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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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278 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Calvin Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Evans!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Charles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Evans sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Evans is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Evans blocks a head kick by Charles.
Evans tries to clinch but Charles is having none of it.
Charles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Evans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Charles gets control of Evans's arms and successfully pulls guard. Charles will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charles really is a fat lump.
Evans is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Evans drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Charles manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Evans has Charles in his guard.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Charles presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Charles has Evans pressed against the cage, preventing Evans from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Charles pulls Evans into guard.
Evans won't allow Charles to get back to his feet.
Evans gets to his feet. Charles looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Charles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Charles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Evans.
Good leg kick by Charles there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans shoots for a takedown but Charles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans drives through and clinches with Charles against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Charles.
Charles is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Charles tries to score a body lock takedown but Evans shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Evans is trying to break free.
Evans prevents a takedown attempt there.
Charles is breathing heavily.
Charles prevents a takedown attempt there.
Come on Charles - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans effectively controlling the action here.
Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evans is trying to pull guard but Charles has him pressed against the cage.
Charles tries to circle away but Evans has him pinned against the cage.
Evans has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Charles avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Charles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Charles dives in and grabs Evans's left leg, looking for a takedown. Evans pushes down on Charles's head and hops out.
Charles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Evans is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles doesn't manage to clinch there - Evans circles away.
Charles gets a clinch.
Charles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Evans has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as Charles controls the action.
Evans lands a good knee to the midsection. Charles won't want to take too many of those.
Evans keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Charles's efforts to push away.
Evans manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Evans.
Charles wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Evans dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Evans is looking to clinch but Charles is avoiding it.
Evans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Evans drops down looking for an ankle pick but Charles pulls his leg out and moves away.
Charles looks for a takedown but Evans sprawls well.
Charles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Charles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Evans looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Charles is fending him off so far but Evans persists. Nope, Charles circles away and we're back to standing.
Evans stuffs the takedown attempt from Charles. Charles gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Charles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Charles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles tries to clinch up
and Evans counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Evans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Charles pinned against the cage. Charles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Evans scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jason Evans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Charles tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.
Evans throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Evans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Charles somewhat.
Evans instigates a clinch.
Charles tries to pull guard but Evans forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Evans wants to take the fight to the mat but Charles manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans misses with a punch to the body.
Charles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Charles prevents the takedown attempt.
Evans tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Charles smiles and moves away.
Calvin Charles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Charles as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles clinches.
Charles breaks the clinch.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Charles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Charles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Evans stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Evans wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Evans. No joy for Charles on that attempt.
Evans slaps away a takedown attempt from Charles, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Evans scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans dives in for a single leg takedown but Charles sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Charles prevents a takedown attempt there.
Charles stalling against the cage.
Charles tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Evans just stands there and leans against the cage.
Evans has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Charles uses from the top position.
Charles stays in close to Evans's body and controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Charles tries to free his leg and advance position but Evans is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Evans 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! This is the final round!
Evans blocks a head kick by Charles.
Charles misses with a head kick.
Evans with a lazy takedown attempt
and Charles counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Evans fails in his attempt to clinch.
Charles fails with a takedown attempt.
Charles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Charles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Charles closes this distance looking for a takedown but Evans circles away.
Evans throws a series of strikes that have Charles backpedaling.
It looks like Calvin Charles has been cut.
Charles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Evans has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans tries to throw a body punch but Charles avoids it by throwing Evans back against the cage.
Charles has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Evans after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Charles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Evans.
Charles tries to land a knee to the head but Evans blocks with his arms.
Charles is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Evans to keep the fight standing.
Evans changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Charles fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Charles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Evans rushes Charles and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Evans is trying to drag Charles to the mat but Charles just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Charles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Charles closes the distance and clinches up with Evans, looking for a takedown. Charles pushes Evans against the cage but Evans circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Evans looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Charles is fending him off so far but Evans persists. Nope, Charles circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Charles with that takedown attempt.
Evans tries to clinch but Charles moves out of range.
Evans shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Charles defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Charles as he jumps to the side.
Evans stuffs the takedown.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt.
Evans displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Charles.
Charles takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans closes the distance but Charles moves to the side
and Charles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No luck for Charles with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Evans. No joy for Charles on that attempt.
Evans lands with a nice body punch.
Evans doesn't manage to clinch there - Charles circles away.
Evans rushes Charles and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Charles is looking for a takedown.
Calvin Charles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Evans is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Evans manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Evans has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Evans!
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RATING
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