PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Ricky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricky kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Momma said KNOCK U OUT!. Evans is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ready For Some Aksion. Doug Ricky could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rashad Evans's chin.

Ricky
vs
Evans

190 cm
24
210 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

180 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doug Ricky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rashad Evans!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evans swivels and escapes.
Ricky blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Evans - just one landing.
Ricky tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Doug Ricky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricky misses with a takedown attempt - Evans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ricky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Ricky shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Ricky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ricky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evans swivels and escapes.
Evans throws a right and a left that Ricky avoids nicely.
Ricky wants to clinch.
Ricky tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.
Evans misses the jab.
Evans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ricky.

Ricky forces Evans back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Evans blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Evans manages to break the clinch.
Ricky wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Ricky checks a leg kick.
A combination from Evans does no damage.
Evans swinging wilding here.
Evans throws a right hand that Ricky ducks under and follows up with a left that Ricky also avoids with ease.
Evans cracks Ricky with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Evans motions for Ricky to come forward. Evans throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ricky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Ricky blocks a jab.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricky manages to avoid it.
Ricky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws an overhand right that lands on Ricky's shoulder, as Ricky tries to avoid the shot.
Evans swats away the attempt to clinch by Ricky.

Ricky closes the distance and clinches.

Ricky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ricky misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck for Ricky with that takedown attempt.
Ricky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Evans throws out the jab.
Ricky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Evans lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Evans connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Evans keeps the fight on the outside.
Ricky wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricky tries a low kick but Evans avoids it.
Ricky blocks a jab.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Ricky.
Ricky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.

Ricky closes the distance and clinches.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Evans wants to break the clinch but can't.
Evans wants to break free but Ricky has control.
Evans tries to break the clinch but Ricky is controlling the position.
Ricky has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Evans is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ricky lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricky has Evans pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Evans manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Evans tries to break the clinch but Ricky is controlling the position.
Evans wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Evans wants to break the clinch but can't.
Evans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ricky has him pressed against the cage.
Evans wants to break the clinch but can't.
Evans is trying to break free.
Ricky keeps control of Evans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Evans takes a shot to the head.
Evans gets underhooks to prevent Ricky's takedown attempt.
Evans is trying to break free.
Evans wants to break free but Ricky has control.
Evans wants to get back to striking at distance but Ricky won't allow it.
Ricky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Evanss head.
Evans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ricky has him pressed against the cage.

Ricky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Ricky scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Evans throws the kick towards the body but Ricky avoids it.
Ricky wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Doug Ricky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ricky tries for a takedown but Evans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Evans misses with a double jab
and Ricky counters with a right hand to the body.
Ricky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ricky tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.
Evans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Evans throws a leg kick that misses.
Evans misses with a looping right.
Ricky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ricky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Evans as he jumps to the side.
Good standup being displayed there by Evans as he connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Evans tries to keep at a distance but Ricky has taken the fight into the clinch.

Ricky has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Evans is trying to keep an underhook but Ricky manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ricky takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ricky is keen to just control but Evans is a slippery customer.
Ricky looks to land a strike but Evans avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

Ricky drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Evans dives on top into guard.

Ricky 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Evans gets to his feet. Ricky looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Ricky gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Ricky breaks the clinch.
Evans tries to work over Ricky's front leg with a kick but Ricky checks it.
A low kick from Evans misses
and Ricky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Evans fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ricky.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans throws a sloppy head kick and Ricky moves out of range easily.
Ricky takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Evans tries to bum rush Ricky with a series of wild strikes but Ricky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricky tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.
Evans lands a head shot.
Rashad Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ricky takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ricky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Evans is fending him off so far but Ricky persists. Nope, Evans circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Ricky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ricky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Evans.
Ricky ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Rashad Evans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ricky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ricky is looking to clinch.
Evans uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ricky has time to react.
Evans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ricky.
Ricky tries to close the distance and clinch but Evans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Evans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to bum rush Ricky with a series of wild strikes but Ricky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ricky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ricky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ricky looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Evans scores with a nice strike.
Evans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ricky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Evans but Evans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans scores with a hook to the body. Ricky takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Evans throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ricky counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rashad Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ricky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ricky closes the distance and clinches up with Evans, looking for a takedown. Ricky pushes Evans against the cage but Evans circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Evans misses with a straight left.
Ricky wants to clinch.
Ricky avoids the body shot from Evans.
Ricky shoots for a double leg takedown but Evans sprawls well. He's pushed Ricky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ricky misses with a combination
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Evans tries to bum rush Ricky with a series of wild strikes but Ricky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ricky tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ricky fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Ricky. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricky looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Evans misses with a wild combination.
Evans connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ricky wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Ricky slips a straight right by Evans.
Evans lands a right hook to the body.
Ricky tries to clinch

and Evans counters with a series of strikes that sends Ricky to the canvas! Evans follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!

Ricky is rocked!

Evans gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oh Ricky is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Evans closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Ricky out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rashad Evans!