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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fast Learner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frankie Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fast Learner!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Learner cracks Evans with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Frankie Evans has been cut.
Evans closes the distance and clinches.
Evans jumps guard but Learner stands there with Evans around his waist. Evans gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Evans there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Learner throws a lazy uppercut
and Evans counters with an outside leg kick.
Learner gets tackled into the cage by Evans. Evans maintains the clinch.
Evans misses with the head strike.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Evans lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Learner.
Evans lands a left hand that snaps the head of Learner backwards.
Evans is pushing Learner up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
Learner ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Learner no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Learner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Evans wants to get up but he can't break Learner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Learner's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Evans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Evans is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Evans misses with a head shot. Learner uses the momentum to regain guard.
Learner keeping full guard, as Evans tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Evans is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Learner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Learner has escaped and now he's on top!
Evans wants to stand but Learner is controlling the position.
Evans has his feet on Learner's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Learner throws a poor cross that misses
and Evans counters with a two punch combo.
Evans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Evans takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Learner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
Learner throws an off balance right hand
and Evans counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Learner's guard now.
Evans is working Learner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Evans stands up from Learner's guard - Evans perhaps looking for a knockout.
Learner throws a poor cross that misses
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Learner misses with a hook
and Evans counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Learner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Evans.
Learner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Learner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Evans counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Learner throws a right hand that misses
and Evans decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Learner's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Learner can't keep his opponent in guard - Evans advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Learner won't allow Evans to pass to mount.
Evans winds up and cracks Learner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Evans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans stalling away here and it's allowed Learner to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Evans decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Evans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frankie Evans's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Learner throws a poor cross that misses
and Evans counters with a series of strikes. Learner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Learner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
Learner misses with an uppercut
and Evans counters with a two punch combo.
Learner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Evans. Evans circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Learner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
Evans takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land.
Evans gets control of Learner's arms and successfully pulls guard. Evans will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Evans is trying to control the position but Learner postures up.
Evans uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Learner throws a lazy uppercut
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
Learner misses with an uppercut
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Evans.
Learner gets tackled into the cage by Evans. Evans maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Evans - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Learner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Learner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Evans holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Learner misses with a lunging right hand
and Learner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Evans there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Learner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Evans makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Learner is breathing heavily.
Evans doesn't manage to clinch there - Learner circles away.
Learner has his takedown stuffed
and Evans counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Evans.
Evans works on Learner's body with a couple of short punches.
Evans tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans drops down looking for an ankle pick but Learner pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans doesn't manage to clinch there - Learner circles away.
Learner misses with a right hand
and Evans moves into the clinch.
Learner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Evans just stands there and leans against the cage.
Learner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Evans has Learner pressed against the cage.
Evans jumps guard but Learner stands there with Evans around his waist. Evans gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as Learner controls the action.
Evans trying to control the position but instead, Learner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Evans into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Learner working hard to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Evans.
Evans tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Learner smiles and moves away.
Learner scores with a punch to the head.
Evans scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Learner misses with a left hand
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Learner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Evans.
Good exchange - Learner coming out on top.
Evans clinches.
Evans misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Learner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Learner throws an off balance right hand
and Evans holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Evans swings wildly with an uppercut but Learner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Evans keeps control of Learner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Evans is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Learner blocks an elbow strike from Evans.
Evans is trying to stall.
Evans tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Learner smiles and moves away.
Learner misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Learner misses with an uppercut
and Evans counters with a right hand to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Learner there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans thows a body shot but no joy.
Learner moves to clinch but Evans breaks away
and Evans counters with a head kick. That will keep Learner thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Evans dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frankie Evans's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Evans fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Learner avoids it really well and circles away.
Evans has a takedown stuffed.
Learner digs a good hook to Evans's body.
Learner scores with a jab.
Learner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Evans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Learner somewhat.
Learner throws a poor cross that misses
and Evans counters with a left and a right that stings Learner.
Evans moves into the clinch successfully.
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Learner throws a right hand that misses
and Evans counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans prevents Learner from standing back up.
Evans is trying to control. Learner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Learner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Learner is defending well.
Evans sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Learner defending well though.
Evans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Learner's head.
Evans decides to stand up.
Learner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Evans counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Learner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Learner.
A bit of stalling here from Evans.
Evans jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Learner walks away with a smile on his face. Evans gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans looks for a takedown but Learner sprawls well.
Evans fails with the takedown.
Evans tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Learner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Learner throws a poor cross that misses
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
Evans is trying hard to land a takedown here. Learner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Learner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Learner swings widly with a right hand
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Learner misses with a lunging right hand
and Evans makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Evans tries to bum rush Learner with a series of wild strikes but Learner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Learner misses with a right hand
and Evans counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Evans.
A body shot lands from Evans.
A nice right hand lands inside from Evans.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans trying to land knees to the body.
Evans changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Learner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Learner misses with a hook
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
Learner misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Learner lands with an overhand left.
Frankie Evans's cut is getting worse.
Learner misses with a hook
and Evans counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Learner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Evans counters by moving into the clinch.
Learner tries to break the clinch but Evans is controlling the position.
Learner wants to break free but Evans has control.
Evans jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Learner walks away with a smile on his face. Evans gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Evans fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Learner.
Learner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Learner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Evans has closed the distance and engaged Learner in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Evans stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Learner stops a takedown attempt from Evans.
Evans tries to land a knee to the head but Learner blocks with his arms.
Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Learner.
Learner is trying to push Evans away but Evans has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Evans fails to pull guard.
Evans controlling the action here for a moment.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Learner blocks a body shot from Evans.
Evans has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Learner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fast Learner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frankie Evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Learner wants to get back to striking at distance but Evans won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Evans!
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hype
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FIGHT
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