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Event:
HFC Fight Night 7
Date: Oct 04, 2017 |
#R1#
MacAuliffe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Evans moves out of range as MacAuliffe throws a body kick.
Evans lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Evans ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
MacAuliffe avoids a punch combination nicely.
MacAuliffe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Evans. #TD#
MacAuliffe feints and as Evans raises his hands in defense, MacAuliffe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Evans pushes MacAuliffe off and scrambles back to his feet.
MacAuliffe avoids a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacAuliffe throws a nice looking combination but Evans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Evans avoids a punch combination nicely.
Evans takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from MacAuliffe misses.
MacAuliffe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Evans tries to bum rush MacAuliffe with a series of wild strikes but MacAuliffe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Evans misses with a right hand
and MacAuliffe counters with a one-two to the body. #KD#
MacAuliffe drops Evans with a left and a right! Oh, Evans is hurt - MacAuliffe dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC#
Evans is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Dai Evans has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big shot lands for MacAuliffe! That's hurt Evans! Will he recover? MacAuliffe fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baeddan MacAuliffe!
Baeddan MacAuliffe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 2
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Hominick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Evans blocks a body shot from Hominick.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Hominick has him pressed against the ropes. #BC2#
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Evans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hominick.
Evans blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Evans! But no joy.
Hematoma Hominick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hominick was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.
Hominick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Hominick misses.
No joy there for Evans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Evans.
Evans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Evans throws a right and a left that Hominick avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hominick lands a right hook to the body.
Evans sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hominick throws a push kick but Evans slaps the foot to one side.
Hominick cracks Evans with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
Hominick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Hominick.
Hominick scores with a nice strike.
Hominick works the jab nicely.
Evans fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hominick is out of range.
Hominick connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Evans's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hominick connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Evans scrambles back to his feet.
Evans thumps Hominick with a low kick.
Hominick stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hominick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Hominick lands with a shot to the body.
Evans on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hominick connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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 half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hominick scores with a jab. Evans acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Evans tries to work over Hominick's front leg with a kick but Hominick checks it.
Evans clobbers Hominick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Evans throws a series of strikes that have Hominick backpedaling.
Evans moves out of range of the body kick.
Hominick scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hominick is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hominick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Hominick misses with a kick to the body.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Evans slips under a jab.
Evans throws a body kick that misses.
Hominick slips under a jab.
Hominick tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.
Hominick lands a jab to the nose.
Hominick moves out of range of the body kick from Evans.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hominick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Evans takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Evans steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hominick.
Hominick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hematoma Hominick dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hominick misses with a body kick.
Hominick defending well as Evans loads up on a big left hand.
Hominick tries to counter by clinching up but Evans breaks away and moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Evans.
Hominick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evans can do to turn this around?
Hominick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
Evans throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Evans tries to get set, Hominick tries to push him back and clinch up but Evans manages to avoid the attempt.
Hominick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Evans throws a low kick but Hominick avoids it.
No joy there for Evans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Evans is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hominick.
Hominick throws a right hand that Evans ducks under and follows up with a left that Evans also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Hominick there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Evans avoids a kick to the body.
Hominick throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Evans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hominick.
Evans avoids a kick to the body.
Evans steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hominick.#T1#
Hominick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hominick blocks a low kick nicely.
Hominick blocks a head kick by Evans.
Evans throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hominick's head.
Hominick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Evans avoids the body shot from Hominick.
A jab from Evans does it's job there.
Evans misses with an uppercut. Hominick saw that one coming.
Evans lands a high kick!
Evans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crunch! Hominick slams his shin into Evans's torso.
Hominick tries to land a leg kick but Evans saw it coming and moves away.
Hematoma Hominick is winning the standup battle so far.
Evans's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hominick connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Evans scrambles back to his feet.
Hominick throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans throws a one two combo.
Evans takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
The fighters circling - Evans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hominick tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Evans manages to circle out of the way.
Hominick connects with a leg kick. Evans looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hominick swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Evans ducks right into an uppercut from Hominick.
Hominick scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hominick scores with a nice body kick.
Hominick misses with a body kick.
Evans misses with a jab to the body
#CL#
and Hominick counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hominick trying to land knees to the body.
Hominick tries to throw a body punch but Evans avoids it by throwing Hominick back against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hominick.
Hominick prevents Evans from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Hominick throws an elbow but misses.
Our sources have told us that Hominick has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hominick trying to land knees to the body.
Hominick tries to land knees in the clinch but Evans avoids the damage to the body.
Hominick cracks Evans with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hematoma Hominick dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hominick moves out of range as Evans throws a body kick.
Hematoma Hominick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good exchange - Evans coming out on top.#CL2#
Evans moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Evans breaks the clinch.
Hominick cracks Evans with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Evans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hominick.
Hominick misses with an uppercut. Evans saw that one coming.
As Hominick backs off Evans throws a huge counter combo but Hominick manages to avoid it all.
Hominick connects with a jab.
Hominick scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Hominick.
Hominick throws a push kick but Evans slaps the foot to one side.
Evans lands with a kick to the temple. Hominick shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Hematoma Hominick has been cut.
Evans throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hominick finds it's way round the side to connect with Evans's head.
Evans throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hominick just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Hominick keeps Evans at a distance using the push kick.
Hominick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Evans closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Evans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hominick.
Hominick tests Evans's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hominick feints and then cracks Evans's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Evans down.
Hominick misses with a body kick.
Hominick misses with a kick to the body.
Hominick misses with a straight left. #CL#
Hominick instigates a clinch.
Hominick unloads a knee to the mid-section. Evans lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hominick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Evans avoids it.
A right handed body shot lands from Hominick.
Good body shot from Hominick.
Dai Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Hominick tries to throw a body punch but Evans avoids it by throwing Hominick back against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hominick is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hominick tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
Hominick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hominick tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
Hominick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hominick tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Evans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Evans wants to break free but Hominick has control.
Hominick misses with a punch to the body.
Hominick scores a nice knee to the body.
Hominick lands with a right to the head.
Evans lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hominick misses with a knee strike.
Hominick tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hematoma Hominick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hominick 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hematoma Hominick!
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Event:
Dynasty 2
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evans throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Chiarmanda to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chiarmanda. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chiarmanda throws a solid leg kick but Evans takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Chiarmanda as he connects with a hook.
Chiarmanda feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Evans's calf.
Chiarmanda with a hook.
Evans throws a series of punches but Chiarmanda avoids them all with ease.
Chiarmanda fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chiarmanda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chiarmanda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Evans misses with a combination
and Chiarmanda counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Evans.
Chiarmanda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda tried to score with a low kick but Evans checks it.
Chiarmanda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
Chiarmanda misses with a straight right.
Chiarmanda throws the kick towards the body but Evans avoids it.
Evans blocks a jab.
Evans misses with a head kick.
Evans misses with a few strikes there.
Chiarmanda ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Chiarmanda throws a nice looking combination but Evans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Evans looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Evans checks a low kick from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda connects with a leg kick. Evans looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Evans takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chiarmanda misses with a straight left.
Evans throws a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Evans.
Evans lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Evans throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Evans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Evans manages to break the clinch.
Chiarmanda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chiarmanda. That's going to slow Evans down.
Evans lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Evans closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chiarmanda counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Chiarmanda. That snapped Evans's head back.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chiarmanda.
Evans throws a combination that misses
and Chiarmanda makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chiarmanda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Evans throws a big counter head kick but Chiarmanda avoids it with no problem.
Evans tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chiarmanda tries to work over Evans's front leg with a kick but Evans checks it.
Evans throws a head kick that Chiarmanda semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ossilus Chiarmanda dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Evans misses with a jab, cross combination.
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chiarmanda.
Ossilus Chiarmanda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chiarmanda ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Evans throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chiarmanda makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chiarmanda misses with a low kick as Evans jumps back.
Chiarmanda misses with a body shot
and Evans counters with a left and a right that stings Chiarmanda.
Evans's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice uppercut lands for Chiarmanda. That snapped Evans's head back.
Evans works the jab nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda wants to land a leg kick but Evans is out of range.
Evans moves out of range as Chiarmanda throws a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chiarmanda moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Chiarmanda with a nice cross.
Evans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chiarmanda.
A head kick by Evans misses
and Chiarmanda counters with a nice body kick.
#T1#
Chiarmanda throws a body shot but no joy.
Chiarmanda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chiarmanda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Evans at a distance.
Evans misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Chiarmanda.
Evans lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chiarmanda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Evans.
Chiarmanda misses with a double jab.
Chiarmanda stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chiarmanda misses with a low kick.
Chiarmanda lands a right hook to the body.
Chiarmanda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chiarmanda connects with a jab.
Evans checks the leg kick nicely there.
Evans throws a counter combo.#T2#
Chiarmanda misses the jab.
Evans moves out of range of the leg kick from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chiarmanda misses with a body shot.
Chiarmanda throws a body shot but no joy.
Evans lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Evans takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chiarmanda attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Evans is able to avoid easily.
Evans on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Evans throws a series of punches but Chiarmanda avoids them all with ease.
Dai Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans throws a head kick but Chiarmanda moves out of range.
Chiarmanda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evans can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chiarmanda throws a shot from downtown. Evans moves away and avoids it.
Chiarmanda throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ossilus Chiarmanda dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Evans fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Evans lands a head kick. Chiarmanda smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Evans thumps Chiarmanda with a low kick.
Evans throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Evans takes a jab right on the kisser.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chiarmanda.
Evans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chiarmanda tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Evans manages to circle out of the way.
Chiarmanda throws a leg kick
and Evans counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chiarmanda lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chiarmanda wants to land a leg kick but Evans is out of range.
Chiarmanda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Evans.
Chiarmanda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Evans throws a head kick but Chiarmanda moves out of range.
Evans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Chiarmanda misses with a hook.
Evans lands a head kick. Chiarmanda smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Evans scores with a three punch combo!
A punch combination from Evans misses.
Chiarmanda is looking to counter punch.
Ossilus Chiarmanda is winning the standup battle so far.
Chiarmanda throws the left hand but Evans avoids the punch easily.
Chiarmanda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Evans tries to bum rush Chiarmanda with a series of wild strikes but Chiarmanda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chiarmanda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Evans moves out of range of the body kick.
Chiarmanda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A cross from Chiarmanda lands.
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!
Chiarmanda misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Evans.
Chiarmanda throwing a counter right hand but Evans manages to avoid it.
Dai Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans connects with a body shot that sends Chiarmanda's belly button to the back.#T2#
Chiarmanda misses the shot to the body.
Chiarmanda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chiarmanda fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chiarmanda feints and then cracks Evans's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Evans down.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
Chiarmanda looks to land a body kick but Evans moved away.
Chiarmanda is looking to land body kicks.
A good leg kick by Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda checks the leg kick.
Chiarmanda connects with a body shot that sends Evans's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chiarmanda lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Evans checks a low kick from Chiarmanda.
Evans looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dai Evans.
I think Chiarmanda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ossilus Chiarmanda!
Ossilus Chiarmanda seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
FC 153:Epic Battle!
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Remoreras takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Markus Remoreras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Remoreras lands with a straight right. Evans didn't see that one coming.
Remoreras on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Remoreras throws a right hand that misses
and Evans counters with a series of strikes. Remoreras will be more careful next time no doubt.
Remoreras throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Remoreras.
Evans scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Remoreras cracks Evans with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Evans on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Remoreras misses.
As Remoreras backs off Evans throws a huge counter combo but Remoreras manages to avoid it all.
Evans throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Remoreras looks to land a right hand but Evans moved out of range.
Remoreras throws a low kick but Evans avoids it.
Evans feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Remorerass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice combination there by Evans.
Remoreras dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Evans. That did some damage!
Remoreras lands a nice leg kick that just misses Evans's sensitive parts.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Evans throws a low kick but it's checked well by Remoreras.
Remoreras fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Evans throws a jab when Remoreras was well out of range.
Remoreras misses with a few strikes there.
Evans feints a jab promting Remoreras to slip. Evans then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Remoreras slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Evans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Evans ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Remoreras moves away.
Remoreras scores with a leg kick.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
Remoreras tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Evans is able to avoid easily.
Evans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Evans wants to land a leg kick but Remoreras is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Remoreras tries to work over Evans's front leg with a kick but Evans checks it.
A head kick misses from Evans.
Remoreras cracks the inside of Evans's front leg. #T2#
Remoreras scores with a jab to the jaw.
Remoreras pivots, looking for a leg kick but Evans is out of range and Remoreras settles back down.
Evans shapes to counter with a head kick.
Evans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Remoreras.
Evans connects with a high kick.
Remoreras throws a hook but Evans avoids it easily.
Evans scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Remoreras doesn't seem bothered though.
Remoreras moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Remoreras listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Remoreras lands a jab to the head.
Evans fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Evans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Remoreras swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Remoreras takes a kick to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Remoreras looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Evans looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Remoreras avoids a punch combination nicely.
Remoreras tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Evans dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
Remoreras dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Evans. That did some damage!#CL#
Remoreras has Evans up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC2#
Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Evans takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Remoreras tries a low kick but Evans avoids it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Remoreras!
Remoreras throws a leg kick which misses Evans's front leg but catches the back leg as Evans tries to avoid it.
Remoreras tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Evans tries to bum rush Remoreras with a series of wild strikes but Remoreras uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Evans bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Evans looks to land a combination but Remoreras avoids it well.
Remoreras connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Evans's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Remoreras avoids a kick to the body.
#T1##CL#
Remoreras rushes Evans and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Remoreras breaks from the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Remoreras, right into the meat.
Evans throws a head kick but Remoreras moves out of range.
Remoreras ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Remoreras works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dai Evans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Remoreras lands a really nice looking cross but Evans seems unphased.
Remoreras shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Evans avoids the body shot from Remoreras.
Remoreras throws a shot from downtown. Evans moves away and avoids it.
Evans is looking for the big counter here.
Evans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Evans throws a counter combo.
Evans cracks Remoreras with a good jab.
Evans cracks Remoreras with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
Remoreras has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Evans throws a jab but it's blocked by Remoreras.
Remoreras went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Remoreras lands with a kick to the ribs.
Evans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Remoreras.
Evans's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Remoreras digs a good body shot into Evans's ribs.
Evans scores with a head kick. Remoreras tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Remoreras lands a nice shot that snaps Evans's head back.
Remoreras throws the kick towards the body but Evans avoids it.
That kick from Remoreras tenderised Evans's leg. Evans is trying to keep his angry face on.
Remoreras lands a nice looking body shot.
Remoreras walks into a jab.
Remoreras scores with a crisp jab that stopped Evans in his tracks.
Remoreras lands with a right hand.
Remoreras attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick from Evans.
A head kick by Evans misses
and Remoreras counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Remoreras has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Remoreras scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Remoreras thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Remoreras dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Evans shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Remoreras throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Evans unleashes a big counter combination but Remoreras bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Remoreras scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Remoreras misses with a jab, cross combination.
Evans flicks out a counter leg kick but Remoreras steps away.
Evans takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick misses from Remoreras.
Good shot there by Remoreras.
Evans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy body kick from Remoreras
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
Remoreras connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Evans is rocked!#CL#
Evans gets tackled into the ropes by Remoreras. Remoreras maintains the clinch.
Evans is still on wobbly legs! Can Remoreras finish him?#BC2#
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Evans seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Remoreras moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dai Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Remoreras misses with a series of wild punches.
Evans misses with a head kick.
Remoreras scores with a leg kick.
Evans lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T1#
Evans looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL#
Remoreras drives through and clinches with Evans against the ropes.
#BC2#
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Remoreras steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Remoreras.
Remoreras feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Evans's calf.
Remoreras motions for Evans to come forward. Remoreras throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Evans cracks Remoreras with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Evans misses with the combination.
Remoreras steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Remoreras scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A looping hook to the body misses from Remoreras. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Remoreras throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Remoreras, right into the meat.
#T2#
Remoreras throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Remoreras gets a clinch. #BC2#
Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Evans checks a leg kick nicely.
Remoreras misses with a wild body shot.
Remoreras throws a quick inside leg kick.
Remoreras rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
Remoreras throws a right and a left that both miss.
Remoreras throws out a loose jab but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Remoreras tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Evans was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Remoreras throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Remoreras misses with an uppercut.
Evans bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Evans has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Evans lands a head kick. Remoreras smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that's the end of the fight!
Markus Remoreras showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Remoreras 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus Remoreras!
An out of breath Markus Remoreras thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
FC 150:New Breed
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Hominick throws a half hearted mid kick.
Evans throws a shot from downtown. Hominick moves away and avoids it.
Hominick tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Evans manages to circle out of the way.
Evans misses with a head kick.
Hominick doesn't manage to clinch there - Evans circles away.
Evans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hominick throws a leg kick but Evans checks it.
Hominick checks the leg kick.
Hominick seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hominick throws the kick towards the body but Evans avoids it.
Evans is looking for the big counter here.
Evans throws a nice looking combination but Hominick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans loads up on a big right hand but Hominick slips the punch.
Hominick is looking to land body kicks.
Hominick has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Montreal Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Hominick is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Evans takes a swing at Hominick's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Evans lands with a nice combination. Hominick backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Hematoma Hominick has been cut.
A head kick misses from Evans.
Evans throws a right hand that Hominick ducks under and follows up with a left that Hominick also avoids with ease.
Hominick punishes Evans's body with a nice straight punch.
Evans swinging wildly here.
Hominick throws a push kick but Evans slaps the foot to one side.
Hominick avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hominick fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Evans checks it well.
Hominick moves out of range of the body kick.
Hominick throws the kick towards the body but Evans avoids it.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hominick is looking to counter the offense by Evans and move into the clinch.
Hominick lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
Evans fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hominick is out of range.
Evans misses with a low kick.
Hominick wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hominick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Nice defenses there by Hominick.
Evans moves out of range as Hominick throws a body kick.
Evans misses with a head kick.
Hominick wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Evans throws a hook but Hominick blocks it.
Hominick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hominick scores with a kick to the body.
Evans takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Evans takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A swing and a miss from Evans.
Hominick tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Evans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hematoma Hominick's cut.
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.
#R2#
Evans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hominick moves out of range of the body kick from Evans.
Hominick throws a push kick but Evans slaps the foot to one side.
Hominick sets himself, and Evans steps forward looking for the clinch! Hominick avoids it this time.
Evans digs a good hook to Hominick's body.
Hominick pushes Evans away with a front kick.
Some wild striking there from Evans.
Hominick is looking to counter the offense by Evans and move into the clinch.
Dai Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Hominick finds it's way through Evans's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hominick lands a nice looking kick to the body. Evans takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Evans has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Evans breaks the clinch.
Hominick lets loose with a powerful body kick. Evans will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Hominick scores with a leg kick.
#CL2#
Evans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Evans is trying to push Hominick away but Hominick has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Evans blocks a body shot from Hominick.
Hominick tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Evans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Evans has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Evans manages to break the clinch.
Evans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hominick.
Evans throws a series of punches but Hominick moves out of range.
Hominick misses with the body kick#CL2#
and Evans moves into the clinch.
Hominick has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
Hominick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hominick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Hominick lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hominick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hominick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Hominick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Evans's elbow. #BC2#
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hominick has Evans up against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hominick struggles to land a body shot inside as Evans controls his hands.
Hominick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hominick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hominick throws a sloppy head kick and Evans moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Evans's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Evans connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hominick throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
Hominick takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dai Evans will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hematoma Hominick's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Evans scores with a three punch combo!
Hominick takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hominick checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Evans rushes Hominick and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Evans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hominick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hominick can't find room to land a body shot as Evans controls the action.
Hominick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
Hominick has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
Hominick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hominick keeps control of Evans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hominick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Evans is defending well for now.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Hominick has him pressed against the ropes. #BC2#
Evans breaks the clinch.
Evans throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hominick.
Hominick stuns Evans with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hominick moves away.
Evans throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Hominick moves into the clinch.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Hominick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hominick lands a right hand.
Hominick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hominick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hominick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hominick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Evans avoids it.
Evans has had enough of the clinch but Hominick keeps him there for the moment.
Hominick tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
#BC2#
Evans breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Hominick checks a leg kick.
Hominick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dai Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Evans moves into the clinch successfully.
Hominick lands a good knee to the midsection. Evans won't want to take too many of those.
Hominick misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Evans wants to break free but Hominick has control.
Hominick tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hominick pushes Evans back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Hominick pushes Evans back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head punch on the inside from Hominick fails to land.
Hominick tries to land knees in the clinch but Evans avoids the damage to the body.
Hominick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hominick obliges.
Hominick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hematoma Hominick clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Hematoma Hominick's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Hominick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Hominick.
Hominick tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hominick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Evans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hominick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dai Evans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hominick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Evans scores with a one two! Hominick had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hominick is looking to wear down Evans with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Evans. Hominick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Evans blocks a head kick by Hominick.
Hominick ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hominick tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
Evans was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hominick misses with a body kick.
Hominick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Evans misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Evans. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Evans.
Hominick throws a push kick but Evans slaps the foot to one side.
Decent striking displayed by Evans there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Evans.
Hominick avoids the head kick by Evans.
Hominick connects with a body shot.#CL#
Hominick gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Evans scores with a spinning back kick!
Evans displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Evans throws a combination. Hominick tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hematoma Hominick has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Evans wants to break the clinch but can't.
Evans blocking some punches.
Evans has had enough of the clinch but Hominick keeps him there for the moment.
Hominick tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hominick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Hominick.
A short left from Hominick.
Hominick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Evans is defending well for now.
Hominick misses with a body punch.
Hominick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hominick unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Evans is trying to force a seperation but Hominick has the dominant position.
Hominick working aggressively here.
Hominick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Evans dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Hematoma Hominick's cut.
That's time! Hominick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Hominick moves to clinch but Evans breaks away
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
Hematoma Hominick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Evans. Hominick does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Evans tries to get set, Hominick tries to push him back and clinch up but Evans manages to avoid the attempt.
Hominick blocks the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hominick.
Hominick throws a body kick that misses.
Evans looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Evans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Evans throws a chopping leg kick but Hominick manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hominick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Evans. That did some damage!
Hominick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Evans.
Hominick is looking to counter the offense by Evans and move into the clinch.
Evans throws a head kick that Hominick semi-blocks.
#T1#
Hominick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Evans misses with a low kick.
Evans throws a body kick that misses.
Hominick tries to counter by clinching up but Evans breaks away and moves out of range.
Evans moves out of range of the body kick from Hominick.
Evans throws a head kick but Hominick moves out of range.
Hominick tries to counter by clinching up but Evans breaks away and moves out of range.
Evans throws a body punch but Hominick moves out of range.
Evans lands a glancing blow to the side of Hominick's head.
Evans throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hominick throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hominick.
Hominick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hominick there as he acknowledges the shot.
Evans moves out of range of the body kick from Hominick.
#T2#
Evans throws a body kick that misses.
Dai Evans is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hominick throws a half hearted mid kick.
Evans raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hominick pivots, looking for a leg kick but Evans is out of range and Hominick settles back down.
Evans throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Hominick holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hominick lands a good knee to the midsection. Evans won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans blocks a body shot from Hominick.
Evans is trying to force a seperation but Hominick has the dominant position.
Evans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hominick has him pressed against the ropes.
Hominick missing with knees to the body.
Hominick digs a right hand underneath Evans's ribcage. Evans let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Evans tries to break the clinch but Hominick is controlling the position.
Evans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hominick tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dai Evans.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dai Evans!
Dai Evans decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
FC 144:
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Evans throws a leg kick but MacLeod sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
MacLeod moves into range and clinches up with Evans.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacLeod working aggressively here.
#BC#
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacLeod tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.
MacLeod connects with a jab.
Evans lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
Evans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from MacLeod misses its intended target.
Evans staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans throws a head kick that misses
and MacLeod counters with a nice body shot.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacLeod moves away.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Evans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Evans's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Evans duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacLeod changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
MacLeod has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Evans.
MacLeod punishes Evans's body with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Evans.
MacLeod lands a jab to Evans's midsection.
Evans connects with a good right hand that stumbles MacLeod. MacLeod circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Evans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
MacLeod throws a nice looking combination but Evans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Evans slips under a jab from MacLeod.
Evans lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Evans throws a head kick that MacLeod semi-blocks.
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!#CL2#
MacLeod forces Evans back against the ropes and clinches.
MacLeod throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
MacLeod throws a head punch that misses.
Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Evans misses with a straight left.
Evans slips a straight right by MacLeod.
Evans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacLeod.#KD#
Evans scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops MacLeod to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
MacLeod lands a glancing blow to the side of Evans's head.
MacLeod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evans.
Evans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Evans tries to work over MacLeod's front leg with a kick but MacLeod checks it.
MacLeod throws out a counter right but Evans avoids it with no problem.#CL#
MacLeod gets tackled into the ropes by Evans. Evans maintains the clinch.
MacLeod is trying to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Evans as MacLeod tries to tie him up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans tries to break the clinch but MacLeod is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Evans should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Evans tries to land a leg kick but MacLeod saw it coming and moves away.
Evans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacLeod lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
MacLeod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
MacLeod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacLeod showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Evans.
MacLeod swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacLeod takes one on the button.
Evans misses with a few strikes there.
MacLeod lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
MacLeod throws a poor cross that misses
and Evans counters with a left and a right that stings MacLeod.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans blocks a jab.
MacLeod dodges the punch combination from Evans.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
MacLeod throws a sloppy body shot
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacLeod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Evans is looking for a counter combo.
Dai Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacLeod swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
MacLeod avoids the head kick by Evans.
Evans throws a series of punches but MacLeod moves out of range.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from MacLeod.
MacLeod staying out of range there.
MacLeod misses with a few strikes there.
MacLeod takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Evans.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Evans - that will leave a mark!
Evans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacLeod can do to turn this around?
MacLeod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Evans is looking to counter with head kicks.
MacLeod avoids the head kick by Evans.
MacLeod will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
MacLeod on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacLeod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Evans misses with an uppercut
and MacLeod counters with a stiff right hand.
MacLeod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Evans throws a lazy body kick
and MacLeod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacLeod misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - MacLeod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Evans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Evans fails to land with a series of punches.
Evans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans looks to throw the jab but MacLeod is out of range.
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Evans lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Evans dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Evans throws a leg kick
and MacLeod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Evans throws a head kick but MacLeod moves out of range.
Evans throws a hook but MacLeod blocks it.
MacLeod takes a head kick and keeps coming.
MacLeod misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacLeod throws a head punch that misses.
MacLeod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Evans manages to break the clinch.
Evans throws a head kick that half lands.
Evans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacLeod.
MacLeod's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Evans connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MacLeod scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Evans does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
MacLeod works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Evans moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Evans does no damage.
MacLeod takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MacLeod is looking for the big counter here.
Evans throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Evans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacLeod.
A left lands for MacLeod.
MacLeod tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.
It looked like Evans was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from MacLeod.
MacLeod just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Evans finds it's way through MacLeod's defenses.
Evans lands an overhand right.
Evans scores with a jab to the head.
MacLeod looks to clinch
and Evans counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#
MacLeod is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacLeod loads up on a big right hand but Evans slips the punch.
MacLeod is still on wobbly legs! Can Evans finish him?#T2#
Evans falls off balance throwing a combination
and MacLeod counters with a nice uppercut.
Dai Evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Evans throws a right and a left that MacLeod avoids nicely.
MacLeod seems to have recovered his senses.
Evans misses with an uppercut.
Evans lands a high kick!
Evans moves out of range as MacLeod strikes.
Evans is looking to slow MacLeod down with leg kicks.
MacLeod wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
As MacLeod looks to move away, Evans throws a big counter combo but MacLeod just gets out of the way.
MacLeod fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacLeod moves out of range of the body kick from Evans.
MacLeod throws a hook to the side of Evans's head but Evans sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Evans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacLeod.
A jab from MacLeod misses.
Connor MacLeod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans scores with a sloppy right hand. MacLeod should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dai Evans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Evans, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dai Evans!
A victorious Dai Evans thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
FC 141:Lievin vs Spong
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Burns blocks a head kick by Evans.
Evans throws a right and a left that Burns avoids nicely.
That kick from Evans tenderised Burns's leg. Burns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Evans.
Burns looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Evans stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns.
Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That kick from Burns tenderised Evans's leg. Evans is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns lands a leg kick that knocks Evans off balance momentarily.
Evans fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burns is out of range.
Evans throws a combination. Burns tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Burns paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burns does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Evans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns avoids the head kick by Evans.
#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns. That's going to slow Evans down.
Evans checks a leg kick nicely.
Titan Xavier Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Evans.
That kick from Burns tenderised Evans's leg. Evans is trying to keep his angry face on.
Evans throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Evans takes one to the chin there.
Evans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Evans throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Evans throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Burns takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Evans steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Burns. That one must have hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns is looking to clinch but Evans is avoiding it.
Burns does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Evans looks for the body kick but Burns saw that one coming.
As Evans backs away, Burns returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Evans misses with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns, right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Evans misses the target.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Evans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burns circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Burns has taken the fight to the clinch.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Burns has him pressed against the ropes.
Burns tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Evans avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Burns.
I was talking to Burns's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Burns throws an elbow but it misses.
Burns tries to land knees in the clinch but Evans avoids the damage to the body.
Burns misses with an elbow strike.
Evans tries to circle away but Burns has him pinned against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans dodges an elbow strike from Burns.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Burns missing with knees to the body.
Burns trying to land knees to the body.
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 Titan Xavier Burns will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Burns checks a low kick from Evans.
Evans walks into a stiff left hand from Burns.
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
Burns connects with a nice looking jab.
Burns checks a low kick from Evans.
As Evans tries to get set, Burns tries to push him back and clinch up but Evans manages to avoid the attempt.
Burns wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Burns has closed the distance and engaged Evans in a clinch.
Evans avoids a wild elbow strike from Burns.
Burns tries a knee to the head but Evans blocks it.
Burns keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Evans's efforts to push away.
Burns putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Evans in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC2#
Evans breaks the clinch.
Good leg kick by Burns there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1#
Evans looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burns throws a leg kick
and Evans counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Burns pushes Evans up against the ropes in a clinch.
Burns misses with an elbow over the top.
Burns crunches a lovely knee into Evans's ribcage.
Evans's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Burns lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Burns just misses with a elbow thrown towards Evans's brow.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Evans tries to break free but Burns pushes him back against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Burns throws an elbow but misses.
Titan Xavier Burns has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Evans blocks an elbow strike from Burns.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A short left from Burns.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Burns has him pressed against the ropes.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evans can do to turn this around?
Burns keeps control of Evans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Evans avoids a wild elbow strike from Burns.#T2#
Burns's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Burns leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Burns working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans managing to block the knees to the body from Burns.
Burns throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Burns. #CUT#
It looks like Dai Evans has been cut.
Evans is trying to push Burns away but Burns has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Evans tries to bum rush Burns with a series of wild strikes but Burns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Evans throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Evans.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titan Xavier Burns dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dai Evans's cut.
That's time! Burns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
A good leg kick by Burns.
Burns is looking to slow Evans down with leg kicks.
Evans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Evans's calf.
Dai Evans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns throws a leg kick but Evans sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burns connects with an inside leg kick.
Evans chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns can pounce on him.
A combination from Evans does no damage.
Burns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
Burns darts in and clinches Evans up against the ropes.
Evans wants to break free but Burns has control.
Evans tries to break free but Burns pushes him back against the ropes.
Burns with a knee to the head.
Burns lands an elbow that stopped Evans in his tracks for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans has had enough of the clinch but Burns keeps him there for the moment.
Burns misses with a knee strike.
#T1#
Burns using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Evans has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burns throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Evans blocks it with crossed arms.
Burns with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Evans avoids a wild elbow strike from Burns.
Burns lands an uppercut.
Burns is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Burns tries to land knees in the clinch but Evans avoids the damage to the body.
Burns landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Burns misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
Evans dodges an elbow strike from Burns.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burns prevents Evans from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns tries a low kick but Evans avoids it.
Evans swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Burns takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Burns throws a leg kick but Evans sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Evans plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Burns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Evans.
Sloppy strikes from Evans. Those never looked like landing.
Burns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Evans lands a head kick. Burns smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Evans takes one to the side of the head.
Evans misses with a two punch combination.
As Evans tries to get set, Burns tries to push him back and clinch up but Evans manages to avoid the attempt.
Burns throws a leg kick but Evans checks it.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Evans slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titan Xavier Burns clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dai Evans's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Burns throws a low kick but Evans moves out of range easily.
Evans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Evans wants to break the clinch but can't.
Evans wants to get back to striking at distance but Burns won't allow it.
Burns lands a nice knee to the body.
Evans tries to break the clinch but Burns is controlling the position.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Burns landing knees to the body.
Evans blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans tries to circle away but Burns has him pinned against the ropes.
Burns creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Burns lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Evans avoiding damage as Burns throws knees to the body.
Burns using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Burns lands an elbow that stopped Evans in his tracks for a moment.
Evans blocks an elbow strike from Burns.
Evans is trying to force a seperation but Burns has the dominant position.
Evans blocks an elbow strike.
Burns gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Evans takes an elbow to the forehead.
Burns lands a nice uppercut.
Burns pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Burns looking to throw knees to the head but Evans is blocking nicely.
Burns gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Burns tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Evans's defenses.
Burns misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Dai Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burns is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Evans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns is looking to slow Evans down with leg kicks.
Burns throws a leg kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Evans's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Evans waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns.
Evans misses with a double jab.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Evans takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL#
Burns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burns misses with an elbow over the top.
Burns misses with an elbow strike.
Evans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burns creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titan Xavier Burns had his way with Dai Evans in that round.
The cut man is working on Dai Evans's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Burns scores with a leg kick.
Burns throws the left hand but Evans avoids the punch easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Evans checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Evans throws out a counter right but Burns avoids it with no problem.
Evans lands a head kick. Burns smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Evans scores with a three punch combo!
Burns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Evans is able to avoid easily.
Burns's corner calls for a 1-2. Burns obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circling - Evans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Evans swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Evans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Evans misses with a few strikes there.
Evans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns pivots, looking for a leg kick but Evans is out of range and Burns settles back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.
Evans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burns moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burns seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Burns will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Evans swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burns throws a jab when Evans was well out of range.
Evans throws a right hand that Burns ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns also avoids with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns.
Burns connects with a single shot there.
Evans closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Evans on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns. Burns obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Burns listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burns throws out a leg kick but Evans moves out of range and Burns only half commits.
Burns scores with a sloppy right hand. Evans should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dai Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Evans misses with a two punch combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burns checks a leg kick.
Burns tries to land a front kick but Evans steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good work by Evans as he checks the leg kick.
Burns doesn't manage to clinch there - Evans circles away.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Evans.#CL#
Burns closes the distance and clinches.
Burns putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Evans in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Evans is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Burns tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Burns throws an elbow but misses.
Burns missing with knees to the body.
Burns throws an elbow but it misses.
Burns is struggling to control the position.
Titan Xavier Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burns with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Titan Xavier Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burns, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:45
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titan Xavier Burns!
Titan Xavier Burns took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I changed my whole life. Canada is awesome, thank you to my family..I didn't know I had family out here, but this is the best and I have my life together. Thank you everybody for helping my dream come true.'.
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Event:
FC: Thunderstruck
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Sarazen misses the jab.#CL#
Evans has Sarazen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Evans wants to get back to striking at distance but Sarazen won't allow it.
Evans is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sarazen is keeping busy.
Evans lands with a light punch inside.
Evans is trying to force a seperation but Sarazen has the dominant position.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dai Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Evans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Evans creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sarazen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Evanss head. #BC#
Evans breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Evans moves into the clinch.
Sarazen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sarazen has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
#T1#
Sarazen has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
#BC#
Evans breaks the clinch.
Evans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Evans.
We've been hearing reports that Evans has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Evans darts in trying to clinch
and Sarazen counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Sarazen drives through and clinches with Evans against the ropes.
Sarazen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sarazen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sarazen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Evans darts in and clinches Sarazen up against the ropes.
Evans prevents a body shot from Sarazen. #T2#
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Sarazen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Evans is looking to control Sarazen's arms but Sarazen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Evans has his back to the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Sarazen scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A clash of legs there as Sarazen blocks the low kick.
Sarazen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Evans tries to clinch up
and Sarazen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Evans tries to clinch up but Sarazen circles away and keeps his distance.
Sarazen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Evans connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sarazen darts in trying to clinch
and Evans counters with a flying knee. Nice.
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 Dai Evans will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Evans misses with a straight right.
Some wild striking there from Evans.
Evans misses with a head kick.
Sarazen tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans tries to clinch there but Sarazen circles away.
Evans is looking to clinch but Sarazen is avoiding it.
Sarazen shapes to counter with a head kick.
A jab from Sarazen misses.
Evans tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarazen looks to throw the jab but Evans is out of range.
Sarazen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sarazen misses with a body kick.
Evans fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Sarazen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Evans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sarazen wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Dai Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sarazen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Evans throws a right and a left that Sarazen avoids nicely.
A jab from Sarazen finds it's way through Evans's defenses. #CL#
Evans has closed the distance and engaged Sarazen in a clinch.
#BC#
Evans breaks the clinch.
Sarazen throws out a powerful jab.
Evans is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Sarazen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Evans closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sarazen counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Evans swats away the attempt to clinch by Sarazen.
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evans throws a head kick but Sarazen moves out of range.
Gene Sarazen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sarazen sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Sarazen forces Evans back against the ropes and clinches.
Evans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sarazen has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Evans plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Evans lands a leg kick that knocks Sarazen off balance momentarily.
Evans scores with a jab to the head.
Evans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Evans rushes Sarazen and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Evans dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Evans darts in trying to clinch
and Sarazen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Evans is lucky that one didn't land flush. #CL#
Evans has Sarazen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Evans has had enough of the clinch but Sarazen keeps him there for the moment.
Sarazen keeps control of Evans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sarazen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Evans wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Sarazen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarazen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evans tries to work over Sarazen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Evans gets through Sarazen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Evans. #BC#
Evans manages to break the clinch.
Sarazen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Evans is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Evans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Evans. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Evans.
Evans lunges at Sarazen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sarazen's hand.
Dai Evans is winning the standup battle so far.
Evans throws a head kick that misses
and Sarazen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Evans thinking.
Sarazen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Evans scores with a hook.#CL#
Evans fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sarazen, pushing him back against the ropes.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
Evans walks into a stiff left hand from Sarazen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarazen is just out of range.#T2#
Evans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Sarazen.
Evans is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sarazen.
Evans moves to clinch but Sarazen breaks away
and Sarazen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Evans plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Evans wants to clinch up but Sarazen keeps it at a distance.
Evans fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sarazen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Evans is looking to counter punch.
Sarazen throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Sarazen gets tackled into the ropes by Evans. Evans maintains the clinch.
Evans tries to circle away but Sarazen has him pinned against the ropes.
Sarazen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Sarazen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Evans's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dai Evans did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Sarazen throws the kick towards the body but Evans avoids it.
Sarazen slips a jab and a cross from Evans.
Sarazen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Evans explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sarazen throws a head kick that misses.
Sarazen scores with a sloppy right hand. Evans should have avoided that one.
Evans tries to clinch there but Sarazen circles away.
Evans moves in looking to clinch but Sarazen pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans wants to clinch.
Sarazen throws a big counter head kick but Evans avoids it with no problem.
Sarazen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Evans fails with an attempt to clinch.
Evans wants to clinch up but Sarazen keeps it at a distance.
Evans jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Evans cracks Sarazen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Evans cracks Sarazen with an open hand slap.
Evans throws a head kick that Sarazen semi-blocks.
Sarazen lands a head kick. Evans smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Sarazen has managed to clinch.
Sarazen working aggressively here.
Sarazen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sarazen blocks a body shot from Evans.
Sarazen misses with the head strike.
Sarazen tries to throw a body punch but Evans avoids it by throwing Sarazen back against the ropes. #BC#
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Evans lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Sarazen closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sarazen.
Sarazen misses with some punches.
Sarazen misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sarazen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Evans breaks the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Evans manages to break the clinch.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch but Sarazen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Evans tries to clinch up but Sarazen circles away and keeps his distance.
Sarazen scores with a jab. Evans acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Evans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sarazen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Gene Sarazen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Sarazen throws a hook but Evans avoids it easily.
Gene Sarazen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Sarazen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Evans throws a counter high kick but Sarazen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Evans throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Evans is looking to clinch but Sarazen is avoiding it.
Sloppy strikes from Evans. Those never looked like landing.
Sarazen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Evans tries to clinch but Sarazen is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Sarazen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Evans lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sarazen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Evans bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarazen takes one on the button.
Evans fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Sarazen.
Evans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1##CL2#
Sarazen has managed to clinch.
Sarazen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Evans wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sarazen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sarazen swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Evans tries to clinch but Sarazen moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Evans.
Evans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Evans avoids the head kick by Sarazen.
Sarazen blocks a head kick by Evans.
Evans avoids the body shot from Sarazen.
#T2#
Sarazen avoids the head kick by Evans.
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dai Evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sarazen keeps the fight on the outside.
Sarazen misses with a jab to the body
and Evans counters with a one-two to the body.
That kick from Evans tenderised Sarazen's leg. Sarazen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Evans moves away from the strike by Sarazen.
Sarazen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sarazen doesn't seem bothered though.
Sarazen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Sarazen gets tackled into the ropes by Evans. Evans maintains the clinch.
Sarazen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Evans's elbow.
Sarazen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sarazen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dai Evans showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Evans has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dai Evans!
Dai Evans decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CFC 401
Date: Oct 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Evans throws a looping overhand right but Donowitz ducks down to avoid it.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt.
Donowitz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Donowitz misses.
Evans drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Donowitz defends it well.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Donowitz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Evans has a takedown stuffed.
Donowitz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Donowitz jabs Evans right on the nose. Evans blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
It looks like Dai Evans has been cut.#TD2#
Evans drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Evans postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Evans has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Donowitz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans lands a couple of elbows.
Evans wants to control from the top but Donowitz keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Evans scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Evans scoring with punches to the head and body.
Evans scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Evans makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Evans is working Donowitz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Evans scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Donowitz is rocked!
Donowitz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oh Donowitz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Donowitz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Donowitz seems to have got his legs back now.
Evans throws a big right hand that misses.
Donowitz controlling the position.
Evans postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Evans chips away with some ground and pound.
Evans is fighting to break Donowitz's control of his arms but Donowitz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Donowitz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Donowitz wants to sweep but no luck.
Donowitz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Evans postures up in Donowitz's guard and throws a big left but Donowitz blocks it.
Donowitz pulls Evans in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Evans thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Donowitz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Donowitz wants to sweep here but Evans controlling him for the moment.
Donowitz is working hard here to advance position.
Evans throwing strikes but missing. #ES#
Donowitz is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Donowitz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tom Donowitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Evans.#BC2#
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Evans shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Donowitz but Donowitz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Evans checks a leg kick.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz looks to land a combination but Evans avoids it well.
Evans fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A leg kick checked by Evans.
Evans has his takedown stuffed
and Donowitz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Donowitz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Evans has a takedown stuffed.
Evans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donowitz.
Evans shoots in but no luck this time.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Evans looks for a takedown but Donowitz sprawls well.
Donowitz looks to land a combination but Evans avoids it well.
Evans closes this distance looking for a takedown but Donowitz circles away.
Donowitz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donowitz scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans tries to clinch there but Donowitz circles away.
#TD2#
Evans shoots in and bounces Donowitz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Donowitz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Donowitz tries to strike from the bottom.
Evans with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Donowitz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Evans's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Evans had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Donowitz defends it easily.
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 Tom Donowitz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dai Evans's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Evans tries to clinch up.
Dai Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donowitz misses the jab.
Evans swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Evans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Donowitz swivels and escapes.
Evans connects with a high kick.
Donowitz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donowitz throws a looping overhand right but Evans ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Evans.
The strikes coming from Evans are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ground and pound from Evans seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Donowitz regains half guard, as Evans was trying to land strikes.
Evans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donowitz is looking to improve his position.
Evans sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Donowitz defending well though.
Evans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Donowitz's head. #T1#
Donowitz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Evans.
Evans working the head and body with strikes.
Evans prevents Donowitz from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Evans there.
Donowitz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Evans is working away from the top position though.
Evans is trying to control. Donowitz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Evans not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Evans working the head and body with strikes.
Donowitz trying to control here.
Evans scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Evans slips a nice elbow through Donowitz's hands, connecting with Donowitz's forehead.
Donowitz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Evans throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Donowitz to regain full guard. #T2#
Evans postures up in Donowitz's guard and throws a big left but Donowitz blocks it.
Evans being controlled here momentarily.
Evans postures up in Donowitz's guard and throws a big left but Donowitz blocks it.
Donowitz keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Evans postures up in Donowitz's guard and throws a big left but Donowitz blocks it.
Donowitz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Evans keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Donowitz's head.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Donowitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donowitz working a defensive guard here.
Evans stands up over Donowitz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Evans throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Evans preventing the sweep.
Evans lands a couple of elbows.
Donowitz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Donowitz has wrist control.
Donowitz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Evans prevents Donowitz from getting back to his feet.
Donowitz is controlling Evans's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Donowitz blocks nicely.
Evans scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Evans scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Donowitz wants to sweep here but Evans controlling him for the moment.
Donowitz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Evans stopping the sweep attempt from Donowitz.
Evans with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Donowitz is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donowitz is trying to control the position but Evans postures up.
Evans works over Donowitz with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dai Evans's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Donowitz scores with a nice head shot.
Donowitz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Donowitz wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Evans bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Donowitz is trying to get back to half guard.
Donowitz struggling a bit here.
Donowitz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Evans.
Evans landing a few strikes. #SUB2#
Evans is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Donowitz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Donowitz parries the strikes from Evans easily there. Evans is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Donowitz to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans working the ground and pound from side control.
Evans looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Donowitz is avoiding damage well.
Donowitz tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Evans working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2#
Evans tries for a kimura but Donowitz is defending well.
Donowitz gets back to half guard.
Evans prevents Donowitz from improving his position.
Evans seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Donowitz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Donowitz trying to control here.
Donowitz tries to get to full guard but Evans has control of the leg.
Evans scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Evans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Evans scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Donowitz has hold of Evans's hands but Evans slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Evans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Evans winds up and cracks Donowitz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Evans lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Donowitz quite badly. Donowitz pulls Evans in close trying to recover. Evans postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Donowitz on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Donowitz doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dai Evans!
Dai Evans seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Destiny 169: Larusso VS Horigu
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Pope takes the fight into the clinch.
Evans lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pope throws a knee to the head but misses.
Evans struggles to land a body shot inside as Pope controls his hands.
Evans just leaning against Pope, taking a breather.
Evans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Evans misses with a body punch.
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as Pope controls the action.
Evans softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pope fails to land.
Pope tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pope gets underhooks to prevent Evans's takedown attempt.
Evans lands with a left to the head.
Pope throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Evans as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Evans avoiding damage as Pope throws knees to the body.
Evans misses with some punches.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Come on Pope - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short uppercut from Evans. #T1#
Evans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pope blocking some punches.
Evans is leaning against Pope and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Evans lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pope backwards.
Pope gets underhooks to prevent Evans's takedown attempt.
Evans stalling in the clinch.
Evans looking for a takedown.
Jan Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Evans.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
Pope is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Evans is defending well for now.
Evans lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pope backwards.
Evans pushes Pope back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Evans tries to work over Pope's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Pope's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pope tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Evans avoids it.
Evans managing to block the knees to the body from Pope.
Evans misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Evans wants a takedown but no success here.
Evans changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pope fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt
and Pope counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Evans slips a jab from Pope.
Pope throws a hook but Evans avoids it easily.
Pope ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
Dai Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt.
Evans throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Pope moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Evans.
A shot in the inside from Evans.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Evans.
Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pope throws a knee to the head but misses.
Evans lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pope backwards.
Evans lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pope backwards.
Evans stops a takedown attempt from Pope.
Evans is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pope is defending well.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pope.
Evans lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Pope is rocked!
Evans is trying to stall.
Pope misses with a knee strike.
#TD2#
Evans tightens his grip and picks Pope up, before dumping him to the ground. Pope manages to land in guard.
Evans distracts Pope with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Evans connects with a couple of short punches.
Pope preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Pope has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans throws a strike but Pope rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Evans wants to stand and escape but Pope is having none of it. #ES2#
Evans scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans blocks a jab.
Evans shoots in looking for a takedown. Pope tries to sprawl out of it but Evans keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pope manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Danga de danga de dang - Pope scores with a four punch combination!
Pope throws a series of punches but Evans avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Pope gets tackled into the cage by Evans. Evans maintains the clinch.
Evans looking for a takedown.
Evans tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pope 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.
Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pope.
Evans tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pope's elbow.
Pope prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Evans dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pope scores with a jab.#CL2#
Evans clinches.
Evans is leaning against Pope and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2#
Evans lands a takedown into guard.
Evans postures up in Pope's guard and throws a big left but Pope blocks it.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pope is trying to keep Evans in close.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Pope has wrist control.#SU2#
Evans gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope missing with a left hand there. Evans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Evans fails with an attempt to clinch.
Evans fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Evans has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Evans closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Pope is looking to control Evans's arms but Evans gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pope has his back to the cage.
Pope misses with a punch on the inside.
Pope misses with a hook from the clinch.
Evans drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pope pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pope throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Evans moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Pope.
Evans goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pope prevents it.
Jan Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Evans.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD2#
Evans tightens his grip and picks Pope up, before dumping him to the ground. Pope manages to land in guard.
Pope wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans trying to control but Pope is working from the bottom.
Pope is trying to keep Evans in close.
Evans wants to control from the top but Pope keeps moving. #T2#
Evans postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Evans throws an elbow that misses. Pope uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Evans's guard. Nice move by Pope!#REVR#
Pope is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pope looking to sit in guard and control but Evans gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pope works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Evans wants to control from the top but Pope keeps moving.
Evans lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Evans controlling from the top position.
Evans content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Evans trying to control but Pope is working from the bottom.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Evans is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pope works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Evans postures up in Pope's guard and throws a big left but Pope blocks it. #SU2#
Evans gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Pope gets tackled into the cage by Evans. Evans maintains the clinch.
Evans is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pope pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Pope - that landed with a thud.
Evans is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pope pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Evans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Pope.
Evans lands a hook that snaps the head of Pope backwards.
Evans lands an uppercut.
Evans tries a body shot but Pope blocks it.
#TD2#
Evans has Pope pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Evans pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pope tumbling to the mat - Evans dives into Pope's guard.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pope shoots in looking for a takedown. Evans tries to sprawl out of it but Pope keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Evans manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dai Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pope throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Pope is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
It looks like Jan Pope has been cut.
Pope ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
Evans unleashes a big counter combination but Pope bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pope seems to have got his legs back now.
Evans is looking to clinch.
Pope throwing a counter right hand but Evans manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Pope. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pope. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Evans rushes Pope and presses him up against the cage.
Evans is trying to drag Pope to the mat but Pope just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Evans tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pope pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jan Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Evans.
Evans wants a takedown but no success here.
Pope misses with the head strike.
Evans scores with a shot to the side of Pope's head.
Evans working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Evans lands a body punch.
Evans is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pope is defending well.
Pope swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pope blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Evans stalling against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pope lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Evans lands a right hand.
Pope blocks an uppercut.
Evans looking for a takedown.
Evans wants a takedown but no success here.
Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Evans avoids the elbow strike from Pope, against the cage.
Pope lands a shoulder strike.
Evans is trying to drag Pope to the mat but Pope just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Evans is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pope is defending well.
Jan Pope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pope tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Evans's elbow.
Evans wants to take the fight to the mat but Pope manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pope has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Evans after a bit of a struggle.
Evans has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pope avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pope gets through Evans's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pope tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pope throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Evans blocks it with crossed arms.
Pope's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pope has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
A hook to the body from Evans.
Evans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Evans wants to take the fight to the mat but Pope manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Evans throws a head punch that misses.
Dai Evans seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Evans throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Popes head.
Pope prevents a takedown attempt there.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Pope tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
Evans goes for a takedown attempt but Pope pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pope swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pope connects with a solid leg kick.
Evans on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Evans tries to clinch but Pope moves out of range.
That kick from Pope tenderised Evans's leg. Evans is trying to keep his angry face on.
Evans wants to clinch up but Pope keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Evans moves into the clinch.
Pope with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pope tries to throw a body punch but Evans avoids it by throwing Pope back against the cage.
Pope fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Evans blocks a body shot from Pope.
Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evans lands with a short shot to the head.
Evans throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Popes head. #T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pope tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pope scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pope has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
Evans is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Evans lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pope backwards.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evans tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pope lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Evans can't get the takedown.
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as Pope controls the action.
Pope tries to land a knee to the head but Evans blocks with his arms.
Pope lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Pope is fighting off a takedown attempt but Evans is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pope to the mat. Pope regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Evans won't allow Pope to sweep him here. #SUB#
Pope looking for subs off his back but Evans has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jan Pope.
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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dai Evans!
Dai Evans thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Destiny Tuesday 54
Date: Aug 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Malaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Evans.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Evans.#CL2#
Evans rushes Malaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Malaki.
Malaki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Evans has hold of one of Malaki's legs. Malaki is fighting the takedown attempt but Evans gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Malaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
Evans won't allow Malaki to get back to his feet.
Evans postures up in Malaki's guard and throws a big left but Malaki blocks it.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Malaki blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Malaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Evans is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Evans throws a big right hand that misses. #T1##SU2#
Evans stands up and waves to Malaki to follow him. #TD2#
Malaki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Evans makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Malaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Evans sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Evans trying to control but Malaki is working from the bottom.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Evans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Malaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Evans is looking to clinch but Malaki is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Evans gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Evans gets through Malaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Evans tries for a takedown but Malaki manages to get underhooks.
Yancy Malaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Evans.
Evans wants to take the fight to the mat but Malaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Evans tries a body shot but Malaki blocks it.
Evans scores with a shot to the side of Malaki's head.
Evans goes for a takedown attempt but Malaki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Evans has closed the distance and engaged Malaki in a clinch.
#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land. #BC#
Malaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malaki misses with a hook.
Evans tries to clinch up.
Malaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malaki leaves Evans with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Evans shoots for a takedown but Malaki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Evans closes the distance and clinches up with Malaki, looking for a takedown. Evans pushes Malaki against the cage but Malaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Malaki as Evans shoots in.
Evans looks winded!
No luck for Evans with that takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Malaki misses the target.
Evans shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Evans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malaki works the jab nicely.
A big right from Malaki misses.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malaki swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4##CL2#
Evans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Malaki.
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Malaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Evans drops his hands momentarily and Malaki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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 shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malaki as he avoids it easily.
Evans has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Evans tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Evans keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dai Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Malaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Evans closes the distance and clinches.
Malaki wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Evans has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Malaki clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Malaki avoids the strikes from Evans. #SUB2#
Evans is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Malaki knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Malaki for a finish. #SUB2#
Malaki is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dai Evans will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Evans tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Evans moves into the clinch successfully.
Malaki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Evans wants a takedown but no success here.
Malaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malaki has Evans pressed against the cage.
Malaki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Evans is leaning against Malaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Malaki breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Evans has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Malaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Evans decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Evans there.
Malaki is trying to stand.
#T1#
Malaki taking some punishment here, with Evans in his half guard.
Evans throwing shots but Malaki is blocking nicely.
Evans working the head and body with strikes.
Evans thows a huge punch but Malaki dodges it nicely.
Evans working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Evans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Evans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malaki's head.
Malaki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SU2#
Evans decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Yancy Malaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Malaki misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Evans fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malaki, pushing him back against the cage.
A short left from Malaki.
Malaki prevents the takedown attempt.
Malaki wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2##BC#
Malaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Evans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Evans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Malaki breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Evans stalling.
Malaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Evans won't allow it.
Evans lands a body punch in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Malaki wants to break free but Evans has control.
Evans keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malaki's efforts to push away.
Dai Evans seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Evans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
A left hand lands to the body for Evans.
Evans cracks Malaki with a nice body shot.
Malaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Evans won't allow it.
Evans drops down looking for an ankle pick but Malaki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yancy Malaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Evans.#T3#
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malaki scores with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice uppercut lands for Malaki. That snapped Evans's head back.
Malaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evans tries to clinch but Malaki moves out of range.
Evans tries to clinch up.
Evans wants to clinch.
Evans fails to land the takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Malaki there.#CL2#
Malaki gets tackled into the cage by Evans. Evans maintains the clinch.
Malaki tries to break free but Evans pushes him back against the cage.
Malaki has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
#TD2#
Evans lands a takedown into guard.
Evans throws an elbow that misses. Malaki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Evans's guard. Nice move by Malaki!#REVR#
Malaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malaki stops Evans from standing up.
Malaki 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.
Evans is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dai Evans will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Evans takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malaki.
#CL2#
Evans has closed the distance and engaged Malaki in a clinch.
Evans looking for a takedown.
Evans is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Malaki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Evans.
Malaki wants to break free but Evans has control.
Malaki is trying to break the clinch but Evans has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Malaki manages to break the clinch.
Malaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaki tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Evans pushes Malaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Evans throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Evans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Evans slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Evans lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Evans is looking for a takedown.
Yancy Malaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Evans.
Evans tries to score a body lock takedown but Malaki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Evans has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Malaki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malaki stops a takedown attempt from Evans.
#BC#
Malaki manages to break the clinch.
Malaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Evans clinches up against the cage.
Evans avoiding damage.
Malaki misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Malaki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Evans.
Evans cracks Malaki with a nice body shot.
Evans prevents Malaki from breaking the clinch.
Malaki has had enough of the clinch but Evans keeps him there for the moment.
Malaki stops a takedown attempt from Evans.
Evans lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Malaki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Evans.
Malaki blocks a body shot from Evans.
Malaki wants to stall.
Evans drops down looking for an ankle pick but Malaki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Evans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malaki.
A nice combination there by Malaki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malaki scores with a hook.
Malaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Evans, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Evans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Evans shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Evans has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malaki finds it's way round the side to connect with Evans's head.
Malaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#
Evans is rocked!
Malaki darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Evans's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Malaki before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yancy Malaki!
Yancy Malaki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Destiny Tuesday 52
Date: Jul 12, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Evans fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Downem, pushing him back against the cage.
Downem wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Downem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Evans creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Downem misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Evans manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Evans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Downem is trying to break free.
Downem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Downem tries for a takedown but Evans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Evans closes the distance and pushes Downem back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Evans stalls. #BC#
Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Evans tries to clinch but Downem moves out of range.
Downem is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Downem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Evans pushes Downem up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
A hook to the body from Evans.
#BC#
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Evans moves away from the strike by Downem. #CL#
Evans forces Downem back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Evans breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Evans looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Downem throws out a counter right but Evans avoids it with no problem.
Dai Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Downem gets tackled into the cage by Evans. Evans maintains the clinch. #BC#
Evans breaks the clinch.
Evans throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Downem.
Downem throwing shots but missing, from side control.
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 is trying to buck Downem off.#T2#
Downem staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Downem is looking to take a break and control but Evans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES#
Evans throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Dai Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Downem swats away the attempt to clinch by Evans.
Downem tries a quick counter leg kick but Evans is wise to it.#T3#
Evans circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Downem drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Evans follows Downem to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dai Evans!
Dai Evans spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Destiny Tuesday 49
Date: May 31, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Evans gets a takedown into half guard.
Pope has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Evans working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pope blocking the ground and pound attempt from Evans.
Evans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Evans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pope is pressing down on Evans's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Evans throws an elbow that misses. Pope uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Evans's guard. Nice move by Pope!#REVR#
Evans wants to stand and escape but Pope is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans controlling Pope's posture.
Evans wants to stand up but Pope is controlling him. #T1#
Pope trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pope is standing up over Evans. Evans looks to escape but Pope dives into side control.
You can see the frustration on Evans's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Evans wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Evans is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pope slows the pace down.
Evans tries to bench press Pope off him but Pope keeps the position.
What's Evans going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Evans is looking for a sweep.
Pope taking a breather here. #T3#
Evans manages to get back to half guard.
Pope is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Pope prevents Evans from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Evans.
Pope lands a nice looking body shot.
Pope stuns Evans with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Evans with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Pope to counter with a crisp jab.
Pope fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Evans shoots for a takedown but Pope saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jan Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Evans.
Pope throws a front kick aimed at Evans's knee but Evans avoids it well.
Evans tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Evans is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pope sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pope fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Evans.
Pope displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Dai Evans has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pope jabs Evans to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Evans gets a double leg takedown into Pope's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Pope manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Pope working aggressively here.
Pope misses with the head strike.
Pope misses with some punches.
Pope misses with some punches.
Evans has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pope avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pope is trying to break the clinch but Evans has him pressed against the cage.
Pope throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
Pope lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Pope dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dai Evans's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Pope tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
Pope is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evans can do to turn this around?
Pope tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.
Pope jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That kick from Pope tenderised Evans's leg. Evans is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pope looks to land a left hand but Evans moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Evans gets the takedown into side control.
Pope can't do much from the bottom here.
Evans misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Evans cracks Pope with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Evans is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pope knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Evans looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pope is avoiding damage well.
#SUB2#
Evans goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pope rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Evans's guard! Nice work there by Pope! #T1#
Pope being controlled here momentarily.
Our spies down at at Island Warriors inform us that Evans has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pope has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Evans looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pope throwing strikes but missing.
Pope won't allow Evans to get back to his feet.
Pope preventing the sweep. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pope wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Evans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pope is controlling him.
Evans is trying to control the position but Pope postures up.
Pope won't allow Evans to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Evans scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T3#
Evans working the strikes but Pope uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Pope is looking to control Evans's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pope avoid being mounted?
Evans lands strikes from half guard.
Evans lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Evans is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pope doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Evans.
Evans working over Pope with some ground and pound. Pope looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pope blocking the ground and pound attempt from Evans.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pope trying to control from the bottom.
Jan Pope overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Evans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Evans lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Evans is working for a kimura but Pope is defending it quite comfortably.
Pope trying to control but Evans postures up.
#SUB2#
Evans is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pope doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Evans.
Pope wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans throwing shots but Pope is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dai Evans's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Evans looks for a takedown but Pope sprawls well.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Pope shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jan Pope is winning the standup battle so far.
Pope avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pope scores with a leg kick.
Pope jabs at Evans's body.#CL#
Pope drives through and clinches with Evans against the cage.
Pope misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pope misses with a body punch.
Pope lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Pope has had enough of the clinch but Evans keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pope tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
Evans tries for a takedown but Pope manages to get underhooks.
Jan Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Evans.
Pope misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Pope misses with the head strike.
Evans is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pope gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Evans can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Pope fails to land.
Pope misses with the head strike.
Pope struggles to land a body shot inside as Evans controls his hands.
Pope misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pope.
Evans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Evans tries to score a body lock takedown but Pope shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pope lands with a right to the head.
Pope gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Evans.
#T2#
Pope unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pope stops a takedown attempt from Evans.
Pope misses with some punches.
Pope lands a left hand that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pope.
Pope lands a left hand.
Pope has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
Pope holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Evans goes for a takedown attempt but Pope pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T3#
Pope lands with a hook. Evans tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good shot there by Pope.
Evans shoots for a takedown but Pope saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Evans goes for a double leg but Pope avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pope continues to drive forward.
Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Evans jabs Pope right on the nose. Pope blinks but takes it well.
Pope cracks Evans with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pope lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pope ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Evans fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Pope rushes Evans and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Evans is trying to drag Pope to the mat but Pope just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pope throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Pope fails to land.
Pope is pressed up against the cage. Evans has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pope down to the mat. Pope avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Evans goes for a double leg but Pope avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pope continues to drive forward.
Pope throwing a counter right hand but Evans manages to avoid it.
Dai Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Evans.
Good exchange - Pope coming out on top.
Pope throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD2#
Pope gets caught napping as Evans dives in and scores a takedown. Pope manages to retain guard.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evans won't allow Pope to sweep him here.
Pope working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
Pope controlling the position.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Pope showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pope has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Pope!
Jan Pope seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Destiny Tuesday 47
Date: May 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Evans fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crowe sprawls well initially but Evans persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Evans looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Evans throwing shots but Crowe is blocking nicely.
Evans is keen to just control but Crowe is a slippery customer.
Evans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans throwing shots but Crowe is blocking nicely.
Evans seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crowe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crowe is pressing down on Evans's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crowe looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowe, not yet.
Crowe trying to keep a closed guard but Evans is proving a slippery customer.
Evans postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans is fighting to break Crowe's control of his arms but Crowe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Crowe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Evans connects with a couple of short punches.
Evans slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Evans told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Crowe blocks nicely. #T1#
Evans throws a big elbow that misses.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Evans throws a big right hand that misses.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Evans looking to sit in guard and control but Crowe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Evans seems keen to control Crowe's posture.
Evans utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Crowe trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Crowe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Evans is keeping the position for now.
Crowe stands up over Evans, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Crowe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crowe throws a big right hand that misses.
Evans is looking to stand up but Crowe isn't so interested in that idea.
Crowe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Crowe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Evans is trying to keep Crowe in close.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crowe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crowe postures up in Evans's guard and throws a big left but Evans blocks it.
Crowe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Evans manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crowe manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Crowe blocks nicely.
Crowe trying to control the position.
Crowe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Evans would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Evans stopping the sweep attempt from Crowe.
Crowe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Crowe has wrist control.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Crowe has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Evans's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Evans looking to pass the guard.
Crowe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU2#
Evans stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crowe slips under a jab from Evans.#TD2#
Evans fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crowe sprawls well initially but Evans persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Crowe is looking to improve his position.
Evans not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Evans dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Crowe as Evans shoots in.#TD#
Crowe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Evans did well to prevent Crowe getting side control.
Evans wants to stand back up but Crowe manages to pass into side control.
Crowe lands an elbow.
Crowe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Evans sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Evans is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Crowe has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Evans is looking to regain half guard here but Crowe keeps moving and retains side control.
Crowe prevents Evans from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowe throws an elbow but Evans slips to the side and avoids it well.
Evans taking punishment in the form of punches.
Evans dodges the ground and pound from Crowe.#T1#
Evans taking a bit of punishment here - Crowe scoring with strikes.
Crowe fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Evans is looking to reverse the position.
Evans is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Evans avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Crowe.
Evans is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Crowe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Crowe working over Evans with some ground and pound. Evans looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Crowe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Crowe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Evans is trying to stand up here but Crowe is controlling him well.
Crowe lands with a punch from half guard.
Crowe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Evans trying to hold on to Crowe's head to control him but Crowe postures up.
Crowe throwing shots but Evans is blocking nicely. #T3#
Evans wants to improve his position but Crowe is controlling well.
Evans tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Crowe has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Crowe wants to control the pace but Evans is squirming around nicely.
Crowe lands a big elbow.
Crowe landing strikes from the mount.
Crowe is landing with some decent strikes but Evans is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4#
Crowe lands a nice shot to the head.
Crowe raining down shots from the mount!
Evans is squirming around, avoiding Crowe's attempts to control the action.
Evans wants to hold on but Crowe pushes him away.
Crowe scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowe with shots to the head and body - Evans looks very uncomfortable down there.
Crowe working the ground and pound effectively.
#ROC#
Evans is rocked!
Crowe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Evans tries to lock up and control but Crowe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Crowe dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Evans looks up at the clock. Bad move! Crowe lands a right hand from hell, dropping Evans. Crowe pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Crowe!
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