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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordon Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordon Wright has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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221 cm
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279 lbs
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198 cm
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Very confident |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordon Wright! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Evans! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Evans falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wright counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wright. Wright connects with a nasty looking knee right to Evans's face.
Wright landing knees to the body.
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Evans misses with a takedown and Wright holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Evans is trying to drag Wright to the mat but Wright just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Evans fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jordon Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Evans.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wright has Evans pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Wright. Evans is trying to drag Wright to the mat but Wright just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Wright breaks from the clinch.
Wright connects with a solid leg kick. Evans instigates a clinch. Wright landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Evans wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wright gets control of Evans's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wright will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Evans trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom. Wright throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Evans trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wright manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Wright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Evans's head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Wright's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Evans is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wright defends well. Evans working for submissions but it's allowed Wright to get to half guard.
Wright scoring with strikes to the body and head. Wright will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Wright slows the pace down in half guard. Evans tries to roll over but Wright keeps him under control.
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 is looking to control Wright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Evans avoid being mounted? Wright scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Wright takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Wright lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Wright working Evans over with strikes. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wright takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Wright lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordon Wright dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Evans misses with a takedown and Wright holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Wright will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Evans up against the cage. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Wright scores with a knee to the head.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Wright has him pressed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Evans being controlled against the cage. Evans fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Evans is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wright is defending well for now. Evans can't get the takedown.
Jordon Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Evans. A knee to the head by Wright.
Wright successfully pulls guard.
Wright looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Wright trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Wright manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Wright decides to pull guard. Evans pushing down on Wright's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wright is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Evans takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Evans is nestled in close to Wright, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Wright manages to get to full guard.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully. 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!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wright wants to stand and escape but Evans is having none of it. Wright is working an open guard so Evans takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Evans fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wright avoids it really well and circles away. Evans is breathing heavily. Evans fails with the takedown and Wright counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Wright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jordon Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Evans gets a clinch. Evans fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wright is pushing Evans up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Wright pulls guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wright scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordon Wright dominated that second round. That's time! Wright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Evans misses with a takedown and Wright moves into the clinch. Evans trying to stall but Wright improves his position.
Wright lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Wright manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Wright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evans can do to turn this around? Evans scoring with some ground and pound. Evans slips nicely into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are battling for position here. Wright manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Wright keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Evans tries to stand but Wright is controlling from the bottom. Wright can't keep his opponent in guard - Evans advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Evans wants to pass the guard but Wright is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Evans is stalling here. Wright is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Evans seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wright has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Evans takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Wright is chipping away with strikes.
Wright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Wright scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Evans tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Wright controlling his opponent. Evans tries to hold on but Wright postures up. Evans taking shots to the head. Evans stops Wright from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. Evans is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Evans wants to hold on but Wright pushes him away. Evans flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wright cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wright landing shots from mount. Wright lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Evans hang on? Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Evans is wriggling around trying to escape.
Frankie Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jordon Wright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Wright takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight! Jordon Wright showed his dominance in that final round. Well Wright has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordon Wright!
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energy
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hype
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