PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ademir Evandrus (ranked 3433 p4p, 3472 weight class) and Micah Spinks (ranked 186 p4p, 189 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Evandrus
vs
Spinks

170 cm
25
135
1 - 0 - 0

159 cm
25
135
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Evo Supps(160q energy loss and Stamina Inc)

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ademir Evandrus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Micah Spinks!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evandrus fails with a takedown attempt.
Spinks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Evandrus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spinks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Evandrus.
Spinks wants to clinch up but Evandrus keeps it at a distance.

Evandrus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Spinks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Evandrus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spinks's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evandrus trying to control the position from guard on top but Spinks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spinks wants to stand and escape but Evandrus is having none of it.
Evandrus stopping the sweep attempt from Spinks.
Evandrus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Evandrus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spinks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Evandrus landing some decent shots from guard.
Spinks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Evandrus is one step ahead there.
Evandrus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Evandrus chips away with some ground and pound.
Evandrus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spinks trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evandrus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spinks keeping moving, preventing Evandrus from controlling successfully.
Spinks wants to stand but Evandrus is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evandrus seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Spinks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Evandrus is pressing down on Spinks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Evandrus looking for a sweep. Not yet Evandrus, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Evandrus is working an open guard so Spinks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Spinks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Evandrus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spinks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ademir Evandrus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evandrus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Spinks gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Evandrus works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Evandrus trying to control the position from guard on top but Spinks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spinks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Evandrus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Evandrus won't allow Spinks to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evandrus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Evandrus postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spinks is on top in guard.

Evandrus throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Spinks gets to his feet - Evandrus follows without any prompting.
Evandrus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Despite the aggression on Spinks's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Spinks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Evandrus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Spinks after a bit of a struggle.
Evandrus is working for takedown but Spinks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Evandrus is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spinks trying to stall but Evandrus improves his position.
Spinks misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evandrus is looking for a takedown.
Spinks taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Micah Spinks will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Evandrus avoids the head kick by Spinks.
Spinks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Evandrus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spinks tries to clinch up but Evandrus circles away and keeps his distance.
Evandrus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spinks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Evandrus. That did some damage!

Evandrus forces Spinks back against the cage and clinches.
Evandrus blocks the elbow strike.

Evandrus works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Spinks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ademir Evandrus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Evandrus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Spinks wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Evandrus is now in half guard.
Evandrus wants to pass the guard but Spinks is defending well.
Spinks wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evandrus prevents Spinks from improving his position.
Spinks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Evandrus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Evandrus's back!
Evandrus rolls, trying to escape but Spinks keeps control of the position.
Spinks trying to control momentarily.
Spinks doesn't have the hooks in and Evandrus manages to turn into his guard.
Spinks thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Evandrus stands up over Spinks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Spinks working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spinks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Evandrus is controlling him.
Spinks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Evandrus manages to get himself to full guard.

Evandrus throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Spinks is fighting to break Evandrus's control of his arms but Evandrus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Evandrus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spinks's guard.

Spinks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Evandrus is controlling him.
Evandrus landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evandrus prevents Spinks from getting back to his feet.
Evandrus is in close to Spinks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Evandrus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Spinks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Evandrus preventing the sweep.
Evandrus throws a big right hand that misses.
Spinks 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.
Spinks wants to get back to his feet but Evandrus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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.
Evandrus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Evandrus trying to control but Spinks is working from the bottom.
Evandrus connects with a couple of short punches.
Evandrus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Evandrus tries to free his leg and advance position but Spinks is retaining full guard.

Evandrus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Spinks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Spinks has escaped and now he's on top!

Spinks wanted to stand there but Evandrus had control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evandrus wants to improve his position but instead Spinks has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ademir Evandrus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Spinks doesn't manage to clinch there - Evandrus circles away.
Ademir Evandrus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Spinks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Evandrus content to stall in guard here.
Spinks wants to stand and escape but Evandrus is having none of it.
Evandrus lands a couple of digs.
Spinks wants to stand but Evandrus is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spinks keeping moving, preventing Evandrus from controlling successfully.
Evandrus's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spinks trying to keep a closed guard but Evandrus is proving a slippery customer.
Evandrus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Evandrus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spinks tries to clinch up but Evandrus circles away and keeps his distance.
Spinks throws a sloppy head kick and Evandrus moves out of range easily.

Evandrus shoots in and bounces Spinks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Evandrus lands a couple of elbows.
Spinks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Evandrus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Evandrus wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evandrus throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Spinks throws a big elbow that misses.
Evandrus can't keep his opponent in guard - Spinks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Spinks tries to stand but can't do so whilst Evandrus controls his leg.
Evandrus is doing well to control the position and prevent Spinks from advancing to side control.
Evandrus scores with a few weak punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spinks prevents Evandrus from improving his position.
Spinks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Evandrus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Spinks pushing down on Evandrus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Evandrus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evandrus pulls Spinks in close to prevent any damage.
Spinks wants to stand but Evandrus is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evandrus seems keen to control Spinks's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Spinks has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Evandrus is proving hard to escape from.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Spinks moves into the clinch successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evandrus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Evandrus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spinks prevents it.
The referee calls for Spinks to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ademir Evandrus.
I think Evandrus 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ademir Evandrus!