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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chase Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Decision Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Deicide-Once Upon the Cross . 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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255 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
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205 cm
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245 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
World class boxer
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chase Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Decision Machine!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans looks for a takedown but Machine sprawls well.
Machine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Machine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Evans.
Evans avoids the head kick by Machine.
Machine throws a front kick aimed at Evans's knee but Evans avoids it well.
Machine throws a body kick, spinning off balance
so Evans counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Evans wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving.
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans stopping the sweep attempt from Machine.
Evans controls from within his opponent's guard.
Evans wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Evans sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Chase Evans just wasn't active enough.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Machine throws a chopping leg kick but Evans manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Evans blocks a head kick by Machine.
Machine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A shot to the body from Machine misses
and Evans counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Evans stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine wants to control but Evans is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machine is refusing to be controlled, as Evans sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans trying to pass the guard but Machine defending well.
Evans content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Machine is refusing to be controlled, as Evans sits in half guard.
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.
Chase Evans has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Machine throws a low kick but Evans moves out of range easily.
Machine throws a leg kick
and Evans counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Evans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Evans content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Evans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Evans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Evans dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Machine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Evans takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Machine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machine tries to land a leg kick but Evans saw it coming and moves away.
Evans avoids the head kick by Machine.
Evans walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Machine throws a leg kick but Evans sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine throws a wild body kick that Evans sees coming a mile off.
Decision Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine throws a head kick that Evans semi-blocks.
Evans shoots for a double leg takedown but Machine sprawls well. He's pushed Evans's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Evans blocks a leg kick.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Machine.
A head kick misses from Machine.
Evans blocks a head kick by Machine.
Machine throws the kick towards the body but Evans avoids it.
Evans checks a leg kick nicely.
Machine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans fails in his attempt to clinch.
Evans tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Machine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Machine misses.
Machine throws a leg kick that is checked
and Evans counters with a takedown into side control.
Evans trying to control the action but Machine is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Evans.
Machine parries the strikes from Evans easily there. Evans is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Machine to escape.
Evans tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Evans is looking to take a break and control but Machine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Evans postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Machine is trying to control Evans's posture but Evans avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Decision Machine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Evans darts in trying to clinch
and Machine counters with a low kick, right behind Evans 's knee.
Machine throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Evans's head.
Machine throws a push kick but Evans slaps the foot to one side.
Evans blocks a head kick by Machine.
Evans avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine scores with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Machine, right into the meat.
Machine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Evans checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Machine throws a leg kick that is checked
and Evans decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Machine's guard.
Evans wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving.
Machine pulls Evans in close to his closed guard and prevents Evans from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chase Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans trying to control but Machine is working from the bottom.
Evans throws a big right hand that misses.
Evans preventing the sweep.
Machine keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Chase Evans has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Evans checks a leg kick nicely.
Machine tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to clinch but Machine slips to the side
and Machine counters with a head kick. That will keep Evans thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Evans closes the distance and clinches.
Evans drops down looking for an ankle pick but Machine pulls his leg out and moves away.
Machine misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Evans checks it well.
Machine throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
Evans takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machine as he jumps to the side.
Machine misses with a head kick.
Evans avoids the head kick by Machine.
And that's the end of the fight!
Decision Machine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Machine has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Decision Machine!
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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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