PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beast Mode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willard Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mode
vs
Evans

196 cm
23
263 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
240 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Beast Mode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willard Evans!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Mode with that takedown attempt.
Mode shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Mode is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Evans's half guard.
Mode slips a nice elbow through Evans's hands, connecting with Evans's forehead.
Mode thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Evans to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mode postures up in Evans's guard and throws a big left but Evans blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mode throwing strikes but missing.
Mode lands a couple of elbows.
Evans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Evans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mode.
Mode scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mode is looking to work some ground and pound but Evans has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Evans looks gassed!
Mode throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Evans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Evans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mode stopping the sweep attempt from Evans.
Mode loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mode throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mode cracks Evans with a solid left hand.
Mode working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Evans's head.
Evans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mode is controlling him.
Mode lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Evans is trying to keep Mode in close.
Mode trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mode accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mode throws a big right hand that misses.
Mode with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mode chips away with some ground and pound.
Mode throwing strikes from guard but Evans blocks nicely.
Mode throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Evans closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Evans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mode keeps working.
Mode wants to improve his position but Evans is controlling well.
Evans wants to take a breather but Mode is having none of it.
Evans might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mode kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Evans is just content to waste time from the top position. Mode takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Evans stopping the sweep attempt from Mode.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Evans displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mode.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beast Mode. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mode gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Evans to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Evans trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mode's guard.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Mode is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beast Mode dominated that 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.

Mode misses with a takedown

and Evans counters by moving into the clinch.
Mode's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Evans has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mode avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Evans prevents a takedown attempt there.
Evans with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mode is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Evans pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beast Mode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mode pulls his leg out and moves away.

Mode shoots in and bounces Evans off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mode accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Evans escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mode gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mode scoring with some ground and pound.
Mode preventing the sweep.
Mode has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Evans is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mode throwing strikes from guard but Evans blocks nicely.
Mode with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two 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.
Mode trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Mode feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mode postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mode throws a big right hand that misses.
Evans controlling Mode's posture.
Mode in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mode scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mode is in close to Evans's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mode trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mode accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Evans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mode.
Evans trying to control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mode shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Evans counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Evans.
Mode keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Evans makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Evans wants to control from the top but Mode keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mode wants to sweep here but Evans controlling him for the moment.

Mode working for a triangle but Evans defends it easily.
Mode managing to control the position.
Mode wants to hit a switch here but Evans passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mode there!
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 Beast Mode will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Evans tries to clinch but Mode moves out of range.
Mode gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Evans counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mode's guard now.
Evans wants to control from the top but Mode keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mode pulls Evans in close to his closed guard and prevents Evans from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mode'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.
Evans trying to control but Mode is working from the bottom.
Mode controlling Evans's posture.
Evans trying to control but Mode is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Mode kicks Evans off and gets to his feet.
Mode with a poor takedown

and Evans counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Evans stops Mode from standing up.
Mode is trying to keep Evans in close.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Mode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mode throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Evans throws a strike but Mode rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mode postures up in Evans's guard and throws a big left but Evans blocks it.
Mode is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mode tries for a takedown but Evans circles away easily

and Evans counters with a shoot takedown. Mode fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beast Mode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Evans is looking to stand up but Mode won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mode keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Mode trying to strike off his back.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Mode blocks nicely.
Evans stopping the sweep attempt from Mode.
Evans trying to control but Mode is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willard Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mode has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Beast Mode!