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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bihom Tarsun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarius Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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155 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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166 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bihom Tarsun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jarius Evans!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarsun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tarsun has Evans up against the cage in a clinch.
Tarsun wants a takedown but no success here.
Tarsun is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Evans content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Evans wants to get back to striking at distance but Tarsun won't allow it.
Evans swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarsun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarsun looking to throw knees to the head but Evans is blocking nicely.
Evans stalls.
Evans tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarsun's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarsun misses with a knee strike.
Evans gets underhooks to prevent Tarsun's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bihom Tarsun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans wants to break free but Tarsun has control.
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tarsun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarsun shoots for a takedown but Evans saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Evans throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tarsun closes the distance and clinches.
Evans scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Evans prevents a takedown attempt there.
Evans trying to stall but Tarsun improves his position.
Tarsun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarsun is looking to clinch.
Tarsun rushes Evans and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tarsun jumps guard but Evans stands there with Tarsun around his waist. Tarsun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Evans is pressed up against the cage. Tarsun has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Evans down to the mat. Evans avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A jab from Evans misses.
Tarsun throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tarsun lands with a cross.
Tarsun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tarsun.
Tarsun throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tarsun fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Evans, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to break free but Tarsun has control.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Tarsun has him pressed against the cage.
Evans is pressed up against the cage. Tarsun has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Evans down to the mat. Evans avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tarsun tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evans swivels and escapes.
Tarsun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tarsun misses with a wild combination.
Tarsun will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tarsun connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tarsun, right into the meat.
Tarsun lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Evans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tarsun.
Tarsun throws a head kick but Evans moves out of range.
Tarsun tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evans swivels and escapes.
Tarsun throws a nice looking combination but Evans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Tarsun.
Evans swats away the attempt to clinch by Tarsun.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarsun closes the distance and clinches.
Evans stalling in the clinch but Tarsun improves position.
Evans stops a takedown attempt from Tarsun.
Evans changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tarsun fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tarsun misses with a double jab.
Evans wants to slow Tarsun down by chopping away at his legs.
Tarsun scores with a three punch combo!
Evans throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tarsun instigates a clinch.
Tarsun tries for a takedown but Evans manages to get underhooks.
Tarsun changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Evans fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tarsun is breathing heavily.
Tarsun misses with a two punch combination.
Tarsun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bihom Tarsun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarsun buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tarsun fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarsun is looking to clinch but Evans is avoiding it.
Evans throws a leg kick but Tarsun checks it.
Evans throws a right hand that Tarsun ducks under and follows up with a left that Tarsun also avoids with ease.
Tarsun clinches up against the cage.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tarsun breaks the clinch.
Tarsun slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Tarsun misses.
Tarsun thows a body shot but no joy.
Tarsun scores with the left hand. Evans knows he should have avoided that one.
Tarsun misses with a combination
and Evans counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Evans lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarsun wants to get back to full guard.
Evans has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Evans is looking to pass Tarsun's guard but actually Tarsun recovers to full guard.
Tarsun keeping full guard, as Evans tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jarius Evans will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A punch combination from Tarsun misses.
Evans comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tarsun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Evans waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Tarsun.
Tarsun has his takedown stuffed
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Evans counters with a series of strikes. Tarsun will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tarsun misses with a double jab
and Evans counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Evans creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Evans.
Tarsun has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Evans is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tarsun goes for a takedown attempt but Evans pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bihom Tarsun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarsun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Evans.
Evans thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tarsun misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tarsun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarsun misses with a double jab.
Tarsun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tarsun clinches.
Tarsun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Evans smiles and moves away.
Evans tries to clinch but Tarsun moves out of range.
Evans slips a jab and a cross from Tarsun.
Tarsun throws a nice looking combination but Evans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Evans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tarsun wants to clinch.
Tarsun throws a left and a right that both miss
and Evans counters with an inside leg kick.
Evans throws and low kick but Tarsun moves out of range easily.
Evans misses with a double jab.
Tarsun wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Tarsun misses with a two punch combination.
A jab lands there for Tarsun.
Evans connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tarsun throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Evans throws a lazy head kick
and Tarsun moves into the clinch.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Tarsun throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Evans blocks it with crossed arms.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Evans is trying to stall.
Evans misses with the head strike.
Evans trying to stall but Tarsun improves his position.
Evans is looking to break free of the clinch but Tarsun has double underhooks.
Tarsun tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tarsun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarsun moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tarsun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tarsun lands with a nice combination. Evans backs away looking to recover.
Tarsun throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evans.
Tarsun fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Tarsun, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarsun rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Evans moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Evans swings for the body but Tarsun moves out of range.
Evans wants to clinch.
Tarsun misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tarsun is looking to clinch but Evans is avoiding it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tarsun. That's going to slow Evans down.
Tarsun scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Tarsun.
Evans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarsun.
Tarsun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Evans cracks a nice hook into Tarsun's ribs.
Evans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Evans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tarsun fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tarsun tries to clinch up
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tarsun scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Tarsun.
Evans scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tarsun fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tarsun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tarsun clinches up against the cage.
Come on Evans - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Evans tries to break the clinch but Tarsun is controlling the position.
Tarsun pulls guard successfully.
Evans stopping the sweep attempt from Tarsun.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jarius Evans will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tarsun defending well as Evans loads up on a big left hand.
Tarsun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tarsun cracks the inside of Evans's front leg.
Tarsun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tarsun clinches up with Evans and pushes him back against the cage.
Evans wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tarsun tries a knee to the head but Evans blocks it.
Evans taking a breather.
Tarsun is working for takedown but Evans is calmly controlling the position for now.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Tarsun has him pressed against the cage.
Tarsun looking to throw knees to the head but Evans is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarsun keeps control of Evans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Evans's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Evans is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tarsun is keeping busy.
Tarsun prevents a body shot from Evans.
Tarsun prevents Evans from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Evans creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tarsun is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Evans gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bihom Tarsun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans wants to break the clinch but can't.
Evans has had enough of the clinch but Tarsun keeps him there for the moment.
Tarsun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Evans finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tarsun throws a series of punches but Evans moves out of range.
Tarsun misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tarsun rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Evans moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tarsun tries to clinch up.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Evans throws out a leg kick but Tarsun moves out of range and Evans only half commits.
Tarsun lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Evans throws an overhand right that lands on Tarsun's shoulder, as Tarsun tries to avoid the shot.
Tarsun moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.
Tarsun looks to throw the jab but Evans is out of range.
Tarsun rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Evans moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Evans throws a hook but Tarsun blocks it.
Evans on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tarsun. Tarsun obviously looking to wear him down.
Tarsun dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Evans. That did some damage!
Tarsun changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Evans looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Evans is looking for a sweep.
Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Evans sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Evans moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Evans has his foot on Tarsun's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tarsun works his way back into a safe position though.
Tarsun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Evans can't keep his opponent in guard - Tarsun advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tarsun is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Evans is trying to stand up here but Tarsun is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarsun 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.
Evans looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tarsun works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tarsun with shots to the head and body - Evans looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tarsun with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tarsun avoids the attempt from Evans to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tarsun landing shots from mount.
Evans wants to hold on but Tarsun pushes him away.
Evans keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bihom Tarsun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarsun is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tarsun throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bihom Tarsun showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Evans 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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