PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans comes to the cage accompanied by When I'm gone-Eminem. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Evans
vs
Gracie

190 cm
20
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

181 cm
26
205 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

GTi - MTG - New Stock !!

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chuck Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Renato Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Evans.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Evans.
Evans swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Evans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Evans coming out on top.
A jab lands there for Evans.
Evans throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Evans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Evans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Evans throws a combination. Gracie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Evans misses with a double jab.
Evans throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Evans thows a body shot but no joy.
Evans throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Evans is looking to wear down Gracie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Evans digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Evans getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Evans misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evans.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Evans, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Evans against the cage but Evans circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Evans has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Gracie has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Evans lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chuck Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Evans throws out the jab.
Evans throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Evans.
Chuck Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Gracie.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Evans stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Evans wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Evans swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.

Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Evans manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Evans is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.

Evans uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Evans finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Evans scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Evans is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
A combination from Evans does no damage.

Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Evans is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Evans is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Evans is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie looks gassed!
Evans looks like he's trying to stand up.

Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Evans is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Evans wants to get back to his feet.

Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Evans is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Chuck Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Evans finds it's target.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Evans is retaining full guard.
Evans is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Evans is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Evans.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Evans keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Evans sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chuck Evans will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Evans.
Evans stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Evans wants it to stay on the feet.
A lazy left from Evans finds it's target.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense.
Evans stuffs the takedown.
Chuck Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Gracie.
Evans displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.

Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie won't allow Evans to get back to his feet.

Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Evans is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Evans manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Evans's guard.
Evans wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Evans wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Evans napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Evans, who protects the arm well.

Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Evans, who protects the arm well.
Evans pushes Gracie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gracie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Evans sneaks out the side door and pushes Gracie away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Evans uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Evans throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Evans fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Evans jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Evans misses with a wild combination.
Nice straight punches there by Evans. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Evans.
Evans throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie won't allow Evans to get back to his feet.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Evans knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stops Evans from standing up.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Evans is retaining full guard.
Evans wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.

Gracie decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Evans lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Evans misses.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Evans but Evans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Evans throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Evans as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Evans bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Evans moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Evans connects with the punch.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Evans keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Evans stalks Gracie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gracie's face. Gracie staggers backwards, shaken.
Evans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Evans's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Evans duly obliges.
Chuck Evans is winning the standup battle so far.
Evans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Evans's waist but Evans gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
The crowd cheers as Evans lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Evans dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Evans misses with a looping left.

Gracie is rocked!
Gracie walks straight into a right hand from Evans - that's dropped him! Evans jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Gracie from any more punishment! Gracie complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chuck Evans!