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Event:
HFA 47
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1# Gwinnett doesn't succeed with the takedown and Evans counters with a left and a right that stings Gwinnett. Evans throws a jab but it's blocked by Gwinnett. #CL# Gwinnett clinches. Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Gwinnett. A left hand lands to the body for Evans.
#TD# Gwinnett manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Gwinnett 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gwinnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Gwinnett looking to sit in guard and control but Evans gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Gwinnett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gwinnett tries to get out of the position.#SU2# Evans gets to his feet. Gwinnett looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Archie Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A low kick from Gwinnett misses and Evans counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Gwinnett slips a jab from Evans. Evans misses the jab. Gwinnett shoots and misses and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Evans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Evans lands with a nice body punch. #T2# Gwinnett throws a body kick despite being completely out of range letting Evans counter with a right hand. Evans connects with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Button Gwinnett has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Evans defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gwinnett. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Button Gwinnett. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gwinnett misses with a combination
#CL2# and Evans counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Evans will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gwinnett up against the cage. A short left from Evans. Evans working aggressively here.
Evans lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gwinnett backwards. Gwinnett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gwinnett blocks an uppercut.
Evans misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3# Gwinnett is looking to take this one to the mat. Evans lands a body punch in the clinch. Gwinnett blocks an uppercut.
Evans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gwinnett blocking some punches.
Evans slowing the pace effectively. Gwinnett wants to get back to striking at distance but Evans won't allow it.
Evans presses Gwinnett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Gwinnett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gwinnett can't break the clinch.
Evans has Gwinnett pressed against the cage, preventing Gwinnett from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Evans scores with a hook to the body. Both guys are working to get underhooks. A short right from Evans. Gwinnett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Evans after a bit of a struggle. #T4# Evans working some nice short punches in the clinch. Evans presses Gwinnett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Gwinnett working hard to break the clinch. Evans lands an uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans. Gwinnett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A head punch blocked on the inside by Gwinnett. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A nice left hand lands by Evans.
#TD# Gwinnett drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU2# Evans gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Evans slips a jab and a cross from Gwinnett.
Gwinnett shoots in but Evans avoids the takedown attempt easily. Evans takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Evans dominated that round. The cut man is working on Button Gwinnett's cut. 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 misses with a straight right. Gwinnett fails with the takedown. Button Gwinnett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Gwinnett gets in close and instigates a clinch. Gwinnett blocking some punches.
Gwinnett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Evans fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Evans stuffs the takedown attempt from Gwinnett. Gwinnett gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Button Gwinnett. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Evans connects with a crisp jab. Gwinnett really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Gwinnett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gwinnett walks into a straight right hand from Evans.#T1# Gwinnett slips under a jab. Gwinnett is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Evans. Button Gwinnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Gwinnett clinches up with Evans and pushes him back against the cage. Gwinnett has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
Gwinnett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Gwinnett.
Evans lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gwinnett backwards. Evans lands an uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land. Evans misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Gwinnett looking for a takedown. Evans has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Evans lands with a light punch inside. Gwinnett is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Evans to keep the fight standing. Gwinnett wants to stall.
#T2# A short left from Evans. Evans throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gwinnetts head. A short left from Evans. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A right hand to the body from Evans.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A nice right hand lands inside from Evans. Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Gwinnett.
Evans lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gwinnett backwards. A short right from Evans on the inside. Gwinnett blocks an uppercut.
Evans scores with a shot to the side of Gwinnett's head. Gwinnett blocking some punches.
Evans makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Gwinnett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Evans on the inside. Evans prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3# Evans working aggressively here.
#BC# Gwinnett breaks from the clinch.
Gwinnett fails with the takedown and Evans counters with a left to the body. Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Gwinnett tries for a takedown but Evans circles away easily letting Evans counter with a right hand. Evans scores with a nice head shot. Gwinnett walks into a stiff left hand from Evans.#ROC2#Gwinnett is rocked!#CL# Gwinnett pushes Evans up against the cage in a clinch. Oh Gwinnett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Evans lands on the inside with an uppercut. Evans lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gwinnett backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gwinnett jumps guard but Evans turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4# Evans scores with a shot to the side of Gwinnett's head. Evans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gwinnett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Evans lands a hook to the side of the head. Evans misses with some punches.
Archie Evans seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Evans. A left hand lands to the body for Evans.
Evans lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gwinnett backwards. Evans lands a nice uppercut. Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Evans throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gwinnetts head. Gwinnett has Evans pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Evans manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Evans scores with a shot to the side of Gwinnett's head. Evans lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gwinnett to his knees! Evans keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archie Evans! |
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Event:
HFA 41
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1# House pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. House takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses. Evans takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Evans misses with an uppercut. Evans connects with a body shot. House looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. House looks for the body kick but Evans saw that one coming. Evans stuns House with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A punch combination from House misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Evans lands with an overhand left. Evans misses with a looping left. Evans on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by House. House obviously looking to wear him down.
House misses with a low kick.#T1# Left hook, right uppercut from House. House pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evans looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Evans blocks the body kick.
Evans looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. House fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it. House misses with a hook. A left lands for Evans. House changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. House lands an overhand right. House defending well as Evans loads up on a big left hand. Evans doesn't manage to clinch there - House circles away.
Evans thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2# Evans throws out a loose jab but House uses good head movement to avoid it. House throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Evans throws a body punch but House moves out of range. Evans defending well as House loads up on a big left hand. Evans misses with a straight left. House slips a straight right by Evans. House lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. House lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Evans at a distance.
Evans takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Evans takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
House throws a front kick that sends Evans stumbling back into the cage.#T3# House lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
House is looking to slow Evans down with leg kicks. A jab from House misses. House connects with a body shot that sends Evans's belly button to the back. I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! House has cracked Evans with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! House lands another huge swinging hook and Evans tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Evans, before House can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sheldon House! |
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Event:
HFA 36
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1# Evans tries to clinch but Strickland moves out of range. Evans misses with a hook. Evans thows a left - swing and a miss! Evans connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strickland's hands. Evans takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL# Strickland closes the distance and clinches. Strickland controlling the action here for a moment.
Strickland working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Strickland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Evans swings wildly with an uppercut but Strickland uses good head movement to avoid it. Strickland trying to control the position but instead, Evans has worked for underhooks and has pushed Strickland into the cage.#T1# Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Strickland. A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans. Strickland lands a hook that snaps the head of Evans backwards. Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Evans avoiding damage.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
Strickland displaying some good clinch control by pressing Evans up against the cage. Strickland 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. Strickland misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2# Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Evans. Strickland tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Strickland throws a head punch that misses. Strickland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strickland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Strickland misses with a punch to the body.
Evans swings wildly with an uppercut but Strickland uses good head movement to avoid it. Strickland tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Evans misses with a short punch on the inside. Strickland misses with a punch to the body.
Strickland presses Evans against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Strickland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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! Strickland swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3# Evans blocking some punches.
Strickland effectively controlling the action here. Evans's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A shot in the inside from Strickland. #ROC#Evans is rocked! Strickland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Evans is still on wobbly legs! Can Strickland finish him? Strickland lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Evans to his knees! Strickland keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Strickland! |
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Event:
3SD 1
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1##CL2# Evans rushes Erthegg and presses him up against the ropes. Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
Evans lands a body punch in the clinch. Erthegg takes a shot to the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Evans. Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Erthegg.
Erthegg displaying some good clinch control by pressing Evans up against the ropes. Erthegg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Evans as Erthegg tries to tie him up. Evans misses with some punches.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1# Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
Evans misses with some punches.
Evans pushes Erthegg back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Erthegg tries for a takedown but Evans manages to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Evans. Erthegg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Erthegg blocks a body shot from Evans. Evans controlling the action here for a moment.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2# Evans pushes Erthegg back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Erthegg is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Evans is keeping busy. Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Evans tries to work over Erthegg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Erthegg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Evans or not. Evans scores with a nice hook to the head. Erthegg taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Erthegg. Erthegg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Evans is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3# Evans misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Erthegg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Evans moves into the clinch. Erthegg blocking some punches.
Evans avoids a wild elbow strike from Erthegg. Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Erthegg. #BC# Erthegg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Evans fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Erthegg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Erthegg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Evans. Erthegg is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Evans. Evans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Archie Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Erthegg lands with a hook. Evans tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Erthegg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4# A big right from Evans misses. Evans throws a lazy uppercut
and Erthegg counters with a stiff right hand. Erthegg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Evans has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Evans there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#Evans is rocked! Erthegg lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Evans out cold! Evans is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the ropes! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shteve Erthegg! Shteve Erthegg took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm coming for all the belts'. |
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