PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lee Evan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Asmund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evan's entrance music is Here come the boom. A fine choice. Lee Evan looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Evan
vs
Asmund

180 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

NCC: Nemesis Cage Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Evan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Asmund!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Asmund scores with a takedown into Evan's guard.
Evan keeping full guard, as Asmund tries to pass.
Asmund not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
I looks like Asmund might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmund prevents Evan from getting back to his feet.
Evan wants to sweep here but Asmund controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Asmund trying to control the position from guard on top but Evan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asmund is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Evan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four 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.
Evan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Asmund puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evan is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Asmund shoots in for a double leg but Evan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Asmund misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Asmund will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lee Evan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Asmund.
Asmund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Evan doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Asmund counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Asmund.
Evan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Asmund is breathing heavily.
Asmund preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmund controlling from the top position.
Asmund preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Asmund trying to control the position from guard on top but Evan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evan wants to get back to his feet but Asmund is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Evan is pulling down on Asmund's head. It's preventing any offense from Asmund, at least for the moment.

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.
Evan wants to stand but Asmund is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Asmund showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Evan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Asmund shoots and misses

and Evan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Evan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Evan seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Evan is thwarting Asmund's attempts to control the position.
Evan wants to stand up but Asmund is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmund makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Asmund.

That's two 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.
Evan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Asmund is proving hard to escape from.
Asmund keeping moving, preventing Evan from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asmund is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Evan throws a big right hand that misses.
Lee Evan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick by Evan misses

and Asmund counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Asmund.
Evan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evan keeping moving, preventing Asmund from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Asmund comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Asmund winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Asmund!