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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Tomba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Evans could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alberto Tomba's chin.
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180 cm
26
250 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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214 cm
26
300 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Evans! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alberto Tomba! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Evans misses with a straight right. Evans connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Evans takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Tomba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Tomba throws a left and a right that both miss
and Evans counters with a solid body kick. Evans lands an overhand right. Evans closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. 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 closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tomba did well to prevent Evans getting side control. Evans not landing any meaningful shots this time. Evans is trying to control the action in half guard but Tomba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Tomba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Evans. Evans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Evans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round. Evans missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Evans working over Tomba with some ground and pound. Tomba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Tomba regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Evans. Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Evans stops Tomba from standing up. Evans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Evans stops Tomba from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Evans with a nice head shot there. Evans is looking to pass into half guard but Tomba pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tomba is in guard. Evans wants to stand but Tomba is controlling the position. Tomba wants to get up but he can't break Evans's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rob Evans has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Good work by Tomba as he checks the leg kick. Tomba with a nice cross. Alberto Tomba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tomba throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range. Evans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tomba. Evans misses with a hook. Tomba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evans moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Evans scores with a leg kick.
Tomba thows a left - swing and a miss! Evans looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Evans moves out of range as Tomba strikes. Tomba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Evans closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Evans lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tomba works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Evans tries to free his leg and advance position but Tomba is retaining full guard. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Evans throws a strike but Tomba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Tomba stops Evans from standing up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rob Evans will probably get the nod. 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.
Tomba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Evans on the side of the head. Evans throws a low kick but Tomba moves out of range easily. Tomba thows a left - swing and a miss! Tomba lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Rob Evans has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tomba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Tomba. Tomba tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans tries to score with a low kick but Tomba moves his leg out of the way. Tomba throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Evans has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tomba finds it's way round the side to connect with Evans's head. Tomba lands a big right hand that sends Evans crashing to the mat! Tomba stays standing though and waves Evans back to his feet!
Evans is rocked! Tomba fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Evans out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Alberto Tomba! After the big win, Alberto Tomba made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Just Fight (Everything 7$) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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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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