PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evan DeAngelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Bartlett (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.

DeAngelo
vs
Bartlett

212 cm
19
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
18
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Evan DeAngelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Scott Bartlett!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

DeAngelo feints and as Bartlett raises his hands in defense, DeAngelo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bartlett wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and DeAngelo is now in half guard.
DeAngelo wants to control but Bartlett is keeping him busy.
Bartlett trying to control from the bottom.
DeAngelo controlling the pace.
Bartlett is looking to improve his position.
DeAngelo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bartlett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DeAngelo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
DeAngelo controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeAngelo wants to control the pace but Bartlett is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeAngelo prevents Bartlett from getting the reversal.
DeAngelo working Bartlett over with strikes here.
Bartlett working to try and regain half guard.
DeAngelo controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeAngelo prevents Bartlett from getting the reversal.
DeAngelo lands a nice shot to the head.
Bartlett is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
DeAngelo tries to control but Bartlett wriggling away.
Bartlett is wriggling around trying to escape.
DeAngelo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bartlett can't escape the position.
Bartlett looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DeAngelo stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Bartlett throws a hook but DeAngelo avoids it easily.
Bartlett walks forward, straight into a front kick from DeAngelo.
DeAngelo doesn't manage to clinch there - Bartlett circles away.
DeAngelo lands a two punch combo.

Bartlett is rocked!
DeAngelo throws a one two combo.
Bartlett is still on wobbly legs! Can DeAngelo finish him?
Bartlett closes the distance but DeAngelo moves to the side

and DeAngelo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bartlett!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeAngelo landing strikes from the mount and Bartlett is in trouble!
DeAngelo lands with some strikes.
Bartlett is trying desperately to improve position.
Bartlett taking shots to the head.

DeAngelo has hold of Bartlett's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bartlett manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bartlett seems to have recovered his senses.
DeAngelo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartlett punching to the body and holding on for dear life.
DeAngelo controlling from mount.
Bartlett is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bartlett can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartlett tries to hold on but DeAngelo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan DeAngelo 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.

Bartlett wants to clinch up but DeAngelo keeps it at a distance.
DeAngelo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
DeAngelo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bartlett's waist but Bartlett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DeAngelo off to one side.
A swing and a miss from Bartlett.
Bartlett misses with a series of wild punches.
Bartlett is looking to clinch but DeAngelo is avoiding it.
Bartlett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and DeAngelo counters with a three punch combo that has Bartlett backing up. Bartlett nods at DeAngelo to acknowledge the strikes.
DeAngelo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bartlett but Bartlett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Evan DeAngelo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

DeAngelo moves into the clinch.
Bartlett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DeAngelo smiles and moves away.
Bartlett is looking to clinch.
DeAngelo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bartlett swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan DeAngelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeAngelo wants to clinch up but Bartlett keeps it at a distance.

Bartlett gets a clinch.
DeAngelo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bartlett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
DeAngelo wants to break free but Bartlett has control.

DeAngelo manages to break the clinch.

Bartlett gets caught flat footed, as DeAngelo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeAngelo chips away with some ground and pound.

Bartlett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bartlett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bartlett trying to keep a closed guard but DeAngelo is proving a slippery customer.
Bartlett might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control DeAngelo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bartlett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bartlett trying to control the position.
DeAngelo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bartlett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
DeAngelo ducks under a wild hook from Bartlett.

DeAngelo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bartlett managing to block the knees to the body from DeAngelo.

Bartlett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bartlett tries to clinch but DeAngelo moves out of range.
Bartlett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeAngelo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bartlett but Bartlett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
DeAngelo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bartlett wants to clinch.
Bartlett doesn't manage to clinch there - DeAngelo circles away.

Bartlett moves into the clinch.
DeAngelo looking to stall.
DeAngelo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
DeAngelo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bartlett is keeping busy.

Bartlett drags the fight down to the ground.
DeAngelo sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeAngelo stopping the sweep attempt from Bartlett.
Bartlett throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bartlett wants to sweep but no luck.
Bartlett keeping moving, preventing DeAngelo from controlling successfully.
Bartlett trying to keep a closed guard but DeAngelo is proving a slippery customer.
DeAngelo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
DeAngelo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
DeAngelo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartlett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
DeAngelo keeps the fight on the outside.

DeAngelo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bartlett!
Bartlett is trying desperately to improve position.
Bartlett throwing hammer fists to the chest of DeAngelo. What's that going to do exactly?
Bartlett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bartlett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan DeAngelo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Bartlett misses with a double jab.
A choreographed right hand from Bartlett misses the target.

DeAngelo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Bartlett is looking to reverse the position.
DeAngelo wants to control but Bartlett is keeping him busy.
Bartlett is looking to reverse the position.
DeAngelo happy to just control the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bartlett gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

DeAngelo decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Bartlett looks to clinch
and DeAngelo counters with a stiff right hand.
DeAngelo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bartlett pinned against the cage. Bartlett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bartlett tries to clinch up.
DeAngelo tries for a takedown but Bartlett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

DeAngelo has closed the distance and engaged Bartlett in a clinch.
DeAngelo has had enough of the clinch but Bartlett keeps him there for the moment.
DeAngelo avoiding damage.
DeAngelo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bartlett has him pressed against the cage.

DeAngelo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeAngelo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan DeAngelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bartlett clinches but DeAngelo breaks the clinch
and DeAngelo counters with a one-two to the body.
Scott Bartlett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

DeAngelo drives through and clinches with Bartlett against the cage.
DeAngelo gets underhooks to prevent Bartlett's takedown attempt.
Bartlett prevents DeAngelo from breaking the clinch.
DeAngelo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bartlett is keeping busy.

Bartlett turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bartlett manages to end up in side control.

Bartlett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
DeAngelo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bartlett asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Bartlett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by DeAngelo, who protects the arm well.
Bartlett is looking to take a break and control but DeAngelo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeAngelo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bartlett's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
DeAngelo gets back to full guard.
DeAngelo keeping moving, preventing Bartlett from controlling successfully.

DeAngelo working for a triangle but Bartlett defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartlett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeAngelo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Evan DeAngelo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bartlett wanted to stand there but DeAngelo had control of the position.
Bartlett trying to control but DeAngelo is working from the bottom.
Bartlett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
DeAngelo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bartlett!
Scott Bartlett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeAngelo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bartlett is wriggling around trying to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evan DeAngelo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DeAngelo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan DeAngelo!