PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashid Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Stuckler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stuckler has chosen Vicarious by Tool as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Evans
vs
Stuckler

180 cm
22
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rashid Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Stuckler!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Evans shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stuckler's guard.
Evans might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Evans wanted to stand there but Stuckler had control of the position.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Evans stands up over Stuckler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Evans content to stall in guard here.
Evans throws and elbow that misses. Stuckler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Evans's guard. Nice move by Stuckler!
Stuckler stops Evans from standing up.
Stuckler forces his way into half guard.
Evans is refusing to be controlled, as Stuckler sits in half guard.
Evans blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stuckler.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stuckler seems to be working for a kimura but Evans defends the submission attempt.
Evans wants to get back to full guard.
Evans trying to hold on to Stuckler's head to control him but Stuckler postures up.

Stuckler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Evans on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Evans tries to get out of the position.
Evans is looking for a sweep. Stuckler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stuckler stops Evans from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Evans tries to roll over but Stuckler keeps him under control.
Evans wants to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans connects with a body shot.
Evans displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Sean Stuckler has been cut.
Stuckler tries for a takedown but Evans circles away easily
and Evans counters with a big head kick but Stuckler shrugs it off.
Stuckler with a poor takedown

and Evans counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Stuckler!
Evans is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans with the ground and pound from mount.
Stuckler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stuckler tries to lock up and control but Evans gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stuckler manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Stuckler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Evans pulls his head out easily.

Evans decides to stand up.
Stuckler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

Evans rushes Stuckler and presses him up against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stuckler looking to stall.

Evans breaks the clinch.

Evans feints and as Stuckler raises his hands in defense, Evans changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stuckler is trying to control the position but Evans postures up.
Evans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Evans avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stuckler throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Evans gets to his feet. Stuckler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Evans is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stuckler's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rashid Evans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Stuckler's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Stuckler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Evans can pounce on him.
Stuckler has his takedown stuffed

and Evans counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Evans knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stuckler on the ground.
Evans forces his way into half guard.
Evans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Evans is trying to control the action in half guard but Stuckler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Evans tries to stand but can't do so whilst Stuckler controls his leg.
Stuckler flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Evans escapes and gets back to his feet.
Stuckler clinches but Evans breaks the clinch

and Evans counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stuckler tries to kick Evans off but Evans keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stuckler misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Evans seems to be working for a kimura but Stuckler defends the submission attempt.
Stuckler controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Stuckler is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuckler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stuckler looking to control.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Stuckler has wrist control.
Evans wants to control from the top but Stuckler keeps moving.
Evans lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Stuckler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Evans defends it easily.
Evans looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuckler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Evans is one step ahead there.
Stuckler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Evans is controlling him.
Stuckler controls Evans momentarily but Evans frees himself.

Evans is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stuckler is trying to control the position but Evans postures up.

Evans stands and steps away. Stuckler gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Stuckler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Evans tries to bum rush Stuckler with a series of wild strikes but Stuckler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stuckler doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Evans counters with a single leg into guard. Stuckler didn't expect that.
Stuckler keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Stuckler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rashid Evans dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sean Stuckler's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Stuckler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Evans!
Stuckler working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Stuckler stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Stuckler throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rashid Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A chopping leg kick lands by Evans.
Evans throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stuckler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Evans clinches up against the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stuckler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Evans scores a nice knee to the body.
Evans works on Stuckler's body with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stuckler is fighting off a takedown attempt but Evans is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Stuckler to the mat. Stuckler regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Evans trying to control but Stuckler is working from the bottom.
Evans makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stuckler is trying to hold Evans in close to prevent damage but Evans has managed to pass into half guard.
Stuckler is looking for a sweep. Evans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stuckler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stuckler taking some punishment here, with Evans in his half guard.
Evans is looking to stall here but Stuckler recovers full guard.

Stuckler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Evans defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evans landing with the ground and pound.

Evans avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Stuckler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Evans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Evans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stuckler wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuckler trying to control the position.
Evans prevents Stuckler from getting back to his feet.
Evans is working Stuckler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stuckler keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Evans landing some decent shots from guard.
Stuckler controls Evans momentarily but Evans frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Stuckler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rashid Evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Evans wants to control from the top but Stuckler keeps moving.
Stuckler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sean Stuckler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Evans gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stuckler shoots and misses

and Evans counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rashid Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Evans drops back looking for a leg! Stuckler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stuckler manages to kick Evans off! Evans jumps back into Stuckler's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rashid 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

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