PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Jeremy Briggs (ranked 6376 p4p, 4087 weight class) and Evan Saunders (ranked 592 p4p, 471 weight class). Evan Saunders is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Briggs
vs
Saunders

190 cm
25
270
0 - 3 - 0

210 cm
25
265
2 - 3 - 0

Solid boxing
KO power

Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeremy Briggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Evan Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Saunders is predictable there
and Briggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Evan Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Briggs blocks a head kick by Saunders.
It appears Briggs was looking to counter with a kick there.
Saunders takes a swing at Briggs's ribcage but misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Briggs crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Saunders - the referee stops the clock and Briggs gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Saunders. Briggs manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Saunders pushes Briggs up against the ropes in a clinch.
Saunders tries to throw a body punch but Briggs avoids it by throwing Saunders back against the ropes.
Saunders tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Briggs avoids it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saunders.
We've been informed that Saunders has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Saunders working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saunders struggles to land a body shot inside as Briggs controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saunders blocks a body shot from Briggs.
Saunders lands an elbow just above Briggs 's eye.

It looks like Jeremy Briggs has been cut.
Briggs scores with a shoulder strike.
Saunders scores a nice knee to the body.
Briggs is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Saunders - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Briggs fails to land.
Saunders scores with a hook to the body.

Saunders manages to break the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saunders scores with a shot to the side of Briggs's head.
Saunders lands a body shot in the clinch.

Saunders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saunders lands a leg kick that knocks Briggs off balance momentarily.

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

Saunders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saunders lets loose with a powerful body kick. Briggs will feel that in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saunders.
Briggs has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness in the buildup to the fight.
Briggs defending well as Saunders loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saunders looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saunders throws a shot to the body.
Saunders turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saunders lands a body shot.

Saunders clinches up with Briggs and pushes him back against the ropes.
Saunders lands a nice uppercut.
Saunders stalling the fight.
Saunders landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Saunders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Briggs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Saunders dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Briggs's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Saunders throws a head kick that misses.
Jeremy Briggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saunders pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saunders looks to throw the jab but Briggs is out of range.

Saunders fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Briggs, pushing him back against the ropes.

Saunders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Briggs tries to keep at a distance but Saunders has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saunders is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Briggs misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Briggs is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saunders is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Saunders.
Saunders working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saunders utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Evan Saunders seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saunders scores with a hook to the body.
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Briggs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saunders.
Saunders using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Briggs avoids the elbow strike from Saunders, against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Saunders as the two fighters clinch.
Saunders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Briggs is defending well for now.
Saunders missing with knees to the body.
Saunders lands a knee to the body.
Saunders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Saunders.
Saunders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Briggs's elbow.
Saunders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Saunders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Briggs is looking to break free of the clinch but Saunders has double underhooks.
Saunders misses with a punch to the body.

Saunders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saunders tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saunders misses with a wild body shot.
And Briggs counters with a quick kick to the body but Saunders blocks it.
Saunders misses with a head kick.
Saunders misses the shot to the body.
Briggs slips a jab from Saunders.
Briggs is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Saunders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Briggs's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Saunders misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evan Saunders is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saunders throws a hook to the side of Briggs's head but Briggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saunders lands a head shot.
Saunders lands a slapping body shot.
Saunders is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Briggs rather than just go for the knockout.
Saunders throws a sloppy body shot
and Briggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saunders scores with the left hand. Briggs knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice cross by Saunders.

Saunders clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

Briggs is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Saunders.
Oh Briggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saunders creates a bit of distance and cracks Briggs with a big uppercut! Briggs goes down! The referee pushes Saunders away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Briggs make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Saunders takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Evan Saunders!
Evan Saunders decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.