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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira has chosen Avicii - Levels as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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220 lbs
15 - 7 - 1 |
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215 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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TWGC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vinicius Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oliveira.
Evans scores with a punch to the head.
Evans misses the body punch
and Oliveira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Evans won't be happy with that.
Evans is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Oliveira tries to move to mount but Evans blocks the move with his legs.
Evans controls the position for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira wants to control but Evans is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Evans is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oliveira is working for a guillotine from mount but Evans frees his head quite easily.
Oliveira is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Evans has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Oliveira tries to control but Evans wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira can't control as he wanted to and Evans manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Oliveira prevents Evans from improving his position.
Evans is working hard here to advance position.
Oliveira is trying to control. Evans wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Evans is doing well to control the position and prevent Oliveira from advancing to side control.
Oliveira is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to roll over but Oliveira keeps him under control.
Evans preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Evans trying to control but Oliveira postures up.
Evans desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcus Evans has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Oliveira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Evans's head.
Evans wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Evans misses the target.
Evans defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oliveira.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Evans breaks the clinch.
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vinicius Oliveira will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Evans darts in and clinches Oliveira up against the cage.
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oliveira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oliveira jabs at Evans's body.
Oliveira cracks Evans with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marcus Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Evans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oliveira.
Evans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evans throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira shoots for a double leg takedown but Evans sprawls well. He's pushed Oliveira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Oliveira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Evans fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Evans clinches up with Oliveira and pushes him back against the cage.
Oliveira prevents a body shot from Evans.
Oliveira tries to throw a body punch but Evans avoids it by throwing Oliveira back against the cage.
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as Oliveira controls the action.
Evans working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Oliveira.
Evans manages to break the clinch.
Evans throws a series of punches but Oliveira avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Evans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Oliveira.
A cross from Oliveira lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oliveira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Evans defends well and Oliveira ends up having to push Evans into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Evans is trying to maintain a safe position but Oliveira gets an underhook and turns Evans into the cage.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oliveira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Evans prevents it.
Marcus Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius Oliveira.
Evans lands a shot to the body.
Oliveira letting Evans take a breather here.
Oliveira tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
Oliveira wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Evans manages to get underhooks.
Evans misses with a punch to the body.
Evans digs a right hand into Oliveira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oliveira's gas tank.
Evans scores with a nice hook to the head.
Evans taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Evans taking a breather.
Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oliveira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oliveira moves out of range of the strikes.
Evans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice cross by Evans.
Evans motions for Oliveira to come forward. Evans throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans misses with a leg kick.
Evans wants to clinch.
Oliveira misses the shot to the body.
Evans misses with a straight right.
Oliveira tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.
Evans throws a jab when Oliveira was well out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Evans dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Oliveira checks a leg kick.
Evans throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Evans missing with a left hand there. Oliveira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Evans tries to clinch up.
Evans is looking to clinch.
Evans throws a right hand that misses
and Oliveira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Evans's guard.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Evans is keeping the position.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira looking to sit in guard and control but Evans gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Evans working some strikes from top position.
Oliveira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Evans is aware though and is defending well.
Vinicius Oliveira has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Evans stands up over Oliveira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Evans will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Evans has picked Oliveira up and slammed him! Oliveira can't keep hold of the triangle and Evans manages to pass to side control!
Evans is putting a hurting on Oliveira here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Oliveira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Evans works his way into full mount!
Evans unloading with bombs!
Evans landing strikes from the mount and Oliveira is in trouble!
Evans looking to finish Oliveira with some ground and pound. This is bad for Oliveira!
Oliveira tries to reverse the position but Evans maintains control.
Evans connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans looking to control but Oliveira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Evans has control of Oliveira's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Oliveira regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Evans landing strikes from the mount and Oliveira is in trouble!
Evans dominating with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans lands a big elbow - Oliveira is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Oliveira is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Marcus Evans!
An out of breath Marcus Evans thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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