PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Evans II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and miguel angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Evans II
vs
angel

174 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Freddy Evans II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, miguel angel!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans II throws an uppercut from half a mile away. angel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
angel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
angel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Evans II pinned against the cage. Evans II gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Evans II lands with a hook. angel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
angel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Evans II sprawls well. Evans II wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. angel gets slowly back to his feet.
angel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Freddy Evans II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of miguel angel.
angel shoots in looking for a takedown. Evans II tries to sprawl out of it but angel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Evans II manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Evans II lands a two punch combo.
Freddy Evans II seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
angel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Evans II sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten angel somewhat.
angel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Evans II.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans II with a nice cross.
Nice uppercut there from Evans II.
angel looks for a takedown but Evans II sprawls well.
Evans II cracks angel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
angel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Evans II avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
angel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
angel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Evans II.
Evans II throws a combination but it was largely blocked by angel.
Evans II bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
angel ducks under a wild hook from Evans II.
angel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
angel looks gassed!
angel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
angel slips under a jab from Evans II.
Evans II lands a straight punch to the body, keeping angel at a distance.
Evans II lands a slapping body shot.
Evans II connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab, jab by Evans II - just one landing.
Evans II dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
angel misses with a head kick.
Evans II punishes angel's body with a nice straight punch.
Evans II missing with a left hand there. angel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Evans II!
A decent looking cross lands there for Evans II.
Evans II scores with a jab.
angel fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans II throws an overhand right that lands on angel's shoulder, as angel tries to avoid the shot.
Evans II is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
angel slips a jab and a cross from Evans II.
Evans II keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Evans II throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of angel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Evans II scores with a hook to the body. angel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Evans II misses with the combination.
Evans II displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from angel.
Evans II bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of angel's head.
angel walks into a left hand.
Evans II lands with a right hand.
Freddy Evans II is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans II with a nice cross.
Evans II throws a looping overhand right but angel ducks down to avoid it.
Evans II scores with a hook.
angel moves away from the strike by Evans II.
angel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
angel tries to close the distance and clinch but Evans II swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Evans II moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
angel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans II fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Evans II throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent angel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
angel shoots in but Evans II avoids the takedown attempt easily.
angel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Danga de danga de dang - Evans II scores with a four punch combination!
Evans II scores with a hook.
angel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Evans II fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Evans II lands with a hook. angel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Evans II misses with a straight right.
Evans II stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
angel fails with the takedown.
Evans II connects with a right hand. angel shakes it off.
Evans II uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Evans II lands an impressive looking overhand right. angel doesn't seem phased though.
Evans II connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between angel's hands.
Evans II scores with a jab to the head.
Evans II connects with a looping right hand.
Evans II throws a combination but it was largely blocked by angel.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans II scores with a one two! angel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Evans II punishes angel's body with a nice straight punch.
Evans II misses the shot to the body.
Evans II throws a nice looking combination but angel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Evans II cracks angel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Evans II misses its intended target.
Evans II is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Evans II lunges at angel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by angel's hand.
Evans II throws a looping overhand right but angel ducks down to avoid it.
angel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
angel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Evans II.
Evans II swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
angel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Evans II missing with a left hand there. angel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
angel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Evans II waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract angel.
Evans II throws an uppercut from half a mile away. angel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Evans II connects with a jab.
Evans II is working the combinations to good effect here.
A jab from Evans II misses.
Evans II changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans II swinging wildly here.
Horrible takedown by angel or perhaps it was just good defense by Evans II which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddy Evans II dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Evans II lands a head shot.
Evans II blocks a head kick by angel.
Evans II with a hook.
Evans II thows a left - swing and a miss!
Evans II lands a lovely overhand right.
angel shoots in for a takedown but Evans II shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A big left from Evans II misses.
Evans II circles away from the clinch attempt.
Evans II feints a jab promting angel to slip. Evans II then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. angel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Evans II lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Evans II comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Evans II throws a combination but it was largely blocked by angel.
angel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans II circles away from the clinch attempt.
angel staying out of range there.
angel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Evans II looks to land a left hand but angel moved out of range nicely.
angel is breathing heavily.
angel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
angel shoots in for a takedown but Evans II shows good takedown defense.
Freddy Evans II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of miguel angel.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans II lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Evans II lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice defenses there by angel.
Evans II thuds his right hand into angel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
angel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Evans II swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Evans II connects with a body shot.
Evans II listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Evans II lands with a good body shot.
Evans II lands a body shot.
angel slips under a jab from Evans II.
Evans II bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps angel's head backwards.
Evans II misses with a wild combination.
Evans II throws a right hand that angel ducks under and follows up with a left that angel also avoids with ease.
miguel angel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans II misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from angel.
A head kick misses from angel.
angel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
angel is trying desperately to land a takedown but Evans II is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for angel.
Evans II avoids the head kick by angel.
angel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
angel tries to move into range but Evans II moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Evans II scores with a nice head shot.
Evans II throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Evans II keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Evans II throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Evans II swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by angel.
angel misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Evans II.
Evans II lands with an overhand left.
angel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Evans II.
angel misses with a kick to the body.
Evans II digs a good hook to angel's body.
Evans II jabs angel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
angel takes one on the button.
Evans II jabs angel right on the nose. angel blinks but takes it well.
angel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
angel slips under a jab from Evans II.
Evans II throws an overhand right that lands on angel's shoulder, as angel tries to avoid the shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Evans II.
angel staying out of range there.
Evans II lands with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans II connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Evans II scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Evans II lands a jab to angel's midsection.
Nice cross by Evans II.
Evans II connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed angel momentarily.
Evans II dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans II misses with a wild body shot.
Evans II's jab looks to have found its range, popping angel under the eye.
Evans II misses with a hook.
angel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Evans II throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Evans II scores with a hook.
angel walks into a stiff left hand from Evans II.
angel tries to clinch up.
angel moves forwards but Evans II connects with a nice, crisp jab.
angel fails with an attempt to clinch.
angel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
angel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Evans II.
Evans II slaps away a takedown attempt from angel, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans II uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before angel has time to react.
Evans II connects with a looping right hand.
angel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
angel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evans II.
angel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Evans II misses with an uppercut. angel saw that one coming.
Evans II throws a hook but angel avoids it easily.
angel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Evans II lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Freddy Evans II is winning the standup battle so far.
Evans II connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Evans II lands a really nice looking cross but angel seems unphased.
Evans II swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
angel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Evans II with a body punch. A glancing blow.
angel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Evans II to score with a decent uppercut.
Evans II bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of angel's head.
angel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Evans II scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Evans II feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits angels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Evans II lands with an uppercut that bounces angel off the cage and back into rage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddy Evans II dominated that second round.
That's time! Evans II's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

angel shoots in looking for a takedown. Evans II tries to sprawl out of it but angel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Evans II manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

angel moves into the clinch successfully.
angel wants a takedown.
angel has Evans II pressed against the cage, preventing Evans II from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Evans II can't break the clinch.
angel prevents Evans II from breaking the clinch.
angel tries to land a knee to the head but Evans II blocks with his arms.
Evans II prevents a takedown attempt there.
Freddy Evans II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of miguel angel.
angel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
angel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans II tries to break the clinch but angel is controlling the position.
angel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Evans II's efforts to push away.
angel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Evans II smiles and moves away.
angel takes one to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

angel shoots in and bounces Evans II off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
angel trying to control but Evans II is working from the bottom.
angel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Evans II knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for angel on the ground.

angel 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.

angel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and angel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Freddy Evans II is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as angel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans II keeping full guard, as angel tries to pass.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans II wants to stand up but angel is controlling him.
angel trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans II is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

angel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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.
angel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

angel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Evans II avoids the head kick by angel.
angel fails with a takedown attempt.
angel ducks right into an uppercut from Evans II.
angel tries to clinch up.
Evans II cracks a nice hook into angel's ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans II bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of angel's head.
Decent striking displayed by Evans II there.
Evans II missing with a left hand there. angel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
miguel angel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans II scores with a shot to the body.
Evans II lands with a straight right. angel didn't see that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
miguel angel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Evans II has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

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