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Event:
AKT 3
Date: Jul 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Wallace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wallace scores with a nice strike.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Wallace misses.
Evans throws a sloppy head kick
and Wallace counters with a solid body kick.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Evans on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Wallace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Evans throws a head kick that misses
and Wallace counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Evans is rocked!
Evans 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 throws a lazy head kick
and Wallace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Evans is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wallace scores with a jab.
Wallace cracks Evans with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Evans is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Evans is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Evans could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bracko Wallace!
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Event:
AKT 1
Date: Jul 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
Evans looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Jakua scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
Jakua looks to land a combination but Evans avoids it well.
Evans throws a big counter combination but Jakua scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
Jakua pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Evans back to the ropes. Jakua follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Rashad Evans has been cut.
A jab from Jakua finds it's way through Evans's defenses.
Evans throws a sloppy head kick and Jakua moves out of range easily.
Jakua connects with a body shot that sends Evans's belly button to the back.
Jakua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evans.
Evans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jakua.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jakua ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jakua.
Jakua lands with a nice combination. Evans backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#
Evans is rocked!
Jakua looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jakua misses with a series of wild punches.
Oh Evans is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Jakua throws a series of punches but Evans avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Jakua does no damage.
Kris Jakua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jakua throws a series of punches but Evans moves out of range.
Evans throws a lazy head kick
and Jakua counters with a right hand to the body.
Jakua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jakua scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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.
Jakua throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jakua throws a right and a left that Evans avoids nicely.
Evans seems to have got his legs back now.
Jakua bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Evans's head backwards.
Jakua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evans.
Jakua throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Evans on the side of the head.
Evans really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jakua scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Evans doesn't seem bothered though.
Jakua is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Evans rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jakua misses with a few strikes there.
Evans on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jakua throws a series of punches but Evans avoids them all with ease.
Evans appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jakua connects with a body shot that sends Evans's belly button to the back.
Jakua misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Jakua goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Evans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jakua.
Nice uppercut there from Jakua.
Jakua lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Evans at a distance.
A left and a right from Jakua both land. Nice combination.
Jakua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jakua lands with a nice body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jakua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Evans moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jakua thuds a left hand into Evans's body.
Jakua lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jakua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Jakua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rashad 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 is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jakua.
Jakua with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from Evans.
Jakua misses with a two punch combination.
Evans takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A combination from Jakua does no damage.
As Jakua looks to move away, Evans throws a big counter combo but Jakua just gets out of the way.
Evans misses with a head kick.
Jakua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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.
Jakua connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Evans's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Evans - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kris Jakua!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Tran shoots in but Evans avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tran tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
Evans doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tran counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Evans shoots in and drives through. Tran sprawls well.
Tran is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Evans.
Horrible takedown attempt by Evans or perhaps it was just good defense by Tran, which made it look bad.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Evans.#TD2#
Evans closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tran's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Evans looks winded!
Tran working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans preventing the sweep.
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Evans postures up in Tran's guard and throws a big left but Tran blocks it. #T1#
Tran is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Evans stands up over Tran, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Tran is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Evans drops back looking for a leg! Tran is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tran manages to kick Evans off! Evans jumps back into Tran's guard.
Tran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Tran has wrist control.
Tran wants to sweep but no luck.
Tran will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Evans preventing the sweep. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tran is keeping the position for now.
Evans throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tran fails to land the takedown.
Evans doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Tran moves into the clinch.
Evans is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tran is defending well.
Tran stalling in the clinch but Evans improves position.
Tran slows down the pace here.
Evans blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Evans avoiding damage as Tran throws knees to the body.
Tran is looking to control Evans's arms but Evans gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tran has his back to the cage.
Tran is trying to maintain a safe position but Evans gets an underhook and turns Tran into the cage.
Tran can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Armando Tran.
Evans fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tran is looking for a counter combo.
Evans dives in for a single leg takedown but Tran sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Evans shoots in for a double leg but Tran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evans swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Tran clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Tran for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Tran is trying to break free.
Tran manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tran misses with a body punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evans has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tran is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tran taking a breather.
Tran is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armando Tran dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tran leaves Evans with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Evans misses with a takedown
and Tran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt
and Tran counters with a head kick.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Evans.
Tran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tran sprawls well. Tran wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Evans gets slowly back to his feet.
Rashad Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tran moves into the clinch.
Evans has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tran seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Evans can turn it around.
Tran displaying some good clinch control by pressing Evans up against the cage.
Evans is breathing heavily.#T1#
Tran landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice body punch from Tran.
Come on Tran - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Tran breaks the clinch.
Tran shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Evans pinned against the cage. Evans gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Evans shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tran counters with a big head kick but Evans shrugs it off.
Tran shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Evans has his takedown stuffed
and Tran counters with a stiff right hand.
Tran shoots in but no luck this time.
Tran moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.
Evans has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Tran moves into the clinch.
Tran tries to break free but Evans pushes him back against the cage.
Tran putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Evans in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tran is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tran leaning against his opponent.
Tran 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.#T3#
Evans is trying to drag Tran to the mat but Tran just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tran cracks Evans with a nice body shot.
Tran is trying to break free.
Tran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evans can do to turn this around?
Tran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tran is trying to stall.
Tran really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tran is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Evans as Tran tries to tie him up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Evans as Tran tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Armando Tran.
Evans looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Evans fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Evans slaps away a takedown attempt from Tran, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tran fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armando Tran dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Evans will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tran tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Evans manages to circle out of the way.
Armando Tran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Evans or perhaps it was just good defense by Tran, which made it look bad.
Tran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Tran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tran is trying to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tran seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Evans is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Tran has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tran tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tran crunches a lovely knee into Evans's ribcage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tran content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Armando Tran.
Evans fails with the takedown
and Tran counters with a head kick.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Evans.#CL#
Tran forces Evans back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tran is trying to break the clinch but Evans has him pressed against the cage.
Armando Tran has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tran - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2#
Tran leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tran stalling in the clinch but Evans improves position.
Tran is looking to control Evans's arms but Evans gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tran has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Armando Tran.#CL#
Tran has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Tran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evans closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tran circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Tran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tran tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Evans defends well and Tran ends up having to push Evans into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt
and Tran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Evans tries for a takedown but Tran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Armando Tran is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Evans is defended easily by Tran.
Evans tries for a takedown but Tran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Tran. No joy for Evans on that attempt. #CL#
Tran has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tran wants to get back to striking at distance but Evans won't allow it.
Evans keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tran's efforts to push away.
Tran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tran struggles to land a body shot inside as Evans controls his hands.
#T4#
Evans drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tran gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Evans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tran is leaning against Evans and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Come on Tran - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tran wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tran trying to control the position but instead, Evans has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tran into the cage.
Tran trying to control the position but instead, Evans has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tran into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armando Tran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tran, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armando Tran!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Evans drives through with a takedown into guard.
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kombombuizc working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
Evans really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kombombuizc is pulling down on Evans's head to control his posture.
Evans throwing strikes but missing.
Evans passes into half guard. #SUB#
Evans seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Kombombuizc has recovered full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kombombuizc manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kombombuizc trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kombombuizc working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Evans's head.#T1#
Kombombuizc is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kombombuizc postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Evans is trying to keep Kombombuizc in close.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Kombombuizc from controlling successfully.
Kombombuizc slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kombombuizc taking a breather here.
Evans is looking for a sweep.
Kombombuizc in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Kombombuizc is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Evans has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Kombombuizc has an Americana. Evans didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kombombuizc is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kombombuizc hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Caeser Kombombuizc!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Evans doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Fisher holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fisher throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Fisher manages to pull guard.
Evans looking to pass the guard.
Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fisher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Evans trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fisher manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Fisher content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher'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.#T1#
Evans working a defensive guard here.
Fisher has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fisher is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Evans is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fisher showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Evans trying to keep a closed guard but Fisher is proving a slippery customer.
Fisher showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fisher content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Evans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fisher showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fisher wants to stand but Evans is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Fisher as Evans shoots in.
Fisher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evans swivels and escapes.
Evans throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fisher's waist but Fisher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Evans off to one side.
Anton Fisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Evans.
Evans looks winded!
Evans with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Fisher counters by moving into the clinch.
Evans blocks a body shot from Fisher.
Evans is pressed up against the cage. Fisher has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Evans down to the mat. Evans avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fisher goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T3##TD#
Fisher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fisher engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fisher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fisher has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Evans is proving hard to escape from.
Fisher is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Evans is trying to control the position but Fisher postures up.
Fisher stands up over Evans, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Evans trying to control the position.
Fisher sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fisher postures up.
Fisher is in close to Evans's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Fisher has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Evans is proving hard to escape from.
Fisher sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Evans fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fisher wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rashad Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisher scores with a nice right hand.
Fisher bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Evans's head.#TD#
Fisher shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Evans is trying to defend but Fisher finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisher landing strikes from the mount and Evans is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Fisher dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Evans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fisher swivels and escapes.
Fisher tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Evans manages to circle out of the way.
Evans shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Fisher shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Evans napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans is being controlled here.
Evans tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fisher in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Evans is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anton Fisher!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Evans looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Beasley!
Evans working the ground and pound but Beasley is defending the strikes.
Beasley wants to control but Evans postures up.
Beasley tries to escape but Evans is in control.
Beasley defending against the ground and pound.
Beasley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Evans tries to score with some ground and pound. Beasley controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Evans advances to full mount.
Evans throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Evans throwing strikes here but Beasley is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Evans misses with a head shot.
Beasley tries to lock up and control but Evans gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Evans is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Evans looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Evans landing strikes from the mount and Beasley is in trouble! #SUB2#
Evans looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Beasley blocking the ground and pound. #T1#
Beasley tries to hold on but Evans postures up.
Evans looking to ground and pound but Beasley is blocking nicely.
Evans punching from mount but Beasley doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans throwing strikes here but Beasley is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Evans fails to take his opponent's back.
Beasley tries to hold on but Evans pushes him away.
Beasley manages to control the position for a moment.
Beasley wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Evans.
Evans misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Evans throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Evans throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Beasley's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Beasley wants to control but Evans is having none of it.
Evans sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Beasley really wants to buck Evans off and get back to his feet.
Beasley tries to lock up and control but Evans gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Beasley holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Evans tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Evans lands a couple of good shots and Beasley has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Beasley is trying to get back to his feet but Evans has full control of the position and if anything, Beasley has just worked his way into a worse spot.#ES#
Beasley is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Beasley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Evans to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Beasley is breathing heavily.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Beasley has wrist control.
Beasley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Evans on the ground.
Evans is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Beasley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Evans defends well.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Evans has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Evans throwing strikes but missing.
Evans throws a big elbow that misses.
Beasley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Evans manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Beasley wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Evans working a defensive guard here.
Beasley connects with a couple of short punches.
Evans is trying to control the position but Beasley postures up. #T4#
Beasley trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans is trying to control the position but Beasley postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evans displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beasley.
Beasley goes for a double leg but Evans avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Evans continues to drive forward.#CL#
Beasley forces Evans back against the cage and clinches.
Beasley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Beasley tries to break the clinch but Evans is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad 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##TD2#
Evans shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Evans throws a big right hand that misses.
Beasley trying to control the position.
Beasley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Evans is controlling him.
Evans sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beasley's guard.
Evans moves into full mount! Beasley won't be happy about that!
Poor strikes thrown by Evans there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#SUB2#
Evans is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Beasley has managed to escape the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beasley tries to hold on but Evans pushes him away.
Beasley is trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evans throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T1#
Beasley avoids a series of strikes thrown by Evans.
#SUB2#
Evans working for a guillotine from mount but Beasley is in no mood to give up.
Beasley really wants to buck Evans off and get back to his feet.
Evans throwing strikes but Beasley uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Beasley is looking to control Evans's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beasley avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Evans is working for a kimura but Beasley is defending it quite comfortably.
Beasley keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Evans wants to pass to mount but Beasley is defending the position. #SUB2#
Evans is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Evans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beasley's head. #SUB2#
Evans wants to work for an arm triangle but Beasley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Evans thows a huge punch but Beasley dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Evans seems to be looking for submissions.
Beasley trying to control from the bottom.
Beasley keeping hold of Evans's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Beasley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beasley wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beasley wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Beasley wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
As Beasley backs off Evans throws a huge counter combo but Beasley manages to avoid it all.
Beasley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Evans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beasley somewhat.#TD2#
Beasley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Evans to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Beasley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Evans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beasley swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Beasley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Evans defends it easily.
Rashad Evans has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Evans drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Evans jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Evans pushing down on Beasley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Evans tries to pass to full mount but Beasley defends it. #SUB2#
Evans is trying to work for a kimura but Beasley is defending well.
Beasley is trying to stand up here but Evans is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Evans is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Beasley preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evans misses with a head shot. Beasley uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD2#
Beasley gets caught napping as Evans dives in and scores a takedown. Beasley manages to retain guard.
Evans preventing the sweep.
Evans passes Beasley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Evans sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beasley defending well though.
Ground and pound from Evans. #SUB2#
Evans is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Evans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Evans has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans throws a wild left hand from mount and Beasley manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Beasley pushes Evans off looking to stand but Evans dives back in and keeps control.
Beasley trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Evans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beasley is trying is best to control the position here.
Evans missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Evans is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beasley is holding on to half guard well.
Evans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Evans tries to pass to full mount but Beasley defends it.
Evans thows a huge punch but Beasley dodges it nicely.
Evans throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Beasley to regain full guard.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Beasley blocks nicely.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Beasley is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Beasley blocks nicely.
Evans stopping the sweep attempt from Beasley.
Beasley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Evans looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Evans throwing shots but Beasley is blocking nicely.
Beasley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Evans.
Beasley wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Evans wants to work for an arm triangle but Beasley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Evans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Evans thows a huge punch but Beasley dodges it nicely.
Evans sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beasley defending well though.
Evans tries to pass to full mount but Beasley defends it.
Beasley is trying to stand up here but Evans is controlling him well.
Evans thows a huge punch but Beasley dodges it nicely.
Beasley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Evans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Beasley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Evans closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Beasley's guard.
Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beasley works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Evans thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Evans throws a big elbow that misses.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beasley is keeping the position for now.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Evans drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Evans jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Beasley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Evans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Evans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Evans passes Beasley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Beasley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Evans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Evans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beasley's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans is looking to advance position but Beasley won't allow it. #SUB2#
Evans is working for a kimura but Beasley is defending it quite comfortably.
Joesph Beasley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rashad Evans is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Beasley is staying active underneath Evans, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rashad Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Evans 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashad Evans!
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