PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andres Katipunan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andres Katipunan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marcus Evans's chin.

Evans
vs
Katipunan

200 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andres Katipunan!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katipunan takes one to the chin there.
No joy there for Evans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Katipunan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Marcus Evans has been cut.
Katipunan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Katipunan delivers a nice body kick.
Katipunan shoots in for a double leg but Evans sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Katipunan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Evans as he avoids it easily.
Evans connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Katipunan's hands.

It looks like Andres Katipunan has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Katipunan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Evans sprawls well. Evans wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Katipunan gets slowly back to his feet.
Marcus Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andres Katipunan.
Katipunan walks into a jab.
Katipunan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Katipunan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Evans lands a jab-cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Evans there.
No luck for Katipunan with that takedown attempt.
Katipunan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Katipunan looks gassed!
Evans lands a nice hook to Katipunan's body. Katipunan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katipunan moves away.
Evans comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Evans cracks a nice hook into Katipunan's ribs.
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 scores with a jab to the head.

Evans fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Katipunan sprawls well initially but Evans persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Evans looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Evans is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Evans postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Katipunan to stand up.
Nice uppercut lands for Evans. That snapped Katipunan's head back.
Evans stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Katipunan.
Evans connects with a crisp jab.
Evans throws a body punch but Katipunan moves out of range.
Katipunan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Evans is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Katipunan.
Katipunan walks into a straight right hand from Evans.
Katipunan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evans.
Evans throws a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katipunan tries a low kick but Evans avoids it.
Evans throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Katipunan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Evans scores with a hook to the body. Katipunan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Evans is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Katipunan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Evans is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Evans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Evans looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Evans perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Katipunan tries to roll over but Evans keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans controlling the action here.
Evans lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Katipunan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Evans looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Evans dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Katipunan manages to avoid it.
Evans throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Katipunan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Katipunan with a poor takedown

and Evans counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Katipunan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Evans defends well.
Evans showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Katipunan has an active guard here but Evans has managed to pass into half guard.
Ground and pound from Evans.
Evans will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Evans is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Katipunan is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Marcus Evans just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
The fighters circle momentarily. Evans darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Evans cracks Katipunan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
Evans scores with a hook to the body. Katipunan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Evans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans lands a jab to Katipunan's midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Evans stuns Katipunan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Evans works Katipunan's body with a nice hook.
Evans lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans scores with a one two! Katipunan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Evans scores with a shot to the body.
Katipunan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Katipunan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Evans fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Evans connects with the punch.
Jab from Evans.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Evans getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Evans is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Evans.
Evans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Katipunan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Katipunan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Evans.
Evans stuns Katipunan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Evans scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Evans lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Katipunan backs up against the cage.
Evans scores with a jab to the head.
Katipunan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katipunan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marcus Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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 with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Katipunan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Evans lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Marcus Evans is winning the standup battle so far.
Katipunan walks into a left hand.
Evans scores with a nice right hand.
Katipunan avoids the body shot from Evans.
Katipunan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans lands a nice looking body shot.
Evans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Katipunan can do to turn this around?
Evans keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Evans scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Evans dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Evans lands a right hook to the body.
Katipunan shoots and misses
and Evans counters with a straight right hand.
Katipunan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Katipunan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Katipunan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Evans stuns Katipunan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Evans is looking to wear down Katipunan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A left lands for Evans.
Katipunan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Evans counters with a series of strikes. Katipunan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Evans scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Katipunan doesn't seem bothered though.
Evans connects with a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans lands with a straight right. Katipunan didn't see that one coming.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Katipunan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Evans scores with a jab.
Evans with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Evans bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Katipunan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Katipunan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Evans to score with a decent uppercut.
Evans digs a good body shot into Katipunan's ribs.
Evans ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Evans lands with a shot to the body.
Evans scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andres Katipunan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans scores with a jab to the body.
Katipunan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evans fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katipunan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body punch from Evans.
Evans takes a swing at Katipunan's ribcage but misses.
Evans throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Katipunan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Evans fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Katipunan on the side of the head.
Katipunan tries for a takedown but Evans circles away easily
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marcus Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andres Katipunan.
Evans digs a good hook to Katipunan's body.
Katipunan wants to clinch
and Evans counters with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans scores with a body shot.
Evans scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut there from Evans.
Nice straight punches there by Evans. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Evans.
Marcus Evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Evans digs a good body shot into Katipunan's ribs.
Evans with a nice cross.
Evans lands a nice shot to the body.
Evans connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Evans jabs Katipunan right on the nose. Katipunan blinks but takes it well.
Evans stuns Katipunan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans stuns Katipunan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Evans connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Katipunan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Evans connects with the punch.
Evans scores with a shot to the body.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Evans drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Evans controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katipunan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Evans lands an elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25

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