PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pantalei Simeonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chandler Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Simeonov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Japanese Idol - We Are The Champions (cover). Evans has chosen We own it - 2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Simeonov
vs
Evans

189 cm
24
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pantalei Simeonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chandler Evans!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simeonov misses with a takedown attempt

and Evans counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evans looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Evans shoots in and gets a takedown into Simeonov's guard.

Evans decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Simeonov, up you get!
Simeonov tries for a takedown but Evans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Evans lands a jab to Simeonov's midsection.
Simeonov fails with the takedown

and Evans counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pantalei Simeonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simeonov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Evans avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Evans makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chandler Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simeonov misses with a takedown
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simeonov shoots in and gets a takedown into Evans's guard.
Simeonov slips nicely into half guard.

Evans is defending against the submission attempts here by Simeonov.
Simeonov is breathing heavily.
Evans is trying to stand back up but Simeonov is controlling him
Simeonov prevents Evans from improving his position.

Simeonov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Evans defends it well.
Simeonov prevents Evans from improving his position.

Simeonov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Evans can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans pushes Simeonov off looking to stand but Simeonov dives back in and keeps control.

Simeonov is trying to work for a kimura but Evans is defending well.

Evans kicks off Simeonov and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Evans scores with a takedown into Simeonov's guard.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Simeonov is keeping the position.
Simeonov keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Simeonov is keeping the position.
Evans scoring with some ground and pound.
Evans working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Simeonov wants to stand but Evans is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simeonov is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simeonov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Evans tries to avoid it but Simeonov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Evans to the ground. Evans escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simeonov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evans swivels and escapes.
Simeonov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Evans counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Evans has managed to clinch.

Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Evans drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Evans moves into range and clinches up with Simeonov.
Evans prevents the takedown attempt.
Evans lands with a left to the head.

Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Simeonov gets tackled into the cage by Evans. Evans maintains the clinch.

Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt.
Simeonov tries for a takedown but Evans circles away easily
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Evans misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Evans looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Simeonov is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Simeonov manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans sitting in guard here, content to control.
Evans tries to free his leg and advance position but Simeonov is retaining full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Pantalei Simeonov just wasn't active enough.

Evans shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simeonov's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simeonov is looking to escape.
It looks like Evans is going to stand back up.
Simeonov is trying to stand back up but Evans is controlling him
Evans wants to control but Simeonov is keeping him busy.

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

Evans shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simeonov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Evans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simeonov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Evans stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Evans feints and as Simeonov raises his hands in defense, Evans changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Evans gets to his feet. Simeonov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chandler Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Simeonov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Evans pinned against the cage. Evans gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Simeonov. No joy for Evans on that attempt.

Evans shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Simeonov's guard.
Simeonov wants to stand and escape but Evans is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Evans wanted to stand there but Simeonov had control of the position.
Evans throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simeonov working a defensive guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pantalei Simeonov.

Evans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Simeonov can't get the takedown.

Simeonov drags the fight down to the ground.
Simeonov wants to stand but Evans is controlling the position.
Evans stands and throws Simeonov's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simeonov pushes Evans away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Evans gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Evans stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Evans shoots in and gets a takedown into Simeonov's guard.
Simeonov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Evans is one step ahead there.
Evans tries to stand but Simeonov is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simeonov as he jumps to the side.
Simeonov closes the distance and clinches up with Evans, looking for a takedown. Simeonov pushes Evans against the cage but Evans circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pantalei Simeonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Evans looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Evans has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Simeonov is proving hard to escape from.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simeonov wants to stand and escape but Evans is having none of it.
Chandler Evans is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Simeonov working for a triangle but Evans defends it easily.
Evans must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Evans decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chandler Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Evans has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chandler Evans!
Chandler Evans took some time post fight to say the following; 'The fans are amazing.'.