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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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