.
Tran Duc misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Evans fails to land the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Evans misses the target.
Tran Duc lands with a straight right. Evans didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tran Duc is defended easily by Evans.
Evans shoots in but no luck this time.
Pierre Tran Duc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Evans.
Tran Duc slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans shoots in but no luck this time.
Evans throws a sloppy head kick and Tran Duc moves out of range easily.
Evans drops his hands momentarily and Tran Duc takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A cross from Tran Duc lands.
Tran Duc with a nice cross.
Tran Duc has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tran Duc is fighting off a takedown attempt but Evans is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tran Duc to the mat. Tran Duc regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tran Duc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tran Duc looking for a guillotine here but Evans defends easily.
Evans is in close to Tran Duc's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Evans trying to control but Tran Duc is working from the bottom.
Evans stopping the sweep attempt from Tran Duc.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans trying to control but Tran Duc is working from the bottom.
Tran Duc tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tran Duc is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Evans defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tran Duc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Evans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tran Duc.
Evans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tran Duc.
A jab from Tran Duc finds it's way through Evans's defenses.
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.
Tran Duc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tran Duc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Tran Duc blocks a head kick by Evans.
A jab from Tran Duc finds it's way through Evans's defenses.
Tran Duc connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Evans closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tran Duc did well to prevent Evans getting side control.
Evans wants to stand up but Tran Duc has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Tran Duc keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tran Duc 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!
I would not like to be Evans right now.
Tran Duc lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tran Duc is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Tran Duc clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Evans misses with a takedown
and Tran Duc counters with a right hand to the body.
Tran Duc lands a jab to Evans's midsection.
Tran Duc clobbers Evans with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tran Duc connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Evans's hands.
Evans throws a head kick but Tran Duc moves out of range.
Tran Duc pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tran Duc connects with a single shot there.
Tran Duc misses with a wild body shot.
Tran Duc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Evans.
Tran Duc scores with a jab.
Evans drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tran Duc manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Evans manages to get himself to full guard.
Tran Duc is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Paul Evans has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tran Duc keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Evans's head.
Evans is looking to stand up but Tran Duc isn't so interested in that idea.
Tran Duc trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tran Duc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Tran Duc throws a strike but Evans rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tran Duc is trying to keep Evans in close.
Tran Duc working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
Tran Duc looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Evans landing with the ground and pound.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Tran Duc has wrist control.
Tran Duc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Tran Duc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Evans content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tran Duc throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Evans postures up in Tran Duc's guard and throws a big left but Tran Duc blocks it.
Evans is in close to Tran Duc's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Evans postures up and lands a big shot to Tran Duc's brow.
Evans is working Tran Duc over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Evans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tran Duc is on top in guard.
Tran Duc with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tran Duc is pushing down on Evans's leg trying to pass to half guard. Evans is fighting to maintain full guard but Tran Duc has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tran Duc thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Evans's head.
Evans tries to kick Tran Duc off but Tran Duc keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tran Duc trying to control from half guard but Evans is working away.
Evans tries to roll over but Tran Duc keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Tran Duc had his way with Paul Evans in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Evans shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Evans pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tran Duc tries to reverse the position but Evans maintains control.
Tran Duc regains half guard.
Evans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tran Duc is staying active underneath Evans, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tran Duc is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Evans is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tran Duc keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Evans is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Evans prevents Tran Duc from improving his position.
Evans looks to land a strike but Tran Duc avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Evans preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tran Duc swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Evans counters with a series of strikes. Tran Duc will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tran Duc lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck for Tran Duc with that takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Tran Duc misses its intended target.
Tran Duc's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tran Duc duly obliges.
Evans swinging wildly here.
Evans throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tran Duc's head.
Tran Duc scores with a nice head shot.
Evans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Tran Duc misses.
Tran Duc throws a good cross that connects.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tran Duc moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tran Duc misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Evans scores with a jab.
Tran Duc bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Evans as Tran Duc shoots in.
A shot to the body from Tran Duc misses
and Evans counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tran Duc slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tran Duc swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Evans.
A lazy left from Evans finds it's target.
Evans tries to clinch there but Tran Duc circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tran Duc.
Evans on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Evans misses the jab.
Tran Duc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
Evans closes the distance and clinches up with Tran Duc, looking for a takedown. Evans pushes Tran Duc against the cage but Tran Duc circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to clinch up but Tran Duc circles away and keeps his distance.
Tran Duc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Evans throws a series of punches but Tran Duc avoids them all with ease.
Evans cracks a nice hook into Tran Duc's ribs.
Tran Duc throws a nice looking combination but Evans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tran Duc cracks Evans with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tran Duc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Tran Duc shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A left lands for Tran Duc.
Evans shoots in but no luck this time.
Pierre Tran Duc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Evans.
Tran Duc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Evans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tran Duc listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tran Duc blocks a head kick by Evans.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tran Duc connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tran Duc misses with a double jab
and Evans counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Evans.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evans won't allow Tran Duc to sweep him here.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Tran Duc blocks nicely.
Tran Duc lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Evans!
Poor strikes thrown by Tran Duc there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Pierre Tran Duc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tran Duc can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Evans is looking to escape.
Tran Duc is really struggling to control Evans but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Evans.
I think Tran Duc has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Tran Duc!
Pierre Tran Duc retains his middleweight title!
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