PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slide (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.

Evans
vs
Slide

200 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

203 cm
22
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabriel Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kimbo Slide!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Evans or perhaps it was just good defense by Slide which made him look bad.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Slide misses with a takedown
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slide misses with a takedown

and Evans counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Evans.
Slide is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Slide lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Evans!
Evans tries to hold on but Slide postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slide is landing with some decent strikes but Evans is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Evans is trying to escape the mount but Slide keeps good control and instead manages to take Evans's back.

Slide working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Slide has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Evans has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Evans avoids the strikes from Slide.

Slide working for the choke.
Slide looks gassed!
Slide slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Evans tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Evans is looking to improve his position but Slide isn't that keen on the idea.

Slide is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Evans can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Evans knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slide on the ground.
Evans working to try and regain half guard.
Evans tries to control Slide's body but Slide pushes him off. Evans squirms to his side and now Slide has his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans can't escape the position.
Slide has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Evans's body.

Evans preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Slide.

Evans preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Slide.
Evans trying to control the action but Slide just sinks the hooks in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slide tries to keep control of the position but Evans is staying busy.

Slide is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Evans is defending well though. Slide let's go of the attempt for now.

Slide working for a choke but Evans is defending well.
Evans holding both Slide 's hands and preventing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Slide dominated that round.
That's time! Evans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Evans avoids the head kick by Slide.
Evans lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Evans throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Evans with a poor takedown

and Slide decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Evans's guard.
Slide trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Evans lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Slide!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slide tries to lock up and control but Evans gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slide is in all sorts of trouble here.
Slide is squirming around, avoiding Evans's attempts to control the action.
Slide can't escape the position.
Evans sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Evans dominating with strikes here.
Slide keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Slide is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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.
Slide tries to hold on but Evans pushes him away.
Slide tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Evans lands a big shot there that rocks Slide but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Evans putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Evans is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Evans prevents Slide from getting the reversal.
Slide wants to control but Evans is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Slide is looking to escape.
Slide can't escape the position.
Slide wants to hold on but Evans pushes him away.
Slide manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Slide wants to control but Evans is keeping busy.
Slide tries to roll over but Evans keeps him under control.

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.
Evans is taking a breather. Slide says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Slide is doing well to control the position and prevent Evans from advancing to side control.
Evans is thwarting Slide's attempts to control the position.
Slide is controlling Evans's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Slide is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gabriel Evans will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!

Evans shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Slide decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Evans's guard.

Slide drops back, looking for a kneebar! Evans looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Evans looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Evans!
Slide is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Evans stands up.

Evans scores with a takedown into Slide's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slide manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Evans manages to get himself to full guard.
Slide makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Slide thows a big elbow that misses.
Slide passes Evans's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kimbo Slide has got the better of the ground game so far.
Evans tries to roll over but Slide keeps him under control.

Evans is defending against the submission attempts here by Slide.
Evans wants to improve his position but Slide is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans is looking to escape.

Slide is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Evans has managed to free his arm - good work.
Slide is keen to just control but Evans is a slippery customer.
Evans is trying to stand.
Slide wants to control but Evans is keeping him busy.

Slide is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans gets back to full guard.
Evans not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Evans is working an open guard so Slide takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Evans fails with the takedown

and Slide counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Evans!
Slide controlling his opponent.

Slide stands up from mount. Strange move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans misses with a takedown

and Slide counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Evans!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Slide wants to finish this one by submission but Evans is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Slide.
Evans has given up his back. Will we see Slide going for some submissions?
Slide is riding his opponent, not letting Evans buck him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans tries to escape but Slide has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kimbo Slide comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Slide 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Slide!