PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and fergo X (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans comes to the cage accompanied by Pursuit of Happiness. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Evans
vs
X

175 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rashad Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, fergo X!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

X scores with a takedown into Evans's guard.
X stopping the sweep attempt from Evans.
X trying to stand up but can't free himself from Evans's guard.
Evans could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
X wants to stand and escape but instead Evans has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
X wants to get back to his feet but Evans is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Evans wants to pass the guard but X is keeping the position.
X is looking to stand back up but Evans counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by X.
Evans prevents X from standing back up.
X is not content to let Evans control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
X will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
X fails to land with a series of punches.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Evans takes a swing at X's ribcage but misses.
X shoots for a double leg takedown but Evans sprawls well. He's pushed X's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A punch combination from X misses.
fergo X seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
X tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.
X looks gassed!
X is looking to clinch.

Evans closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Evans lands in his opponent's guard.
Evans postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Evans chips away with some ground and pound.
Evans looking to pass the guard.
Evans postures up and lands a big shot to X's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans connects with a couple of short punches.

X is working an open guard so Evans takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Evans shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Evans showed some decent athleticism there.
X tries to kick Evans off but Evans keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Evans slips a nice elbow through X's hands, connecting with X's forehead.
Evans lands with a punch from half guard.
X is not content to let Evans control the position.
X on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
X kicks off Evans and gets to his feet.
X tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evans swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Evans closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Evans lands in his opponent's guard.
X is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Evans stands and steps away. X gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
X shoots and misses
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
Rashad Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of fergo X.

Evans rushes X and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Evans lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Evans prevents X from standing back up.

Evans escapes and gets back to his feet.
X uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Evans.
X closes the distance but Evans moves to the side

and Evans counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
X is trying to stand up here but Evans is controlling him well.
Evans scoring with strikes to the body and head.
X is trying to stand.
X tries to kick Evans off in order to stand up. Evans Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

Evans stands up and beckons X to his feet.
X gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Evans counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
X lands an uppercut.
X 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 digs a right hand into X's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on X's gas tank.

Evans has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed X clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
X has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rashad Evans dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

X throws a series of punches but Evans moves out of range.
X throws a right hand that Evans ducks under and follows up with a left that Evans also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Evans misses its intended target.
X has his takedown stuffed

and Evans counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Evans.
Evans using the Thai plumb to throw knees but X has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Evans lands a takedown into guard.

X scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Evans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Evans keeps control of X as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Evans is trying to trip X. He has hold of a leg but X is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Evans persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. X is keeping the position for now.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
X wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Evans manages to pass to side control.
Evans lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
X looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nice strikes from Evans there.
X is trying to stand up here but Evans is controlling him well.
Evans trying to control the action but X is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
X lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
fergo X is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt - X sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Evans fails with the takedown.
X tries for a takedown but Evans circles away easily

and Evans counters by clinching up.
Evans is trying to stall.
Evans is pressed up against the cage. X has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Evans down to the mat. Evans avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rashad Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of fergo X.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.
X shoots and misses

and Evans counters by clinching up.

Evans breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans moves out of range as X strikes.

X gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Evans gets to his feet. X looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
X with a lazy takedown attempt

and Evans counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Evans.
Evans keeps control of X as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Evans ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Evans no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Evans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst X is controlling him.
X must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

X stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Evans clinches.

X jumps guard and drags Evans to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Evans 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.
Evans working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of X's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans prevents X from getting back to his feet.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
X really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Evans. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

X manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says X as he avoids it easily.
Evans misses with a jab, cross combination.
X ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
X ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
X has his takedown stuffed

and Evans decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in X's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Evans stands up from X's guard - Evans perhaps looking for a knockout.
Evans scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rashad Evans dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

X tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.
X throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Evans on the side of the head.

X changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Evans looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Evans is trying to control X's posture but X avoids it.
X blocks the strikes from Evans.
Evans pushes X away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, X gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Evans tries to get back to half guard but can't.

X stands up and beckons Evans to his feet.
X shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Evans counters with a nice double leg into side control. X won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
X is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
X is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Evans stands up and beckons X to his feet.
X fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Evans looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
X wants to stand up but Evans is controlling him.
Evans connects with a couple of short punches.
Rashad Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
X is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Evans is controlling him.
Evans is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
X keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.

X kicks Evans off and gets to his feet.
Evans doesn't manage to clinch there - X circles away.
X tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Evans fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. X sprawls well initially but Evans persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
X is trying to stand back up but Evans is controlling him
Evans scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

X has one foot on Evans's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Evans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Evans tightens his grip and picks X up, before dumping him to the ground. X manages to land in guard.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

X uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Evans gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Evans striking from his own guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

X decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Evans, up you get!
This has been an exciting period of action!
X shoots and misses

and Evans counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rashad Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of fergo X.

Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Evans gets the takedown into side control.
X is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Evans asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans wants to lay and pray for a moment but X keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rashad Evans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Evans, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashad Evans!