PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Blind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans comes to the cage accompanied by "Phenomenon" by Thousand Foot Krutch. Evans is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Evans
vs
Blind

170 cm
23
144 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seth Blind!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans stuffs the takedown attempt from Blind. Blind gets slowly back to his feet.
Blind looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blind is defended easily by Evans.
Evans throws a right hand that Blind ducks under and follows up with a left that Blind also avoids with ease.
Evans misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blind shoots in but Evans avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alex Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Blind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blind takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Seth Blind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blind shoots for a double leg takedown but Evans sprawls well. He's pushed Blind's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
Blind shoots in and drives through. Evans sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Evans. No joy for Blind on that attempt.
Blind shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense.
Blind wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Evans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blind throws a sloppy head kick
and Evans counters with a two punch combo.
Evans cracks Blind with a good jab.
Blind tries to clinch but Evans moves away
and Evans counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blind tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blind shoots for a takedown but Evans saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown by Blind or perhaps it was just good defense by Evans which made him look bad.

Blind shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Blind throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Evans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blind is looking to work some ground and pound but Evans has wrist control.
Blind stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blind trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blind's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blind.
Blind has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blind sitting in guard here, content to control.
Evans is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Blind tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Evans counters with a slapping leg kick.
Blind with a lazy takedown attempt
and Evans makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Blind shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Evans but Evans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Evans displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blind.
Blind fails with the takedown
and Evans counters with a left and a right that stings Blind.
Evans lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blind shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Evans defends it nicely.
Blind misses with a takedown attempt - Evans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blind is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blind misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blind tries to score a power double leg takedown but Evans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blind somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blind misses with a takedown
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Evans dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Evans slaps away a takedown attempt from Blind, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blind throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Evans's waist but Evans gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blind off to one side.
A low kick from Blind misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Blind tries to clinch up
and Evans counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blind throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Evans's waist but Evans gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blind off to one side.
Alex Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Blind.
Evans connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blind walks into a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Blind.
Blind creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Blind tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Evans trying to remain calm as Blind controls from the top position.
Evans is working to avoid the ground and pound but Blind connects with a decent elbow.
Evans takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Blind trying to control the position but Evans is working away.
Evans taking punishment in the form of punches.
Evans is trying to get back to his feet.

Blind working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blind wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evans keeps working.
Blind cracks Evans with a big elbow.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Blind fails with the takedown
and Evans makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Evans keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Evans lands a two punch combo.
Blind shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Evans as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blind has taken the fight to the clinch.
Evans lands with a right to the head.

Blind turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Blind manages to end up in side control.
Evans is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Blind asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Blind in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Evans tries to escape but Blind is in control.
Blind is chipping away with strikes.
Evans is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Blind asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Blind scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Evans to see if he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Blind moves into range and clinches up with Evans.

Blind gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Evans is looking to stand up but Blind isn't so interested in that idea.
Blind pushing down on Evans's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Evans is trying to stand.
Blind lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Evans is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blind scores with a couple of nice shots.

Blind in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Evans tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Blind!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Seth Blind!