PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between A Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sarah Northcote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Evans
vs
Northcote

176 cm
20
139 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

165 cm
22
138 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Rocha Nutrition
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Cagewars Clothing
Punishment clothing

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, A Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sarah Northcote!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Northcote scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Northcote trying to control the position but Evans is working away.
Evans tries to strike but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Northcote's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Evans is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Northcote connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Evans some visible discomfort.
Northcote lands a nice forearm strike.
Northcote grinds an elbow into Evans's temple.
Evans throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.

Northcote thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Northcote is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Evans is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Northcote working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Evans tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Northcote tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Northcote prevents Evans from escaping the position.
Northcote has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Evans!
Northcote tries to control but Evans wriggling away.
Evans gets back to half guard.
Northcote working the head and body with strikes.

Evans looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Evans is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Northcote is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Evans sees it coming and defends easily.
Northcote not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Evans is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Northcote pulls his head out easily.

Northcote is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Evans doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Northcote.
Northcote scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Evans manages to get to full guard.
Northcote pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Evans is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Evans working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Northcote doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Northcote manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Northcote's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Northcote from controlling successfully.
Northcote trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Northcote sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Evans's guard.

Northcote is looking for a kimura but Evans is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Northcote to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Northcote wants to advance to full mount but Evans doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Northcote stops Evans from standing up.
Evans thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Northcote wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.

Northcote 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.

Northcote has gone for a leg lock! Evans slips out almost immediately though and dives into Northcote's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Northcote is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Evans will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Evans works over Northcote with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sarah Northcote dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Northcote drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Evans escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Northcote gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Northcote drops back looking for a leg! Evans is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Evans manages to kick Northcote off! Northcote jumps back into Evans's guard.
Northcote with a nice head shot there.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Northcote from controlling successfully.

Northcote 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Evans escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Northcote gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Evans is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Evans has his foot on Northcote's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Northcote works his way back into a safe position though.

Northcote avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Northcote trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Northcote 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.

Northcote drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Northcote jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Northcote content to stall in guard here.

That's two 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.

Evans throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Northcote wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.

Northcote postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Evans is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Northcote, into his guard.
Northcote is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Evans lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Northcote is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Evans drops back looking for a leg! Northcote is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Northcote manages to kick Evans off! Evans jumps back into Northcote's guard.
Northcote is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Northcote working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Evans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Evans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Northcote looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Northcote lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Evans!

Northcote has hold of Evans's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Evans manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Northcote is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Evans can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Northcote is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Evans has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Evans!
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Northcote has wrist control.

Northcote is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Evans avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sarah Northcote showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Northcote wants to clinch.
A Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans with a lazy takedown attempt

and Northcote counters with a takedown into side control.

Northcote thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Evans is not content to let Northcote control the position.
Northcote wants to control for a moment but Evans uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

Evans moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Northcote.
Northcote looking for a sweep but Evans has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Northcote tries to improve his position but instead Evans has taken his back!
Evans lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Northcote tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Northcote working to try and regain half guard.
Northcote is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sarah Northcote has got the better of the ground game so far.
Northcote working to try and regain half guard.

That's two 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.
Northcote looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Northcote trying to control the hands but Evans breaks the grip.
Northcote wants to escape the position.
Evans is not going to allow Northcote to sit and survive in this position.
Northcote breaks Evans's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Northcote drops back, looking for a kneebar! Evans looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Evans looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Evans!
Northcote throws a few strikes from the bottom but Evans takes advantage and mounts!
Evans putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Evans is looking to stand but Evans has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Northcote wants to control but Evans is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Evans is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Northcote can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Evans looking for a guillotine from mount but Northcote is having none of it.
Northcote gets back to half guard.
Northcote 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!

Northcote working for a choke but Evans reverses nicely into Northcote 's guard.
Northcote is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Northcote is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Evans looking for submissions off his back.
Sarah Northcote is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Northcote is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Evans defends it well.
Northcote wants to pass to mount but Evans is defending the position.
A Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Northcote is stalling here. Evans is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Northcote seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Evans has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sarah Northcote comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Northcote 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarah Northcote!