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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Godfrey McNaughton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Godfrey McNaughton!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNaughton looking to score a takedown here. Evans is defending well but McNaughton drives through and ends up in Evans's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McNaughton passes Evans's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Evans is trying to maintain the position but McNaughton is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNaughton prevents Evans from improving his position.
Evans is refusing to be controlled, as McNaughton sits in half guard.
McNaughton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McNaughton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McNaughton looking to secure an arm triangle but Evans defends it well.
McNaughton with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Evans is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
McNaughton is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Evans knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Evans for a finish.
McNaughton is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Evans is defending well though. McNaughton let's go of the attempt for now.
McNaughton is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
McNaughton looking for the choke but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNaughton punishes Evans with strikes from the back mount.
McNaughton gets his hands free as Evans looks to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Evans tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Evans is squirming around, avoiding McNaughton's attempts to control the action.
Evans is bucking up trying to escape but McNaughton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McNaughton raining down hammerfists from mount.
McNaughton is working for a guillotine from mount but Evans frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNaughton goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Evans is on top in guard.
Evans avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McNaughton looks gassed!
McNaughton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Evans is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McNaughton.
McNaughton is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans trying to control the position but McNaughton is working away.
Evans stands up.
McNaughton moves into the clinch.
Evans works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
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!
McNaughton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McNaughton wants to sweep here but Evans controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Godfrey McNaughton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McNaughton shoots in for a double leg but Evans sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McNaughton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lee Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McNaughton to the ground. Evans is now in McNaughton's guard.
McNaughton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Evans is one step ahead there.
McNaughton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Godfrey McNaughton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Evans has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McNaughton is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNaughton 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 really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McNaughton is breathing heavily.
McNaughton keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
McNaughton is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
McNaughton wants to take the fight to the mat but Evans manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lee Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Godfrey McNaughton.
McNaughton jumps into guard, dragging Evans to the mat.
McNaughton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McNaughton pulls Evans in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McNaughton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Evans is one step ahead there.
McNaughton is trying to control the position but Evans postures up.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Evans controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNaughton can't keep his opponent in guard - Evans advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McNaughton is looking for a sweep. Evans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Evans will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to lay and pray for a moment but McNaughton keeps working.
McNaughton is trying to stand back up but Evans is controlling him
McNaughton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McNaughton looking for submissions off his back.
Evans sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McNaughton is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNaughton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Evans pulls his head out easily.
Evans is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McNaughton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Evans.
McNaughton gets full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans looking to pass the guard.
Evans is looking to stand up but McNaughton won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lee Evans will probably get the nod.
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!
McNaughton tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Evans has taken the fight to the clinch.
McNaughton drags the fight down to the ground.
McNaughton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McNaughton 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.
McNaughton working a defensive guard here.
Evans working some strikes from top position.
McNaughton looking for a guillotine here but Evans defends easily.
McNaughton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McNaughton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but McNaughton has wrist control.
McNaughton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Evans working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McNaughton's head.
McNaughton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Evans is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McNaughton's head.
Evans preventing the sweep.
Evans trying to control but McNaughton is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans gets to his feet - McNaughton follows without any prompting.
No luck for McNaughton with that takedown attempt.
Evans shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Evans looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McNaughton moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNaughton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McNaughton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McNaughton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Evans is just riding it out for now. McNaughton eventually gives up the hold.
McNaughton is keen to just control but Evans is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to kick McNaughton off but McNaughton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McNaughton 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.
McNaughton is looking for a kimura here.
McNaughton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McNaughton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evans keeps working.
McNaughton thows a huge punch but Evans dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Godfrey McNaughton.
Well McNaughton 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 Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Godfrey McNaughton!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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