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Event:
HERO:9
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Evans is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva's half guard.
Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL#
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Evans, pushing him back against the cage.
Evans is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Silva successfully pulls guard.
Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Evans advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silva has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#ES#
Silva pushes Evans off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.#TD2#
Evans gets the takedown into side control.
Silva explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL#
Silva forces Evans back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Evans manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily#TD#
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Evans is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva controlling the action here. #SU#
Silva stands up from half guard. #T2#
Evans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Jay Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Evans.
Evans looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Evans tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silva defends well and Evans ends up having to push Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Silva 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. Silva is in Evans's guard.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Evans is keeping the position.
Silva passes Evans's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3##SU#
Silva decides to return to a standing position.
An inside leg kick lands from Evans. #CL#
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Evans in a clinch.
Evans looking to stall.
#BC2#
Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evans moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.#CL#
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Evans just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Silva breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Evans wants to clinch#TD#
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Evans won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Evans trying to remain calm as Silva controls from the top position.
Evans manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Silva stalling.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Evans on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Evans clinches up against the cage.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evans can do to turn this around?
Evans misses with a knee strike.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Evans turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Silva can't get the takedown.
Evans is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Evans throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans slows down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Evans as Silva tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Evans successfully pulls guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Evans is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Silva wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Evans trying to control the position.
Evans wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Evans controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Evans lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silva will feel that in the morning.
Nice sprawl there from Evans as Silva shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Evans clinches.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Evans gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Evans tries to pull guard but Silva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Evans breaks the clinch.
Jay Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##CL2#
Evans has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Evans wants to break free but Silva has control.
Evans tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Evans swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Evans changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Evans fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.
Evans only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Evans tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Evans somewhat.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Evans misses with a body kick.#TD#
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Silva is standing up over Evans. Evans looks to escape but Silva dives into side control.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#REVB#
Evans dodges the ground and pound from Silva.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#ES2#
Evans explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Evans's waist but Evans gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side. #CL#
Silva has Evans up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Evans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Evans, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Evans sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Silva tries to pull guard but Evans won't allow it.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Evans turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Evans smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Evans's waist but Evans gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Evans tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Evans is trying to defend but Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Evans is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva trying to control from Evans's half guard. Evans has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Silva is pushing down on Evans's leg trying to pass to half guard. Evans is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard. #ES2#
Evans has one foot on Silva's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2##TD#
Silva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Silva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Evans can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evans keeps working.
Evans can't do much from the bottom here.
Evans looks to move to half guard but instead Silva has passed into mount! Damn!#T3#
Silva lands a big shot there that rocks Evans but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Evans is trying to escape the mount.
Silva controlling from mount.
Silva lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Evans hang on?#T4#
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Evans is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silva controlling his opponent.
Silva lands a nice shot to the head.
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva tries to control but Evans wriggling away.
Silva with the ground and pound from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Silva clearly takes that round.
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.#R4#
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Evans.#TD#
Evans gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Evans controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Evans throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T1#
Silva content to stall in guard here.
Evans trying to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SU#
Silva stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Silva wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Evans feints the counter takedown.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Evans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jay Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Evans.#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.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Evans moves out of range of the body kick.
Evans shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Evans manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Evans is retaining full guard.
Evans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body.
Silva is pushing down on Evans's leg trying to pass to half guard. Evans is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silva prevents Evans from improving his position.
Evans wants to get back to his feet.
Silva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if Silva 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.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Evans has a hand on Silva's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Silva takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Evans taking shots to the head. #CUT#It looks like Thomas Evans has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Silva stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #TD#
Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Silva had his way with Thomas Evans in that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Evans's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Evans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.
Evans scores with a push kick.#TD2#
Evans closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Evans to the mat! Evans manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva throws an elbow that misses. Evans uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Evans!#REVB##T1#
Silva controlling Evans's posture.
Evans with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva is trying to keep Evans in close.
Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silva tries to get out of the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Evans is fighting to break Silva's control of his arms but Silva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Evans is having none of it. #SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Evans wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
#T3#
Evans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Evans as he avoids it easily.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Evans but Evans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Evans throws a quick inside leg kick.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Evans darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva pushes Evans off and gets back to his feet.#T4##TD2#
Evans is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva's half guard.
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!#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Evans lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Evans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Evans.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Silva!
Jay Silva retains his middleweight title! |
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Event:
HERO:8
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Evans is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Spade's half guard.
Spade has one foot on Evans's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Spade throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Evans counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Spade wants to stand but Evans is controlling the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Evans has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SU#
Evans decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Spade, up you get!
Spade dives in for a single leg takedown but Evans sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Spade shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Evans moves into the clinch.
Evans has Spade pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spade manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Spade misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
#TD#
Evans has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Spade regains guard immediately.
Spade pushes Evans off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T1#
Evans throws a head kick that Spade semi-blocks.
Evans wants to clinch up but Spade keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Evans shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Spade napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Evans in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SU#
Evans stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T2##TD#
Evans dives in and scores a takedown into Spade's guard.
Spade is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Spade stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Evans to get to his feet.
Spade shoots for a takedown but Evans saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thomas Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warren Spade.#CL#
Evans darts in and clinches Spade up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Spade's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Evans gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Spade regains guard.
Evans looking to sit in guard and control but Spade gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Spade looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Spade stopping the sweep attempt from Evans.
Evans is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Evans is looking to stand up but Spade isn't so interested in that idea.
Spade trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Spade trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Evans 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.
Spade tries to free his leg and advance position but Evans is retaining full guard.
Spade stopping the sweep attempt from Evans.
Evans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spade.
Evans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spade is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spade wants to slow Evans down by chopping away at his legs.
Evans lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #TD#
Evans closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Spade to the mat! Spade manages to get full guard.
Spade looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Spade manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Spade has hold of one of Evans's legs. Evans is fighting the takedown attempt but Spade gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Warren Spade will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Evans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Evans tries to clinch up but Spade circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Evans takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Spade has Evans up against the cage in a clinch.
Spade is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Evans pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Spade pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Spade throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU#
Evans stands and steps away. Spade gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Evans misses with a straight left.
Evans shoots in but Spade avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Spade lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Evans moves into the clinch.
Spade wants to break the clinch but can't.
Evans tries a body shot but Spade blocks it.
Evans tries to pull guard but Spade won't allow it.
#BC2#
Spade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spade fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spade throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Evans's waist but Evans gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spade off to one side.
Evans is looking for a counter combo.
Thomas Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warren Spade.#T2##TD#
Evans closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Evans lands in his opponent's guard.
Evans pushing down on Spade's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Spade is trying to get back to full guard.
Spade works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spade manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Evans manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Spade's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Spade postures up and lands a big shot to Evans's brow.
Evans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spade is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Evans working for a triangle but Spade defends it easily.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Spade from controlling successfully.
Evans lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Evans postures up in Spade's guard and throws a big left but Spade blocks it.
Evans scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spade manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Evans manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spade won't allow Evans to sweep him here.
Spade seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thomas Evans will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Spade shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Evans defends it nicely.
Evans wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No luck for Spade with that takedown attempt.
Spade has a takedown stuffed.
Thomas Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warren Spade.
Evans scores with a one two! Spade had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Evans has taken the fight to the clinch.
Evans's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2#
Spade gets control of Evans's arms and successfully pulls guard. Spade will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Evans stopping the sweep attempt from Spade.
Spade keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Spade lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Evans is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Evans might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Evans working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spade looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Spade won't allow Evans to sweep him here.
Spade sitting in guard here, content to control.
Evans is pulling down on Spade's head to control his posture.
Evans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spade is controlling him.
Evans trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Evans gets caught napping as Spade dives in and scores a takedown. Evans manages to retain guard.
Spade distracts Evans with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Spade tries to free his leg and advance position but Evans is retaining full guard.
Spade landing some decent shots from guard.
Evans 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.#T4#
Spade wants to stand but Evans is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Spade throws a sloppy strike and Evans has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Spade is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Evans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Evans! |
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Event:
HERO:6
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Evans rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Evans putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Silva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Evans jumps guard but Silva stands there with Evans around his waist. Evans gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Evans jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Evans is looking to stand back up but Silva counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Evans.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Silva is trying to control. Evans wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Silva wants to stand but Evans has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Evans has managed to free his arm - good work.
Evans slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Evans is trying to control the position but Silva postures up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva advances position into side control!
Evans is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Silva is controlling him well.#SU#
Silva decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Evans goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva continues to drive forward.#TD#
Silva shoots in and bounces Evans off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Silva wants to pass the guard but Evans is keeping the position.
Evans is trying to keep Silva in close.
Evans can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.#SUB2#
Evans has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silva is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Evans.
Silva in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Evans looking for a sweep but Silva has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Evans wants to hold on but Silva pushes him away.#SUB#
Silva goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Evans is on top in guard.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Evans must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva has Evans pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Evans takes the fight into the clinch.
Evans tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Evans misses with a jab, cross combination.
Evans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva closes the distance but Evans moves to the side #TD2#
and Evans counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Silva keeping full guard, as Evans tries to pass.
Evans wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Evans sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silva throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
Silva throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Evans manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Silva content to stall in guard here.
Evans controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva works over Evans with some ground and pound from guard.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Evans is keeping the position for now.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Silva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Evans is looking to improve his position.
Jake Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Evans tries to kick Silva off but Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evans shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Evans's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jake Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Evans.
Evans tries to clinch up.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evans bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.#CL2#
Evans moves into the clinch successfully.
Evans is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silva is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Evans wants the takedown. Silva is fighting it off but Evans persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Silva's guard against the cage.
Silva throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Evans wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thomas Evans will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.#R3#
Evans fails with the takedown.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Evans ducks down to avoid it.
Evans wants to clinch.
Silva tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
Evans moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Evans shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Silva eats them both and turns towards Evans to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans dives in for a single leg takedown but Silva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Silva misses with the combination.
Evans is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Evans is defended easily by Silva.
Jake Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Evans.#T1#
Silva shoots in but Evans avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Evans takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT#It looks like Thomas Evans has been cut.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Evans fakes the leg kick and cracks Silva in the body. #TD#
Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva pushing down on Evans's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Evans pushes Silva off, looking to escape but Silva dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Evans is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Silva!
Jake Silva is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
HERO:5
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Evans tries to keep at a distance but Wynn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wynn stops a takedown attempt from Evans.
#BC#
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Wynn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Evans on his heels. He'll look to pass Evans's guard now, I'm sure.
Wynn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Evans is looking to stand up but Wynn isn't so interested in that idea.
Wynn wanted to stand there but Evans had control of the position.
Wynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wynn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Evans working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wynn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wynn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Evans not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wynn wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Wynn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wynn wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Evans tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wynn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Evans trying to keep a closed guard but Wynn is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Evans scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Wynn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wynn is trying to get back to his feet.#SU#
Evans decides to stand back up. Evans steps back and let's Wynn get back to his feet.
Wynn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wynn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wynn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wynn is defended easily by Evans.#TD#
Evans looking to score a takedown here. Wynn is defending well but Evans drives through and ends up in Wynn's guard.
Evans stands up over Wynn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Evans sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wynn's guard.
Wynn is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans is looking to take a break and control but Wynn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Evans controlling the pace. #T4#
Wynn manages to get to full guard.
Evans slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wynn keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Wynn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Evans is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Evans decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Thomas Evans will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Wynn moves into range and clinches up with Evans.
Wynn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Evans wants to break the clinch but can't.
Evans looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Evans manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Evans throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wynn passes Evans's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans trying to control but Wynn postures up.
#T1##ES#
Evans pushes Wynn off and gets back to his feet.
Wynn fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Evans shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wynn manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Evans keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Wynn jumps guard.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans tries to free his leg and advance position but Wynn is retaining full guard.
Wynn controls Evans momentarily but Evans frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wynn can't keep his opponent in guard - Evans advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Evans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wynn keeps working.
Evans winds up and cracks Wynn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Evans is looking to take a break and control but Wynn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Evans seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Evans is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wynn wants to hold on but Evans pushes him away.
Wynn tries to control Evans's body but Evans pushes him off. Wynn squirms to his side and now Evans has his back! #SUB#
Evans is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Wynn has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Evans has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Wynn taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Evans doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thomas Evans! |
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Event:
HERO:3
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Evans feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Evans not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.
Evans sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones pulls Evans in close to prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1#
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Evans looking to score a takedown here. Jones is defending well but Evans drives through and ends up in Jones's guard.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Evans slips nicely into half guard.
Evans wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy. #T2#
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.#SU#
Evans decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Evans.
Evans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Evans will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones tries to pull guard but Evans won't allow it.
#T3#
Evans throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Evans has him pressed against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Evans forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Evans throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Thomas Evans has been cut.
Evans darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Evans into the cage. #BC#
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Evans defends it nicely.#CL#
Evans rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4##TD#
Evans lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Evans is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Evans has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Evans wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans with the ground and pound from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Evans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Evans's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Evans misses with the combination.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Evans defends well and Jones ends up having to push Evans into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Evans counters by moving into the clinch.
Jones has Evans pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Evans manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Evans leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Evans's takedown attempt.
Jones tries to break free but Evans pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Jones successfully pulls guard.
Evans landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Jones trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evans looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Evans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Evans is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Evans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Evans stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Evans stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU#
Evans decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Evans tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Evans ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Evans jumps guard but Jones stands there with Evans around his waist. Evans gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Evans pulls guard successfully.
Evans managing to control the position.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thomas Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Evans tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Evans manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones wants to stand up but Evans is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Evans dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Evans's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Evans has taken the fight into the clinch.
Evans is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones is working for takedown but Evans is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Evans won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Evans to keep the fight standing.
Thomas Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Jones.
Evans dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Evans walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Evans stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Evans wants it to stay on the feet.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Evans here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T1#
Evans tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones 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 Jones checks it #CL2#
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Evans wants to stall.
Evans tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Evans drops back down to his feet.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Evans.
Evans is pressed up against the cage. Jones 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.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Evans wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Evans shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Evans wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Evans throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Jones just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEvans.#TD#
Evans shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Evans showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones tries to kick Evans off in order to stand up. Evans Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Evans thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Evans landing a few strikes.
Evans is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jones tries to bench press Evans off him but Evans keeps the position.
Evans in side control lands a decent elbow.
Evans has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Evans goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jones turns into him and now he's in Evans's guard.
#T4#
Evans doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Evans pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Evans tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Evans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Evans has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Evans! |
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Event:
HERO:2
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Banks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Evans avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Evans gets the takedown into side control.
Banks wants to control but Evans postures up.
Banks gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Evans seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Evans trying to control from half guard but Banks is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Evans keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Evans is keen to just control but Banks is a slippery customer.
Evans is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Evans prevents Banks from improving his position.
Evans is trying to control the action in half guard but Banks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Evans seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Evans trying to control from half guard but Banks is working away.
Banks wants to control but Evans is keeping busy and won't allow it. #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.
Banks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Evans's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Evans's back!#SUB#
Banks looking for the choke from the back.
I would not like to be Evans right now.
Evans rolls, trying to escape but Banks keeps control of the position.
Evans rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Evans is trying to stand.
#T3#
Evans wants to get back to full guard.
Banks slows the pace down in half guard.
Banks prevents Evans from improving his position.
Banks is pressing down on Evans's thigh, looking to free his foot. Evans is holding on for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Evans is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banks content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Banks is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evans has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banks is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Freddy Banks will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Evans. No joy for Banks on that attempt.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Evans darts in looking for a takedown but Banks gets double underhooks and turns Evans into the cage.
Banks misses with a few strikes there.
Banks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Evans is fending him off so far but Banks persists. Nope, Evans circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Evans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Banks somewhat.
Evans leaves Banks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans lands a nice hook to Banks's body. Banks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Evans closes the distance and pushes Banks back into the cage.#T1##TD2#
Evans has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Banks uses from the top position.
Evans controls Banks momentarily but Banks frees himself. #SUB2#
Evans is looking for a triangle but Banks pushes his legs off easily.
Evans will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SU#
Banks stands up and waves to Evans to follow him.
Banks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Evans circles away.#CL2#
Evans takes the fight into the clinch.
Evans has had enough of the clinch but Banks keeps him there for the moment.
Evans has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Banks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2##BC2#
Evans breaks the clinch.
Evans throws a push kick but Banks slaps the foot to one side.
Evans feints and then cracks Banks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Banks down.
Evans stuffs the takedown.
Banks shoots in and drives through. Evans sprawls well.
Evans misses with a series of wild punches.
Banks is looking to clinch.
Evans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Evans throws a series of punches but Banks avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Evans shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banks wants to control but Evans is keeping busy.
#T3##SUB2#
Evans is looking for a kimura here.
Banks is looking to improve his position.
Banks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Banks wants to improve his position but Evans is controlling well.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Evans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banks keeps working.
Banks trying to control here.
Banks gets full guard.#SUB#
Banks is looking for a triangle here but Evans uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Evans stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Banks forces Evans back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Evans is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Banks can't fight it off and eventually Evans manages to take the fight to the floor. Banks looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Banks wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Evans manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Evans is nestled in close to Banks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Evans is thwarting Banks's attempts to control the position.
Banks regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Evans works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Evans is working for a submission of some sort.
#SU2#
Evans stands up and beckons Banks to join him on the feet.
Evans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Banks swivels and escapes.#CL#
Banks has Evans up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Evans manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Evans shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banks defends it nicely.
Banks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evans swivels and escapes.
Banks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Evans instigates a clinch.
Evans tries to break the clinch but Banks is controlling the position. #BC2#
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Evans changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banks tries to avoid it but Evans manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banks to the ground. Banks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It appears Banks was looking to counter with a kick there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Evans. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Evans displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banks.
Evans lands a nice looking body kick.
Banks leaves Evans with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Evans forces Banks back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Evans is trying to trip Banks. He has hold of a leg but Banks is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Evans persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Evans throws a big right hand that misses.
Evans pushes down on Banks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Evans sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Banks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Evans slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Banks trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans wants to stand but Banks is controlling his posture from full guard.
Banks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Evans! |
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