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Event:
AD373: Valar Morghulis
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Yaj avoids a kick to the body.
Evans misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yaj connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Yaj was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Evans.
Evans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Yaj clinches.
Yaj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yaj misses with a knee strike.
Yaj throws an elbow but it misses.
Evans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Evans misses with a hook to the ribs.
Evans with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj lands a left hand.
Evans avoids the elbow strike from Yaj, against the cage.
Evans is leaning against Yaj and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj.
Knees to the body from Evans.
#T1#
Yaj tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yaj prevents a body shot from Evans.
Yaj lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Evans throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yaj blocks it with crossed arms.
Yaj looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Evans tries to land knees in the clinch but Yaj avoids the damage to the body.
Yaj tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yaj with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Evans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yaj.
Evans lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice uppercut there from Evans.
Yaj has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Evans.
A jab from Evans does it's job there.
Evans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yaj.
Yaj fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Evans looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Evans scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaj misses with a body shot.
Evans is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yaj with a body shot.
Yaj paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Yaj clinches with his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A body shot lands from Yaj.
A right hook to the body lands for Evans.
Yaj throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Evans is pushing Yaj up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yaj with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yaj lands an elbow that stopped Evans in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yaj throws out the jab. #T3#
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Evans lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yaj throws a jab but it's blocked by Evans.
Yaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
Evans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yaj throws out a loose jab but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
And Evans responds with a good body kick, but Yaj manages to step out the way in time.
Evans pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Yaj back to the cage. Evans follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Evans with a nice cross.
Evans throws a body punch but Yaj moves out of range. #T4#
Evans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evans scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Evans cracks a nice hook into Yaj's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaj rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Evans moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Evans throws a counter combo.
Good exchange - Yaj coming out on top.
Yaj tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Evans makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yaj misses with a body shot.
Yaj scores with a decent looking hook.
Evans throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Evans will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Good exchange - Evans coming out on top.
Evans throws a body shot but no joy.
Yaj blocks a head kick by Evans.
Evans lands with a kick to the ribs.
Evans has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yaj is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yaj dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj checks a low kick from Evans.
Evans smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nick Evans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yaj connects with a good right hand that stumbles Evans. Evans circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#
It looks like Nick Evans has been cut.
Yaj looks to land a right hand but Evans moved out of range.
Evans now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Yaj misses the target.
Evans throws a fast counter high kick but Yaj manages to duck under it in time.
A jab lands there for Evans.
Sloppy strikes from Evans. Those never looked like landing.
Yaj is looking to counter punch.
Yaj on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yaj connects with a body shot.
Evans moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yaj connects with a body shot that sends Evans's belly button to the back.
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evans defending well as Yaj loads up on a big left hand.
Leo Yaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yaj closes the distance looking to clinch
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Evans connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Evans misses the jab.
Evans misses with a wild body shot.
Evans has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj throws a looping overhand right but Evans ducks down to avoid it.
Evans throws a big counter head kick but Yaj avoids it with no problem.
Evans throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yaj.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Yaj misses with an uppercut. Evans saw that one coming.
Evans lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Evans dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yaj. That did some damage!
Evans throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Yaj avoids the head kick by Evans.
Yaj was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Evans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Evans throws a leg kick that misses.
Evans slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Yaj.
Yaj misses with a hook to the body
and Evans finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Yaj.
Yaj fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Evans looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Yaj moves into the clinch.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Evans avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Yaj tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
Evans moves out of range of the strikes.
Yaj wants to clinch
and Evans counters with a head kick. That will keep Yaj thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yaj takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yaj walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yaj throws a left and a right that both miss
and Evans makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yaj misses with a left hand
and Evans counters with a nice body shot.
Yaj avoids a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Evans. That's going to slow Yaj down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick 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!
#R3#
Yaj throws the left hand but Evans avoids the punch easily.
Evans lands with a slapping head kick.
Yaj misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Evans tests Yaj's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Evans slips under a jab from Yaj.
Yaj swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Evans counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A left lands for Yaj.
Yaj lands a nice shot that snaps Evans's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj throws a right and a left that Evans avoids nicely.
Evans is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yaj with a body shot.
Evans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yaj.
Yaj misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Yaj lands a jab to the head.
Yaj keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yaj is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Evans lands a high kick!
Evans takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yaj moves out of range as Evans throws a body kick.
Yaj appears to be looking for a big counter.
Evans finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yaj scores with a hook to the body. Evans takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Evans feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yaj's calf.
Evans connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yaj momentarily.
Evans throws a wild body kick that Yaj sees coming a mile off.
Yaj misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leo Yaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Evans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yaj.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Evans misses with a body kick.
Yaj with a hook.
A jab lands there for Evans.
A lazy body kick from Evans
and Yaj counters with a left to the body.
Yaj avoids the head kick by Evans.
Yaj takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Yaj misses with an uppercut.
Evans lands with a cross. #T3#
Evans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Yaj misses.
Yaj will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yaj misses with a hook to the body
and Evans counters with an outside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Yaj as he connects with a hook.
Evans lands with a slapping head kick.
Yaj takes a kick to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yaj throws a looping overhand right but Evans ducks down to avoid it.
Evans flicks out a counter leg kick but Yaj steps away.#T4#
Yaj misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yaj misses with a hook.
Yaj lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Evans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yaj doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Evans looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Evans looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yaj is looking for a counter combo.
Evans throws a sloppy head kick and Yaj moves out of range easily.
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 Leo Yaj.
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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nick Evans!
Nick Evans thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Leo Yaj stepped up to the mic, saying 'Noooo, two losses in a row :-(('.
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Event:
AD369: Fire and Blood
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1#
A low kick from Evans is predictable there #TD2#
and De Anda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Evans working for submissions but it's allowed De Anda to get to half guard.
Evans tries to get to full guard but De Anda has control of the leg.
De Anda wants to stand but Evans has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans missing with punches from the bottom.
Evans trying to hold on to De Anda's head to control him but De Anda postures up.
#T1#
Evans wants to get back to full guard.
Evans wants to control but De Anda is keeping busy.
Evans is trying to control but De Anda passes into side control!
Evans is trying to control De Anda's posture but De Anda avoids it.
Evans is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because De Anda is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Evans is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
De Anda tries to stand but Evans is controlling his head.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Evans tries to get back to half guard but can't.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evans misses with a hook. De Anda ducked under it nicely.
And De Anda tries to counter it with a takedown but Evans pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Evans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Anda.
#T3#
Evans loads up on a big right hand but De Anda slips the punch.
De Anda feints the counter takedown.
Evans thows a leg kick but De Anda checks it #TD2#
and De Anda counters with a single leg into guard. Evans didn't expect that. #SUB#
De Anda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Evans has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Anda has managed to get both his arms back between Evans's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Evans working for a triangle but De Anda defends it easily.
#SUB#
Evans looking for a guillotine here but De Anda defends easily.
#SUB#
Evans looking for submissions from the bottom but instead De Anda passes into half guard.
#T4#
De Anda is thwarting Evans's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
It looks like De Anda is going to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Evans looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazano De Anda dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Evans.
De Anda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Evans throws a nice head kick!
De Anda blocks a jab.
De Anda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Evans defends it well.
Nick Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Anda 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 throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Anda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Evans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Anda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Evans thows a leg kick but De Anda checks it #TD2#
and De Anda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1##SUB#
Evans looking for a guillotine here but De Anda defends easily.
Evans working a defensive guard but De Anda manages to pass into side control anyway.
Evans is trying to control De Anda's posture but De Anda avoids it.
De Anda tries to stand but Evans is controlling his head.
Evans tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
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.
De Anda working away.
Evans is looking to reverse the position.
De Anda blocks the strikes from Evans.
Evans is looking for a sweep.
De Anda working away.
Evans is trying to improve his position.
Evans manages to work his way to half guard, despite De Anda's best efforts.
Evans tries to get to full guard but De Anda has control of the leg. #T3#
De Anda wants to stand but Evans has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Evans has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Anda is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Evans misses with a wild combination.
De Anda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Evans misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and De Anda counters with a takedown into side control.
De Anda tries to stand but Evans is controlling his head.
Evans tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Anda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Evans struggling a bit here.
Evans regains half guard.
Evans is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Anda tries to stand but can't do so whilst Evans controls his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans wants to get back to full guard but De Anda has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nick Evans will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Evans misses its intended target.
Evans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Evans misses with a two punch combination.
De Anda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Evans defends it well.
Evans looks to score with a jab to the body but De Anda is just out of range.
De Anda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Evans throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
so De Anda counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Anda postures up.
Evans wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and De Anda is now in half guard.
Evans trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Evans is looking for a sweep. De Anda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Anda wants to stand but Evans has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Evans is looking to improve his position.
It looks like De Anda is going to stand back up.
Evans is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
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.#SUB#
Evans looking for a kimura from the bottom but De Anda passes into side control!
De Anda tries to stand but Evans is controlling his head.
Evans is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but De Anda is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
De Anda tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
De Anda tries to stand up but Evans grabs his leg and drags him down! Evans is now on top, in side control. #T3#
Evans passes to full mount! That's big trouble for De Anda!
De Anda squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Evans cracks De Anda with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
De Anda is trying to stand up.
Evans is trying to control here but De Anda has managed to regain half guard.
#SUB#
Evans seems to be working for a kimura but De Anda defends the submission attempt.
De Anda tries to kick Evans off but Evans keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4##SUB#
Evans is working for a submission of some sort.
De Anda is staying active underneath Evans, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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 Nick Evans.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lazano De Anda!
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Event:
AD364: 155lb Tournament Finale
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Kamanula checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Evans moves out of range of the body kick.
Kamanula throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kamanula goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#
It looks like Nick Evans has been cut.
Kamanula misses with an uppercut. Evans saw that one coming.
Evans throws a head kick but Kamanula moves out of range.
Kamanula tries to land a front kick but Evans steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kamanula misses with a leg kick
and Evans counters with a body kick.
Kamanula avoids a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kamanula.
Kamanula tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Evans was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tamiwe Kamanula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamanula throws a sloppy head kick and Evans moves out of range easily.
Kamanula blocks a low kick nicely.
Evans ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamanula throws a nice head kick!
#T1#
Kamanula checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kamanula misses with a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Kamanula finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kamanula pivots, looking for a leg kick but Evans is out of range and Kamanula settles back down.
Evans thinks about the counter body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Evans blocks the leg kick.
Evans tries a quick counter leg kick but Kamanula is wise to it.
Kamanula pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kamanula throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kamanula lands a nice leg kick that just misses Evans's sensitive parts.
Kamanula connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Evans checks a leg kick.
Kamanula connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Evans throws a body punch but Kamanula moves out of range.
Kamanula throws a wild body kick that Evans sees coming a mile off.
Kamanula throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Kamanula tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kamanula misses with a body kick.
Evans throws a leg kick which misses Kamanula's front leg but catches the back leg as Kamanula tries to avoid it.
Kamanula throws a head kick that misses.
Evans now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kamanula throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Evans's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamanula walks into a straight right hand from Evans.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamanula was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.
Evans checks a low kick from Kamanula.
A head kick misses from Kamanula.
Kamanula throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kamanula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamanula fakes the leg kick and cracks Evans in the body.
Kamanula throws a lazy head kick
and Evans counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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.
Evans blocks a head kick by Kamanula.
#T3#
Kamanula takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Evans connects with a single shot there.
Kamanula throws a chopping leg kick but Evans manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kamanula keeps Evans at a distance using the push kick.
Kamanula looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kamanula - that will leave a mark!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kamanula.
Kamanula throws a front kick aimed at Evans's knee but Evans avoids it well.
Kamanula throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Evans doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kamanula throws a head kick but Evans moves out of range.
Kamanula attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Evans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evans blocks a head kick by Kamanula.
#T4#
Evans misses with a wild body shot.
Kamanula looks to land a body kick but Evans moved away.
Evans thinks about the counter body kick.
Evans is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kamanula rather than just go for the knockout.
Kamanula takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamanula throws a front kick that sends Evans stumbling back into the cage.
Kamanula gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kamanula throws a sloppy head kick and Evans moves out of range easily.
Evans is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kamanula with a body shot.
Kamanula takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kamanula motions for Evans to come forward. Kamanula throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kamanula looks for the body kick but Evans saw that one coming.
Kamanula misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kamanula throws a body kick that misses.
Evans jabs at Kamanula's body.
Kamanula throws a solid leg kick but Evans takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kamanula.
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tamiwe Kamanula dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Evans's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kamanula is looking to score with low kicks.
Despite the aggression on Evans's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kamanula throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Evans throws a sloppy head kick and Kamanula moves out of range easily.
Evans has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kamanula.
Evans wants to slow Kamanula down by chopping away at his legs.
Kamanula's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Evans connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kamanula scrambles back to his feet.
Kamanula misses with a kick to the body
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Evans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Evans walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kamanula.
Kamanula pivots, looking for a leg kick but Evans is out of range and Kamanula settles back down.
Kamanula checks a low kick from Evans.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kamanula scores with a head kick. Evans tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kamanula tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kamanula throws a sloppy head kick
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
A good leg kick by Kamanula.
Evans lands a jab to Kamanula's midsection.
Evans misses with a low kick.
Evans lands a body shot.
Evans has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kamanula throws a sloppy head kick and Evans moves out of range easily.
Evans has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kamanula.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kamanula.
Evans throws a head kick that half lands.
Kamanula throws a head kick that misses
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Evans in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kamanula moves out of range of the body kick from Evans.
Evans lands a lovely overhand right.
Kamanula looks for the body kick but Evans saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans avoids the head kick by Kamanula.
#T2#
Kamanula takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kamanula.
Evans explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Evans checks a leg kick.
Kamanula throws a head kick that misses.
Evans looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kamanula walks into a left hand.
Kamanula throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
Evans moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kamanula looks to throw a body kick
and Evans counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kamanula's knee momentarily.
Evans throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kamanula's head.
Kamanula shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Evans unleashes a big counter combination but Kamanula bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kamanula keeps Evans at a distance using the push kick. #T3#
Kamanula tried to score with a low kick but Evans checks it.
Kamanula misses with the body kick
and Evans counters with a straight right hand.
Evans uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kamanula throws a leg kick but Evans moved away.
A solid body kick from Evans.
Evans takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kamanula checks a leg kick.
Kamanula fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Evans has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Evans goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Evans connects with a high kick.
Evans attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kamanula lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Evans has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Evans and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kamanula thows a leg kick but Evans checks it
and Evans counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
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 plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2#
Kamanula is rocked!
Evans throws a head kick but Kamanula moves out of range.
Kamanula looks to throw a body kick
and Evans counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Kamanula is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Evans scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kamanula doesn't seem bothered though.
Evans thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kamanula if he has to take too many more of those.
Kamanula seems to have got his legs back now.
Evans bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kamanula scores with a kick to the body.
A lazy body kick from Kamanula
and Evans counters with a good, hard body kick but Kamanula shrugs it off.
Kamanula throws a head kick that misses.
Evans lands with a right hand.
Kamanula finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Evans unleashes a big counter combination but Kamanula bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Evans finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kamanula throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Evans appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Evans's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Kamanula misses with a head kick.
Evans let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Evans checks a leg kick.
Kamanula misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kamanula misses with a kick to the body.
Evans swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kamanula.
Kamanula tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Evans is able to avoid easily.
A head kick from Evans lands but Kamanula takes it in his stride.
Evans keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nick Evans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Evans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamanula throws a sloppy head kick and Evans moves out of range easily.
Kamanula misses with a low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kamanula goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Evans lands a leg kick that knocks Kamanula off balance momentarily.#T1#
Evans misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Kamanula.
Kamanula tries a low kick but Evans avoids it.
Kamanula misses with a body kick.
Kamanula throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Kamanula misses
and Kamanula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamanula shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kamanula lets loose with a powerful body kick. Evans will feel that in the morning.
Evans throws a low kick but Kamanula avoids it.
Evans moves out of range of the body kick from Kamanula.
Kamanula ducks right into an uppercut from Evans.
Kamanula throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Evans looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kamanula throws a chopping leg kick but Evans manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Evans checks the leg kick nicely there.
Evans looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kamanula throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamanula throws a sloppy head kick and Evans moves out of range easily.
Kamanula looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kamanula moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromEvans.
Kamanula throws a sloppy head kick and Evans moves out of range easily.
Kamanula looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans throws a body kick that misses.
Kamanula blocks a head kick by Evans.
Evans moves out of range of the body kick.
Evans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Evans. Kamanula shrugs it off though.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Evans throws a body punch but Kamanula moves out of range.
Kamanula is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Evans throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kamanula is looking for a counter combo.
Evans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kamanula throws a big counter combination but Evans scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Evans connects with a single shot there.
Kamanula rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Evans moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Evans doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kamanula throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamanula throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Evans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Evans blocks a head kick by Kamanula.
Evans moves out of range of the body kick from Kamanula.
Kamanula moves out of range of the body kick.
Evans lands a nice looking body kick.
Kamanula throws a wild body kick that Evans sees coming a mile off.#T4#
A head kick from Evans lands but Kamanula takes it in his stride.
Evans's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kamanula throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamanula misses with the body kick
and Evans makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kamanula looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamanula moves away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Evans!
Evans moves out of range of the leg kick from Kamanula.
Kamanula misses with a low kick.
Evans looks to land a body kick but Kamanula moved away.
Kamanula fires out a quick counter leg kick but Evans just manages to avoid it.
Evans throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Evans throws a low kick but Kamanula avoids it.
Kamanula lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Evans really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Evans's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
A punch lands to the side of Kamanula 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kamanula thows a body kick. Evans tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Evans. Kamanula does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamanula lands a head kick!
Kamanula throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kamanula lands a head kick!
Evans lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamanula looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Evans.
A slow jab from Kamanula misses its intended target.
Good work by Evans as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Kamanula looks for the body kick but Evans saw that one coming.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Evans cracks Kamanula with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Evans takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Kamanula misses
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
Kamanula turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Evans tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kamanula is able to avoid easily.
Kamanula fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Evans has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kamanula throws a leg kick
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamanula throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Evans on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kamanula throws a chopping leg kick but Evans manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Evans throws a push kick but Kamanula slaps the foot to one side.
Kamanula misses with a kick to the body
and Evans makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kamanula throws a sloppy head kick
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans scores with a body shot.
Evans chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kamanula misses with a body kick.
A head kick by Kamanula misses
and Evans counters with a right hand to the body.
Kamanula lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick by Evans misses
and Kamanula counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kamanula lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kamanula takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Evans buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
Kamanula looks to throw a body kick
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamanula throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kamanula throws a sloppy head kick and Evans moves out of range easily.
Evans takes a swing at Kamanula's ribcage but misses.
Kamanula throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Evans gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Evans lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kamanula thows a leg kick but Evans checks it
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Evans.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamanula looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kamanula throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Evans.
Kamanula throws a head kick that misses
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans connects with a high kick.
Evans throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamanula.
Kamanula fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Evans.
Kamanula tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kamanula scores with a kick to the body.
Kamanula lands a nice leg kick that just misses Evans's sensitive parts.
Jab by Evans.
Kamanula misses with a leg kick
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Evans avoids a kick to the body.
Kamanula swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Nick Evans will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Donk. Evans catches Kamanula right on the button with a cross.
Kamanula scores with a nice body kick.
Evans scores with a body shot.
Kamanula bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Evans pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kamanula throws a leg kick but Evans moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kamanula.
Kamanula throws the kick towards the body but Evans avoids it.
Evans misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamanula pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kamanula misses with a low kick as Evans jumps back.
Evans goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kamanula throws a leg kick but Evans checks it.
Evans is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kamanula with a body shot.#T1#
Kamanula moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Evans shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kamanula eats them both and turns towards Evans to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kamanula throws a head kick that misses.
Kamanula is looking to land body kicks.
Kamanula throws a push kick but Evans slaps the foot to one side.
Kamanula throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kamanula throws a series of punches but Evans avoids them all with ease.
Evans counters with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Evans. That's going to slow Kamanula down.
Kamanula takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kamanula tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kamanula with a body shot.
Kamanula throws a head kick but Evans moves out of range.
#T2#
Kamanula moves out of range as Evans throws a body kick.
Evans moves out of range of the body kick.
Evans doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Evans goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kamanula takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamanula.
Evans avoids the head kick by Kamanula.
A looping hook to the body misses from Evans. Kamanula does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamanula throws a leg kick
and Evans counters with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kamanula.
Evans moves out of range as Kamanula throws a body kick.
Kamanula keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Evans scores with a push kick.
Kamanula throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Evans now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tamiwe Kamanula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Kamanula throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Evans misses with a body kick.
Kamanula throws a leg kick that is checked
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamanula throws a head kick but Evans moves out of range.
Evans follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Evans blocks the leg kick.
Evans lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kamanula explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Evans has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kamanula.
Kamanula takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Evans lands a nice looking body kick.
Evans throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kamanula misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Evans on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Kamanula scores with a nice body kick.
Kamanula tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Evans lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick misses from Evans.
Kamanula takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamanula tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamanula throws a leg kick
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kamanula throws a push kick but Evans slaps the foot to one side.
Kamanula stalks Evans and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Evans's face. Evans staggers backwards, shaken.
Evans lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab from Evans.
A low kick from Kamanula is predictable there
and Evans counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kamanula drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Evans.
Well Evans has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Evans!
An out of breath Nick Evans 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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SP-ICON:Kingdom Come
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Morgan shoots in for a double leg but Evans sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Evans throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morgan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Evans defends it nicely.
Morgan looks for a takedown but Evans sprawls well.
Nick Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceasar Morgan.
Morgan darts in looking for a takedown but Evans gets double underhooks and turns Morgan into the cage.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Morgan's coach down at Death Valley Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Morgan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Evans throws a series of strikes that have Morgan backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evans throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Morgan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Evans lands a lovely overhand right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morgan. #T1##TD2#
Morgan gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Evans's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Morgan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Morgan is looking to take a break and control but Evans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Morgan tries for a kimura but Evans is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Morgan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Morgan wants to control but Evans is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Morgan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Evans knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Evans is trying to control Morgan's posture but Morgan avoids it.
Evans holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#SUB2#
Morgan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Morgan 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.
#T3##SUB2#
Morgan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Morgan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Evans knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Evans is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at DaJet Conditioning, Transition, Escape School, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan wants to control but Evans is keeping him busy.
Evans dodges the ground and pound from Morgan.
Morgan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Morgan.
Evans is looking to regain half guard here but Morgan keeps moving and retains side control.
Evans struggling a bit here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Morgan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evans keeps working.
Morgan in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Morgan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Morgan is trying to get an arm triangle but Evans is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ceasar Morgan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Evans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Morgan dives in for a single leg takedown but Evans sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Evans fires out a quick counter leg kick but Morgan just manages to avoid it.
Evans works Morgan's body with a nice hook.
Morgan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Morgan with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nick Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceasar Morgan.
Morgan shoots in looking for a takedown but Evans manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morgan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Evans. No joy for Morgan on that attempt. #TD2#
Morgan gets a takedown into half guard.
Evans gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans wants to sweep here but Morgan controlling him for the moment.
Evans pulls Morgan in to control the position.
Evans wants to improve his position but instead Morgan has moved into half guard.
#T1#
Evans moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Evans pulls Morgan in to control the position.
Ceasar Morgan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morgan throws a big right hand that misses.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving. #SUB2#
Morgan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Morgan drops back looking for a leg! Evans is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Evans manages to kick Morgan off! Morgan jumps back into Evans's guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Evans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Evans has his hands on Morgan's head, controlling the position.
Morgan forces his way into half guard.
Evans tries to roll over but Morgan keeps him under control.#SUB#
Evans actively working from the bottom here.
Evans regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Evans bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morgan's guard. #REVR#
Evans won't allow Morgan to sweep him here.
Morgan looking to control.
Morgan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Evans controls the pace.
Evans preventing the sweep.
Morgan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morgan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Evans has passed into side control.
Evans tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4#
Morgan is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Evans wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morgan, who protects the arm well.
Evans trying to control the position but Morgan is working away.
Evans is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evans tries to move to mount but Morgan blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Evans dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Morgan throws a leg kick but Evans moved away.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Evans lands a really nice looking cross but Morgan seems unphased.
Evans throws a series of punches but Morgan avoids them all with ease.
Evans defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morgan.
Morgan tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Evans on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evans scoring well with a low kick there.
Morgan shoots in but no luck this time.
Nick Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceasar Morgan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Evans pinned against the cage. Evans gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morgan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Evans is fending him off so far but Morgan persists. Nope, Evans circles away and we're back to standing.
Evans throws a nice head kick!
#T1#
Evans scores with a push kick.
Evans scoring well with a low kick there.
Morgan looks for a takedown but Evans sprawls well.
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morgan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Evans defends well and Morgan ends up having to push Evans into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Evans lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morgan's sensitive parts.
Evans lands a head kick. Morgan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Evans misses with the combination.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morgan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nick Evans is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Morgan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Evans is fending him off so far but Morgan persists. Nope, Evans circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Evans misses the target.#TD2#
Evans gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Morgan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans is pulling down on Morgan's head to control his posture.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Morgan pushes down on Evans's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Morgan passes the guard and advances to mount!
Evans bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3#
Morgan 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 throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morgan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Evans is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Evans trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Evans controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Evans looking to pass the guard.
Evans stays in close to Morgan's body and controls the position.
Evans's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Evans!
After winning the bout, Nick Evans thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
SP-ICON-WW Tournament Rd.1
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Evans throws a sloppy head kick and Padero moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Padero takes the fight into the clinch.
Padero misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Evans.
#TD2#
Padero pulls guard.
Evans controlling from the top position.
Padero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans is stalling in the full guard.
Padero controls Evans momentarily but Evans frees himself. #T1#
Evans sitting in guard here, content to control.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Padero is keeping the position for now.
Evans wants to control from the top but Padero keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Evans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Padero swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Padero avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Padero has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Padero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Padero prevents the takedown attempt.
Evans drops down looking for an ankle pick but Padero pulls his leg out and moves away.
Padero keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Padero looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
It looks like Padero is going to stand back up.
Evans trying to hold on to Padero 's head to control him but Padero postures up.
Evans preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Evans is looking to control Padero 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Evans avoid being mounted?#T3#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Padero working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Evans is looking to improve his position.
Evans is trying to maintain the position but Padero is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Padero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Padero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Padero drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Evans defends it well.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Padero shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Evans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Padero controlling from the top position.
Evans pulls Padero in close to prevent any damage.
Evans is looking to sweep but instead, Padero has passed into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evans is trying to maintain the position but Padero is very close to passing his half guard.
Padero tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Evans.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rukah Padero dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Padero throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Evans tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Padero is in Evans's guard.
Evans has Padero pulled in close to control his posture.
Evans looking to control.
Padero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Padero wanted to stand there but Evans had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans is trying to control the position but Padero postures up.
Evans seems keen to control Padero 's posture.#T1#
Evans is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Evans is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've been hearing that Evans has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Evans is looking to advance position but Padero won't allow it.
Evans wants to take a breather but Padero is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Padero gets back to full guard.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Padero is keeping the position.#T2#
Evans engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Padero wants to sweep here but Evans controlling him for the moment.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Padero is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Padero feints and as Evans raises his hands in defense, Padero changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Evans trying to control the position.
#T3#
Evans has control of Padero 's left arm, preventing Padero from doing any damage. #SUB#
Evans had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Padero defends it easily.
Padero trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Padero being controlled here momentarily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Padero gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Evans misses with a knee to the head.
Padero stalls.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evans is trying to pull guard but Padero has him pressed against the cage.
Evans tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Padero avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Evans scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rukah Padero 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#
Padero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Padero throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Evans tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Padero is in Evans's guard.
Evans wants to improve his position but instead Padero has moved into half guard.
Padero is taking a breather. Evans says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Evans has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Padero is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Padero wants to pass the guard but Evans is defending well.
Evans trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Padero trying to mount his opponent but Evans defends it.
Padero wants to take a breather but Evans is having none of it.
Padero is taking a breather. Evans says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are battling for position here. Evans manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Evans not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Padero postures up in Evans's guard and throws a big left but Evans blocks it.
Padero won't allow Evans to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Padero darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Padero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Evans wants to improve his position but Padero is controlling well.
Padero trying to control from half guard but Evans is working away.
Rukah Padero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Padero controlling the action here.
Evans is trying to control but can't.
Nick Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans gets full guard.#T3#
Evans is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Well, if Evans is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Evans is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Evans takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Padero manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Evans pushes down on Padero 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Evans wants to take a breather but Padero is having none of it.
Padero gets full guard.
Evans won't allow Padero to sweep him here.
Padero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Evans passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Evans in side control, throwing shots but Padero defends.
Evans remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evans looking to control but instead Padero has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rukah Padero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Padero winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rukah Padero !
A less than humble Rukah Padero misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
fogies Trudeau V Malek
Date: Mar 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Evans tests Cane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Evans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cane.
Evans tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cane defends well and Evans ends up having to push Cane into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cane misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Evans was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cane.
Evans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Evans scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Evans takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Evans on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cane walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Evans checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Evans has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cane.
Cane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Evans.
Cane fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Evans is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Cane as Evans shoots in.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cane. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cane throws a solid leg kick but Evans takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cane.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cane, right into the meat.
Cane feints and then cracks Evans's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Evans down.
Sutter Cane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Evans.
Cane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick from Cane misses.
Evans feints and then cracks Cane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cane down.
Evans misses with an attempted mid kick.
Evans has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cane.
Cane misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Evans was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've been informed that Cane has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Evans walks into a jab.
Evans throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Evans.#T2#
Evans misses with a head kick.
Cane jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cane thumps Evans with a low kick.
Evans looks for the body kick but Cane saw that one coming.
Cane throws out a counter right but Evans avoids it with no problem.
Cane connects with an inside leg kick.
Evans checks a low kick from Cane.
Cane blocks a head kick by Evans.
Cane thumps Evans with a low kick.
A cross from Cane lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Nick Evans has been cut.
Cane scores with a nice body kick.
Sutter Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cane misses with a right hand
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Evans scores with a jab to the head.
Cane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Evans takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Cane misses with a kick to the body.
Cane tried to score with a low kick but Evans checks it.
Cane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Evans is able to avoid easily.
Evans appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Evans looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Evans.
Cane tried to score with a low kick but Evans checks it.
Cane throws a leg kick that is checked
and Evans counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cane thows a leg kick but Evans checks it #CL#
and Evans counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Evans.
Cane stalls.
A short right from Cane.
Cane scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Cane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans slows down the pace here.
Evans tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Cane breaks the clinch.
Evans misses with a two punch combination.
Cane scores with a kick to the body.
Evans changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cane tries to avoid it but Evans manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cane to the ground. Cane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cane wants to slow Evans down by chopping away at his legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cane.
Evans avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Evans throws a head kick but Cane moves out of range.
Evans takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sutter Cane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Evans'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 misses with a leg kick
and Cane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Evans tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cane makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cane throws a leg kick but Evans moved away.
Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Evans wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Evans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cane.
Evans walks into a left hand.
Evans wants to land a leg kick but Cane is out of range.
Cane flicks out a counter leg kick but Evans steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane connects with a body shot.
Cane walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cane tries to work over Evans's front leg with a kick but Evans checks it.
Evans feinted with a counter takedown.
Cane lands a lovely overhand right.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Evans quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T1#
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cane moves out of range as Evans strikes.
Evans backing away here, and Cane unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Cane as he connects with a hook.
Cane walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Evans checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Evans went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Evans's calf.
Cane swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Evans counters with a nice kick to the body.
Evans misses with a kick to the body.
Evans moves out of range of the leg kick from Cane.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cane moves away.
Evans throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cane's head.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Cane.
Evans tries to counter by clinching up but Cane breaks away and moves out of range.
Evans moves out of range of the leg kick from Cane.#T2#
Cane motions for Evans to come forward. Cane throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
Cane throws out a counter right but Evans avoids it with no problem.
Evans shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Evans. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cane walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Evans checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Evans appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cane misses the jab.
Evans tries to clinch up.
Cane avoids the head kick by Evans.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Evans is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cane as he avoids it easily.
Cane throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Evans throws a nice head kick!
Cane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Evans avoids the head kick by Cane.
Cane thumps Evans with a low kick.
Cane thumps Evans with a low kick.
Cane is looking to chop away at Evans's legs.
Cane lands with a cross. #CUT2#
Nick Evans's cut is getting worse.
Evans misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cane let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cane connects with a leg kick. Evans looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Evans is looking to score with low kicks.
Cane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cane misses the jab.
Cane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cane tries a low kick but Evans avoids it.#T4#
Cane throws a leg kick which misses Evans's front leg but catches the back leg as Evans tries to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Evans as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans walks into a straight right hand from Cane.
Cane jabs Evans right on the nose. Evans blinks but takes it well.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An inside leg kick from Evans misses.
Evans darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Evans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Evans wants to clinch up but Cane keeps it at a distance.
Cane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Evans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Cane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cane thuds a left hand into Evans's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sutter Cane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Evans's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cane motions for Evans to come forward. Cane throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Evans as he connects with a hook.
Cane avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Evans's calf.
Nice shot by Evans.
Evans is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Cane lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Evans avoids the body shot from Cane.
Evans changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Evans wants to slow Cane down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Evans tries to land a front kick but Cane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cane flicks out a counter leg kick but Evans steps away.
Evans tries to land a leg kick but Cane saw it coming and moves away.
Cane throws a wild body kick that Evans sees coming a mile off.
Cane lands with a good body shot.
Cane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cane tries to land a front kick but Evans steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cane will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cane attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cane manages to avoid it.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt.
Cane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Evans.
Sutter Cane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cane misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Evans tries to counter by clinching up but Cane breaks away and moves out of range.
Evans checks the leg kick.
Evans throws a body shot but no joy.
Cane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Evans.
Cane lands a jab to Evans's midsection.
Evans is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cane flicks out a counter leg kick but Evans steps away.
Nick Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slapping leg kick lands for Cane.
#T3#
Cane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Evans checks a leg kick nicely.
Cane blocks a jab.
Evans on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cane. Cane obviously looking to wear him down.
Evans swings for the body but Cane moves out of range.
Evans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cane.
Cane scores with a crisp jab that stopped Evans in his tracks.
Cane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Evans is looking to chop away at Cane's legs.
Cane swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Evans checks a leg kick nicely.
Evans appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cane misses with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Cane throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Cane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Evans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Evans tries to land knees in the clinch but Cane avoids the damage to the body.
Cane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cane cracks Evans with a nice body shot.
Cane misses with a punch to the body.
Cane lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Cane.
A nice left hand lands by Cane.
Cane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Cane.
A short left from Cane.
Cane prevents a body shot from Evans.
A shot in the inside from Cane.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sutter Cane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cane has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sutter Cane!
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