PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between rashard evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

evans
vs
Slice

175 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
21
218 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Hell's Balls Fightwear

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, rashard evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Forrest Slice!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice scores with a nice right hand.

evans drives through and clinches with Slice against the cage.
evans can't get the takedown.
Slice misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slice taking a breather.
Slice prevents the takedown attempt.

evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
evans throws a leg kick which misses Slice's front leg but catches the back leg as Slice tries to avoid it.
Slice bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps evans's head backwards.
A right-left combo lands from Slice.

Slice gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows evans to score an easy takedown into full guard.
evans tries to free his leg and advance position but Slice is retaining full guard.
evans trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.
evans 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
evans wants to stand and escape but instead Slice has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Slice is looking to stand up but evans won't let him.
evans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slice is one step ahead there.

Slice decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on evans, up you get!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
evans shoots in for a takedown but Slice shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for rashard evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Slice as evans shoots in.
Slice looks to land a combination. evans sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
evans shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slice defends it nicely.
evans is breathing heavily.
Slice lands a nice shot that snaps evans's head back.

Slice has evans up against the cage in a clinch.

evans manages to break the clinch.
A nice combination there by Slice.
Slice should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
evans fails to land the takedown.
Forrest Slice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
evans misses with a double jab
and Slice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
evans circles away from the clinch attempt

and evans counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
evans tries to pull guard but Slice holds him up against the cage and eventually evans drops back down to his feet.
Slice lands a nice shot to the body.
Slice stalls.
evans misses with a body punch.
Slice taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Slice is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Slice digs a right hand into evans's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on evans's gas tank.

evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slice lands a jab-cross combination.

Slice has closed the distance and engaged evans in a clinch.
Slice works on evans's body with a couple of short punches.
Slice throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Slice.
Slice throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Slice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slice tries to break the clinch but evans is controlling the position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Slice makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
evans tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slice just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Slice.
Slice scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Slice.
Slice presses evans against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slice lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Slice lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Slice - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slice.
evans being controlled against the cage.
Slice lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slice pushes evans back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right hand to the body from Slice.
A body shot lands from Slice.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Slice working hard to break the clinch.
Slice wants to break free but evans has control.
evans tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forrest Slice dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Slice closes the distance and pushes evans back into the cage.
Slice blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short body shot lands from Slice as the two fighters clinch.
Slice tries to break free but evans pushes him back against the cage.
Slice presses evans against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slice wants to break free but evans has control.
Slice lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt evans or not.
Nice body punch from Slice.
Slice stalls.
Slice pushes evans back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slice lands a nice shot to the body.
evans keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slice's efforts to push away.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slice.
Nice body punch from Slice - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slice lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slice pushes evans back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Slice.
Slice lands a shot to the body.
Slice stalling in the clinch.
Slice wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
evans working hard to break the clinch.
Slice throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Slice.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Slice takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Slice digs a right hand into evans's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on evans's gas tank.
Slice wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Slice lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Slice.
Slice avoiding damage.
Slice wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Slice scores with a hook to the body.
Slice lands a shot to the body.
Slice throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slice wants to get back to striking at distance but evans won't allow it.
Slice lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down evans.
Slice lands with a light punch inside.
Slice holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Slice digs a right hand underneath evans's ribcage. evans let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slice.
Forrest Slice seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slice.
Slice prevents a takedown attempt there.
Slice lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down evans.
Slice lands a body shot.
Slice lands a shot to the body.
Slice lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down evans.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Slice.
Slice digs a right hand underneath evans's ribcage. evans let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Slice scores with a hook to the body.
Slice is working evans over against the cage.
evans trying to control the position but instead, Slice has worked for underhooks and has pushed evans into the cage.
Slice displaying some good clinch control by pressing evans up against the cage.
Slice lands a body punch in the clinch.
Slice throws a blind hook that connects with the side of evanss head.
evans tries for a takedown. No joy.
Slice taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Slice.
Slice is trying to force a seperation but evans has the dominant position.
evans keeps control of Slice as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Slice is trying to break the clinch but evans has him pressed against the cage.
Slice stalling.
Slice keeps control of evans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Slice is working evans over against the cage.
Slice working hard to break the clinch.
Slice is trying to break the clinch but evans is controlling him.
evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Slice.
Nice body punch from Slice - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Slice.
Slice working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slice looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Slice cracks evans with a nice body shot.
Slice stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Slice lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down evans.
Slice stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
evans has Slice pressed against the cage, preventing Slice from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice works on evans's body with a couple of short punches.
Slice scores with a hook to the body.
Slice is working evans over against the cage.
Slice presses evans against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slice lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt evans or not.
Slice is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Slice stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Slice receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A right handed body shot lands from Slice.
evans tries to land a knee to the head but Slice blocks with his arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slice holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Slice.
A frustrated look appears on Slice's face as he tries to break the clinch.

evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forrest Slice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Slice has taken the fight to the clinch.
evans jumps guard but Slice stands there with evans around his waist. evans gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Slice lands a body shot in the clinch.
evans prevents a body shot from Slice.
A left hand lands to the body for Slice.
Slice lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slice works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Slice cracks evans with a nice body shot.
Slice cracks evans with a nice body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Slice.
Slice is working evans over against the cage.
Slice lands a body shot.
Slice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slice lands a body shot.
Slice lands a body punch in the clinch.
Slice lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Slice - that landed with a thud.
Slice scores with a shoulder strike.
evans jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Slice walks away with a smile on his face. evans gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Slice tries to clinch up but evans circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
evans has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slice finds it's way round the side to connect with evans's head.
Forrest Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice darts in trying to clinch

so evans counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Slice can do anything to dispel that myth.
Slice wants to stand and escape but evans is having none of it.

Slice wriggles free and stands up.

Slice fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with evans, pushing him back against the cage.
evans tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slice smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for rashard evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slice lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
evans misses with a hook to the body
and Slice counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Slice closes the distance and pushes evans back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
evans is trying to maintain a safe position but Slice gets an underhook and turns evans into the cage.
Slice scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slice has had enough of the clinch but evans keeps him there for the moment.
A body shot lands from Slice.
Good body shot from Slice.
Slice lands a shot to the body.
evans tries to pull guard but Slice won't allow it.

evans turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
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!
Sloppy strikes there by evans.
Slice prevents evans from improving position.
Slice avoids any damage from the ground and pound of evans.

evans tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no evans has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slice throws evans to one side and escapes!
Slice tries to close the distance and clinch up but evans swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Slice darts in and clinches evans up against the cage.
Slice lands with a short shot to the head.

evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slice looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Forrest Slice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Slice clinches.

evans gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Slice pushes evans off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Slice works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Slice clinches with his opponent.
Slice lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slice works on evans's body with a couple of short punches.
evans jumps guard but Slice stands there with evans around his waist. evans gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Slice stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
evans throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Slice.
A right handed body shot lands from Slice.
rashard evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Slice.

And that's the end of the fight!
Forrest Slice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slice winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forrest Slice!