PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keanu Ikaika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ikaika comes to the cage accompanied by Not Afraid. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Ikaika
vs
Evans

182 cm
22
222 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

193 cm
22
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

THE STEEL PENN NUTRITION

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keanu Ikaika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinton Evans!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ikaika throws a series of punches but Evans avoids them all with ease.
Ikaika misses with a wild combination.
Ikaika misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Ikaika thows a body shot but no joy.
Evans fails with the takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ikaika darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ikaika tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Ikaika.
Evans slips a jab from Ikaika.
Ikaika misses with a double jab.
Evans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ikaika.
Evans slips under a jab from Ikaika.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ikaika throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Evans throws a hook but Ikaika avoids it easily.
Evans fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ikaika throws a series of punches but Evans moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ikaika scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Quinton Evans has been cut.
Evans throws an overhand right that lands on Ikaika's shoulder, as Ikaika tries to avoid the shot.
Ikaika ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
Keanu Ikaika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Ikaika.
Ikaika misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ikaika throws a combination. Evans tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ikaika thows a body shot but no joy.
Evans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ikaika.
Ikaika will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ikaika thows a body shot but no joy.
Evans avoids a punch combination nicely.
Evans pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ikaika lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Evans circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
Ikaika ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Ikaika.
Evans on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ikaika takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ikaika scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That has opened up Quinton Evans's cut even more.
Ikaika connects with a looping right hand.
Evans tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Keanu Ikaika is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ikaika misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Evans is defended easily by Ikaika.
Keanu Ikaika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Evans.
Evans looks gassed!
Ikaika connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ikaika rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Evans moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ikaika moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ikaika throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evans.
Evans misses with a looping left.
Some bone on bone action there as Ikaika checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Evans is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ikaika is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Evans.
Ikaika misses with a combination

and Evans counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ikaika trying to control the position here.
Ikaika knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Evans on the ground.
Evans pushing down on Ikaika's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Evans prevents Ikaika from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ikaika is doing well to control the position and prevent Evans from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ikaika is trying to stand back up but Evans is controlling him
Evans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ikaika's head.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ikaika cracks Evans with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Evans is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ikaika sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Evans walks into a straight right hand from Ikaika.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ikaika misses with the combination.
Evans takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keanu Ikaika dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quinton Evans's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Evans avoids the body shot from Ikaika.
Evans has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ikaika finds it's way round the side to connect with Evans's head.
Ikaika misses with a series of wild punches.
Ikaika scores with a one two! Evans had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Evans swinging wildly here.
Ikaika uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Evans has time to react.
Ikaika misses with a double jab
and Evans counters with a series of strikes. Ikaika will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ikaika throws a series of punches but Evans moves out of range.
Ikaika throws a combination. Evans tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ikaika.

The cut above Quinton Evans's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Ikaika misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ikaika throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evans.
Keanu Ikaika is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ikaika throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
Ikaika throws a series of punches but Evans moves out of range.
Donk. Ikaika catches Evans right on the button with a cross.
Ikaika fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Evans on the side of the head.
Jab by Ikaika.

Quinton Evans's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Evans avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keanu Ikaika is winning the standup battle so far.
Ikaika fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ikaika ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Ikaika throws a series of punches but Evans avoids them all with ease.
Evans pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ikaika is out of range and Evans settles back down.
Ikaika throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Ikaika scores with a four punch combination!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Quinton Evans's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Keanu Ikaika!