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Event:
KUMITE #48
Date: Dec 23, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Evans gets caught flat footed, as Matekane shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Matekane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Evans told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Matekane lands a couple of digs.
Matekane prevents Evans from getting back to his feet.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Matekane from controlling successfully.
Matekane pushing down on Evans's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Matekane trying to mount his opponent but Evans defends it.
Matekane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Matekane is working for a submission of some sort.
Matekane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Matekane stalling.
Evans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matekane. #SUB#
Matekane is looking for a kimura but Evans is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matekane to get the leverage.
Matekane trying to pass the guard but Evans defending well.
Matekane trying to control from half guard but Evans is working away. #SUB#
Matekane seems to be working for a kimura but Evans defends the submission attempt.
Evans is looking to escape.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matekane is looking to take a break and control but Evans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matekane seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Matekane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matekane throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Evans to regain full guard.
Matekane has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Matekane throwing strikes from guard but Evans blocks nicely.
Matekane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matekane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matekane throwing strikes but missing.
Matekane trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Matekane is looking to work some ground and pound but Evans has wrist control.
Evans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matekane.
Matekane wants to pass the guard but Evans is keeping the position.
Matekane trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matekane fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Matekane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T4##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matekane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Evans has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matekane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Evans defending well though.
Matekane prevents Evans from standing back up.
#SUB#
Matekane looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Matekane thows a huge punch but Evans dodges it nicely.
#T5#
Ground and pound from Matekane.
Matekane working over Evans with some ground and pound. Evans looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Matekane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matekane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matekane landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Matekane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Evans makes his way to full guard, as Matekane worked for a kimura.
Matekane throws an elbow that misses. Evans uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Matekane's guard. Nice move by Evans!#REVB##SUB#
Matekane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T6##SUB#
Matekane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Matekane is looking for a triangle but Evans pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Evans avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matekane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Evans's guard. #REVR#
Matekane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matekane prevents Evans from getting back to his feet. #T7#
Evans keeping moving, preventing Matekane from controlling successfully.
Matekane slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Evans managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Matekane.
Matekane trying to control the position but Evans is working away. #SUB#
Matekane tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Matekane throws an elbow but Evans slips to the side and avoids it well.#T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matekane lands an elbow.
Matekane throwing strikes but Evans manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Matekane is looking for a sweep.
Matekane is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Evans's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Teboho Matekane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T9#
Matekane tries to roll over but Evans keeps him under control.
Archie Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matekane slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#ES#
Matekane has his feet on Evans's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Matekane shoots for a takedown but Evans saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matekane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Evans sprawls well. Evans wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matekane gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teboho Matekane showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matekane 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Teboho Matekane!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Teboho Matekane!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Teboho Matekane!
Teboho Matekane wins by unanimous decision!
Teboho Matekane retains his bantamweight title!
Teboho Matekane thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
KUMITE #40
Date: Nov 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Evans scores with a punch to the head.
De Rabat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Evans counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Evans avoids the head kick by De Rabat.
A little feinted left hand from Evans on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Evans throws a hook but De Rabat avoids it easily.
De Rabat bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL2#
De Rabat has closed the distance and engaged Evans in a clinch.
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Rabat misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from De Rabat.
Evans is leaning against De Rabat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Rabat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Rabat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Rabat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Evans lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Rabat backwards.
Evans stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Rabat working aggressively here.
Evans working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Evans pushes De Rabat back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Evans cracks De Rabat with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Rabat. #T1#
A short right from Evans.
Evans tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Rabat's elbow.
De Rabat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Rabat struggles to land a body shot inside as Evans controls his hands.
De Rabat can't find room to land a body shot as Evans controls the action.
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as De Rabat controls the action.
Evans lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Evans lands with a right to the head.
De Rabat lands with a short shot to the head.
Evans gets through De Rabat's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Rabat throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from De Rabat.
De Rabat struggles to land a body shot inside as Evans controls his hands.
De Rabat tries to throw a body punch but Evans avoids it by throwing De Rabat back against the ropes.
De Rabat tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
De Rabat has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
Evans lands with a left to the head.
De Rabat misses with a punch to the body.
De Rabat struggles to land a body shot inside as Evans controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, De Rabat scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans digs a right hand underneath De Rabat's ribcage. De Rabat let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Evans is leaning against De Rabat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Rabat.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
De Rabat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Rabat throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
De Rabat working aggressively here.
De Rabat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evans lands a nice uppercut.
De Rabat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Evans is leaning against De Rabat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Rabat misses with a punch to the body.
Evans scores with a nice hook to the head.
Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
De Rabat misses with a body punch.
De Rabat lands a shoulder strike.
De Rabat tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Evans is trying to maintain a safe position but De Rabat gets an underhook and turns Evans into the ropes.
De Rabat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by De Rabat.
De Rabat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Rabat tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from De Rabat fails to land.
Evans tries to throw a body punch but De Rabat avoids it by throwing Evans back against the ropes.
De Rabat blocks an uppercut.
De Rabat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Evans misses with a body punch.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Evans.
De Rabat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Rabat can't find room to land a body shot as Evans controls the action.
De Rabat leaning his opponent against the ropes.
De Rabat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Evans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Evans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Rabat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Evans's elbow.
De Rabat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Evans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Rabat lands a nice shot to the body.
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evans scores with a shoulder strike.
De Rabat tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
Evans lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Rabat misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Rabat blocking some punches.
Evans scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Rabat misses with a punch to the body.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Evans misses with some punches.
De Rabat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Evans lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Rabat.
De Rabat lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Evans or not.
De Rabat misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from De Rabat fails to land.
De Rabat can't find room to land a body shot as Evans controls the action.
Adrien De Rabat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
De Rabat pushes Evans back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Evans prevents a body shot from De Rabat.
Evans prevents a body shot from De Rabat.
A short uppercut from De Rabat.
Evans lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Evans tries to throw a body punch but De Rabat avoids it by throwing Evans back against the ropes.
De Rabat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Evans's elbow.
De Rabat working aggressively here.
Evans blocks a body shot from De Rabat.
Evans lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Rabat throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De Rabat swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from De Rabat.
Evans throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Rabats head.
De Rabat pushes Evans back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
De Rabat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Evans's elbow.
De Rabat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evans working aggressively here.
Evans prevents a body shot from De Rabat. #T6#
De Rabat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Rabat misses with a punch on the inside.
Evans is leaning against De Rabat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans lands with a short shot to the head.
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as De Rabat controls the action.
Evans lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Rabat backwards.
Evans misses with a punch to the body.
Evans lands with a short shot to the head.
Evans digs a right hand underneath De Rabat's ribcage. De Rabat let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Evans.
Evans scores with a shoulder strike.
De Rabat lands with a right to the head.
De Rabat misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Rabat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Rabat can't find room to land a body shot as Evans controls the action.
A body shot lands from De Rabat.
Evans lands with a left to the head.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by De Rabat.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Evans scores with a nice short uppercut.#T7#
Evans taking a breather.
Evans working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Evans lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
Evans tries to work over De Rabat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Rabat scores with a shot to the side of Evans's head.
Evans blocks a body shot from De Rabat.
De Rabat tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
De Rabat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Rabat can't find room to land a body shot as Evans controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Evans.
Evans lands a hook that snaps the head of De Rabat backwards.
De Rabat tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
De Rabat lands a hook that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Evans misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Rabat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Rabat can't find room to land a body shot as Evans controls the action.
#T8#
De Rabat misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Evans scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Rabat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Evans's elbow.
De Rabat cracks Evans with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Rabat.
De Rabat can't find room to land a body shot as Evans controls the action.
Evans lands a hook to the side of the head.
Evans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Evans - that landed with a thud.
De Rabat tries to throw a body punch but Evans avoids it by throwing De Rabat back against the ropes.
Evans lands with a left to the head.
Evans misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Rabat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by De Rabat.
A nice left hand lands by Evans.
Evans lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Evans misses with some punches.
Evans working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Evans.
Evans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T9#
De Rabat swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Evans.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by De Rabat.
Evans misses with the head strike.
De Rabat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Rabat tries to stall but Evans uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Archie Evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Rabat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Rabat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Evans lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Rabat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evans blocks a body shot from De Rabat.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Rabat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans prevents a body shot from De Rabat.
Evans working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Evans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Evans has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Archie Evans!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Archie Evans!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Archie Evans!
Archie Evans wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Archie Evans was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
KUMITE #30
Date: Oct 21, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Kutvonen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kutvonen is taking a breather. Evans 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.
Kutvonen is trying to control. Evans wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kutvonen wants to pass to mount but Evans is defending the position.
Kutvonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Evans taking some punishment here, with Kutvonen in his half guard.
Kutvonen trying to control from half guard but Evans is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen is pressing down on Evans's thigh, looking to free his foot. Evans is holding on for now.
Kutvonen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Kutvonen is stalling here. Evans is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kutvonen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Evans has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Evans tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kutvonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kutvonen tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Evans presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Evans wants to stand but Kutvonen is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
#T2#
Kutvonen wants to hold on but Evans pushes him away.
Kutvonen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Evans wants to stand but Kutvonen is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
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.
Kutvonen tries to hold on but Evans pushes him away.
Kutvonen is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Kutvonen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kutvonen is desperately trying to improve his position but Evans has a good base and remains in mount.
Kutvonen wants to control but Evans is having none of it.
Evans is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Kutvonen working to try and regain half guard.
Evans wants to stand but Kutvonen is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kutvonen working to try and regain half guard.
#SU#
Evans is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Evans takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kutvonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kutvonen misses with a two punch combination.
Evans misses with a wild body shot.
Kossu Kutvonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Evans connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kutvonen's hands.
Kutvonen slips under a jab.
It seemed like Kutvonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab by Evans.
Kutvonen defending well as Evans loads up on a big left hand.
Kutvonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Evans takes a swing at Kutvonen's ribcage but misses.
Kutvonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kutvonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Evans stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Evans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kutvonen.
Archie Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T6#
Evans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good shot there by Kutvonen.
Evans throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kutvonen on the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Evans. No joy for Kutvonen on that attempt.
Evans thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kutvonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutvonen throws a nice looking combination but Evans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Evans misses its target.
Evans misses with a wild body shot.
Evans smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T7#
Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Evans.
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from Evans.
Archie Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutvonen looks to land a left hand but Evans moved out of range nicely.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Evans is looking to counter punch.
Evans throws a shot from downtown. Kutvonen moves away and avoids it.
Evans throws the left hand but Kutvonen avoids the punch easily.
Evans lunges at Kutvonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kutvonen's hand.
Kutvonen slips a jab from Evans.#T8##CL#
Evans clinches up with Kutvonen and pushes him back against the ropes.
Evans trying to control the position but instead, Kutvonen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Evans into the ropes.
Evans lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kutvonen working hard to break the clinch.
Kutvonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen is trying to break the clinch but Evans has him pressed against the ropes.
Evans lands a nice uppercut.
Evans lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kutvonen fails to land.
Evans lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Kutvonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Evans keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T9#
Evans lands with a shot to the body.
Evans looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kutvonen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Evans counters with a three punch combo that has Kutvonen backing up. Kutvonen nods at Evans to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Evans forces Kutvonen back against the ropes and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kutvonen.
Archie Evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kutvonen.
Kutvonen tries to break the clinch but Evans is controlling the position. #BC2#
Kutvonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kutvonen throws a right and a left that Evans avoids nicely.
Kutvonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kutvonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kutvonen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Evans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Evans has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Archie Evans!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Archie Evans!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Archie Evans!
Archie Evans wins by unanimous decision!
Archie Evans decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Kossu Kutvonen spoke after the fight, saying 'Voe helevetti! Juuttaan tuomar onn varsinaenen pölökkypiä. Oottakeepa vuan kun myö aletaan oekeesti reenaamaan ja tapellaanpa sitten uuvestaan..'. |
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Event:
KUMITE #26
Date: Oct 07, 2025 |
#R1#
Evans misses with an uppercut.
Matekane changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice jab there from Evans.
Evans bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matekane's head backwards.
Evans leaves Matekane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Matekane rushes Evans and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Matekane has clasped his hands together around Evans's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Matekane throws an elbow but Evans slips to the side and avoids it well.
Matekane is looking to take a break and control but Evans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matekane misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T1#
The strikes coming from Matekane are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Matekane tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Matekane is trying to ground and pound but Evans uses the momentary lack of control by Matekane to regain half guard.
Matekane throwing shots but Evans is blocking nicely. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Evans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matekane.
Evans has hold of Matekane's hands but Matekane slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Matekane is pressing down on Evans's thigh, looking to free his foot. Evans is holding on for now.
Matekane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matekane prevents Evans from standing back up.
Matekane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Evans felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Matekane thows a huge punch but Evans dodges it nicely.
Matekane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Matekane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Evans defends it well. #T3#
Matekane wants to control but Evans is keeping him busy.
Matekane wants to pass to mount but Evans is defending the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Matekane scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Matekane is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Evans sees it coming and defends easily.
Matekane trying to mount his opponent but Evans defends it.
Matekane not doing much here.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matekane prevents Evans from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Matekane darts in looking for a takedown but Evans gets double underhooks and turns Matekane into the ropes.
Evans lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matekane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matekane is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teboho Matekane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans misses with the head strike.
Matekane misses with an elbow strike.
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evans scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Matekane.
Evans lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matekane or not.
Matekane can't get the takedown.
Evans lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matekane backwards.
Matekane is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Evans gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T5#
Matekane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matekane is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Evans gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Evans.
Evans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Evans lands with a left to the head.
Evans prevents a takedown attempt there.
Evans throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Evans is working Matekane over against the ropes.
Evans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Evans lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matekane backwards. #TD#
Matekane lands a takedown into guard.
Evans wants to stand but Matekane is controlling the position.
Matekane throwing strikes but missing.
Matekane tries to free his leg and advance position but Evans is retaining full guard. #T6#
Evans wants to get back to his feet but Matekane is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Matekane throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Matekane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Evans connects with a looping right hand.
#T7#
Matekane misses with a low kick.
Evans is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Evans displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matekane.
Evans scores with a hook.
Matekane moves out of range of the strikes.
Matekane misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Matekane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Evans throws a shot to the body.
Matekane tries for a takedown but Evans circles away easily
and Evans counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T8#
Evans is looking to clinch.
Matekane half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Matekane moves into range and clinches up with Evans.
Teboho Matekane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Matekane gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans wants to stand and escape but Matekane is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Matekane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Evans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matekane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Matekane from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Evans pushes Matekane off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T9#
Matekane with a lazy takedown attempt
and Evans counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Matekane moves into the clinch successfully.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Archie Evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Evans avoiding damage as Matekane throws knees to the body.
Matekane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Evans gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Matekane has Evans pushed against the ropes.
Matekane tries for a takedown but Evans manages to get underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Matekane just misses with a elbow thrown towards Evans's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Archie Evans!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Archie Evans!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Archie Evans!
Archie Evans wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Archie Evans was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
KUMITE #18
Date: Sep 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Evans looks to land a left hand but Mora moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mora.
Mora creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mora has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mora postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mora in side control, throwing shots but Evans defends.
Evans tries to escape but Mora is in control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mora scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Evans to see if he's OK.
Mora misses with the ground and pound.
Mora tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Evans managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mora.
The ground and pound from Mora seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1#
Evans defending against the ground and pound.
Evans is pushing Mora's head away, looking to escape. Mora manages to hold on to the position though.
Mora postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mora working the ground and pound from side control.
Mora cracks Evans with a big right hand but Evans just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Evans defending against the ground and pound.
An elbow from Mora crashes against the mat.
Mora in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mora lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Evans down.
Mora has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mora in side control, throwing shots but Evans defends.
Evans avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mora.
Mora lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
Mora creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Evans sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mora creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Evans sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mora throws an elbow but Evans slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Mora.
Mora in side control, throwing shots but Evans defends.
The ground and pound from Mora seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Evans wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mora throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Evans felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
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!
Evans wants to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Mora.#T3#
Mora is trying to ground and pound but Evans uses the momentary lack of control by Mora to regain half guard.
Mora not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Evans won't allow Mora to pass to mount.
Mora thows a huge punch but Evans dodges it nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Evans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mora.
Ground and pound from Mora.
Mora thows a huge punch but Evans dodges it nicely.
Mora thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mora throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mora thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Evans's head. #T4#
Mora 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.
Mora not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mora is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Evans is hurt! He's hurt bad - Mora fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Evans from any more punishment! Congratulations to Mora! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Re Mora!
Our winner, Re Mora, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
KUMITE #9
Date: Aug 07, 2025 |
#R1#
Evans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Piskor.
Evans lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Piskor at a distance.
Evans fails with an attempt to clinch.
Piskor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Piskor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Evans smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Piskor misses with a takedown
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Evans scores with a nice head shot.
Evans throws a shot to the body.
Piskor darts in looking for a takedown but Evans gets double underhooks and turns Piskor into the ropes.
Evans lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Piskor takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans stops a takedown attempt from Piskor.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zygfryd Piskor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Piskor is trying to trip Evans. He has hold of a leg but Evans is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Piskor persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T1##ES2#
Evans pushes Piskor off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Piskor shoots for a takedown but Evans saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Piskor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Evans sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Piskor throws a leg kick
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
Piskor tries for a takedown but Evans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Piskor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Evans pinned against the ropes. Evans gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zygfryd Piskor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piskor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice side step and Evans releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Evans lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Piskor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piskor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Piskor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Evans is keeping the position for now.
Piskor trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans wants to stand but Piskor is controlling the position.
Piskor trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piskor prevents Evans from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Evans has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Piskor has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.
Evans prevents a takedown attempt there.
Evans tries to throw a body punch but Piskor avoids it by throwing Evans back against the ropes. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Evans scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Evans.#TD#
Piskor turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Piskor manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Evans sneaks out the side door and pushes Piskor away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Evans has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Piskor is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Piskor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Evans tries to avoid it but Piskor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Evans to the ground. Evans escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Piskor with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Piskor or perhaps it was just good defense by Evans, which made it look bad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Piskor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Evans's guard.
Evans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Piskor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Piskor tries to free his leg and advance position but Evans is retaining full guard.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Piskor from controlling successfully.
Evans can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Piskor controls the pace.
Piskor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Piskor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Evans is keeping the position for now.
Piskor throwing strikes but missing.
Piskor looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Evans wants to stand but Piskor is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Piskor needs to keep his hands up - Evans had a free shot at his head there.
Evans fails with an attempt to clinch.
Piskor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Evans circles away.
Piskor shoots in but Evans avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Archie Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Evans darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T6#
Nice sprawl there from Evans as Piskor shoots in.
Piskor shoots in looking for a takedown. Evans tries to sprawl out of it but Piskor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Evans manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Piskor shoots in but Evans avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Evans stuffs the takedown attempt from Piskor. Piskor gets slowly back to his feet.
Piskor shoots in but no luck this time.
Evans steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Piskor.
Evans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Piskor dives in and grabs Evans's left leg, looking for a takedown. Evans pushes down on Piskor's head and hops out.
Evans sizes up Piskor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Piskor is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T7#
Evans paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Piskor shoots in looking for a takedown but Evans manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Piskor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Piskor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Piskor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Piskor is rocked!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Piskor is defended easily by Evans.
Well,Piskor is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Nice shot by Evans.#T8##KD2#
Evans sends Piskor crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Evans is motioning to the referee to let Piskor up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Piskor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice sprawl there from Evans as Piskor shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Evans on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Piskor fails with a takedown attempt.
Piskor seems to have got his legs back now.
Evans is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD#
Piskor drives through with a takedown into Evans's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Piskor tries to free his leg and advance position but Evans is retaining full guard.
Piskor wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving. #T9#
Piskor looking to sit in guard and control but Evans gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Piskor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Evans defends it easily.
Archie Evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Piskor working for a triangle but Evans defends it easily.
#SUB#
Piskor is looking for a triangle here but Evans uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Evans 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Archie Evans!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Archie Evans!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Archie Evans!
Archie Evans wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Archie Evans was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -73-
Date: Jul 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Sloan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Evans.
Evans avoids the body shot from Sloan.
Sloan throws a leg kick but Evans sees it coming and moves out of range.
Evans checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Evans releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Evans looks to score with a jab to the body but Sloan is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Evans checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Evans! But no joy.
An inside leg kick from Sloan misses.
Sloan throws a front kick aimed at Evans's knee but Evans avoids it well.
Sloan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Sloan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloan throws a leg kick but Evans sees it coming and moves out of range.
Evans has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sloan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sloan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sloan tries a low kick but Evans avoids it.
Sloan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sloan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Sloan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Evans.
Sloan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sloan throws out a leg kick but Evans moves out of range and Sloan only half commits.
Sloan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sloan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloan throws a leg kick but Evans sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sloan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Evans on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Evans misses with a straight left.
Sloan throws a head kick but Evans moves out of range.
Donk. Evans catches Sloan right on the button with a cross.
A shot to the liver by Evans. Beautiful body shot.
Archie Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Evans fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Evans throws a hook to the side of Sloan's head but Sloan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Evans avoids it really well and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Evans on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sloan throws a head kick that misses
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Evans. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Evans.
Sloan throws out a leg kick but Evans moves out of range and Sloan only half commits.
Evans swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Evans throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sloan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Evans swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sloan.
Evans tests Sloan's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Sloan is rocked!
Sloan gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Evans counters with a double leg. Sloan bangs his head on the mat and seems to be on queer street here... Evans follows up with punches and the ref steps in to end the fight! It was the slam that caused all the problems.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Archie Evans!
Archie Evans decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
HFA 47
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Gwinnett doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Evans counters with a left and a right that stings Gwinnett.
Evans throws a jab but it's blocked by Gwinnett. #CL#
Gwinnett clinches.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Gwinnett.
A left hand lands to the body for Evans.
#TD#
Gwinnett manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gwinnett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Evans's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gwinnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Gwinnett looking to sit in guard and control but Evans gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gwinnett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gwinnett tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Evans gets to his feet. Gwinnett looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Archie Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Gwinnett misses
and Evans counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gwinnett slips a jab from Evans.
Evans misses the jab.
Gwinnett shoots and misses
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Evans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Evans lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Gwinnett throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
Evans connects with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Button Gwinnett has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gwinnett.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Button Gwinnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gwinnett misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Evans counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Evans will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gwinnett up against the cage.
A short left from Evans.
Evans working aggressively here.
Evans lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gwinnett backwards.
Gwinnett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gwinnett blocks an uppercut.
Evans misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Gwinnett is looking to take this one to the mat.
Evans lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gwinnett blocks an uppercut.
Evans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gwinnett blocking some punches.
Evans slowing the pace effectively.
Gwinnett wants to get back to striking at distance but Evans won't allow it.
Evans presses Gwinnett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gwinnett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gwinnett can't break the clinch.
Evans has Gwinnett pressed against the cage, preventing Gwinnett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Evans scores with a hook to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Evans.
Gwinnett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Evans after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
Evans working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Evans presses Gwinnett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gwinnett working hard to break the clinch.
Evans lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
Gwinnett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gwinnett.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Evans.
#TD#
Gwinnett drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU2#
Evans gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Evans slips a jab and a cross from Gwinnett.
Gwinnett shoots in but Evans avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Evans takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Evans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Button Gwinnett'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.#R2#
Evans misses with a straight right.
Gwinnett fails with the takedown.
Button Gwinnett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Gwinnett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gwinnett blocking some punches.
Gwinnett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Evans fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Evans stuffs the takedown attempt from Gwinnett. Gwinnett gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Button Gwinnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans connects with a crisp jab.
Gwinnett really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gwinnett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gwinnett walks into a straight right hand from Evans.#T1#
Gwinnett slips under a jab.
Gwinnett is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Evans.
Button Gwinnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Gwinnett clinches up with Evans and pushes him back against the cage.
Gwinnett has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
Gwinnett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Gwinnett.
Evans lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gwinnett backwards.
Evans lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land.
Evans misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gwinnett looking for a takedown.
Evans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Evans lands with a light punch inside.
Gwinnett is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Evans to keep the fight standing.
Gwinnett wants to stall.
#T2#
A short left from Evans.
Evans throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gwinnetts head.
A short left from Evans.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Evans.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Evans.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Gwinnett.
Evans lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gwinnett backwards.
A short right from Evans on the inside.
Gwinnett blocks an uppercut.
Evans scores with a shot to the side of Gwinnett's head.
Gwinnett blocking some punches.
Evans makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gwinnett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Evans on the inside.
Evans prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3#
Evans working aggressively here.
#BC#
Gwinnett breaks from the clinch.
Gwinnett fails with the takedown
and Evans counters with a left to the body.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gwinnett tries for a takedown but Evans circles away easily
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
Evans scores with a nice head shot.
Gwinnett walks into a stiff left hand from Evans.#ROC2#Gwinnett is rocked!#CL#
Gwinnett pushes Evans up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Gwinnett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Evans lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Evans lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gwinnett backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gwinnett jumps guard but Evans turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Evans scores with a shot to the side of Gwinnett's head.
Evans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gwinnett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Evans lands a hook to the side of the head.
Evans misses with some punches.
Archie Evans seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Evans.
A left hand lands to the body for Evans.
Evans lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gwinnett backwards.
Evans lands a nice uppercut.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Evans throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gwinnetts head.
Gwinnett has Evans pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Evans manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Evans scores with a shot to the side of Gwinnett's head.
Evans lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gwinnett to his knees! Evans keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archie Evans! |
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Event:
HFA 41
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1#
House pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
House takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Evans takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Evans misses with an uppercut.
Evans connects with a body shot.
House looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
House looks for the body kick but Evans saw that one coming.
Evans stuns House with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch combination from House misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans lands with an overhand left.
Evans misses with a looping left.
Evans on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by House. House obviously looking to wear him down.
House misses with a low kick.#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from House.
House pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evans looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Evans blocks the body kick.
Evans looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
House fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
House misses with a hook.
A left lands for Evans.
House changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
House lands an overhand right.
House defending well as Evans loads up on a big left hand.
Evans doesn't manage to clinch there - House circles away.
Evans thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Evans throws out a loose jab but House uses good head movement to avoid it.
House throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans throws a body punch but House moves out of range.
Evans defending well as House loads up on a big left hand.
Evans misses with a straight left.
House slips a straight right by Evans.
House lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
House lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Evans at a distance.
Evans takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Evans takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
House throws a front kick that sends Evans stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
House lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
House is looking to slow Evans down with leg kicks.
A jab from House misses.
House connects with a body shot that sends Evans's belly button to the back.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! House has cracked Evans with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! House lands another huge swinging hook and Evans tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Evans, before House can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sheldon House! |
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Event:
HFA 36
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Evans tries to clinch but Strickland moves out of range.
Evans misses with a hook.
Evans thows a left - swing and a miss!
Evans connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strickland's hands.
Evans takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL#
Strickland closes the distance and clinches.
Strickland controlling the action here for a moment.
Strickland working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evans swings wildly with an uppercut but Strickland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strickland trying to control the position but instead, Evans has worked for underhooks and has pushed Strickland into the cage.#T1#
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Strickland.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Strickland lands a hook that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Evans avoiding damage.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
Strickland displaying some good clinch control by pressing Evans up against the cage.
Strickland 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.
Strickland misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Evans.
Strickland tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strickland throws a head punch that misses.
Strickland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strickland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strickland misses with a punch to the body.
Evans swings wildly with an uppercut but Strickland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strickland tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strickland misses with a punch to the body.
Strickland presses Evans against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Strickland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Strickland swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Evans blocking some punches.
Strickland effectively controlling the action here.
Evans's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Strickland. #ROC#Evans is rocked!
Strickland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Evans is still on wobbly legs! Can Strickland finish him?
Strickland lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Evans to his knees! Strickland keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Strickland! |
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Event:
3SD 1
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Evans rushes Erthegg and presses him up against the ropes.
Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
Evans lands a body punch in the clinch.
Erthegg takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Evans.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Erthegg.
Erthegg displaying some good clinch control by pressing Evans up against the ropes.
Erthegg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Evans as Erthegg tries to tie him up.
Evans misses with some punches.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
Evans misses with some punches.
Evans pushes Erthegg back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Erthegg tries for a takedown but Evans manages to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Evans.
Erthegg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Erthegg blocks a body shot from Evans.
Evans controlling the action here for a moment.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Evans pushes Erthegg back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Erthegg is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Evans is keeping busy.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Evans tries to work over Erthegg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Erthegg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Evans or not.
Evans scores with a nice hook to the head.
Erthegg taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Erthegg.
Erthegg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Evans is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Erthegg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Evans moves into the clinch.
Erthegg blocking some punches.
Evans avoids a wild elbow strike from Erthegg.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Erthegg. #BC#
Erthegg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Evans fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Erthegg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Erthegg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Erthegg is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Evans.
Evans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Archie Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erthegg lands with a hook. Evans tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Erthegg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
A big right from Evans misses.
Evans throws a lazy uppercut
and Erthegg counters with a stiff right hand.
Erthegg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Evans there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#Evans is rocked!
Erthegg lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Evans out cold! Evans is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the ropes! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shteve Erthegg!
Shteve Erthegg took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm coming for all the belts'. |
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