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Event:
TOF 97
Date: Apr 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Evans throws a series of punches but Key avoids them all with ease.
Key drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Evans defends it well.
Key ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.#CL#
Evans moves into the clinch.
Evans has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Key after a bit of a struggle.
I was talking to Evans's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Key tries to pull guard but Evans won't allow it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Key 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.
Key can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Evans connects with the punch.
Evans goes for a double leg but Key avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Key continues to drive forward.
Evans scores with a shot to the side of Key's head. #BC#
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Evans forces Key back against the cage and clinches.
Key can't break the clinch.
Key stops a takedown attempt from Evans.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flash Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Evans throws a right hand that Key ducks under and follows up with a left that Key also avoids with ease.
And Key tries to counter it with a takedown but Evans pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Key changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Evans looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Key tries to advance to mount but can't.
Evans tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Key presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB2#
Key is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Evans to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Evans shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Key looking to isolate an arm here. Evans doesn't see it coming and as Key extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Key!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaro Key!
Jaro Key seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TOF 86
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Jimenez throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Evans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jimenez tries to counter with a takedown but Evans is quick to defend against it.
Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Evans wants a takedown.
Jimenez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Evans.
#TD#
Jimenez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Evans can't fight it off and eventually Jimenez manages to take the fight to the floor. Evans looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Jimenez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jimenez stands up over Evans, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Jimenez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Evans's guard.
Evans is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing that Jimenez has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jimenez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jimenez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evans keeps working.
Nice strikes from Jimenez there.
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. Jimenez connects with a nice short shot to Evans's temple. #ROC#Evans is rocked!
Evans pushes Jimenez off looking to stand but Jimenez dives back in and keeps control.
Jimenez slips a nice elbow through Evans's hands, connecting with Evans's forehead.
Evans is still in real trouble! Can Jimenez finish him?
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.
Jimenez lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Evans quite badly. Evans pulls Jimenez in close trying to recover. Jimenez postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Evans on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Evans doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salvador Jimenez!
Our winner, Salvador Jimenez, 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. |
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Event:
TOF 78
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Evans goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Papi Chichilla has been cut.
Evans looks to land a combination but Chichilla avoids it well.
Chichilla looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chichilla throws the left hand but Evans avoids the punch easily.
Evans's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chichilla connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Evans scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Chichilla gets tackled into the cage by Evans. Evans maintains the clinch.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chichilla throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Evans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chichilla jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Evans takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Chichilla misses.
Chichilla connects with a right that clearly hurt Evans. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Chichilla proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Evans collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Papi Chichilla!
After winning the bout, Papi Chichilla thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TOF 66
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Evans misses with a few strikes there.
A right-left combo lands from Evans.
A combination from Evans does no damage.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Evans avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Evans gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Evans can't break the clinch.
Gracie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gracie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Evans up against the cage.#TD2#
Evans has picked Gracie up - he's going for a ride! Evans dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Evans preventing the sweep.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Evans's guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Evans trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Evans is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position. #T1##SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Evans defends the submission attempt.#ES2#
Evans pushes Gracie off and gets back to his feet.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Evans sprawls well.
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Evans throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Evans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Evans connects with a superb combination that knocks Gracie out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Evans before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Flash Evans!
A very excited looking Flash Evans rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
TOF 57
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Riggs misses the body punch #KD#
and Evans counters with a crisp one two that drops Riggs! Evans thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Riggs to his feet! Riggs is in big trouble!#ROC#Riggs is rocked!#KD#
Evans feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Riggs sprawling to the canvas! Riggs rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Evans finish him?!
Riggs is still on wobbly legs! Can Evans finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riggs looks to land a left hand but Evans moved out of range nicely.
Evans wants to clinch.
Evans misses with a few strikes there.
Evans feints with a jab and clips Riggs right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Riggs is sent crashing into the canvas and Evans leaps in for the kill! Riggs tries to get to his feet but Evans is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Riggs is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flash Evans!
Flash Evans decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
ALLSTAR KT
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Evans. #CL2#
Evans tries to keep at a distance but Singhapat has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Evans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Singhapat prevents Evans from breaking the clinch.
Evans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Singhapat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Singhapat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Singhapat.
Evans has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Singhapat stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Singhapat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Evans's efforts to push away.
Singhapat 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans wants to get back to striking at distance but Singhapat won't allow it.
#BC#
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Singhapat 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.
Evans looks to land a combination but Singhapat avoids it well. #CL2#
Singhapat has closed the distance and engaged Evans in a clinch.
Singhapat tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Singhapat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evans pushes Singhapat back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Singhapat throws a sloppy head kick and Evans moves out of range easily.
Evans swinging wildly here.
Evans misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Singhapat has closed the distance and engaged Evans in a clinch.
Singhapat tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
Evans is trying to push Singhapat away but Singhapat has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Evans pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Singhapat has him pressed against the ropes.
Evans is trying to push Singhapat away but Singhapat has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Evans wants to break the clinch but can't.
Evans swings wildly with an uppercut but Singhapat uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Evans.
Still in the clinch, Evans scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Singhapat misses with a punch on the inside.
Singhapat tries to land a knee to the head but Evans blocks with his arms.
Evans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Evans wants to get back to striking at distance but Singhapat won't allow it.
Singhapat tries to stall but Evans uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Evans can't break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Singhapat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singhapat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Evans has had enough of the clinch but Singhapat keeps him there for the moment.
Evans has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Evans wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Singhapat is controlling him.
Evans can't break the clinch.
Evans is trying to push Singhapat away but Singhapat has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Singhapat.
#BC#
Evans breaks the clinch.
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 Flash Evans will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Singhapat fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Evans, pushing him back against the ropes.
Evans working hard to break the clinch.
Evans looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evans wants to get back to striking at distance but Singhapat won't allow it.
Evans lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Singhapat has him pressed against the ropes.
Evans wants to get back to striking at distance but Singhapat won't allow it.
Evans can't break the clinch.
Evans has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Evans fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flash Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Singhapat clinches up with Evans and pushes him back against the ropes.
Singhapat pushes off an throws an elbow but Evans leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Singhapat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Evans's efforts to push away.
Singhapat trying to stall but Evans improves his position.
Singhapat keeps control of Evans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Singhapat has him pressed against the ropes.
Singhapat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Singhapat crunches a lovely knee into Evans's ribcage.
Evans working hard to break the clinch.
Singhapat lands a knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Evans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Evans dodges an elbow strike from Singhapat.
Evans wants to get back to striking at distance but Singhapat won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
Singhapat scores with a shoulder strike.
Singhapat blocks an elbow strike.
Evans wants to break free but Singhapat has control.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC#
Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evans looks to land a combination. Singhapat sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
Singhapat takes the fight into the clinch.
Evans wants to break free but Singhapat has control.
#T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Evans as Singhapat tries to tie him up.
Singhapat lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Evans or not.
Evans is trying to force a seperation but Singhapat has the dominant position.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
Evans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Singhapat has him pressed against the ropes.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Singhapat throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Singhapat taking a breather.
Diloktham Singhapat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Singhapat dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Evans has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Singhapat just misses with a elbow thrown towards Evans's brow.
Singhapat lands an uppercut.
Singhapat stalls.
Singhapat misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diloktham Singhapat 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 looks to land a combination but Singhapat avoids it well. #CL2#
Singhapat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Singhapat.
Singhapat is trying to stall.
A right hand to the body from Singhapat.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Singhapat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Evans wants to get back to striking at distance but Singhapat won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from Singhapat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans has had enough of the clinch but Singhapat keeps him there for the moment.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The referee calls for Evans to work.
#BC#
Evans breaks the clinch.
Diloktham Singhapat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Singhapat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Evans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flash Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singhapat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Evans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Singhapat.
Singhapat tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.
Evans misses with a few strikes there.
Singhapat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evans swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Evans instigates a clinch.
Evans wants to get back to striking at distance but Singhapat won't allow it.
Evans is looking to break free of the clinch but Singhapat has double underhooks.
Evans is trying to break free.
Singhapat leaning against his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Evans.
Evans lands a hook to the side of the head.
Singhapat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Singhapat is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Singhapat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Evans's efforts to push away.#T2#
Singhapat prevents Evans from breaking the clinch.
Singhapat struggles to land a body shot inside as Evans controls his hands.
Evans wants to break free but Singhapat has control.
#BC#
Evans manages to break the clinch.
Singhapat dodges the punch combination from Evans.
#CL#
Evans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Singhapat taking a breather.
Singhapat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Singhapat stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Singhapat moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.
Singhapat tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flash 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flash Evans!
After the fight, Flash Evans was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
ALLSTAR KT: Kerr Vs Guerra
Date: Oct 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Ferguson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Evans catches Ferguson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ferguson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Evans misses with a wild combination.
Evans throws a series of punches but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Evans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Evans takes one to the side of the head.
Evans definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ferguson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ferguson connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Evans is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ferguson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Evans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Evans misses with a wild combination.
Ferguson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ferguson lands the left hand.
Oh Evans is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#It looks like Flash Evans has been cut.
Evans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferguson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferguson circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Evans tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Ferguson wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaylin Ferguson! |
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Event:
ALLSTAR KT: Neich Vs Joon
Date: Sep 28, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Melfighi drives through and clinches with Evans against the ropes.
Melfighi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Melfighi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evans blocking some punches.
Melfighi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Melfighi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Melfighi controlling the action here for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Melfighi.
Melfighi lands a left hand.
Evans is trying to push Melfighi away but Melfighi has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Melfighi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melfighi lands with a light punch inside.
Melfighi scores with a shot to the side of Evans's head.
A short right from Melfighi.
Melfighi has Evans pressed against the ropes, preventing Evans from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Evans wants to break free but Melfighi has control.
Evans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Evans's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Melfighi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Evans is keeping busy.
Melfighi just leaning against Evans, taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Melfighi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Melfighi.
Melfighi looking to throw knees to the head but Evans is blocking nicely.
Evans blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Melfighi.
Melfighi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Evans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Melfighi has him pressed against the ropes.
Melfighi lands a nice elbow.
Melfighi lands a right hand.
Melfighi stalling the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Evans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Melfighi working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Melfighi struggles to land a body shot inside as Evans controls his hands.
Evans tries to circle away but Melfighi has him pinned against the ropes.
Evans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Melfighi has him pressed against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Melfighi.
Melfighi dodges an elbow strike from Evans.
Melfighi leaning his opponent against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Melfighi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Evans just misses with a elbow thrown towards Melfighi's brow.
Melfighi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Evans wants to break the clinch but can't.
Melfighi swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Melfighi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frontino Melfighi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Melfighi clinches.
Melfighi lands an uppercut.
Melfighi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Evans's efforts to push away.
Frontino Melfighi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Melfighi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Evans working hard to break the clinch.
Melfighi prevents Evans from breaking the clinch.
Evans lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Evans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Melfighi misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Melfighi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Evans's brow.
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as Melfighi controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melfighi scores with a shoulder strike.
Melfighi misses with a body punch.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Melfighi has him pressed against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Melfighi.
Melfighi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Melfighi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Evans up against the ropes.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Melfighi is controlling him.
Evans tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Melfighi is looking to control Evans's arms but Evans gets an underhook and turns him. Now Melfighi has his back to the ropes.
Melfighi lands with a right to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Evans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Melfighi stalling.
Nice body punch from Melfighi - that landed with a thud.
Melfighi 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.
Melfighi pushes Evans back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Evans can't break the clinch.
Melfighi lands with a right to the head.
Melfighi swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melfighi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Melfighi lands a nice shot to the body.
Melfighi taking a breather.
Melfighi taking a breather.
Melfighi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Evans up against the ropes.
Melfighi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Melfighi is leaning against Evans and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Melfighi.
Melfighi tries to land knees in the clinch but Evans avoids the damage to the body.
Evans stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Melfighi lands a shot to the body.
Evans tries to land knees in the clinch but Melfighi avoids the damage to the body.
Melfighi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Melfighi struggles to land a body shot inside as Evans controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frontino Melfighi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Melfighi.
Melfighi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Evans throws a right hand that Melfighi ducks under and follows up with a left that Melfighi also avoids with ease.
Melfighi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Melfighi takes the fight into the clinch.
Melfighi keeps control of Evans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Melfighi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Melfighi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Melfighi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Melfighi lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melfighi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Melfighi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Melfighi tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Melfighi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Melfighi misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Melfighi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Melfighi swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Evans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Melfighi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Melfighi on the inside.
Evans has had enough of the clinch but Melfighi keeps him there for the moment.
Melfighi misses with the head strike.
Melfighi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Melfighi lands an uppercut.
Melfighi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Evans's efforts to push away.
Evans is trying to break free.
Melfighi can't find room to land a body shot as Evans controls the action.
#T2#
Melfighi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Evans looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Melfighi pushes Evans back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Melfighi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Melfighi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Melfighi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Melfighi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evans wants to break free but Melfighi has control.
Evans missing with knees to the body.
Evans is trying to break free.
Evans wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Melfighi misses with a punch on the inside.
Flash Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frontino Melfighi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Evans has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frontino Melfighi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Melfighi 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frontino Melfighi!
Frontino Melfighi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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