PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brittany Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jossie Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rose
vs
Evans

170 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
146 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brittany Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jossie Evans!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans looks for a takedown but Rose sprawls well.

Evans closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rose tries to bench press Evans off him but Evans keeps the position.
Evans working away.
Rose tries to bench press Evans off him but Evans keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Rose's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rose manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rose has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Evans is working away from the top position though.
Evans is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Evans prevents Rose from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans trying to pass the guard but Rose defending well.
Rose wants to improve his position but Evans is controlling well.
Rose trying to control but Evans postures up.
Rose keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Brittany Rose has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jossie Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Evans has closed the distance and engaged Rose in a clinch.

Rose has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Evans uses from the top position.
Evans tries to stand but Rose is controlling from the bottom.

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.
Rose not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Rose has wrist control.
Rose is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rose thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Rose there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rose is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Evans still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Evans has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Rose gets back to half guard.
Rose tries to roll over but Evans keeps him under control.
Rose taking some punishment here, with Evans in his half guard.
Evans is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Rose is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Evans's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Evans's back!
You can see the frustration on Evans's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans trying to control the action but Rose just sinks the hooks in.

Rose is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Evans has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Evans is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rose thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rose missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rose is thwarting Evans's attempts to control the position.

Rose is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Evans has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brittany Rose dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Evans misses with a double jab.
Evans misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rose is defended easily by Evans.

Evans closes the distance and pushes Rose back into the cage.

Rose pulls guard effortlessly.
Rose tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Evans trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rose 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.
Rose is trying to control the position but Evans postures up.
Rose keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jossie Evans hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Rose darts in and clinches Evans up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Evans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Evans goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rose prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose blocks an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Evans looking for a takedown.
Evans is trying to pull guard but Rose has him pressed against the cage.
Brittany Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jossie Evans.
Evans tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Rose jumps guard and drags Evans to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rose holds on and takes a little breather.
Rose wants to improve his position but instead Evans has moved into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Evans is working away from the top position though.
Rose gets full guard.
Rose being controlled here, momentarily.
Rose bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Evans's guard.
Rose is looking to work some ground and pound but Evans has wrist control.
Rose throwing strikes from guard but Evans blocks nicely.
Evans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rose postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rose is looking to work some ground and pound but Evans has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evans pulls Rose in close to prevent any damage.

Evans has an active guard here but Rose has managed to pass into half guard.
Evans blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rose.
Evans blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rose.
Brittany Rose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Rose is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Evans is just riding it out for now. Rose eventually gives up the hold.
Rose missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brittany Rose dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Evans fails to land the takedown.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt.
Rose closes the distance and clinches up with Evans, looking for a takedown. Rose pushes Evans against the cage but Evans circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Evans scores with a decent looking hook.
Brittany Rose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Evans scores with a four punch combination!
Nice sprawl there from Evans as Rose shoots in.
Rose shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.

Rose is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brittany Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Evans clinches up with Rose and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans is looking to control Rose's arms but Rose gets an underhook and turns him. Now Evans has his back to the cage.
Evans using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rose has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rose tries to pull guard but Evans holds him up against the cage and eventually Rose drops back down to his feet.
Rose throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Evans tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rose just stands there and leans against the cage.

Rose pulls guard successfully.
Evans stays in close to Rose's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose controlling the position.
Evans sitting in guard, not really doing much.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jossie Evans hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Evans has Rose up against the cage in a clinch.
Evans wants to get back to striking at distance but Rose won't allow it.
Rose fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rose jumps guard and drags Evans to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rose has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Rose is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rose swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rose pulls Evans in close to his closed guard and prevents Evans from doing any damage or advancing position.
Evans controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jossie Evans.
Rose shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Evans counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rose trying to control but Evans postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans trying to control the action but Rose is working from the bottom.
Rose has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Evans is working away from the top position though.
Rose is looking to improve his position.
Brittany Rose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans is thwarting Rose's attempts to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jossie Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rose 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brittany Rose!