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Event:
NYCL 21 - Mfer vs Herer
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Evandrus shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Evandrus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Evandrus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Evandrus dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Evandrus's head and hops out.
Green Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ademir Evandrus.
Evandrus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evandrus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Evandrus dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Evandrus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Evandrus has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Evandrus's guard.#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Evandrus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Evandrus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Evandrus is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Evandrus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Evandrus from controlling successfully.
Evandrus working some strikes from top position.
Jones has his hands on Evandrus's head, controlling the position.
Jones wants to stand but Evandrus is controlling the position. #T3#
Evandrus looking to pass the guard.
Evandrus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evandrus distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evandrus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones wants to stand but Evandrus is controlling the position.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Evandrus looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Evandrus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Evandrus being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Evandrus.
Evandrus shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Evandrus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Evandrus misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Jones tries to sprawl but Evandrus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Evandrus sits in half guard.
Jones trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Green Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Evandrus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Evandrus shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Evandrus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Green Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ademir Evandrus.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Evandrus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Evandrus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Evandrus has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Evandrus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1##TD#
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Evandrus doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SU#
Jones stands up and waves to Evandrus to follow him. #CL2#
Evandrus drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Evandrus.
Jones wants to break free but Evandrus has control.
#T2#
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Evandrus lands a right hand.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Evandrus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Evandrus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Evandrus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Evandrus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Evandrus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Evandrus is breathing heavily.#T3#
Evandrus darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Evandrus into the cage. #CL2#
Evandrus moves into the clinch.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Evandrus breaks from the clinch.
Evandrus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Evandrus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Evandrus lands some shots froms side control.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Evandrus landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Evandrus cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jones wants to control but Evandrus postures up.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.
Evandrus stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evandrus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones wants to improve his position but Evandrus is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Evandrus is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ademir Evandrus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Evandrus shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Evandrus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Evandrus shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Green Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ademir Evandrus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evandrus fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Green Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Evandrus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Evandrus trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Evandrus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Evandrus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Green Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones trying to control but Evandrus is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Evandrus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones trying to control but Evandrus is working from the bottom.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones wants to control from the top but Evandrus keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones leaves Evandrus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones throws a right and a left that Evandrus avoids nicely. #CL2#
Evandrus closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Evandrus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Evandrus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Evandrus somewhat.#T3##TD#
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jones looking to control but instead Evandrus has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is keen to just control but Evandrus is a slippery customer.
Evandrus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Evandrus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4##SUB#
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is pressing down on Evandrus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Evandrus is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Green Jones clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Evandrus shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Evandrus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Evandrus instigates a clinch.
Evandrus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Green Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ademir Evandrus.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Evandrus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evandrus wants a takedown.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Evandrus is controlling him.
Evandrus is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Evandrus prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Evandrus tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Evandrus is controlling the position.
Evandrus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Evandrus has him pressed against the cage.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Evandrus has him pressed against the cage.
Evandrus tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Evandrus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Evandrus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Evandrus shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evandrus swivels and escapes.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ademir Evandrus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Evandrus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Evandrus sprawls well. Evandrus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
A combination from Jones does no damage. #TD#
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Evandrus's half guard.
Evandrus keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evandrus keeps working.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evandrus can do to turn this around?
Evandrus gets full guard.#T4#
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Evandrus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Evandrus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Evandrus shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Green Jones had his way with Ademir Evandrus in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5##TD#
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Evandrus is looking to improve his position.
Evandrus is still trying to improve position.
Jones working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Evandrus's thigh. Evandrus counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Evandrus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evandrus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Evandrus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Evandrus's guard.
Evandrus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Evandrus is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#SU#
Jones stands and steps away. Evandrus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Evandrus moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Green Jones is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Evandrus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Evandrus is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
A short right from Evandrus on the inside.
Evandrus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Evandrus tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evandrus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Evandrus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Green Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ademir Evandrus.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones wants to break free but Evandrus has control.
Evandrus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Evandrus tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Evandrus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Evandrus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Evandrus won't allow it.
#T4#
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.#TD2#
Evandrus gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Evandrus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Evandrus is working away from the top position though.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones gets full guard.
Green Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones wants to improve his position but instead Evandrus has moved into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evandrus wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Green Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Green Jones!
Green Jones retains his bantamweight title!
Green Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
NYCL 13 - Bishop vs Alaskiano
Date: Aug 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Evandrus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Jones dives in and scores a takedown into Evandrus's guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Evandrus keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Evandrus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Evandrus tries to get out of the position.
It looks like Jones might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Evandrus has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Evandrus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Evandrus from controlling successfully.
Evandrus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Evandrus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones managing to control the position. #T2#
Evandrus scoring with some ground and pound.
Evandrus throws a big elbow that misses.
Evandrus landing with the ground and pound.
Evandrus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Evandrus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Evandrus is looking to pass into half guard but Jones pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jones is in guard.#REVB#
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Evandrus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Evandrus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Evandrus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Evandrus.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Evandrus keeps moving.
Evandrus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Evandrus is trying to keep Jones in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Evandrus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Jones scores with a takedown into Evandrus's guard.
Evandrus looking for a sweep. Not yet Evandrus, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones is fighting to break Evandrus's control of his arms but Evandrus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Green Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Evandrus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jones misses with a double jab.
Evandrus tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.
Evandrus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Evandrus dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Evandrus's head and hops out.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Evandrus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ademir Evandrus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Evandrus. #TD2#
Evandrus gets caught napping as Jones dives in and scores a takedown. Evandrus manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to control from the top but Evandrus keeps moving.
Evandrus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Evandrus keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Evandrus.
Jones wants to control from the top but Evandrus keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones wants to stand but Evandrus has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Evandrus goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Evandrus lands a right hand.
Evandrus tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T2#
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.
Evandrus can't get the takedown.
A right hand to the body from Evandrus.
Evandrus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evandrus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Evandrus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Evandrus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Evandrus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Evandrus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3#
Jones wants to control but Evandrus is keeping him busy.
Jones passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Evandrus! #SU2#
Jones stands up from mount. Strange move.
Evandrus misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Evandrus won't be happy with that.
Evandrus is letting Jones control him for a moment.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Evandrus wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evandrus keeps working. #T4#
Evandrus is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Jones has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Evandrus is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Jones yanks on the arm and Evandrus is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Jones.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Green Jones!
Green Jones is the new bantamweight champion!
Green Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
NYCL 5 - Evandrus vs Spinks
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Evandrus fails with a takedown attempt.
Spinks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Evandrus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spinks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Evandrus.
Spinks wants to clinch up but Evandrus keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Evandrus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Spinks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Evandrus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spinks's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evandrus trying to control the position from guard on top but Spinks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spinks wants to stand and escape but Evandrus is having none of it.
Evandrus stopping the sweep attempt from Spinks.
Evandrus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Evandrus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Spinks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Evandrus landing some decent shots from guard.
Spinks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Evandrus is one step ahead there.
Evandrus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Evandrus chips away with some ground and pound.
Evandrus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spinks trying to control the position.
#T2#
Evandrus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spinks keeping moving, preventing Evandrus from controlling successfully.
Spinks wants to stand but Evandrus is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evandrus seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Spinks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Evandrus is pressing down on Spinks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Evandrus looking for a sweep. Not yet Evandrus, not yet. #T3##SU2#
Evandrus is working an open guard so Spinks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Spinks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Evandrus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spinks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ademir Evandrus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evandrus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Spinks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Evandrus works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Evandrus trying to control the position from guard on top but Spinks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spinks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Evandrus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Evandrus won't allow Spinks to sweep him here. #T4#
Evandrus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Evandrus postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spinks is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Evandrus throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SU2#
Spinks gets to his feet - Evandrus follows without any prompting.
Evandrus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Despite the aggression on Spinks's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Spinks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Evandrus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Spinks after a bit of a struggle.
Evandrus is working for takedown but Spinks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Evandrus is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spinks trying to stall but Evandrus improves his position.
Spinks misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evandrus is looking for a takedown.
Spinks taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Micah Spinks will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Evandrus avoids the head kick by Spinks.
Spinks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Evandrus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spinks tries to clinch up but Evandrus circles away and keeps his distance.
Evandrus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spinks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Evandrus. That did some damage!#CL#
Evandrus forces Spinks back against the cage and clinches.
Evandrus blocks the elbow strike.
#TD#
Evandrus works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Spinks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ademir Evandrus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Evandrus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Spinks wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Evandrus is now in half guard.
Evandrus wants to pass the guard but Spinks is defending well.
Spinks wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Evandrus prevents Spinks from improving his position.
Spinks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Evandrus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Evandrus's back!
Evandrus rolls, trying to escape but Spinks keeps control of the position.
Spinks trying to control momentarily.
Spinks doesn't have the hooks in and Evandrus manages to turn into his guard.
Spinks thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Evandrus stands up over Spinks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Spinks working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Spinks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Evandrus is controlling him.
Spinks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Evandrus manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Evandrus throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Spinks is fighting to break Evandrus's control of his arms but Evandrus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Evandrus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spinks's guard. #REVR#
Spinks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Evandrus is controlling him.
Evandrus landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Evandrus prevents Spinks from getting back to his feet.
Evandrus is in close to Spinks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Evandrus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Spinks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Evandrus preventing the sweep.
Evandrus throws a big right hand that misses.
Spinks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Spinks wants to get back to his feet but Evandrus is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Evandrus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Evandrus trying to control but Spinks is working from the bottom.
Evandrus connects with a couple of short punches.
Evandrus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Evandrus tries to free his leg and advance position but Spinks is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Evandrus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Spinks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Spinks has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Spinks wanted to stand there but Evandrus had control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evandrus wants to improve his position but instead Spinks has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ademir Evandrus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Spinks doesn't manage to clinch there - Evandrus circles away.
Ademir Evandrus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Spinks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Evandrus content to stall in guard here.
Spinks wants to stand and escape but Evandrus is having none of it.
Evandrus lands a couple of digs.
Spinks wants to stand but Evandrus is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spinks keeping moving, preventing Evandrus from controlling successfully.
Evandrus's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Spinks trying to keep a closed guard but Evandrus is proving a slippery customer.
Evandrus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Evandrus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spinks tries to clinch up but Evandrus circles away and keeps his distance.
Spinks throws a sloppy head kick and Evandrus moves out of range easily. #TD#
Evandrus shoots in and bounces Spinks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Evandrus lands a couple of elbows.
Spinks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Evandrus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Evandrus wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Evandrus throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Spinks throws a big elbow that misses.
Evandrus can't keep his opponent in guard - Spinks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Spinks tries to stand but can't do so whilst Evandrus controls his leg.
Evandrus is doing well to control the position and prevent Spinks from advancing to side control.
Evandrus scores with a few weak punches. #T3#
Spinks prevents Evandrus from improving his position.
Spinks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Evandrus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Spinks pushing down on Evandrus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Evandrus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evandrus pulls Spinks in close to prevent any damage.
Spinks wants to stand but Evandrus is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
Evandrus seems keen to control Spinks's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Spinks has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Evandrus is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Spinks moves into the clinch successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evandrus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Evandrus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spinks prevents it.
The referee calls for Spinks to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ademir Evandrus.
I think Evandrus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ademir Evandrus! |
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NYCL - 1
Date: May 28, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Evandrus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dash manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dash is looking to stand back up but Evandrus counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dash. #REVR#
Dash trying to hold on to Evandrus's head to control him but Evandrus postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Evandrus connects with a nice short shot to Dash's temple.
Evandrus is taking a breather. Dash says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evandrus is trying to control. Dash wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dash has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Evandrus is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Evandrus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dash has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Dash tries to get to full guard but Evandrus has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Evandrus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Evandrus working the head and body with strikes.
Evandrus slips a nice elbow through Dash's hands, connecting with Dash's forehead.
Dash taking some punishment here, with Evandrus in his half guard. #SUB2#
Evandrus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dash defends it well.
Dash trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Evandrus working over Dash with some ground and pound. Dash looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Evandrus is working for a submission of some sort.
Evandrus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dash is looking for a sweep. Evandrus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Evandrus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dash trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Evandrus working Dash over with strikes.
Dash keeping control of the position.
Evandrus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Evandrus connects with a nice short shot to Dash's temple.
Evandrus moves into full mount! Dash won't be happy about that!
Evandrus landing punches. #T4#
Evandrus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Evandrus punishing his opponent with strikes.
Evandrus scoring with strikes but Dash is staying in there.
Evandrus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Evandrus is landing with some decent strikes but Dash is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#Dash is rocked!
Dash sneaks a leg under to get to half 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!
Dash is looking for a sweep. Evandrus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Evandrus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Evandrus.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evandrus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oh Dash is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Evandrus slips a nice elbow through Dash's hands, connecting with Dash's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ademir Evandrus dominated that round.
That's time! Dash's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Evandrus closes the distance and clinches.
Dash seems to have got his legs back now.
Dash stalling in the clinch but Evandrus improves position.
Dash trying to control the position but instead, Evandrus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dash into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dash is looking to control Evandrus's arms but Evandrus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dash has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Evandrus gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dash keeping full guard, as Evandrus tries to pass.
Evandrus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Evandrus cracks Dash with a solid left hand.
Dash knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Evandrus on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evandrus stands up over Dash, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evandrus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Evandrus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Evandrus advances position into side control!
Evandrus cracks Dash with a big elbow.
Evandrus lands a few punches from side control.
Evandrus working the head and body with strikes.
Evandrus lands an elbow.
Evandrus working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Evandrus in side control lands a decent elbow.
A big shot lands for Evandrus! That's hurt Dash! Will he recover? Evandrus fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ademir Evandrus! |
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