PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bo Alves has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Alves
vs
Evans

193 cm
24
220 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

180 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bo Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rashad Evans!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Alves - just one landing.
Evans looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Alves lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Alves does it's job there.
Alves scores with a three punch combo!
Alves cracks a nice hook into Evans's ribs.
Evans takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Evans should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Alves jabs Evans right on the nose. Evans blinks but takes it well.
Alves cracks Evans with a good jab.
Alves lands a slapping body shot.
Bo Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves scores with a crisp jab that stopped Evans in his tracks.
Evans tries to move into range but Alves moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Evans takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alves is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Evans takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alves stuns Evans with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alves connects with a nice looking jab.
Evans takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alves connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alves connects with a nice looking jab.
Alves stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Evans at a distance.
Alves lands a right hook to the body.
Alves bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alves with a jab.
Alves scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Evans takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alves scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Alves throws a combination. Evans tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves thuds a left hand into Evans's body.
Evans takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alves connects with a crisp jab.

Alves drops Evans with a beautiful combination! Evans stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Alves is looking for the KO!

Evans is rocked!
Alves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Evans is still on wobbly legs! Can Alves finish him?
Evans gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Alves gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Evans is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Alves!