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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Metal Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhys Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ripper might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sabaton - Metal ripper. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
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181 cm
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169 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Metal Ripper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rhys Evans!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ripper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Evans misses with a series of wild punches.
Ripper thows a body shot but no joy.
Ripper takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ripper swinging wildly here.
Nice shot by Ripper.
Evans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ripper.
Evans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slapping leg kick lands for Evans.
Evans slips a jab and a cross from Ripper.
Evans swings for the body but Ripper moves out of range.
A head kick from Evans lands but Ripper takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ripper throws a combination that misses
and Evans counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ripper is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ripper lands with a nice body punch.
Sloppy strikes from Ripper. Those never looked like landing.
Evans looks for the body kick but Ripper saw that one coming.
A head kick from Evans lands but Ripper takes it in his stride.
Ripper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ripper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Evans, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Ripper is controlling him.
Evans lands a nice knee to the body.
Evans prevents a body shot from Ripper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ripper is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ripper dodges an elbow strike from Evans.
Knees in the clinch landing for Evans.
Ripper misses with a body punch.
Evans lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Evans tries to land a knee to the head but Ripper blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Evans as Ripper tries to tie him up.
Evans lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ripper backwards.
Ripper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ripper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A bit of stalling here from Evans.
Evans wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ripper.
Ripper throws a leg kick that misses.
Evans bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ripper's head backwards.
Evans throws a series of punches but Ripper moves out of range.
Evans has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ripper finds it's way round the side to connect with Evans's head.
Evans connects with a solid leg kick.
Ripper takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripper dodges the punch combination from Evans.
The fighters circle momentarily. Evans darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ripper scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans throws a series of punches but Ripper avoids them all with ease.
Evans slips a jab and a cross from Ripper.
Evans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhys Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ripper slips a straight right by Evans.
Ripper moves into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Evans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Evans moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhys Evans dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Ripper.
Ripper closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Evans feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rippers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ripper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Evans throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ripper counters with a nice uppercut.
Ripper dips to his left and cracks Evans with an uppercut!
Evans looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Evans scores with a push kick.
Evans clinches with his opponent.
Evans trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Metal Ripper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ripper takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Evans has Ripper up against the cage in a clinch.
Evans is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ripper has Evans pressed against the cage, preventing Evans from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Evans dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Evans misses with a knee strike.
Ripper is trying to maintain a safe position but Evans gets an underhook and turns Ripper into the cage.
Evans tries to land a knee to the head but Ripper blocks with his arms.
Evans tries to break the clinch but Ripper is controlling the position.
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Rhys Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans scores with a jab.
Ripper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Evans.
Ripper thows a body shot but no joy.
Ripper moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ripper tries to bum rush Evans with a series of wild strikes but Evans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ripper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ripper there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ripper is looking to chop away at Evans's legs.
Evans throws a sloppy body shot
and Ripper counters with a right hand to the body.
Evans has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Evans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Evans lands with a kick to the temple. Ripper shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Evans throws a series of punches but Ripper moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ripper. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Evans throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ripper forces Evans back against the cage and clinches.
Ripper is trying to break the clinch but Evans is controlling him.
Ripper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Evans after a bit of a struggle.
Evans can't break the clinch.
Evans misses with the head strike.
Evans blocks a body shot from Ripper.
Ripper has Evans pressed against the cage, preventing Evans from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripper trying to stall but Evans improves his position.
Ripper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Evans pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Evans is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ripper is defending well for now.
Ripper misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Evans.
Stalling in the clinch from Evans.
Ripper is working Evans over against the cage.
Evans tries to throw a body punch but Ripper avoids it by throwing Evans back against the cage.
Evans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ripper is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Evans is keeping busy.
Evans misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ripper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rhys Evans will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ripper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ripper keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ripper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Evans tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ripper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ripper looks to land a combination. Evans sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ripper misses with a hook.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ripper was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.
Ripper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Evans, pushing him back against the cage.
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ripper cracks Evans with a right hand to the side of the head.
Evans avoids a punch combination nicely.
Evans tries to bum rush Ripper with a series of wild strikes but Ripper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Evans has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Evans lands a body shot.
Ripper on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ripper misses with a series of wild punches.
Evans with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ripper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Evans slips a jab and a cross from Ripper.
Evans doesn't manage to clinch there - Ripper circles away.
Ripper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Evans breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ripper.
Evans wants to clinch up but Ripper keeps it at a distance.
Ripper looks to land a combination but Evans avoids it well.
Evans's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ripper under the eye.
Evans ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Evans scores with a nice right hand.
Rhys Evans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ripper!
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!
Ripper slips a jab and a cross from Evans.
Evans throws a nice looking combination but Ripper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Evans catches Ripper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Evans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ripper swats away the attempt to clinch by Evans.
Ripper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Evans.
Ripper throws a series of punches but Evans avoids them all with ease.
Ripper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Evans counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ripper's knee momentarily.
Ripper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ripper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evans throws a series of punches but Ripper avoids them all with ease.
Ripper misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripper attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Evans throws a series of punches but Ripper moves out of range.
Ripper lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ripper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Evans lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ripper wants to break free but Evans has control.
Ripper is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Evans has Ripper pressed against the cage, preventing Ripper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ripper looking to stall.
Evans is trying to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Metal Ripper 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rhys Evans!
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hype
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