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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Armando Tran (ranked 5271 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Evans (ranked 6508 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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175 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Armando Tran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rashad Evans!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tran shoots in but Evans avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tran tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
Evans doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tran counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Evans shoots in and drives through. Tran sprawls well.
Tran is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Evans.
Horrible takedown attempt by Evans or perhaps it was just good defense by Tran, which made it look bad.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Evans.
Evans closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tran's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Evans looks winded!
Tran working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans preventing the sweep.
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Evans postures up in Tran's guard and throws a big left but Tran blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tran is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Evans stands up over Tran, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Tran is keeping the position.
Evans drops back looking for a leg! Tran is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tran manages to kick Evans off! Evans jumps back into Tran's guard.
Tran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Tran has wrist control.
Tran wants to sweep but no luck.
Tran will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Evans preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tran is keeping the position for now.
Evans throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tran fails to land the takedown.
Evans doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tran moves into the clinch.
Evans is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tran is defending well.
Tran stalling in the clinch but Evans improves position.
Tran slows down the pace here.
Evans blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans avoiding damage as Tran throws knees to the body.
Tran is looking to control Evans's arms but Evans gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tran has his back to the cage.
Tran is trying to maintain a safe position but Evans gets an underhook and turns Tran into the cage.
Tran can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Armando Tran.
Evans fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tran is looking for a counter combo.
Evans dives in for a single leg takedown but Tran sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Evans shoots in for a double leg but Tran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tran clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Tran for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Tran is trying to break free.
Tran manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tran misses with a body punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evans has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tran is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tran taking a breather.
Tran is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Armando Tran dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tran leaves Evans with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Evans misses with a takedown
and Tran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt
and Tran counters with a head kick.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Evans.
Tran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tran sprawls well. Tran wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Evans gets slowly back to his feet.
Rashad Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tran moves into the clinch.
Evans has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tran seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Evans can turn it around.
Tran displaying some good clinch control by pressing Evans up against the cage.
Evans is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tran landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice body punch from Tran.
Come on Tran - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tran breaks the clinch.
Tran shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Evans pinned against the cage. Evans gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Evans shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tran counters with a big head kick but Evans shrugs it off.
Tran shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans has his takedown stuffed
and Tran counters with a stiff right hand.
Tran shoots in but no luck this time.
Tran moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.
Evans has his takedown stuffed
and Tran moves into the clinch.
Tran tries to break free but Evans pushes him back against the cage.
Tran putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Evans in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tran is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tran leaning against his opponent.
Tran 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is trying to drag Tran to the mat but Tran just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tran cracks Evans with a nice body shot.
Tran is trying to break free.
Tran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evans can do to turn this around?
Tran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tran is trying to stall.
Tran really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tran is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Evans as Tran tries to tie him up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Evans as Tran tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Armando Tran.
Evans looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Evans fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Evans slaps away a takedown attempt from Tran, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tran fails to land the takedown.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Armando Tran dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Evans will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tran tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Evans manages to circle out of the way.
Armando Tran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Evans or perhaps it was just good defense by Tran, which made it look bad.
Tran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tran is trying to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tran seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Evans is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Tran has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tran tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tran crunches a lovely knee into Evans's ribcage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tran content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Armando Tran.
Evans fails with the takedown
and Tran counters with a head kick.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Evans.
Tran forces Evans back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tran is trying to break the clinch but Evans has him pressed against the cage.
Armando Tran has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tran - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tran leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tran stalling in the clinch but Evans improves position.
Tran is looking to control Evans's arms but Evans gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tran has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Armando Tran.
Tran has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evans closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tran circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Tran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tran tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Evans defends well and Tran ends up having to push Evans into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt
and Tran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries for a takedown but Tran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Armando Tran is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Evans is defended easily by Tran.
Evans tries for a takedown but Tran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Tran. No joy for Evans on that attempt.
Tran has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tran wants to get back to striking at distance but Evans won't allow it.
Evans keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tran's efforts to push away.
Tran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tran struggles to land a body shot inside as Evans controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tran gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Evans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tran is leaning against Evans and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Come on Tran - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tran wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tran trying to control the position but instead, Evans has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tran into the cage.
Tran trying to control the position but instead, Evans has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tran into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armando Tran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tran, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armando Tran!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
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