PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zebek Sebastian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron 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.

Sebastian
vs
Evans

188 cm
25
143 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zebek Sebastian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Evans!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sebastian drives through with a takedown into guard.

Evans working for a triangle but Sebastian defends it easily.

Evans has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sebastian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans is trying to hold Sebastian in close to prevent damage but Sebastian has managed to pass into half guard.

Sebastian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Evans defends it well.
Evans is looking to control Sebastian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Evans avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans wants to control but Sebastian passes into side.
Evans sneaks back into half guard.
Sebastian trying to advance position but Evans counters by regaining guard.

Evans has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sebastian is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Evans.
Evans is looking to reverse the position.
Sebastian working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans is looking to regain half guard here but Sebastian keeps moving and retains side control.
Sebastian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Sebastian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Evans knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Evans is trying to get back to half guard.
Evans is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sebastian off and has taken his back!
Sebastian is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Evans is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Evans looks gassed!
Evans doesn't have the hooks in and Sebastian manages to turn into his guard.

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

Evans is looking to sinch up a triangle. Sebastian throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Evans's body to avoid the submission. Evans has instead reached around Sebastian's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Evans arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ron Evans!
Ron Evans is the new bantamweight champion!