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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murphy MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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199 lbs
7 - 3 - 1 |
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181 cm
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193 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quinton Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Murphy MacManus!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacManus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
MacManus being controlled here, momentarily.
MacManus keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Quinton Evans just wasn't active enough.
MacManus throws a right hand that misses
and Evans counters with a nice leg kick.
MacManus looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. MacManus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Crunch! Evans slams his shin into MacManus's torso.
Evans takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacManus misses with a hook
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
MacManus misses with a straight left.
MacManus connects with a looping right hand.
MacManus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evans looking to score a takedown here. MacManus is defending well but Evans drives through and ends up in MacManus's guard.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacManus working a defensive guard here.
Evans drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and MacManus dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Evans is keeping the position for now.
MacManus drops back looking for a leg! Evans is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Evans manages to kick MacManus off! MacManus jumps back into Evans's guard.
MacManus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Evans is keeping the position for now.
Evans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MacManus.
Evans pulls MacManus in to control the position.
MacManus slips nicely into half guard.
Evans slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
MacManus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MacManus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Evans looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacManus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Evans utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacManus is looking to work some ground and pound but Evans has wrist control.
Evans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MacManus.
MacManus trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans keeping full guard, as MacManus tries to pass.
MacManus works over Evans with some ground and pound from 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.
Evans looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacManus throws and elbow that misses. Evans uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in MacManus's guard. Nice move by Evans!
Evans stands and throws MacManus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Evans in side control lands a decent elbow.
MacManus parries the strikes from Evans easily there. Evans is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable MacManus to escape.
Evans sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but MacManus is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Evans tries for a kimura but MacManus is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Evans dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
MacManus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacManus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
MacManus connects with a single shot there.
Evans shoots in looking for a takedown but MacManus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Evans's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
MacManus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Evans counters with a shoot takedown. MacManus fights it but they end up in guard.
MacManus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Evans trying to control but MacManus is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus controlling the position.
MacManus lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Evans!
MacManus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
MacManus throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Evans because MacManus loaded up on that one.
MacManus throws some wild stikes that Evans manages to avoid easily.
Evans in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
MacManus landing shots from mount.
MacManus working Evans over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus scores with a couple of good head shots there.
MacManus swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Evans is now in MacManus's guard. A big mistake from MacManus there, giving up the dominant position!
Evans works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Evans throwing shots but MacManus is blocking nicely.
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 slips a nice elbow through MacManus's hands, connecting with MacManus's forehead.
Evans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
MacManus trying to control from the bottom.
Evans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus is trying to maintain the position but Evans is very close to passing his half guard.
Evans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks MacManus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Evans sitting and controlling from the half guard.
MacManus is staying active underneath Evans, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Evans thows a huge punch but MacManus dodges it nicely.
MacManus is positioning himself well to prevent Evans advancing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Evans tries to pass to full mount but MacManus defends it.
Evans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans tries to pass to full mount but MacManus defends it.
Evans trying to control the action but MacManus is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Murphy MacManus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A slow jab from MacManus misses its intended target.
Evans throws a low kick but MacManus avoids it.
MacManus lands with a nice body punch.
Quinton Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from MacManus misses.
MacManus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Evans fakes a jab and throws a low kick but MacManus checks it well.
Evans throws a quick inside leg kick.
Evans misses with a takedown
and MacManus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Evans's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Evans is on top in guard.
MacManus is trying to control the position but Evans postures up.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but MacManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacManus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Evans keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of MacManus's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus keeping full guard, as Evans tries to pass.
Quinton Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but MacManus blocks nicely.
MacManus wants to sweep here but Evans controlling him for the moment.
MacManus being controlled here, momentarily.
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus is trying to keep Evans in close.
Evans trying to control but MacManus is working from the bottom.
MacManus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Evans postures up in MacManus's guard and throws a big left but MacManus blocks it.
Evans throws a big right hand that misses.
MacManus trying to keep a closed guard but Evans is proving a slippery customer.
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.
MacManus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
MacManus working a defensive guard here.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but MacManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but MacManus has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacManus keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacManus is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murphy MacManus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MacManus 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murphy MacManus!
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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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