PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Evans
vs
Foster

182 cm
23
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
196 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominick Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Foster!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Foster has managed to clinch.
Evans can't break the clinch.

Foster turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Foster manages to end up in side control.
Foster wants to control but Evans is keeping him busy.
I wouldn't like to be where Evans is right now.

Foster decides to stand up, so the ref orders Evans to his feet.
Evans shoots in but Foster avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ben Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Evans looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Evans works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Evans not doing much here.
Evans has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Foster has given up his back here. Will Evans look for the submission or keep pounding 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.
Foster is trying to stand back up.
Good control from Evans.
Evans is trying to stick to Foster's back but Foster is turning into Evans. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Evans's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Foster.
Evans is looking to stand back up but Foster counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Evans.
Foster wants to take a breather but Evans is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans wants to control but Foster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Evans is looking for a sweep. Foster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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.
Foster tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Evans trying to control here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Foster gets caught flat footed, as Evans shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Evans won't allow Foster to get back to his feet.
Evans passes into half guard.
Foster has a hand on Evans's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Evans takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Evans wants to take Foster's back here but Foster is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Foster keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Evans is working hard here to advance position.
Evans controlling his opponent.
Evans wants to take Foster's back but he can't do it this time.
Evans controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Foster wants to control but Evans is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Evans sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Foster bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Evans wants to stand but Foster is controlling the position.

Evans has his foot on Foster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foster works his way back into a safe position though.
Evans is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Foster dives into side control.
Foster just content to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dominick Evans will probably get the nod.
That's time! Evans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Evans shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Foster sprawls well. Foster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Evans gets slowly back to his feet.
Evans is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Foster.

It looks like Dominick Evans has been cut.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Foster sprawls well. Foster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Evans gets slowly back to his feet.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Foster shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominick Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Foster closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Evans is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Foster off and has taken his back!
Evans biding his time, looking for the opening.
Evans is looking to control Foster but Foster is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Foster is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Evans.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster just trying to survive but Evans is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Foster is in bad spot here.
Evans controlling from the back.
Foster tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Foster tries to hold on but Evans postures up.
Evans content just to control the position here.
Evans wants to control the pace but Foster is squirming around nicely.
Evans content just to control the position here.

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.
Foster tries to lock up and control but Evans gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Foster keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Foster stops Evans from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Evans controlling from mount.
Foster keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Foster is squirming around, avoiding Evans's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Evans controlling from the full mount.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Dominick Evans just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Foster misses with a takedown

and Evans counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Evans sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Foster's guard.
Evans with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Foster tries to roll over but Evans keeps him under control.
Evans sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Evans seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Foster is trying to get back to full guard.
Evans slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ben Foster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dominick Evans's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Evans misses with an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Foster there.
Foster throws a sloppy head kick and Evans moves out of range easily.
Foster doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Evans counters with a shoot takedown. Foster fights it but they end up in guard.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Foster is keeping the position.
Foster is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Evans is stalling in the full guard.
Evans stands and throws Foster's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Foster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Evans staying calm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans tries to advance to mount but Foster denies him.
Foster tries to improve position but can't.
Evans slows the pace down.
Evans'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.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Dominick Evans just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Foster scores with a jab to the body.
Evans fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Foster pinned against the cage. Foster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Foster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Foster misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Foster misses.
Horrible takedown by Evans or perhaps it was just good defense by Foster which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominick Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Evans closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Foster did well to prevent Evans getting side control.
Evans is pressing down on Foster's thigh, looking to free his foot. Foster is holding on for now.
Foster looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dominick Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Evans in particular looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Foster moves into full guard.
Foster seems keen to control Evans's posture.
Evans wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
Foster keeping full guard, as Evans tries to pass.
Evans won't allow Foster to get back to his feet.

That's four 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 slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Evans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Foster is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Evans sitting in guard here, content to control.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dominick Evans showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Evans 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominick Evans!