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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pica Sinistra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pica Sinistra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keith Evans!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinistra avoids the head kick by Evans.
A decent looking cross lands there for Evans.
It looks like Pica Sinistra has been cut.
Evans throws a series of punches but Sinistra moves out of range.
Evans swinging wilding here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sinistra prevents Evans from breaking the clinch.
Evans just leaning against Sinistra, taking a breather.
Sinistra tries to pull guard but Evans won't allow it.
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Evans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sinistra circles away quickly and effectively.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Evans misses.
Nice sprawl there from Evans as Sinistra shoots in.
Keith Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sinistra will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pica Sinistra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinistra shoots for a takedown but Evans saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sinistra fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A right-left combo lands from Evans.
Sinistra is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sinistra ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Evans takes the fight into the clinch.
Sinistra tries to pull guard but Evans won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinistra keeps control of Evans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sinistra is trying to break free.
Evans can't break the clinch.
Evans is looking to break free of the clinch but Sinistra has double underhooks.
Evans stops a takedown attempt from Sinistra.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sinistra. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Evans wants to break free but Sinistra has control.
Sinistra jumps guard but Evans stands there with Sinistra around his waist. Sinistra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Evans can't break the clinch.
Evans can't break the clinch.
Sinistra tries to pull guard but Evans holds him up against the cage and eventually Sinistra drops back down to his feet.
Sinistra tries to pull guard but Evans won't allow it.
Sinistra prevents Evans from breaking the clinch.
Evans wants to get back to striking at distance but Sinistra won't allow it.
Sinistra can't get the takedown.
Sinistra jumps guard but Evans stands there with Sinistra around his waist. Sinistra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Evans is pushing Sinistra 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 jumps guard and drags Sinistra to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sinistra is one step ahead there.
Evans is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Evans manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sinistra looking to pass the guard.
Sinistra thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Evans wants to get back to his feet but Sinistra is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sinistra drops back looking for a leg! Evans is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Evans manages to kick Sinistra off! Sinistra jumps back into Evans's guard.
Evans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sinistra is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinistra drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sinistra jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sinistra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Evans is fending him off so far but Sinistra persists. Nope, Evans circles away and we're back to standing.
Evans looks to score with a jab to the body but Sinistra is just out of range.
Sinistra will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Evans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sinistra is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Evans pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Evans breaks the clinch.
Evans looks to land a combination but Sinistra avoids it well.
Sinistra shoots in but no luck this time.
Sinistra shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Evans as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinistra takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Evans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sinistra drops down looking for an ankle pick but Evans pulls his leg out and moves away.
Evans instigates a clinch.
Sinistra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sinistra shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sinistra won't allow Evans to get back to his feet.
Sinistra thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sinistra is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sinistra is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Evans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pica Sinistra'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.
Evans keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sinistra moves out of range of the body kick.
Evans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sinistra.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Evans misses with an uppercut. Sinistra saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinistra dodges the punch combination from Evans.
Sinistra shoots in looking for a takedown. Evans tries to sprawl out of it but Sinistra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Evans manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pica Sinistra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinistra shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense.
Evans lands a nice shot to the body.
Sinistra shoots in and drives through. Evans sprawls well.
Evans swinging wilding here.
Evans looks to land a combination but Sinistra avoids it well.
Sinistra has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice sprawl there from Evans as Sinistra shoots in.
Sinistra will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Evans does no damage.
Evans has closed the distance and engaged Sinistra in a clinch.
Sinistra drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Evans gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Evans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sinistra has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sinistra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evans swivels and escapes.
Sinistra looks for a takedown but Evans sprawls well.
A punch combination from Evans misses.
Evans misses with a wild combination.
Evans misses with a double jab.
Sinistra has a takedown stuffed.
Keith Evans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Evans.
Evans swinging wilding here.
Evans looks to land a right hand but Sinistra moved out of range.
Sinistra looks for a takedown but Evans sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinistra shoots in looking for a takedown. Evans tries to sprawl out of it but Sinistra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Evans manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Evans cracks a nice hook into Sinistra's ribs.
Sinistra misses with a takedown attempt - Evans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Evans fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sinistra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Evans will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Evans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evans throws a series of punches but Sinistra avoids them all with ease.
Sinistra shoots in but no luck this time.
Evans lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Evans throws a right hand that Sinistra ducks under and follows up with a left that Sinistra also avoids with ease.
Evans gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sinistra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Evans just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sinistra has Evans pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Evans manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evans dips to his left and cracks Sinistra with an uppercut!
Evans throws a nice looking combination but Sinistra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Evans closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Evans.
Sinistra jumps guard but Evans stands there with Sinistra around his waist. Sinistra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Evans is looking to break free of the clinch but Sinistra has double underhooks.
Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keith Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sinistra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Evans pinned against the cage. Evans gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Evans scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pica Sinistra'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Evans jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Evans fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sinistra, pushing him back against the cage.
Evans tries for a takedown but Sinistra manages to get underhooks.
Sinistra tries for a takedown. No joy.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Sinistra has him pressed against the cage.
Evans lands with a short shot to the head.
Sinistra wants a takedown but no success here.
Evans lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sinistra.
Evans wants a takedown.
Evans can't break the clinch.
Sinistra misses with the head strike.
Evans prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pica Sinistra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinistra has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Evans uses from the top position.
Sinistra working for a triangle but Evans defends it easily.
Sinistra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinistra working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Evans has passed into half guard!
Sinistra actively working from the bottom here.
Sinistra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Evans tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Sinistra is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Evans's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Evans's back!
Sinistra is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Evans defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sinistra is persistently looking for the submission but Evans is defending it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Evans can't escape the position.
Evans preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sinistra.
Evans is trying to stand back up.
Evans is in bad spot here.
Sinistra looking for the choke but no joy.
Sinistra patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Sinistra working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sinistra patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Evans holding both Sinistra 's hands and preventing any damage.
Sinistra looking for the choke but no joy.
Sinistra is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinistra looking for the choke but no joy.
Sinistra looking to break Evans's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Evans remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sinistra will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Evans really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sinistra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sinistra looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sinistra is hanging on to Evans's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pica Sinistra showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Evans has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Evans!
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energy
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