Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SPFT #10
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Evans connects with a nice looking jab.
Hudak throws a hook but Evans blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Evans on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hudak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Evans.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Evans has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Evans misses the shot to the body.
Evans misses with a hook. Hudak ducked under it nicely.
Hudak sizes up Evans with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hudak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evans swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Hudak gets caught napping as Evans dives in and scores a takedown. Hudak manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Hudak 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. #SUB#
Hudak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Evans postures up. #T1#
Evans showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Hudak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Evans content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Evans avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Hudak working for a triangle but Evans defends it easily.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Hudak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Evans 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.
Hudak looking for a sweep. Not yet Hudak, not yet. #SUB#
Hudak has his foot on Evans's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Evans works his way back into a safe position though.
Evans sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Evans got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hudak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Evans has managed to get both his arms back between Hudak's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans distracts Hudak with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Evans with a nice head shot there.
Evans with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Evans's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Evans preventing the sweep.
Evans postures up.
Evans postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Hudak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Evans is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Evans scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Hudak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Evans gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Evans working some strikes from top position.
Hudak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Evans distracts Hudak with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Evans working some strikes from top position.
Evans lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hudak 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. #SUB#
Hudak working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Evans has passed into half guard!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Evans dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Evans looks to throw the jab but Hudak is out of range.
Hudak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A cross from Hudak lands.
Hudak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Evans tries to avoid it but Hudak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Evans to the ground. Evans escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Hudak has taken the fight to the clinch.
Evans lands a left hand.
Hudak is trying to drag Evans to the mat but Evans just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Evans has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hudak regains guard immediately.
Hudak has momentary wrist control but Evans slips an elbow through the middle.
Hudak looking for a sweep. Not yet Hudak, not yet. #SUB#
Hudak looking for a guillotine here but Evans defends easily.
Evans wants to control from the top but Hudak keeps moving. #T1#
Hudak lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hudak wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Hudak is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Evans is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Evans is trying to control the position but Hudak postures up. #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.#SUB#
Hudak drops back, looking for a kneebar! Evans looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Evans looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Evans! #REVB#
Hudak is looking for a sweep.
Evans is staying tight to Hudak's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hudak is trying to get back to half guard.
Evans lands a nice forearm strike.
Hudak is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Evans lands an elbow.
Evans scoring with punches from side control.
Hudak is trying to get back to half guard.
Hudak taking punishment in the form of punches.
Evans lands a few punches from side control.
Evans working away.
Hudak is trying to improve his position.
Evans lands an elbow. #T4#
Hudak is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hudak is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hudak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Evans is working away from the top position though.
Evans wants to take a breather but Hudak is having none of it.
Hudak wants to get back to full guard but Evans has mounted him!
Cody Evans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hudak tries to hold on but Evans pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans landing shots from mount.
Evans working Hudak over with strikes here.
Evans is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
No luck for Hudak with that takedown attempt.
Evans feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Evans closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Evans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hudak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Evans lands strikes from half guard.
Hudak wants to improve his position but Evans is controlling well.
Hudak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Evans scores with a couple of nice shots.
Evans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Evans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hudak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hudak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Evans lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Hudak wants to get back to full guard but Evans has passed into side control.
Hudak tries to improve position but can't.
Evans passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hudak!
Hudak is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hudak tries to lock up and control but Evans gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Evans controlling the position easily from mount.
Hudak regains half guard.
Evans is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Evans drops an elbow to the side of Hudak's head.
Evans sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hudak is trying to maintain the position but Evans is very close to passing his half guard.
Jamal Hudak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans content to control rather than advance.
Evans working over Hudak with some ground and pound. Hudak looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Hudak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Evans pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Hudak is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hudak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Evans working over Hudak with some ground and pound. Hudak looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Still in half guard, Evans seems content to control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hudak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hudak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Evans controls the pace.
Evans wants to control from the top but Hudak keeps moving.
Evans works over Hudak with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hudak wants to sweep here but Evans controlling him for the moment.
Evans controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hudak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evans pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cody Evans is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Evans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hudak.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hudak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Evans drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Evans lands a decent elbow from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cody 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Evans!
Cody Evans decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SPFT #6
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Evans takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Roberto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roberto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Roberto scores with a body shot. #TD2#
Evans closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Roberto did well to prevent Evans getting side control.

Roberto pushes Evans off and gets back to his feet.
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!#TD2#
Evans looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Evans is stalling in the full guard.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Evans working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Evans won't allow Roberto to get back to his feet. #T1#
Roberto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
Roberto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
Roberto wants to stand but Evans is controlling the position.
Evans controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Roberto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Evans at a distance.
Evans takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Evans changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Roberto looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Evans throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Evans remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Evans misses with the ground and pound.#T2#
An elbow from Evans crashes against the mat.
Evans working the ground and pound but Roberto is defending the strikes.
Evans misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Evans working the strikes but Roberto uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Roberto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Evans.
Evans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if Evans is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Evans throws a strike but Roberto avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3#
Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roberto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roberto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Evans stops Roberto from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Roberto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roberto with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Evans has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Roberto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roberto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.#T4#
A big left from Roberto misses.
Roberto sizes up Evans with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Roberto wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Evans tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Roberto throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
Evans is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Some wild striking there from Evans.
Evans misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Roberto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Roberto.
Roberto looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Evans with the counter takedown but Roberto avoids it easily.
Roberto throws a jab when Evans was well out of range.
Evans changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Evans takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Roberto catches Evans right on the button with a cross.
Roberto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Evans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paulo Roberto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roberto. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Roberto dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Roberto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roberto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evans can do to turn this around?
Roberto misses with a lunging right hand
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roberto's corner calls for a 1-2. Roberto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Roberto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Evans.
Roberto throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Roberto.
A little jabbing left from Evans on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Evans avoids the body shot from Roberto.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Roberto throws a looping overhand right but Evans ducks down to avoid it.
Roberto looks to land a combination but Evans avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Evans on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Paulo Roberto is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Roberto gets caught flat footed, as Evans shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans 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. #T1#
Roberto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roberto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans throws a big right hand that misses.
Evans throws a big elbow that misses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Roberto wants to stand but Evans is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Evans throws a hook but Roberto blocks it.
Roberto just misses with a punch to the body.
Roberto wants to clinch but Evans slips to the side#TD2#
and Evans counters with a takedown into side control.
Evans misses with the ground and pound.
Evans tries to score with some ground and pound. Roberto controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Evans lands an elbow.
Evans wants to control for a moment but Roberto uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Evans working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Roberto is trying to stand. #T3#
Evans thows a huge punch but Roberto dodges it nicely.
Evans lands with a punch from half guard.
Roberto is refusing to be controlled, as Evans sits in half guard.
Evans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Evans with the ground and pound but Roberto uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Roberto has wrist control.
Cody Evans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Evans tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberto is retaining full guard.
Evans postures up in Roberto's guard and throws a big left but Roberto blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roberto misses with an uppercut.
Paulo Roberto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans misses with a hook
and Roberto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roberto scores with a decent looking hook.
Roberto lands an overhand right.
Nice cross by Evans.
Jab, jab by Evans - just one landing.
Some wild striking there from Roberto.
Roberto takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Roberto drops his hands momentarily and Evans takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Evans takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Evans lands a nice hook to Roberto's body. Roberto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Evans throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cody Evans will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Evans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roberto. #CL#
Roberto moves into range and clinches up with Evans.
Evans has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Roberto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Evans is stalling here. #BC#
Roberto manages to break the clinch.
Roberto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roberto lands a nice shot that snaps Evans's head back.
Evans lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberto throws a looping overhand right but Evans ducks down to avoid it.
Roberto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Evans scores with a sloppy right hand. Roberto should have avoided that one.
Roberto cracks Evans with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Evans might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberto throws a hook but Evans avoids it easily.#T1#
Roberto misses with an uppercut.
Roberto misses with a right hand
and Evans counters with a right hand to the body.
Evans misses with a body shot.
Roberto lunges at Evans with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Evans's hand.
Evans with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Roberto to score with a decent uppercut.
Roberto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Roberto looks to land a right hand but Evans moved out of range.
Evans lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Evans lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Evans slips a jab and a cross from Roberto.
Evans lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Roberto lands with an uppercut that bounces Evans off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Roberto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T2##BC#
Roberto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roberto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Evans has time to react.
The fighters circle momentarily. Evans darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Roberto jabs at Evans's body.
Roberto looks to throw the jab but Evans is out of range.
Evans shoots in but Roberto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paulo Roberto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Evans.
Evans scores with a decent looking hook.
Decent striking displayed by Roberto there.
Evans shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Roberto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Roberto tests Evans's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Evans moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Evans looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Evans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roberto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Evans.
Evans is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Evans thows a huge punch but Roberto dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roberto wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Evans throwing shots but Roberto is blocking nicely.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Evans sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roberto defending well though.
Evans scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Roberto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Evans.
Evans landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Evans there.
Roberto is trying to stand up here but Evans is controlling him well.
Roberto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Evans scores with a couple of nice shots.
Evans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Evans thows a huge punch but Roberto dodges it nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Roberto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Roberto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Roberto!
Paulo Roberto decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SPFT #3
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saetang, as that shot connected.
Evans slips under a jab from Saetang.
Saetang tries to land a front kick but Evans steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Evans misses with a double jab.
Saetang throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Evans counters with a single leg into guard. Saetang didn't expect that. #SUB#
Saetang looking for subs off his back but Evans has passed one foot through into half guard.
Evans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saetang is trying to stand.
Saetang is trying to control but can't.
Saetang is looking to escape.
Saetang tries to roll over but Evans keeps him under control.#T1#
Evans stalling away here and it's allowed Saetang to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Saetang blocks nicely.
Evans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Evans stands up over Saetang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Saetang wants to stand but Evans is controlling the position.
Saetang pulls Evans in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saetang throws a combination. Evans tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kittisak Saetang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saetang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Saetang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Evans scores with a hook to the body. Saetang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saetang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Evans takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saetang lands a nice looking body kick.
A jab from Evans misses.
Evans throws a hook but Saetang blocks it.
Evans connects with a right hand. Saetang shakes it off.
Saetang slips a straight right by Evans.
Kittisak Saetang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Evans decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Evans slows the pace down in half guard.
Evans landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Saetang is looking to escape.
Saetang is trying to get back to full guard.
Evans slips a nice elbow through Saetang's hands, connecting with Saetang's forehead.
Evans with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Evans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saetang is trying to stand.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saetang manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Saetang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saetang keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saetang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Evans moves out of range as Saetang throws a body kick.
Saetang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saetang with a jab.
Saetang tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans avoids the head kick by Saetang.
Saetang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Evans connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Saetang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Evans on the side of the head.
Saetang moves into range and connects with a jab.
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 Kittisak Saetang will probably get the nod.
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#
Saetang misses with a left hand
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
Saetang plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Saetang slips under a jab.
Evans blocks the body kick.
Saetang takes one to the side of the head.
Saetang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Evans will feel that in the morning.
Saetang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kittisak Saetang is winning the standup battle so far.
Evans misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Evans shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Saetang napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Evans misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Evans in side control, throwing shots but Saetang defends.
Evans tries to score with some ground and pound. Saetang controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Evans postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Saetang pushes Evans away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Evans gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1#
Evans postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Saetang being controlled for a moment.
Saetang tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Saetang'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.
Cody Evans has got the better of the ground game so far.#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.
Saetang wants to control but Evans is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans scoring with strikes but Saetang is staying in there.
The referee warns Saetang that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Saetang is desperately trying to improve his position but Evans has a good base and remains in mount.
Evans trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Evans landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3#
Evans controlling the pace for now.
Evans landing strikes, looking to finish!
Saetang tries to buck Evans off but he can't manage it.
Saetang wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Evans.
Evans pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Saetang regains half guard.
Saetang 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!#T4#
Evans tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Evans tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saetang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Evans working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Saetang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Evans under the eye.
Saetang thuds his shin into the meat of Evans's side.
Saetang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saetang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saetang lands a right hook to the body.
Evans lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Evans.
Saetang misses with a head kick.
Evans dodges the punch combination from Saetang.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Saetang enables Evans to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Saetang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saetang has momentary wrist control but Evans slips an elbow through the middle.
Evans won't allow Saetang to get back to his feet.
Saetang keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully. #T1#
Saetang is looking to stand up but Evans isn't so interested in that idea.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saetang is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Evans dives into side control.
Evans scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Evans in side control lands a decent elbow.
Evans wants to control but Saetang is keeping him busy.
Evans controlling the position from side mount. #ES#
Saetang throws Evans to one side and escapes!
Evans misses with a wild body shot.
Evans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saetang throws out the jab.
Saetang misses with a looping right.
Evans misses with a body shot.
Saetang connects with a jab.#T3##TD2#
Evans shoots in and gets a takedown into Saetang's guard.
Saetang wants to stand but Evans is controlling the position.
Saetang 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 makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Evans working his ground and pound in the gym.#SUB#
Saetang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Evans is aware though and is defending well.
Evans wants to control from the top but Saetang keeps moving. #SUB#
Saetang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Evans throws a big elbow that misses.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Evans stopping the sweep attempt from Saetang.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Evans misses with a hook.
A solid body kick from Saetang.
Evans misses with a body shot.
Evans blocks a head kick by Saetang.
Evans changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Evans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saetang.
Saetang tries to bum rush Evans with a series of wild strikes but Evans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Evans shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Saetang napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saetang regains half guard, as Evans was trying to land strikes.
Evans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kittisak Saetang.
I think Saetang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kittisak Saetang!
Kittisak Saetang thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ENIGMA 175
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Evans wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses.
A punch lands to the side of Evans 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Evans stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
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.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Evans's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Evans takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sitsongrit moves to clinch but Evans breaks away #TD#
and Evans counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sitsongrit won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Evans gets to mount! Sitsongrit was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T1#
Evans breaks from Sitsongrit's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sitsongrit is wriggling around trying to escape.
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.
Sitsongrit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Evans unloads with some shots from mount but Sitsongrit bucks and avoids them well.
Sitsongrit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit taking shots to the head.
Evans has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee warns Sitsongrit that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sitsongrit is trying to escape the mount.
Evans tries to control but Sitsongrit wriggling away. #T2#
Evans lands a big shot there that rocks Sitsongrit but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans scoring with strikes but Sitsongrit is staying in there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans with the ground and pound from mount.
Sitsongrit keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Evans lands a nice shot to the head.
Evans postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sitsongrit looks a forlorn figure.
Evans avoids the attempt from Sitsongrit to control.
Evans prevents Sitsongrit from getting the reversal.#T3#
Evans lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sitsongrit hang on?
Sitsongrit regains half guard.
Evans working Sitsongrit over with strikes.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Evans.
Evans working over Sitsongrit with some ground and pound. Sitsongrit looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sitsongrit keeping hold of Evans's head, controlling as best he can.
Evans prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.#T4#
Evans lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sitsongrit 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!
Sitsongrit controls the position.
I really don't envy Evans right now.
Sitsongrit controls the action.
Evans looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Evans dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Evans on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Evans misses with a wild body shot.
Evans shoots in for a double leg but Sitsongrit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Evans slips the punch.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Evans blocks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Evans darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Evans tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Evans throws out the jab.
Evans throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Evans counter with a right hand. #TD#
Evans throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sitsongrit was covering up waiting for the punch and Evans finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Sitsongrit uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T1#
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Evans tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit defends well and Evans ends up having to push Sitsongrit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Evans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Evans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here. #BC#
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Evans's ribs.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Evans throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans connects with a single shot there.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
Evans gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses #TD#
and Evans counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Evans landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Evans controlling him for the moment.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit controlling the position.
Sitsongrit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Sitsongrit blocks nicely.
Sitsongrit 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##T4#
Evans tries to roll over but Sitsongrit keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Evans knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sitsongrit content to control rather than advance.
Evans is doing well to control the position and prevent Sitsongrit from advancing to side control.
Sitsongrit is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Evans on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
Evans closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Evans is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Evans takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Evans trying to control from half guard but Sitsongrit is working away.
Evans stops Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sitsongrit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Evans is working away from the top position though.
Evans lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Sitsongrit moves into full guard.
Sitsongrit looking to control.
Evans chips away with some ground and pound.
Sitsongrit 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#
Sitsongrit is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Evans!
Evans can't escape the position.
Cody Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit looking to control and managing it successfully.
Evans gets back to half guard.#T2#
Evans keeping hold of Sitsongrit's head, controlling as best he can.
Evans wants to improve his position but Sitsongrit is controlling well.
Sitsongrit trying to control from half guard but Evans is working away.
Evans wants to improve his position but Sitsongrit is controlling well.
Sitsongrit passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3#
Evans slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Evans has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sitsongrit is working away from the top position though.
Sitsongrit takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Evans wants to improve his position but Sitsongrit is controlling well.
Sitsongrit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Evans does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Evans moves into full guard.
Sitsongrit 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. #T4#
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.
Evans striking off his back.
Evans tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sitsongrit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sitsongrit enables Evans to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sitsongrit manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit trying to keep a closed guard but Evans is proving a slippery customer. #ES2#
Sitsongrit pushes Evans off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit!

Event: ENIGMA 174
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
Evans scores with the left hand. Hudak knows he should have avoided that one.
Hudak lands a really nice looking cross but Evans seems unphased.
Hudak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Evans but Evans pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Hudak moves into range and clinches up with Evans.
Hudak tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Evans turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Evans manages to end up in side control.
Evans scores with a couple of short elbows.
Evans scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hudak to see if he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Evans goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hudak rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Evans's guard! Nice work there by Hudak!
Hudak trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans controls Hudak momentarily but Hudak frees himself. #T1#
Hudak trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Hudak stands and throws Evans's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hudak working the head and body with strikes.
Evans struggling a bit here.
Hudak trying to control the position but Evans is working away.
Evans is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Hudak wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Evans, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Hudak is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Evans is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Evans manages to get back to half guard.
Evans looks like he's trying to stand up.
Evans is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Evans is refusing to be controlled, as Hudak sits in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Hudak is looking for a kimura but Evans is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hudak to get the leverage.
Evans holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Evans trying to control here.
Hudak stalling away here and it's allowed Evans to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Evans with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Hudak can't handle though.
Evans is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Evans has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Evans takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Evans scores with a decent looking hook.
Evans slips under a jab.
Evans throws a series of punches but Hudak moves out of range.
Hudak misses with a straight right.
Evans half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Evans closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hudak did well to prevent Evans getting side control.
Evans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hudak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Evans scores with a couple of nice shots.
Evans is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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!#SUB2#
Hudak actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Evans is looking for a kimura here.
Hudak trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Evans dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hudak lands a jab.
Evans stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Evans wants it to stay on the feet.
Hudak fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Hudak looking to score a takedown here. Evans is defending well but Hudak drives through and ends up in Evans's guard.
Evans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hudak is one step ahead there.
Hudak advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans is looking to improve his position.
Hudak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Evans defending well though. #SUB2#
Hudak looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1##SUB2#
Hudak is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Evans has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hudak prevents Evans from improving his position.
Hudak throwing shots but Evans is blocking nicely.
Hudak throwing shots but Evans is blocking nicely.
Hudak prevents Evans from improving his 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 control Hudak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Evans avoid being mounted?
Hudak working the head and body with strikes.
Evans misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Evans is staying active underneath Hudak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hudak stalling away here and it's allowed Evans to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Evans bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hudak's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Hudak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Hudak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Evans postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cody Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Evans is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Evans is fighting to break Hudak's control of his arms but Hudak is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hudak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hudak managing to control the position.
Evans sitting in guard here, content to control.
Evans has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hudak wants to sweep here but Evans controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing that Evans has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Evans's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hudak lands with a right hand.
Hudak shoots in but Evans avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cody Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Hudak.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hudak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
Evans getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hudak misses with a left hand
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
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 Cody Evans will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hudak takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD#
Hudak gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Evans to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Evans chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Hudak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Evans gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Evans working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hudak isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Evans stacks Hudak on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Evans!
Evans cracks Hudak with a big right hand but Hudak just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T1#
Hudak gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Evans is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Evans scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hudak trying to control here.
Evans prevents Hudak from improving his position.
Evans lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Evans lands strikes from half guard.
Evans seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hudak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hudak is looking for a sweep. Evans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hudak works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hudak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jamal Hudak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hudak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Evans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hudak can do to turn this around?
Evans trying to control but Hudak is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hudak is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Hudak is looking to pass into half guard but Evans pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Evans is in guard.#REVR#
Evans is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Evans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Evans lands a couple of digs.
Evans stands up over Hudak, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Evans postures up.
Evans lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hudak looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Evans puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Evans connects with a nice short shot to Hudak's temple.
Evans working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Evans wants to take a breather but Hudak is having none of it. #T4##SUB2#
Hudak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Evans pulls his head out easily.
Hudak slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Evans postures up and lands a big shot to Hudak's brow.
Hudak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hudak is looking for a triangle but Evans pushes his legs off easily.
Evans preventing the sweep.
Cody Evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Evans showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Hudak 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Evans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Evans, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Evans!
Cody Evans seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GC 491: Pereira VS Bispen
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Keenan Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Evans dives in for a single leg takedown but Keenan Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Keenan Jr manages to break the clinch.
We've been told by Evans's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A lazy body kick from Keenan Jr #TD#
so Evans counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Evans is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Keenan Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Evans defends well.
Our spies down at at 020 Gym inform us that Keenan Jr has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Keenan Jr has control of Evans's left arm, preventing Evans from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans trying to control but Keenan Jr is working from the bottom.
Evans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Evans content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Evans with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Keenan Jr isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Evans stacks Keenan Jr on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Evans!
Keenan Jr dodges the ground and pound from Evans.
Keenan Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Evans cracks Keenan Jr with a big right hand but Keenan Jr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T2#
Keenan Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Keenan Jr is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
A lull in the action here as Evans stalls from top position.
Keenan Jr is trying to control Evans's posture but Evans avoids it.
Evans landing a few strikes. #T3#
Keenan Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Keenan Jr wants to control but Evans postures up.
Keenan Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Evans wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Evans scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keenan Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Evans takes a little break here. Keenan Jr wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Keenan Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Evans lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Keenan Jr down. #T4#
Evans scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on Keenan Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Evans landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on Keenan Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Keenan Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Keenan Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Evans is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Evans trying to hold on to Keenan Jr's head to control him but Keenan Jr postures up.
Keenan Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Evans is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans is looking for a sweep. Keenan Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Evans trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Evans dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Evans misses with a left hand
letting Keenan Jr counter with a right hand.
Keenan Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Evans on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Keenan Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Keenan Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Keenan Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Evans is looking for a counter combo.
Keenan Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Keenan Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
Evans throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan Jr throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Evans counters with a single leg into guard. Keenan Jr didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keenan Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Evans's guard. #REVB#
Keenan Jr stops Evans from standing up.
Keenan Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Keenan Jr looking to pass the guard.
Keenan Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keenan Jr throwing strikes from guard but Evans blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Keenan Jr drops back looking for a leg! Evans is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Evans manages to kick Keenan Jr off! Keenan Jr jumps back into Evans's guard.
Keenan Jr wants to pass the guard but Evans is keeping the position.
Evans can't keep his opponent in guard - Keenan Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Evans is staying active underneath Keenan Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Keenan Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Evans defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Keenan Jr. #SUB2#
Keenan Jr jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Evans is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Evans and Keenan Jr has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Evans struggling a bit here.#T3##SUB2#
Keenan Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Evans knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Keenan Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Keenan Jr controlling from side mount.
Keenan Jr trying to control the action but Evans is working from the bottom.
Evans is holding Keenan Jr down, trying to stall.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Keenan Jr goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Evans rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Keenan Jr's guard! Nice work there by Evans! #SUB2#
Keenan Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Evans gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Keenan Jr 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. #SUB2#
Keenan Jr has his foot on Evans's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Evans works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Keenan Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Keenan Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt - Keenan Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Keenan Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Evans throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Keenan Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Evans is in Keenan Jr's guard.#SUB2#
Keenan Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Evans passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Keenan Jr looking for a kimura from the bottom but Evans passes into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan Jr is looking for a sweep.
Evans is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Keenan Jr's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Keenan Jr is trying to improve his position.
Keenan Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Evans is thwarting Keenan Jr's attempts to control the position.
Nice strikes from Evans there.
Evans lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Evans scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Evans lands strikes from half guard.
Evans trying to control the action but Keenan Jr is working from the bottom. #T2#
Evans prevents Keenan Jr from improving his position.
Evans drops an elbow to the side of Keenan Jr's head. #SUB2#
Keenan Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Keenan Jr reverses the position - he's now on top in Evans's guard.
Keenan Jr wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Keenan Jr being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Keenan Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Keenan Jr wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Keenan Jr preventing the sweep.
Evans has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Keenan Jr postures up. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Keenan Jr passes Evans's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Keenan Jr wants to advance to full mount but Evans doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Keenan Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Keenan Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Evans manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Keenan Jr has Evans in his guard.#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keenan Jr looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Evans showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Evans has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Evans!
A relieved looking Cody Evans thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GC 487: Chungus VS Morino
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Holl lands a leg kick that knocks Evans off balance momentarily.
Holl has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Holl ducks under a wild hook from Evans.#CL2#
Evans tries to keep at a distance but Holl has taken the fight into the clinch.
Evans dodges an elbow strike from Holl.
Evans takes a shot to the head.
Evans drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holl gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Evans goes for a takedown attempt but Holl pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've been told by Evans's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Holl jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl throws the kick towards the body but Evans avoids it.
Holl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evans half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Holl fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Evans has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Holl wants to clinch.#T1#
Good exchange - Holl coming out on top.#TD#
Holl tries to sprawl but Evans drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Evans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Holl with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Holl controlling the position for now.
Holl blocking the ground and pound attempt from Evans.
Evans trying to control the pace.
Holl tries to get to full guard but Evans has control of the leg. #T2#
Evans working over Holl with some ground and pound. Holl looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Evans controlling the action here.
Holl tries to get to full guard but Evans has control of the leg.
Holl has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Evans is working away from the top position though.
Evans prevents Holl from improving his position.
Holl has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Evans is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Evans wants to take a breather but Holl is having none of it.
Holl is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Evans misses with a head shot. Holl uses the momentum to regain guard.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Evans looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Holl looking for a sweep. Not yet Holl, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Evans throws a hook but Holl blocks it.
Evans checks the leg kick nicely there.
Holl misses with a body punch
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holl scoring well with a low kick there.
Holl throws a sloppy head kick and Evans moves out of range easily.
Holl connects with an inside leg kick.
Evans lands a nice shot that snaps Holl's head back. #CL#
Evans moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holl lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holl slips under a jab from Evans.
Holl appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Flo Holl will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Evans blocks a leg kick.
Evans keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Holl connects with a nice looking jab.
Holl throws the kick towards the body but Evans avoids it.#TD#
Evans closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Holl quickly recovers to half guard.
Holl wants to control but Evans is keeping busy.
Holl is trying to stand up here but Evans is controlling him well.
Evans wants to take a breather but Holl is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Holl is controlling Evans's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ground and pound from Evans. #T1#
Evans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Holl wants to control but Evans is keeping busy.
Holl blocking the ground and pound attempt from Evans.
Evans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Holl wants to get back to his feet.
Holl wants to sweep but Evans has passed to side control!
Holl struggling a bit here.
Holl is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Evans's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Evans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Holl is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Evans landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Holl is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Holl blocking the ground and pound attempt from Evans.
Evans is trying to control. Holl wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Holl tries to kick Evans off but Evans keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Evans takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Holl is trying is best to control the position here.
Holl is continuing to stall.
Holl avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Evans.
Evans working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Holl is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holl is trying to control but Evans passes into side control! #T4#
Holl is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Evans scoring with punches from side control.
Evans connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Holl some visible discomfort.
Holl is looking to regain half guard here but Evans keeps moving and retains side control.
Evans wants to control but Holl is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holl is looking to reverse the position.
Evans is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Holl's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Evans dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Holl tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.
Holl fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Evans has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Holl lands a nice leg kick that just misses Evans's sensitive parts.
Holl moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Evans misses with a right hand
and Holl counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Holl has taken the fight to the clinch.
Holl misses with a punch to the body.
Evans dodges an elbow strike from Holl.
Evans has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holl is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Evans blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Holl tries to throw a body punch but Evans avoids it by throwing Holl back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl misses with the head strike.
Holl scores with a knee to the head.
Holl prevents Evans from breaking the clinch.
Holl is pressed up against the cage. Evans has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holl down to the mat. Holl avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Holl tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Evans on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Evans misses the target.
Holl tries to land a front kick but Evans steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holl throws a nice inside leg kick.
Flo Holl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Evans there as he acknowledges the shot.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holl moves away.
Holl is looking to land body kicks.
Evans half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Flo Holl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holl on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holl tries a low kick but Evans avoids it.
Evans tries to counter with a takedown but Holl is quick to defend against it.
Holl misses with a low kick.
Evans will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Evans gets tackled into the cage by Holl. Holl maintains the clinch.
Holl is leaning against Evans and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Holl gets underhooks to prevent Evans's takedown attempt. #T2#
Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holl can't find room to land a body shot as Evans controls the action.
Holl stops a takedown attempt from Evans.
Evans is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holl looking to throw knees to the head but Evans is blocking nicely.
Evans is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Holl tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Evans has clasped his hands together around Holl's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Holl wants to control but Evans postures up.
Evans working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Holl regains half guard.
Evans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Holl with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Holl is looking for a sweep. Evans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Evans is thwarting Holl's attempts to control the position.#T3#
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 throwing shots but Holl is blocking nicely.
Holl has hold of Evans's hands but Evans slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cody Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holl wants to improve his position but Evans is controlling well.
Evans sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holl defending well though.
Holl keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Evans content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Evans is looking to stall here but Holl recovers full guard. #T4#
Holl wants to hit a sweep here but Evans passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Holl there!
Evans can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holl is looking to escape.
Holl is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Flo Holl comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holl has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flo Holl!
Flo Holl seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GC 481: Covington VS Clark
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Holl with a jab.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holl moves away.
Evans takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Holl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holl.
We've been told by Evans's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Holl dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Evans. That did some damage!
Flo Holl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holl lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Evans clinches.
Holl lands an elbow that stopped Evans in his tracks for a moment.
Holl throws an elbow that misses.
Evans scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holl pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Evans misses with the head strike.
Evans has had enough of the clinch but Holl keeps him there for the moment.
Holl lands an elbow just above Evans 's eye.
Evans has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holl avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Evans avoids the elbow strike from Holl, against the cage. #T1#
Holl unloads a knee to the mid-section. Evans lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Evans is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Evans blocking some punches. #TD#
Holl is fighting off a takedown attempt but Evans is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Holl to the mat. Holl regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Holl wants to hit a sweep here but Evans passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Holl there!
Holl tries to lock up and control but Evans gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Evans lands a nice shot to the head.
Holl tries to hold on but Evans pushes him away.
Holl holds on for dear life, controlling Evans's posture momentarily.
Evans looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Holl is working to get back to half guard.
Holl is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Holl is desperately trying to improve his position but Evans has a good base and remains in mount.
Holl felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
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!
Holl is squirming around, avoiding Evans's attempts to control the action.
Evans in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T3#
Holl is in all sorts of trouble here.
Evans tries to control but Holl wriggling away.
Evans throwing strikes here but Holl is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Holl keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Evans throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Holl because Evans loaded up on that one.
Holl is in all sorts of trouble here.
Evans unloads with some shots from mount but Holl bucks and avoids them well.
Holl is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
Holl tries to hold on but Evans postures up.
Holl keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Evans throws some wild stikes that Holl manages to avoid easily.
Holl tries to hold on but Evans postures up.
Evans with good strikes from the mount here!
Holl is desperately trying to improve his position but Evans has a good base and remains in mount.
Evans lands a big elbow.
Evans with a couple of short strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Evans dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Holl.
Holl attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Holl connects with a looping right hand.
Holl connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Evans momentarily.
Holl misses with a low kick. #CL#
Evans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Holl lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
Holl landing knees to the body.
Evans is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl trying to land knees to the body.
Evans leaning his opponent against the cage.
Holl swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Evans blocking some punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Holl obliges.
Evans dodges an elbow strike from Holl.
Evans takes an elbow to the temple.
Holl throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Evans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Holl working aggressively here. #BC#
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Holl throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Evans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Evans is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Evans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holl scores with a punch to the head.
Holl throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Evans on the side of the head.
Holl throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Evans's head.#T2#
Holl looks for the body kick but Evans saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Evans clinches.
Evans can't get the takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Holl.
Holl lands a damaging elbow.
Nice body punch from Holl. #TD#
Evans has picked Holl up - he's going for a ride! Evans dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Holl gets back to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Holl holds on and takes a little breather.
Evans throws a big elbow that misses.
Holl pulls Evans in to control the position. #T3#
Evans controls from within his opponent's guard.
Evans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Holl trying to control the position here.
Holl wants to stand and escape but Evans is having none of it.
Holl wants to sweep here but Evans controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evans takes a jab right on the kisser.
Holl tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Evans throws an off balance right hand
and Holl counters with a low kick, right behind Evans 's knee. #T4#
Holl scores with a jab to the jaw.
Holl feints and then cracks Evans's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Evans down.
Holl lands an overhand right.
Holl throws a body shot but no joy.
Holl tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.
Holl moves out of range of the strikes.
Holl takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Holl throws a leg kick that is checked
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
Holl scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holl fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Evans is out of range.
Evans tries to counter with a takedown but Holl is quick to defend against it.
Holl connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Holl clinches up with Evans and pushes him back against the cage.
Evans can't get the takedown.
Holl with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Evans avoids a wild elbow strike from Holl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Flo Holl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Evans throws a body punch but Holl moves out of range.
Holl wants to clinch
and Evans makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Evans shoots in for a double leg but Holl sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Holl doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Evans checks a leg kick.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Holl.
Holl lands a nice leg kick that just misses Evans's sensitive parts.
Holl is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holl fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl throws a leg kick but Evans moved away.
Evans appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Evans loads up on a big right hand but Holl slips the punch.
A jab from Holl finds it's way through Evans's defenses.
Holl misses with a hook
and Holl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Holl throws a leg kick but Evans sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
Holl has closed the distance and engaged Evans in a clinch.
Holl throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Holl missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holl just misses with a elbow thrown towards Evans's brow.
Flo Holl seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Holl throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
Evans leaning his opponent against the cage.
Holl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Evans avoids it.
Evans has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holl after a bit of a struggle.
Evans avoids a wild elbow strike from Holl.
Holl missing with knees to the body.
Holl throws an elbow but it misses.
Holl has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC#
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holl lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Flo Holl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Evans tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Holl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flo Holl seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holl.
Holl chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Evans misses its intended target.
Evans doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holl connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Evans's hands.
Holl swinging wildly here.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holl moves away.
Holl lands with a good body shot.
Holl moves away from the strike by Evans.
Holl smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Holl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Holl misses the jab.
Holl misses with a wild body shot.
Holl connects with a looping right hand.
Evans is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Holl lands with a hook. Evans tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Holl pushes Evans away with a front kick.
An inside leg kick from Holl misses.
Evans swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Holl's jab looks to have found its range, popping Evans under the eye.
Holl closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Evans throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holl stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Evans scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Holl connects with a nice looking jab.
Holl throws a head kick that misses.
Holl blocks a jab.#T4#
Evans shoots in but Holl avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holl.
A little feinted left hand from Evans on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Holl misses with a left hand
and Evans counters with a three punch combo that has Holl backing up. Holl nods at Evans to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Evans. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Evans.
Evans throws a looping overhand right but Holl ducks down to avoid it.
Holl scores with a hook.
Evans stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holl.
Holl bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Holl shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Holl gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Evans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holl throws an elbow that misses.
Holl throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Evans blocks it with crossed arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Flo Holl comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holl has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flo Holl!
After winning the bout, Flo Holl thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GC 480: Fritz VS Shakes
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Evans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Can.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Evans! But no joy.
Can is looking to land body kicks.
Evans tries to bum rush Can with a series of wild strikes but Can uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Can throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Can rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Can looks to land a left hand but Evans moved out of range nicely.
Can drops his hands momentarily and Evans takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Evans bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Can's head.
Can looks to throw a body kick
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ameri Can seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Evans takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Can misses with a shot to the body
and Evans counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Can misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Can misses the target. #T1#
Can throws a hook but Evans avoids it easily.
Evans fails to land with a series of punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Evans checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little jabbing left from Evans on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Evans checks a leg kick.
Can just misses with a punch to the body.
Evans throws out a counter right but Can avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Can throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Evans lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Can. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Can throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Can looks to throw a body kick
and Evans makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Can throws out a leg kick but Evans moves out of range and Can only half commits.
Evans throws a counter combo.
Can misses with a kick to the body
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Can gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Evans working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Can is breathing heavily.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans landing some decent shots from guard.
Evans controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Evans might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Can is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Evans is controlling him.
Evans slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Evans throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Can stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Can throws a body shot but no joy.
Evans looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
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.
Can misses with a combination
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Evans works the jab nicely.
Can misses with an attempted mid kick.
A combination from Evans does no damage.
Evans tries to work over Can's front leg with a kick but Can checks it.
Evans scores with a hook to the body. Can takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Evans connects with a nice looking jab.
Evans jabs Can right on the nose. Can blinks but takes it well.
Can closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#Can is rocked!
Evans connects with a body shot that sends Can's belly button to the back.
Oh Can is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Evans drops Can with a huge uppercut! Can drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Evans is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Evans!
An out of breath Cody Evans thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GC 478: Rahl VS Evans
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Rahl throws a big shot that misses.
Evans looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Evans slips a jab from Rahl.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Evans has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rahl paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rahl misses with a looping right.
Rahl throws an overhand right that lands on Evans's shoulder, as Evans tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Rahl drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Rahl tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rahl has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Evans is not content to let Rahl control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Rahl throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rahl working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Evans tries to buck Rahl off but Rahl is having none of it.#SUB#
Rahl looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Evans is looking to regain half guard here but Rahl keeps moving and retains side control.
Rahl lands a few punches from side control.
Rahl working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Evans tries to improve position but can't.
The ground and pound from Rahl seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Rahl is trying to get an arm triangle but Evans is defending well.
Rahl cracks Evans with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Evans's face as Rahl controls the position.
Evans really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rahl. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Evans tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Rahl trying to control the position but Evans is working away.
Evans is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rahl throws an elbow but Evans slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rahl lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
Rahl working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Evans is looking to regain half guard here but Rahl keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Rahl laying and praying for a moment but Evans takes advantage and regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rahl lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rahl lands a nice short elbow.
Evans tries to get to full guard but Rahl has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rahl trying to control from half guard but Evans is working away.
Evans trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darken Rahl dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rahl throws the left hand but Evans avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Evans! But no joy.
Rahl swings away with a leg kick that misses.#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 Rahl!
Evans postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Evans in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Evans thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Who's going to make the next move?#T1#
Rahl gets back to half guard.
Evans is controlling the pace.
Rahl definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rahl has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Evans wants to take a breather but Rahl is having none of it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Evans controlling the action here.
Rahl tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Evans controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rahl jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good exchange - Rahl coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rahl. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Evans has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Evans there as he acknowledges the shot.
Evans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rahl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Evans checks a leg kick nicely.
Rahl looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Evans is fending him off so far but Rahl persists. Nope, Evans circles away and we're back to standing.
Darken Rahl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahl fails with a takedown attempt.
Rahl jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rahl fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darken Rahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rahl misses with a low kick.
Evans drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rahl wants to clinch.#T4#
Rahl thuds a left hand into Evans's body.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rahl as he jumps to the side.
Evans takes one on the button.
Evans slips under a jab.
Evans moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Evans misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rahl cracks Evans with a good jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Evans.#CL#
Rahl moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darken Rahl dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Rahl throws a hook to the side of Evans's head but Evans sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rahl scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Rahl.
Rahl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Rahl was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Good shot there by Rahl.
Rahl changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Evans tries to avoid it but Rahl manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Evans to the ground. Evans escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rahl misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Rahl scores with a four punch combination!
A jab from Evans misses.
Evans moves away from the strike by Rahl.
Rahl slips under a jab from Evans.
Rahl throwing a counter right hand but Evans manages to avoid it.
Rahl missing with a left hand there. Evans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rahl lands with a straight right. Evans didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahl connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Evans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rahl loads up on a big right hand but Evans slips the punch.
Evans throws a lazy right hand but Rahl sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Evans moves out of range as Rahl strikes.
An inside leg kick from Rahl misses.
Evans is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Evans missing with a left hand there. Rahl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rahl scores with a punch to the head.
Rahl rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rahl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rahl tries for a takedown but Evans circles away easily
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rahl 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 Darken Rahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rahl feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Evanss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Rahl stuns Evans with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rahl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Rahl slips under a jab.
Evans moves out of range of the strikes.
Rahl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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!
Rahl blocks a jab.
Rahl misses with a right hand
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
Rahl misses with a hook
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rahl's corner calls for a 1-2. Rahl obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rahl scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Rahl misses.
Rahl cracks a nice hook into Evans's ribs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rahl or perhaps it was just good defense by Evans, which made it look bad. #T3#
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Rahl shows good takedown defense.
Rahl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evans can do to turn this around?
Rahl misses with a takedown attempt - Evans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Evans moves away from the strike by Rahl. #TD2#
Evans shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Evans is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Evans drops an elbow to the side of Rahl's head. #T4#
Rahl wants to get back to full guard.
Evans throwing shots but Rahl is blocking nicely.
Evans is thwarting Rahl's attempts to control the position.
Evans throwing shots but Rahl is blocking nicely.
Evans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Evans is looking to take a break and control but Rahl is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Evans seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #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 Darken Rahl did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Rahl jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rahl takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Evans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahl.
Rahl misses with a body punch
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Rahl.
Evans might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Evans shoots in but no luck this time.
Some wild striking there from Rahl.
A jab from Rahl finds it's way through Evans's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahl throws a jab when Evans was well out of range.#TD2#
Evans changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rahl looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rahl is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T1#
The referee asks Evans politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Evans prefers to stall for the moment though.
Evans throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Evans is staying tight to Rahl's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cody Evans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rahl tries to control but Evans manages to take his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Evans tries to keep control of the position but Rahl is staying busy.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rahl is taking damage to the body and head.
Rahl tries to escape the position.
Evans is looking to control Rahl but Rahl is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Evans punishes Rahl with strikes from the back mount.
Evans trying to control momentarily.
Evans connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Rahl to escape the position. #T3#
Evans controlling the position well here. Rahl rolled but Evans kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rahl tries to escape the position.
Evans missing with strikes from the back.
Evans loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Rahl hold on?
Evans is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Rahl turns into Evans and is now in his guard. #T4#
Rahl trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans wants to improve his position but instead Rahl has moved into half guard.
Rahl controlling the action here.
Evans keeping control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rahl looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Evans dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Evans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahl.
Nice defenses there by Evans.#TD2#
Evans throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rahl tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Evans is in Rahl's guard.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Rahl has wrist control.
Evans is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Evans advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Rahl's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Evans lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rahl manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Evans perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rahl is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Evans scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rahl manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Rahl looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Evans controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Evans checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD2#
Rahl gets caught flat footed, as Evans shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T3#
Evans postures up in Rahl's guard and throws a big left but Rahl blocks it.
Evans's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rahl lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cody Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rahl working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evans pulls Rahl in close to prevent any damage.
Rahl trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Evans is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Evans looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Evans can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rahl controls the pace.
Evans trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evans doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Rahl misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rahl ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Nice uppercut there from Rahl.
Evans blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rahl 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:48
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Darken Rahl!
Darken Rahl retains his featherweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Darken Rahl waved his t-shirt featuring Conquer's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: GC 471: Robertson VS Christ
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1##CL#
Schmidt rushes Evans and presses him up against the cage.
Schmidt misses with a body punch.
Schmidt throws a head punch that misses.
Schmidt throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans. #TD2#
Evans lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Schmidt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Evans is working away from the top position though.
Evans winds up and cracks Schmidt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Schmidt has hold of Evans's hands but Evans slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Schmidt is holding on to half guard well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt wants to get back to full guard.
Evans performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Evans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Evans wants to free his trapped foot but Schmidt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Evans is controlling the pace.
Schmidt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Evans.
Schmidt wants to get back to full guard.
Schmidt is pressing down on Evans's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Schmidt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schmidt is controlling Evans's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Schmidt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Evans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Schmidt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schmidt clobbers Evans with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Schmidt tries to move into range but Evans moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Schmidt shows good takedown defense.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schmidt appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Schmidt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schmidt lands with a straight right. Evans didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Evans closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Schmidt quickly recovers to half guard.
Schmidt is looking to control Evans's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schmidt avoid being mounted?
Evans prevents Schmidt from improving his position.#T4#
Evans throwing shots but Schmidt is blocking nicely.
Schmidt trying to control but Evans postures up.
Evans thows a huge punch but Schmidt dodges it nicely.
Schmidt keeping hold of Evans's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Evans content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Schmidt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Evans dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Schmidt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Evans.
Schmidt blocks a jab.
Evans misses with an uppercut. Schmidt saw that one coming.
Evans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schmidt tries to clinch up.
Schmidt lands with a good body shot.
Schmidt scores with a hook.
Schmidt throws a right hand that Evans ducks under and follows up with a left that Evans also avoids with ease.
Schmidt fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schmidt looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Schmidt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Evans swats away the attempt to clinch by Schmidt.
Evans changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Schmidt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schmidt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Schmidt lands with an overhand left.
Schmidt wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Evans misses the target.
Schmidt tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
Evans chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schmidt can pounce on him.
Schmidt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Jans Schmidt has been cut.
Schmidt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Schmidt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans. #T2#
Schmidt moves away from the strike by Evans.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
As Evans tries to get set, Schmidt tries to push him back and clinch up but Evans manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice body punch from Schmidt. #TD2#
Evans shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Schmidt napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Schmidt tries to bench press Evans off him but Evans keeps the position.
Schmidt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Evans.
Evans scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Schmidt to see if he's OK.
Evans working away.
Evans sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Schmidt is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The strikes coming from Evans are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Evans working the head with strikes.
Schmidt takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Evans wants to control but Schmidt is keeping him busy.
Schmidt is looking to regain half guard here but Evans keeps moving and retains side control.
Evans trying to control the action but Schmidt is working from the bottom.
Schmidt avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Evans.
Schmidt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Schmidt manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schmidt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmidt keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jans Schmidt'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Evans slips under a jab.
Evans swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Schmidt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evans.
And Schmidt counters with a quick kick to the body but Evans blocks it.
Schmidt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schmidt moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.
Evans misses with a lunging right hand
and Schmidt counters with a nice body kick.
Schmidt throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Evans decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schmidt's guard.
Schmidt 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.
Schmidt pulls Evans in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Schmidt has wrist control.
Schmidt trying to control the position.
Schmidt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Evans 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jans Schmidt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Evans takes the fight into the clinch.
Schmidt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Evans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Evans.
Evans working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Evans has picked Schmidt up - he's going for a ride! Evans dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Evans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Schmidt desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Evans performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Evans thows a huge punch but Schmidt dodges it nicely.
Evans looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Schmidt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Schmidt manages to get to full guard.
Evans preventing the sweep. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schmidt is trying to keep Evans in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jans Schmidt is winning the standup battle so far.
Schmidt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Evans finds it's way round the side to connect with Schmidt's head.
Cody Evans is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Schmidt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmidt tries to clinch up.
Evans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schmidt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cody 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Evans!
During a confident post fight interview, Cody Evans thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GC 468: King VS King
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Can throws a solid leg kick but Evans takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Can.
Evans comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Evans fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Can on the side of the head.
Evans scores with a decent looking hook.
Evans connects with a looping right hand.
Evans bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Can's head.
We've been told by Evans's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Can misses with a looping left.
Can throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Evans on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Can throws a lazy uppercut
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Can misses with a head kick.
Can throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Can throws a poor cross that misses
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Evans walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Can misses with a body kick. #T1#
Can misses with a body punch #KD#
and Evans counters with a big uppercut that knocks Can off his feet! Evans dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC#Can is rocked!
Can is pushing Evans's head away, looking to escape. Evans manages to hold on to the position though.
Can is still in real trouble! Can Evans finish him?
Evans connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Can some visible discomfort.
Evans just content to control the position.
Evans lands a nice forearm strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans scoring with punches from side control.
Evans is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Can will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Can seems to have recovered his senses.
Evans's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Can is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Can seems a little lost for a moment, as Evans dominates the positioning.
Can tries to buck Evans off but Evans is having none of it.
Evans working the ground and pound but Can is defending the strikes.
Can is trying to improve his position.
Evans misses with the ground and pound.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Evans postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T3#
Evans is working Can over with some ground and pound from side control.
Evans working the ground and pound.
Evans tries to move to mount but Can blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Evans is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Can knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Evans working the ground and pound but Can is defending the strikes. #T4#
A lull in the action here as Evans stalls from top position.
Evans working the strikes but Can uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Can is looking to escape.
Evans perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Can wants to control but Evans is keeping busy.
Can on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Evans perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Evans dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Evans lands a jab to the nose.
Evans fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab, jab by Can - just one landing.
Evans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Can can do to turn this around?
Can ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
Evans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Can.
Evans misses with a straight left.
Evans lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Can at a distance.
Evans lands with a right hand.
Can misses with a right hand
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Can sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Can throws a leg kick #TD#
and Evans counters with a nice double leg into side control. Can won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Can pushes Evans away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Evans gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ground and pound from Evans seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1#
Can is looking for a sweep.
Can is trying to control Evans's posture but Evans avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Evans connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Can some visible discomfort.
Evans staying calm.
Can takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Evans grinds an elbow into Can's temple. #T2#
Can is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Can is still trying to improve position.
Evans moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Evans creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Evans content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Further stalling from Evans.#T3#
Evans has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Can struggling a bit here.
Evans throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Can tries to buck Evans off but Evans is having none of it.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Can looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Can misses with a low kick.
Evans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans scores with a nice strike.
Can throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Can misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Can throws a right hand that misses
and Can takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Can is breathing heavily.
Evans bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Can misses with an uppercut
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Evans and Can goes tumbling to the canvas! Evans follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Evans slips a nice elbow through Can's hands, connecting with Can's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Evans dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Can throws an off balance right hand
and Evans counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Can out cold! What a finish! Evans is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cody Evans!
Cody Evans seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GC 463: Ndombele VS Doomsday
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1##CL#
Evans closes the distance and pushes Hageman back into the cage.
Hageman tries to pull guard but Evans won't allow it.
Hageman tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Evans misses with some punches.
Hageman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hageman misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Evans is trying to trip Hageman. He has hold of a leg but Hageman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Evans persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Evans throws a strike but Hageman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Evans not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Evans lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Evans is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hageman trying to keep a closed guard but Evans is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans preventing the sweep.
Evans trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hageman is looking to stand up but Evans isn't so interested in that idea.
Evans working some strikes from top position.
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hageman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Evans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Evans's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Evans lands a couple of digs.
Evans controls from within his opponent's guard.
Evans trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Hageman blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Evans looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Evans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Hageman.
Evans leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hageman has Evans pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Evans manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hageman tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evans lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hageman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Evans misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Evans dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hageman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Evans throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Evans looks to land a right hand but Hageman moved out of range.
Evans avoids the head kick by Hageman.
Hageman tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hageman was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.
Evans avoids a punch combination nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hageman.
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hageman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Evans to the mat! Evans manages to get full guard.
Evans is looking to stand back up but Hageman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Evans. #REVR#
It looks like Hageman is going to stand back up. #T1#
Evans keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Evans trying to hold on to Hageman's head to control him but Hageman postures up.
Hageman trying to control from half guard but Evans is working away.
Evans is looking for a sweep. Hageman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Evans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hageman can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Evans is working hard here to advance position.
Hageman is looking to take a break and control but Evans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hageman is looking for a kimura here.
Hageman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Evans does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cody Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Hageman tries to stand and escape but Evans is controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hageman sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Evans tries to clinch but Hageman is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Hageman.
Hageman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hageman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Evans throws a hook but Hageman blocks it.
Evans misses with the combination.
Hageman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've been told by Evans's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hageman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hageman checks it well.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hageman was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.
Diego Hageman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Hageman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hageman throws a sloppy head kick and Evans moves out of range easily.
Evans keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Evans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Evans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Evans shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hageman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hageman tries to buck Evans off but Evans is having none of it.
Hageman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hageman is trying to escape the position but Evans is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans is working Hageman over with some ground and pound from side control.
Evans looking to control but instead Hageman has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
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 Cody Evans will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hageman throws a nice head kick!
Hageman takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut.
Hageman slips a straight right by Evans.
Hageman wants to clinch.
Hageman moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.
Hageman throws a series of punches but Evans moves out of range.
Hageman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
Hageman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Evans throwing a counter right hand but Hageman manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evans swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Evans clinches.
Hageman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Evans to keep the fight standing.
Evans scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Evans lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hageman backwards.
Hageman 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. Hageman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hageman throws a wild body kick that Evans sees coming a mile off.
Hageman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Evans connects with a crisp jab.
Evans throws a nice looking combination but Hageman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hageman moves forwards but Evans connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Hageman.
Hageman tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans misses with a hook. Hageman ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Evans.
Hageman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hageman misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Evans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hageman.
Hageman throws a leg kick which misses Evans's front leg but catches the back leg as Evans tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Evans darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hageman. #TD#
Evans scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Evans is looking to take a break and control but Hageman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hageman is trying to control Evans's posture but Evans avoids it.
Hageman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Evans is controlling him well.#T3#
Hageman is not content to let Evans control the position.
Evans staying calm.
Diego Hageman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Evans lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hageman down.
Hageman manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Evans controlling the pace.
Evans knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hageman on the ground.
Evans seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hageman moves into full guard.
Hageman wants to sweep here but Evans controlling him for the moment.
Cody Evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Hageman 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 Hageman's left leg - he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cody 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Evans!
Our winner, Cody Evans, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GC 458: Chambers VS Christ
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Holl pivots, looking for a leg kick but Evans is out of range and Holl settles back down.
Holl throws a shot to the body.
Holl tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holl connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Holl tries to clinch but Evans moves away
and Evans counters with a straight right hand.
Holl throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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.
Holl tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Evans misses with a double jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holl.
Evans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holl with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Evans scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holl doesn't seem bothered though.
Holl has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Holl throws a leg kick
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holl scores with a nice right hand.
Holl throws a leg kick #TD#
and Evans counters with a single leg into guard. Holl didn't expect that.
Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holl works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Evans throwing strikes but missing.
Holl is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Holl looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Holl's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Evans 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. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Holl is trying to control the position but Evans postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Evans misses with a low kick as Holl jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Holl on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Holl scores with a nice strike.
Evans throws a lazy uppercut
and Holl counters with a leg kick.
Flo Holl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Evans sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Holl slips under a jab from Evans.
Holl connects with an inside leg kick.
Holl bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Holl scoring well with a low kick there.
Holl lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Evans checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Evans checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Evans tried to counter with a leg kick but Holl avoided it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Holl darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Holl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holl lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Evans misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holl.
Holl throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holl takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Holl fakes the leg kick and cracks Evans in the body.
Holl throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Evans's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Holl connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Evans scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Evans lands an impressive looking overhand right. Holl doesn't seem phased though.
Evans throws a hook to the side of Holl's head but Holl sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Evans throws out a loose jab but Holl uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Holl scores with a sloppy right hand. Evans should have avoided that one.
Holl tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Evans misses the target.
Evans punishes Holl's body with a nice straight punch.
Holl lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL2#
Holl moves into the clinch.
Evans throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Evans takes an elbow to the temple.
Holl throws an elbow that misses.
Evans drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holl throws an elbow but it misses.
Evans blocks an elbow strike.
Evans drops down looking for an ankle pick but Holl pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Flo Holl dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Holl tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans throwing a counter right hand but Holl manages to avoid it.
Evans avoids the body shot from Holl.
Holl scores with a jab. Evans acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holl looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Evans scores with a decent looking hook.
Holl throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holl has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Evans thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holl misses with a shot to the body
and Evans counters with a straight right hand.
Evans takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
Evans steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Holl. That one must have hurt.
Holl throws a head kick that misses.
Evans is looking to counter punch.
Holl scores with a jab. Evans acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Evans checks a low kick from Holl.
Holl has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Evans takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Holl wants to slow Evans down by chopping away at his legs.
Holl throws a nice outside leg kick.
Holl punishes Evans's body with a nice straight punch.
Evans throws a right hand that misses
and Holl counters with a left and a right that stings Evans.
Evans takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick from Holl is predictable there
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
Evans misses with a left hand
and Holl counters with a good low kick that Evans was not able to check.
Holl takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Holl throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holl with a nice calf kick.
Flo Holl seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Evans throws a right hand that Holl ducks under and follows up with a left that Holl also avoids with ease.
Evans throws a hook but Holl avoids it easily.
Evans on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T2#
Holl tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holl moves into range and connects with a jab.
Holl misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Evans counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Holl has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Holl is wriggling around but Evans manages to pass to half guard.
Holl is trying to stand back up but Evans is controlling him
Holl is trying to control but can't.
Holl is looking to get back to is feet but Evans passes into side control.
Holl tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Evans wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
Holl is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Evans asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The strikes coming from Evans are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Holl tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holl is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Evans working away.
Evans controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Holl's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Evans trying to control the position but Holl is working away.
Holl tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Evans wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Evans landing a few strikes.
Evans is working Holl over with some ground and pound from side control.
Evans misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Flo Holl will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Evans throws a hook but Holl blocks it.
Flo Holl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holl connects with a leg kick.
Evans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Holl responds with a good body kick, but Evans manages to step out the way in time.
Evans is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A clash of legs there as Evans blocks the low kick.
Evans appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Holl throws a leg kick
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holl. #CL2#
Holl has taken the fight to the clinch.
Holl is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Evans is defending well for now.
Evans lands a hook that snaps the head of Holl backwards.
Holl pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Holl lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Evans backwards. #BC#
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Evans takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holl misses with a body kick.#T1#
Evans throws a poor cross that misses
and Holl counters with a nice kick to the body.
Holl throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Holl fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Evans, pushing him back against the cage.
Holl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holl working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Holl.
Evans has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holl after a bit of a struggle.
Holl throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
Holl lands a hook that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Evans goes for a takedown attempt but Holl pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A good leg kick by Holl.
Holl scores with a leg kick. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Evans misses the target.
No joy there for Evans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holl throws a wild body kick that Evans sees coming a mile off.
Evans closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Holl tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Evans manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Evans will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Evans shoots in but Holl avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans throws a right and a left that Holl avoids nicely.
Holl is looking to clinch.
Evans fires out a quick counter leg kick but Holl just manages to avoid it.
Holl delivers a nice body kick.
Holl lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Evans takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Flo Holl is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Holl throws a leg kick #TD#
and Evans counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Evans thows a huge punch but Holl dodges it nicely.
Holl is controlling Evans's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Holl is trying to stand up here but Evans is controlling him well.
Cody Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holl is looking to control Evans's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holl avoid being mounted?
Holl keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Evans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Holl's head. #T4#
Evans throwing shots but Holl is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Evans fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Holl on the side of the head.#CL2#
Holl gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Evans lands a body punch.
Evans misses with some punches.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Evans scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holl.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Flo Holl comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Holl 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flo Holl!
During a confident post fight interview, Flo Holl thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GC 455: Frank VS Camble
Date: Sep 02, 2022

#R1#
Can tries to move into range but Evans moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Evans lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Evans.
Can throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Evans counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Can defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Evans.
Can throws a front kick aimed at Evans's knee but Evans avoids it well.
Ameri Can seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick by Can misses
and Evans counters with a nice body shot.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Evans lunges at Can with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Can's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Can just misses with a punch to the body.
Can ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Can pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Can swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Can keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good work by Evans as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Can throws a low kick but Evans avoids it.
Can's jab looks to have found its range, popping Evans under the eye.
Evans moves out of range as Can strikes.#TD2#
Evans drives through with a takedown into guard.
Evans must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Evans throwing strikes but missing.
Evans stands up over Can, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Can managing to control the position.
Evans controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Can has wrist control.
Evans works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Evans seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Evans prevents Can from improving his position.
Evans is controlling the pace. #T3#
Evans looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Evans sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Evans stops Can from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Evans throws a chopping leg kick but Can manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Can scores with a crisp jab that stopped Evans in his tracks. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Can connects with an inside leg kick.
Can moves into range and connects with a jab.
Can looks to land a combination but Evans avoids it well.
Evans throws out a loose jab but Can uses good head movement to avoid it.
Can lands with a shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Can - that will leave a mark!
Evans with a jab.
Evans lunges at Can with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Can's hand.
A big left from Can misses.
Can walks into a left hand.
Evans moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Can works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Evans lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cody Evans will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Evans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Can circles away quickly and effectively.#KD2#
Evans drops Can with a right and a left! Evans comes rushing in but Can regains his composure and manages to keep Evans in guard. #ROC2#Can is rocked!
Can is trying to keep Evans in close.
Oh Can is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Can bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Evans's guard. #REVR#
Evans is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Can seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Can slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Can prevents Evans from getting back to his feet.
Evans pulls Can in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Can sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Evans keeping full guard, as Can tries to pass.
Can's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Can wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Evans manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Can manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Evans controlling from the top position.
Evans wants to control from the top but Can keeps moving.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Can has wrist control.
Can trying to control the position here.
Can is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Evans wants to control from the top but Can keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Can misses the shot to the body.
Evans lunges at Can with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Can's hand.
Evans scores with a crisp jab that stopped Can in his tracks.
Evans fails with the takedown.
Can was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Evans works the jab nicely.
Can throws out a powerful jab.
Can loads up on a big right hand but Evans slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Evans! But no joy.
Evans has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Evans connects with a right hand. Can shakes it off.
Evans might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T4#
Evans cracks Can with a good jab.
Can misses with a hook to the body
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans's jab looks to have found its range, popping Can under the eye.
Evans circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Can to the canvas! Can doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Evans keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Evans!
A very excited looking Cody Evans made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GC 452: King VS Saunders
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Schmidt connects with a nice looking jab.
Evans misses with a series of wild punches.
Evans looks to land a left hand but Schmidt moved out of range nicely.
Schmidt lands a nice shot to the body.
Schmidt scores with a shot to the body.
Schmidt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schmidt tries to clinch
and Schmidt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schmidt misses with a body shot
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
Evans's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Evans duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Jans Schmidt has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Schmidt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Evans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schmidt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schmidt tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.
Evans doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Evans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Evans with a nice cross.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Evans has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Evans lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #ROC2#Schmidt is rocked!
Evans lands with a right that hurts Schmidt. Schmidt looks to clinch but Evans throws a short knee that drops Schmidt. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Cody Evans!
Cody Evans thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 440: Mollen VS Roth
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Christ's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Christ duly obliges.
Evans misses with a combination
and Christ counters with a nice uppercut.
Evans fails to land with a series of punches.
Evans walks into a jab.
Christ lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Evans looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Christ wants to get back to his feet but Evans is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Our spies down at at Zero Tolerance inform us that Christ has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Christ is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christ works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Christ is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Christ 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.
Evans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Christ's head.
Christ tries to kick Evans off but Evans keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Christ is not content to let Evans control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Christ misses with a lunging right hand
and Evans counters with a left and a right that stings Christ.
Christ dodges the punch combination from Evans.
Christ stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Christ throws a right hand that misses
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
Evans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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.
Christ throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Evans on the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Evans, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christ throws out a powerful jab.
Christ misses with a hook
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Evans looks to land a combination but Christ avoids it well.
Evans lands a nice shot that snaps Christ's head back.
Christ ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Christ.#T3#
Christ throws a looping overhand right but Evans ducks down to avoid it.
Christ looks to land a combination but Evans avoids it well.
Evans was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Christ cracks Evans with a good jab.
Evans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Evans does no damage.
Evans misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Evans.
Christ misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Christ jabs Evans right on the nose. Evans blinks but takes it well.
Christ pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christ ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
Evans lands with a right hand. #T4#
Evans sizes up Christ with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christ with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Evans as he connects with a hook.#ROC#Christ is rocked!
Christ is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Evans had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Christ misses with an uppercut
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
Christ is still on wobbly legs! Can Evans finish him?
Evans looks to land a combination but Christ avoids it well.
Jereme Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Evans drives through with a takedown into Christ's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Christ is keeping the position.
Christ wants to get back to his feet but Evans is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Christ seems to have recovered his senses.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Evans is in close to Christ's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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 Cody Evans will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Christ throws a jab when Evans was well out of range.
Christ throws a poor cross that misses
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
Christ lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Evans fails with the takedown.
Nice shot by Christ.
Evans sizes up Christ with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Evans misses with a right hand
and Christ counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Christ connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Evans scrambles back to his feet.
Christ lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Evans throws a hook to the side of Christ's head but Christ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christ throws out a counter right but Evans avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christ gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Evans.
Evans moves out of range as Christ strikes.
Evans is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Evans misses with a series of wild punches.
Christ swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Christ misses with a few strikes there.
Christ cracks Evans with a right hand to the side of the head.
Christ jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jereme Christ seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Evans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Christ throws a looping overhand right but Evans ducks down to avoid it.
Evans misses with a leg kick
and Christ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Evans defending well as Christ loads up on a big left hand.
Evans appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Christ throws an overhand right that lands on Evans's shoulder, as Evans tries to avoid the shot.
Christ scores with a nice strike.
Evans takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2##CL#
Evans darts in and clinches Christ up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Christ breaks from the clinch.
Evans throws a looping overhand right but Christ ducks down to avoid it.
Christ misses with a right hand
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christ misses with a series of wild punches.
Evans moves away from the strike by Christ.
Christ rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
Christ looks to land a left hand but Evans moved out of range nicely.
Christ loads up on a big right hand but Evans slips the punch.
Evans misses with the combination.
Evans staying out of range there.#T3#
Christ slips a jab and a cross from Evans.
A swing and a miss from Christ.
Christ rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christ connects with a single shot there.
Evans moves out of range as Christ strikes.
The fighters circling - Christ throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice combination there by Christ.
Christ throws a big shot that misses.
Christ misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Evans 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Christ connects with a good right hand that stumbles Evans. Evans circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christ manages to avoid it.
Christ misses with an uppercut.
Evans seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Christ misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Evans counters with a nice double leg into side control. Christ won't be happy with that.
Cody Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Christ pushes Evans away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Evans gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans throws a strike aimed at the side of Christ's head but Christ avoids it well.
Evans prevents Christ from escaping the position.
Check out the look on Evans's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Evans prevents Christ from escaping the position.
Evans controlling from side mount.
Christ is not content to let Evans control the position.
Christ is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jereme Christ showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Evans throws a nice looking combination but Christ bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Christ connects with a body shot that sends Evans's belly button to the back.
Cody Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Christ pinned against the cage. Christ gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Christ showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Evans.
Nice body punch from Evans.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Christ's waist but Christ gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Evans off to one side.
The crowd cheers as Christ lands an impressive looking overhand right. Evans doesn't seem phased though.
Christ thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christ swings widly with a right hand
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1##TD#
Evans closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Christ did well to prevent Evans getting side control.
Christ is trying to stand.
Evans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Christ is looking to escape.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Christ is refusing to be controlled, as Evans sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Evans throws a series of punches but Christ avoids them all with ease.
Christ looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Evans gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Christ comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Evans is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Christ misses with a body shot
and Evans counters with a three punch combo that has Christ backing up. Christ nods at Evans to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christ lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Evans closes the distance and pushes Christ back into the cage.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Christ.
Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Christ working aggressively here. #BC2#
Christ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christ connects with a body shot that sends Evans's belly button to the back.
Christ swings widly with a right hand
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christ misses with an uppercut
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
Christ jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Evans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jereme Christ is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christ swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Evans drops down looking for a counter takedown but Christ sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Christ looks to land a combination but Evans avoids it well.
Evans throws a right hand that Christ ducks under and follows up with a left that Christ also avoids with ease.
Christ rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christ throws a lazy uppercut
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
Christ fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Christ. Those never looked like landing.
Christ takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Evans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christ bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Evans's head.
A swing and a miss from Christ.
Christ swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Christ takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christ misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Evans counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Christ has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC2#
Christ's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans blocks a jab.#T4#
Evans with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Christ to score with a decent uppercut.
Christ throws a jab when Evans was well out of range.
Christ misses the body punch #TD#
and Evans counters with a takedown into side control.
Christ is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Evans creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Christ sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Christ is trying to get back to his feet.
Evans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christ keeps working.
Christ is trying to get back to his feet.
Evans controlling the position from side mount.
Evans has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cody Evans.
I think Evans has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Evans!
During a confident post fight interview, Cody Evans thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GC 437:Ward VS Marciano
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Evans throws a leg kick that misses.
Good work by Evans as he checks the leg kick.
Flo Holl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans misses with a hook.
Evans has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Holl.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holl.
Evans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick from Holl lands but Evans takes it in his stride.
Holl tries to land a front kick but Evans steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Evans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holl looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holl lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Holl dodges the punch combination from Evans.
Holl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Evans throws out the jab. #CL2#
Holl darts in and clinches Evans up against the cage.#BC#
Evans breaks the clinch. #T1#
Holl scores with a kick to the midsection.
Holl lands a leg kick that knocks Evans off balance momentarily.
Flo Holl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holl throws a quick inside leg kick.
Evans avoids the head kick by Holl.
Holl lands with a straight right. Evans didn't see that one coming.
Holl with a nice calf kick.
Holl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evans.
Evans throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Holl on the side of the head. #TD#
Evans is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Holl's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans is thwarting Holl's attempts to control the position.
Evans is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Holl is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Evans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Evans throwing shots but Holl is blocking nicely.
Holl tries to get to full guard but Evans has control of the leg.
Evans is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Evans prevents Holl from standing back up. #T3#
Holl wants to improve his position but Evans is controlling well.
Evans keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Holl is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Holl plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Evans misses with an uppercut. Holl saw that one coming.
Evans avoids a kick to the body.
As Holl looks to move away, Evans throws a big counter combo but Holl just gets out of the way.
Holl thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been told by Evans's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Holl connects with an inside leg kick.
Evans clobbers Holl with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Evans blocks a head kick by Holl. #CL#
Evans rushes Holl and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Holl gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Evans dodges an elbow strike from Holl.
A bit of stalling here from Evans.
Holl misses with a knee to the head.
Holl throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Holl tries to land a knee to the head but Evans blocks with his arms.
Holl gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans scores with a shot to the side of Holl's head.
Holl pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Evans lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Holl keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Holl keeping hold of Evans's head, controlling as best he can.
Holl is looking to control Evans's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holl avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Flo Holl dominated that round.
That's time! Evans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Holl sizes up Evans with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Evans is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Holl looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Holl throws a leg kick #TD#
and Evans counters with a single leg into guard. Holl didn't expect that.
Holl working a defensive guard here.
Evans wants to control from the top but Holl keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Holl bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Evans's guard. #REVB#
Holl controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Evans on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Evans tries to get out of the position.
Holl wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Evans wants to sweep but no luck.
Holl looking to sit in guard and control but Evans gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Holl controls Evans momentarily but Evans frees himself.
Holl working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans. #T2#
Evans prevents Holl from getting back to his feet.
Holl 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.
Holl controls Evans momentarily but Evans frees himself.
Holl is adopting a defensive guard.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Holl has wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Evans engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evans staying out of range there.#T3#
Evans takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Evans sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Holl gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Evans changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holl fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Evans misses the shot to the body.
Holl appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Holl wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Evans's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Holl connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Evans scrambles back to his feet.
Evans moves out of range of the body kick from Holl.
Holl lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Holl moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Evans stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Evans swats away the attempt to clinch by Holl.
An attempted straight right counter from Evans misses the target.
Jab, jab by Holl - just one landing. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans misses with a combination
and Holl counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holl throws a leg kick #TD#
and Evans counters with a nice double leg into side control. Holl won't be happy with that.
Holl is looking to reverse the position.
Evans fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Holl dodges the ground and pound from Evans.
Holl seems a little lost for a moment, as Evans dominates the positioning.
Evans lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Holl down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holl is being controlled here.
Holl is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Flo Holl will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Evans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Evans checks the leg kick.
Holl fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holl has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Evans misses with an uppercut
and Holl counters with a thumping low kick.
Holl throws a leg kick but Evans checks it.
Holl looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holl lands a leg kick that knocks Evans off balance momentarily.
Holl looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cody Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holl throws the left hand but Evans avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Holl darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Holl catches Evans right on the button with a cross.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holl was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.
Holl misses with the body kick
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evans checks the leg kick.#T1#
Evans connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Evans looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holl is fending him off so far but Evans persists. Nope, Holl circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Holl on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Evans blocks a head kick by Holl.
A bone on bone clash there as Evans blocks the leg kick.
Evans tests Holl's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Holl. That's going to slow Evans down.
Evans misses with a wild combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holl.
Holl throws a low kick but Evans avoids it.
Holl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Evans throws a nice looking combination but Holl bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Evans feints a jab promting Holl to slip. Evans then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Holl slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Evans thuds his right hand into Holl's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Holl misses with a kick to the body.
Holl lands a nice looking body kick.
Holl tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.
Holl throws out a leg kick but Evans moves out of range and Holl only half commits.
Holl misses with a low kick.
Flo Holl seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holl throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Evans decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Holl's guard.
Evans controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Holl working a defensive guard here.
Evans trying to control but Holl is working from the bottom.
Flo Holl is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Evans preventing the sweep.
Cody Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holl working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
Holl wants to stand and escape but Evans is having none of it.
Holl is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Holl is trying to control the position but Evans postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Holl throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Evans's head.
Holl fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Evans has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big left from Holl misses. #T4#
Evans closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holl circles away.
Holl lands a nice looking kick to the body. Evans takes a step back to recover.
Holl throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Evans does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Evans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holl scores with a leg kick.
Holl throws a leg kick but Evans moved away.
Holl moves out of range as Evans strikes.
Evans misses with a series of wild punches.
Evans misses with an uppercut
and Holl counters with a straight right hand.
Holl throws a leg kick that misses.
Holl throws a leg kick but Evans moved away.
Evans swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Flo Holl.
I've got Holl 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flo Holl!
A very excited looking Flo Holl made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GC 431: Kuznetsov VS Asmundsen
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Evans works over Fuguego's head and body with a nice combination.
We've been told by Evans's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fuguego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Evans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fuguego with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Evans to score with a decent uppercut.
Fuguego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Evans is looking for a counter combo.
Evans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Evans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fuguego circles away quickly and effectively.
Evans throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fuguego's waist but Fuguego gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Evans off to one side. #TD2#
Fuguego changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Evans looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Fuguego wants to control but Evans is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuguego in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fuguego misses with the ground and pound.
Evans knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fuguego on the ground.
Evans is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Evans on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Evans tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Fuguego lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Evans down.
Evans is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans tries to bench press Fuguego off him but Fuguego keeps the position. #SUB2#
Fuguego is trying to get an arm triangle but Evans is defending well.
Fuguego misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fuguego wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evans keeps working.
Fuguego controls the position from side control.
Fuguego trying to control the action but Evans is working from the bottom. #T2#
Fuguego might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Evans haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Evans is trying to improve his position.
Fuguego is trying to ground and pound but Evans uses the momentary lack of control by Fuguego to regain half guard.
Evans wants to control but Fuguego passes into side. #T3#
Evans defending against the ground and pound.
Evans is not content to let Fuguego control the position. #SUB2#
Fuguego thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fuguego misses with the ground and pound.
Fuguego has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Evans is not content to let Fuguego control the position.
Evans tries to buck Fuguego off but Fuguego is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fuguego working the head with strikes.
Fuguego lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
Fuguego working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Evans tries to bench press Fuguego off him but Fuguego keeps the position.
Fuguego trying to control the position but Evans is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Fuguego has hold of Evans's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Evans seems comfortable defending it but Fuguego has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Evans is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Evans is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Fuguego couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alphonse Fuguego!
Our winner, Alphonse Fuguego, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GC 424: Raczynski VS Daddy
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Holl lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Evans has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Evans and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Holl throws a sloppy head kick and Evans moves out of range easily.
Holl tries to clinch up.
Evans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holl.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holl looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Evans blocks the body kick.
Holl thumps Evans with a low kick.
Holl wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Holl is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Evans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Evans takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Holl throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holl misses with a few strikes there.
Flo Holl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holl throws a head kick but Evans moves out of range.
Holl throws a leg kick but Evans sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Holl dodges the punch combination from Evans.
Holl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Holl plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Holl checks a low kick from Evans.
Holl lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Evans works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Holl shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Holl tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.
Holl slips a jab and a cross from Evans.
Holl has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Evans finds it's way round the side to connect with Holl's head.
Flo Holl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holl.
We've been told by Holl's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Evans scores with a crisp jab that stopped Holl in his tracks.
Holl throws a leg kick which misses Evans's front leg but catches the back leg as Evans tries to avoid it.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheers as Evans lands an impressive looking overhand right. Holl doesn't seem phased though.
Holl tries a low kick but Evans avoids it.
Evans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice combination there by Evans.
Holl connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Evans bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Holl's head.
Evans throws a nice looking combination but Holl bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice body kick from Holl.
Holl throws a leg kick that misses.
Evans throws a combination. Holl tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Holl misses with a body shot.
Evans checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Evans on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Holl scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Holl closes the distance and clinches.
Holl with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holl.
Evans lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Holl is controlling him.#T4#
Evans lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holl creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Evans wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Holl fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holl.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Holl obliges.
Holl scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holl throws a knee to the head but misses.
Holl misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holl.
Holl misses with an elbow strike.
Evans lands a left hand.
Holl putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Evans in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Holl comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
Holl trying to land knees to the body.
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 Flo Holl will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Holl tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
Holl shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cody Evans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holl throws a quick inside leg kick.
Holl misses with an attempted mid kick.
Evans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holl.
Holl misses with a wild body shot.
Evans is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Holl is looking to clinch but Evans is avoiding it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Evans!
Evans scores with a jab to the head.
A solid body kick from Holl.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holl. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans keeps the fight on the outside.
Evans lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A low kick lands for Holl.
Evans misses with a two punch combination.
Evans has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Holl lands a leg kick that knocks Evans off balance momentarily.
Evans misses the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Evans blocks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holl.
Evans avoids the body shot from Holl.
Evans takes one to the chin there.
Holl throws a leg kick that misses.
Evans throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Holl on the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Holl.
Holl misses with a straight right.
Evans tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holl uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Evans.
No joy there for Evans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Evans misses.
Holl throwing a counter right hand but Evans manages to avoid it.
Evans might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Evans misses the jab.
Holl is looking to counter with head kicks.
Holl turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Evans as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans misses with an uppercut.
Holl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holl sets himself, and Evans steps forward looking for the clinch! Holl avoids it this time.
The fighters circling - Evans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holl is looking to wear down Evans with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Holl with the inside leg kick.
Evans avoids the body shot from Holl.
Evans's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Holl dodges the punch combination from Evans.
Holl tried to counter with a leg kick but Evans avoided it.
Evans swinging wildly here.
Holl with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Holl throws a low kick but it's checked well by Evans.
Evans misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Holl.
Evans takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Holl walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Evans checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Holl misses with a low kick.
Holl throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Evans on the side of the head.
Holl dodges the punch combination from Evans.
Holl moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Evans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Evans throws a right hand that misses
and Holl counters with a leg kick.
Cody Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Holl scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice shot lands for Evans.
Holl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Evans is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Holl with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans misses with a few strikes there.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holl as he jumps to the side.
Holl motions for Evans to come forward. Holl throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holl misses with a leg kick.
Holl fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Evans.
Good work by Evans as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Crunch! Holl slams his shin into Evans's torso.
Evans checks a leg kick.
Holl throws out a leg kick but Evans moves out of range and Holl only half commits.
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 Flo Holl will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Holl.
Holl fails with an attempt to clinch.
Evans tries to counter by closing the distance.
Holl looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Holl swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Holl stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Evans closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Evans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Holl's head.
Evans content to control rather than advance.
Evans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Holl's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Holl manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Evans is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Holl wants to stand and escape but Evans is having none of it.
Holl looking for a sweep. Not yet Holl, not yet.
Evans tries to free his leg and advance position but Holl is retaining full guard.
Evans preventing the sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Holl is working hard here to advance position.
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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Holl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Holl.
Evans misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Holl has taken the fight to the clinch.
Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holl using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Evans has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Holl lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Evans tries to bum rush Holl with a series of wild strikes but Holl uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holl wants to land a leg kick but Evans is out of range.
Holl throws a leg kick which misses Evans's front leg but catches the back leg as Evans tries to avoid it.
Evans looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holl is fending him off so far but Evans persists. Nope, Holl circles away and we're back to standing.
Holl closes the distance looking to clinch
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Evans throws a nice looking combination but Holl bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Flo Holl is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Holl tries to close the distance and clinch but Evans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Evans goes for a double leg but Holl avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Holl continues to drive forward.
Evans walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Holl checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A counter left hand to the body from Holl misses its target.
Evans misses with a two punch combination.
Cody Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holl is looking to score with low kicks.
Holl jabs Evans right on the nose. Evans blinks but takes it well.
Evans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holl circles away quickly and effectively.
Holl throws out a leg kick but Evans moves out of range and Holl only half commits.
Evans tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Holl walks into a straight right hand from Evans.
Evans tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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.#T4#
Holl tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holl fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Evans on the side of the head.
Evans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Evans tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Evans misses with a series of wild punches.
Evans throws a series of punches but Holl moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Holl darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Evans misses with a left hand
and Evans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holl scores with a nice body kick.
Holl catches Evans with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Holl digs a good hook to Evans's body.
Holl throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Evans on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Flo Holl showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holl, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Flo Holl!
During a confident post fight interview, Flo Holl thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GDL 140: Egyptian VS Evans
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Evans shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Egyptian eats them both and turns towards Evans to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Egyptian shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense.
Evans let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Evans scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Egyptian doesn't seem bothered though.
Evans fails to land with a series of punches.
Egyptian lands a jab.
Egyptian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Evans takes one to the side of the head.
Ishmael Egyptian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans throws the left hand but Egyptian avoids the punch easily.
Evans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Egyptian lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Egyptian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A lazy left from Egyptian finds it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Egyptian.
Egyptian uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Evans has time to react.
Egyptian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looks like Egyptian has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T1##TD#
Egyptian shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Egyptian showed some decent athleticism there.
Evans wants to control but Egyptian is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Evans controlling the position well.
Egyptian trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Egyptian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Evans doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Egyptian. #T2#
Evans preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Egyptian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Evans doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Egyptian.
Evans is trying to control but can't.
Egyptian is controlling the pace. #T3#
Egyptian trying to control from half guard but Evans is working away.
Evans is trying to get back to full guard.
Egyptian is trying to control. Evans wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Evans really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Egyptian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Egyptian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Evans knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Egyptian passes the guard and advances to mount!
Egyptian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Evans is looking to escape. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Evans tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Evans can do anything to dispel that myth.
Egyptian is looking to work his way around to Evans's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Egyptian sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Egyptian wants to finish this one by submission but Evans is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Egyptian.
Evans is working to get back to half guard.
Evans is squirming around, avoiding Egyptian's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ishmael Egyptian dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Evans throws a lazy uppercut
and Egyptian counters with a nice uppercut.
Cody Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Egyptian slips under a jab.
Egyptian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Evans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Egyptian jabs Evans to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Egyptian throws a right hand that misses
and Evans counters with a right hand to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Evans. Those never looked like landing.
Evans throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Evans misses with a two punch combination.
Evans fails to land with a series of punches.
Egyptian avoids the body shot from Evans.
Egyptian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Evans tests Egyptian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Evans throws a hook but Egyptian blocks it.
Egyptian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Egyptian misses.
Evans looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Egyptian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Evans throws a right and a left that Egyptian avoids nicely.
Egyptian scores with a nice right hand.
Cody Evans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Evans walks into a left hand.
Egyptian fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Evans swinging wildly here.
Egyptian looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Egyptian misses the target.
Evans takes a swing at Egyptian's ribcage but misses.
Egyptian slips under a jab.
Egyptian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Egyptian connects with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Egyptian - just one landing. #CL#
Egyptian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Evans, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Egyptian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Egyptian.
Egyptian pushes Evans back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Egyptian tries to pull guard but Evans won't allow it.
Egyptian misses with a punch to the body.
Egyptian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Evans tries to stall but Egyptian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Evans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Egyptian lands a nice uppercut.
Egyptian misses with some punches.
Evans blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Egyptian.
Evans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Egyptian lands a nice shot to the body.
Egyptian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Egyptian cracks Evans with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cody Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Egyptian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Egyptian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Evans throws a nice looking combination but Egyptian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Egyptian closes the distance and clinches.
Egyptian has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
Egyptian throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
Egyptian throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
Evans lands a left hand. #BC2#
Evans manages to break the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Evans as he connects with a hook.
Evans throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Egyptian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Egyptian smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Evans misses with a combination
and Egyptian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egyptian lands with a nice body punch.
Evans misses with a jab, cross combination.
Evans leaves Egyptian with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ishmael Egyptian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Egyptian slips under a jab from Evans.
Evans slips a jab from Egyptian.
Evans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Egyptian.
Egyptian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Evans.
Egyptian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Evans is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Egyptian scores with a shot to the body.
Evans swings for the body but Egyptian moves out of range.
Evans lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egyptian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ishmael Egyptian dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Egyptian throws a lazy right hand but Evans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Egyptian throws a good cross that connects.
Evans throws a combination that misses
enabling Egyptian to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Evans.
Egyptian scores with a hook to the body. Evans takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Evans misses with a double jab.
Egyptian works Evans's body with a nice hook.
Egyptian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Evans has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Egyptian misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Evans's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Egyptian connects with a body shot.
Egyptian throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Egyptian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans. #T1#
Egyptian slips a straight right by Evans.
Egyptian shoots for a takedown but Evans saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Evans unleashes a big counter combination but Egyptian bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Egyptian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Evans needs to keep his hands up - Egyptian had a free shot at his head there.
Evans takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Evans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Egyptian lands with a cross.
Egyptian listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Evans misses the jab.
Evans moves away from the strike by Egyptian.
Evans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Egyptian.
Egyptian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Egyptian lands a body shot.
Egyptian shoots for a takedown but Evans saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
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!
Some wild striking there from Egyptian.
Evans thows a left - swing and a miss!
Egyptian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evans can do to turn this around?
Evans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Egyptian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Egyptian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Evans at a distance.
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
Egyptian swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Evans takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Egyptian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Evans sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ishmael Egyptian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Egyptian cracks Evans with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Egyptian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Evans scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Evans works over Egyptian's head and body with a nice combination.
Egyptian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.#T3#
Evans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Egyptian. #CL#
Egyptian has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Egyptian breaks from the clinch.
Egyptian lands a glancing blow to the side of Evans's head.
Evans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Egyptian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Evans but Evans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Egyptian swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Evans.
Egyptian scores with a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Evans, as that shot connected.
Evans walks into a jab.
Egyptian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Egyptian.#T4#
Egyptian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egyptian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Evans misses with a hook.
Egyptian misses with a looping right.
Egyptian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Egyptian misses with a hook.
Evans looks to land a combination but Egyptian avoids it well.
Egyptian throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
Evans misses with an uppercut. Egyptian saw that one coming.
Evans takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Egyptian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Evans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Egyptian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Egyptian just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ishmael Egyptian clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4##CL#
Egyptian moves into the clinch successfully.
Egyptian working aggressively here.
Egyptian is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Evans to keep the fight standing.
Egyptian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Egyptian has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
Evans lands an uppercut.
Egyptian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Egyptian looking to slow down the pace here.
Evans is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Evans avoiding damage.
Evans lands a shoulder strike.
Evans lands an uppercut.
Evans fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Egyptian has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
Egyptian stalling in the clinch but Evans improves position.
A short right from Evans on the inside. #BC#
Egyptian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Evans misses with a few strikes there.
Egyptian lands with an overhand left.
Evans lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Egyptian tries to move into range but Evans moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Evans looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Egyptian scores with a nice head shot.
Egyptian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Egyptian connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC2#Egyptian is rocked!
Egyptian gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Evans gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Egyptian is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Evans!
Cody Evans is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Cody Evans thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GDL 136:Biden VS Bleak
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Bailly misses with a body kick.
Bailly throws a head kick but Evans moves out of range.
Bailly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Evans on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bailly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
Bailly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Bailly misses with a body shot.
Bailly misses with a wild combination.
Bailly throws a right hand that Evans ducks under and follows up with a left that Evans also avoids with ease.
Bailly misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans scores with a nice right hand.
Evans avoids a kick to the body.
Bailly misses with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Bailly 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#It looks like Thierry Bailly has been cut.
Bailly throws a push kick but Evans slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Evans staying out of range there.
Bailly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Evans clobbers Bailly with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Evans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bailly swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Evans misses with a few strikes there.
Bailly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bailly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Evans.
Bailly gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Evans.
We've been hearing reports that Bailly has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Evans lands a hook that stumbles Bailly back into the cage. Evans follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Bailly to the canvas! Evans pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Bailly has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cody Evans!
Cody Evans decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Thierry Bailly stepped up to the mic, saying 'Despite my loss against an opponent who was tonight better as me ,a big thanks to the GAMMA: Development League for having the chance fighting here tonight. Also a big thanks on the great fans and public supporting me. Thanks again and i'll be back, you'r the best.'.'.

Event: GDL 132: Schmidt VS Egypt
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Dongala dodges the punch combination from Evans.
Dongala darts in looking for a takedown but Evans gets double underhooks and turns Dongala into the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Evans. No joy for Dongala on that attempt.
Evans lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Evans.
Dongala tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Evans is able to avoid easily.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Evans wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Emmanuel Dongala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans misses with a low kick.
Dongala shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Evans sprawls well. Evans wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dongala gets slowly back to his feet.
Cody Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emmanuel Dongala.#TD2#
Dongala shoots in and gets a takedown into Evans's guard.
Dongala won't allow Evans to get back to his feet.
Dongala trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform me that Dongala has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Evans looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dongala puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans wants to get back to full guard.
Dongala 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.
Evans is looking for a sweep. Dongala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Dongala is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Evans is doing well to control the position and prevent Dongala from advancing to side control.
Evans is looking for a sweep. Dongala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dongala trying to control from Evans's half guard. Evans has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dongala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dongala won't allow Evans to sweep him here.
Dongala wants to pass the guard but Evans is keeping the position.
Dongala won't allow Evans to sweep him here.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Dongala from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dongala misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Evans looks to land a combination. Dongala sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dongala takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC#Dongala is rocked!
Dongala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dongala is still on wobbly legs! Can Evans finish him?
Dongala misses with a takedown attempt
and Evans counters with a straight right hand.
Evans lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Dongala up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Evans from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Dongala's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cody Evans!
An out of breath Cody Evans thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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