PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darell Deleon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Evers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Deleon
vs
Evers

174 cm
19
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darell Deleon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Evers!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deleon checks the leg kick.
Deleon tries to clinch but Evers is having none of it.

Evers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deleon, pushing him back against the cage.
Evers is looking to break free of the clinch but Deleon has double underhooks.
Evers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deleon's elbow.

Deleon breaks the clinch.
Evers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Evers wants it to stay on the feet.
Evers throws a head kick but Deleon moves out of range.
Evers misses with the body kick
and Deleon counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Deleon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Evers as he avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Deleon blocks the leg kick.

Deleon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Evers to the mat! Evers manages to get full guard.
Deleon stays in close to Evers's body and controls the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evers controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Evers is on top in guard.
Deleon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Evers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Deleon pushes Evers away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Evers gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Evers is staying tight to Deleon's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Deleon is looking for a sweep.
Evers wants to take a breather but Deleon manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Evers.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deleon keeping full guard, as Evers tries to pass.
Evers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Evers stands up from Deleon's guard - Evers perhaps looking for a knockout.
Deleon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darell Deleon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evers looks for a takedown but Deleon sprawls well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Deleon. No joy for Evers on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evers throws a head kick but Deleon moves out of range.
Deleon misses with a takedown attempt - Evers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Deleon wants to clinch up but Evers keeps it at a distance.
Deleon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Evers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Deleon's waist but Deleon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Evers off to one side.
Deleon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evers shoots in for a takedown but Deleon shows good takedown defense.
Evers looks winded!

Deleon moves into the clinch.

Deleon successfully pulls guard.
Evers stopping the sweep attempt from Deleon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deleon is wriggling around but Evers manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deleon is pressing down on Evers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Deleon is trying to keep Evers in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Evers wants to pass the guard but Deleon is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evers trying to control but Deleon is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mark Evers will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Deleon tries to clinch up

and Evers counters by moving into the clinch.
Evers tries to pull guard but Deleon holds him up against the cage and eventually Evers drops back down to his feet.

Deleon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Evers rushes Deleon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Deleon tries to pull guard but Evers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Evers tries to pull guard but Deleon won't allow it.
Deleon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Deleon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Deleon tries a knee to the head but Evers blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evers tries to pull guard but Deleon won't allow it.
Darell Deleon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Evers.
Evers is trying to drag Deleon to the mat but Deleon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Deleon has Evers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Evers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Deleon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Deleon working Evers over with knees to the body.
Deleon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Evers.
Deleon wants a takedown but no success here.
Deleon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Evers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Evers swats away the attempt to clinch by Deleon.
Darell Deleon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deleon lands with a kick to the temple. Evers shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Evers.
Deleon moves out of range as Evers throws a body kick.
Deleon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Evers sprawls well. Evers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Deleon gets slowly back to his feet.
Deleon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deleon shoots in looking for a takedown. Evers tries to sprawl out of it but Deleon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Evers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Deleon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Evers.
Evers tries for a takedown but Deleon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Evers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Deleon is fending him off so far but Evers persists. Nope, Deleon circles away and we're back to standing.
Evers keeps the fight on the outside.
Evers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Deleon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Evers somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evers is looking to land body kicks.
Deleon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Deleon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Evers circles away.
Evers doesn't manage to clinch there - Deleon circles away.
Evers tries to clinch up but Deleon circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Evers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Deleon pinned against the cage. Deleon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Evers tries to close the distance and clinch but Deleon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mark Evers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Deleon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Evers as he avoids it easily.
Evers tries to close the distance and clinch but Deleon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Evers tries to clinch up

and Deleon moves into the clinch.
Evers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Deleon walks away with a smile on his face. Evers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Deleon slaps away a takedown attempt from Evers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Deleon shoots in looking for a takedown but Evers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Deleon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Deleon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Evers shoots in for a takedown but Deleon shows good takedown defense.
Darell Deleon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Evers.
Evers fails with a takedown attempt.
Evers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deleon leaves Evers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Evers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Evers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Deleon circles away.
Deleon wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Evers as Deleon shoots in.
Deleon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Evers defends well and Deleon ends up having to push Evers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Evers pulls guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deleon trying to control but Evers is working from the bottom.
Deleon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Evers trying to control the position.

Evers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deleon defends it easily.
Deleon passes Evers's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deleon trying to control the action but Evers is working from the bottom.
Evers trying to control but Deleon postures up.
Evers is trying to get back to full guard.
Evers is staying active underneath Deleon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Deleon in particular looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Darell Deleon wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Evers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Deleon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Evers somewhat.
Deleon shoots in for a takedown but Evers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Deleon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Deleon shoots in for a takedown but Evers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Darell Deleon is winning the standup battle so far.
Deleon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Evers.
Deleon avoids the head kick by Evers.
Deleon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Darell Deleon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark Evers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evers tries for a takedown but Deleon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

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 Darell Deleon.
I think Evers has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!