PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mattl Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uljas Tossavainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tossavainen has chosen Macho Man Randy Savage Theme Song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Evans
vs
Tossavainen

170 cm
26
185 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

180 cm
27
190 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mattl Evans!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Uljas Tossavainen!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tossavainen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Mattl Evans has been cut.
Evans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tossavainen.
Tossavainen lands a nice hook to Evans's body. Evans takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Evans doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tossavainen jabs Evans to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tossavainen misses with a body shot

and Evans decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tossavainen's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tossavainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Evans is one step ahead there.
Evans thows a big elbow that misses.
Tossavainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tossavainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Evans postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Evans has gone for a leg lock! Tossavainen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Evans's guard.
Tossavainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tossavainen wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Tossavainen wanted to stand there but Evans had control of the position.

Tossavainen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tossavainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Tossavainen scores with a hook to the body. Evans takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tossavainen. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans misses with a lunging right hand
and Tossavainen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Evans thinking.
Tossavainen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Evans rather than just go for the knockout.
Tossavainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tossavainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Evans stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tossavainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Tossavainen misses

and Evans counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tossavainen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Evans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Evans throws a big right hand that misses.

Tossavainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Evans defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Evans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tossavainen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tossavainen wants to stand but Evans is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is wriggling around trying to escape.

Tossavainen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Evans turns into him and now he's in Tossavainen's guard.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tossavainen is keeping the position for now.
Tossavainen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Tossavainen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Evans defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tossavainen content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tossavainen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tossavainen controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uljas Tossavainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mattl Evans's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tossavainen misses with a wild body shot.
Evans misses with a looping left.
Tossavainen misses with a wild body shot.
Tossavainen misses with a wild body shot.
Evans takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A nice combination there by Tossavainen.
Evans throws an off balance right hand
and Tossavainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tossavainen tries to land a front kick but Evans steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tossavainen fakes the leg kick and cracks Evans in the body.
Tossavainen misses with a body shot.
Tossavainen lands a body shot.
Tossavainen throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evans takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tossavainen misses with a hook to the body

and Evans decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tossavainen's guard.
Evans tries to free his leg and advance position but Tossavainen is retaining full guard.
Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tossavainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Evans won't allow Tossavainen to get back to his feet.
Tossavainen controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tossavainen is pulling down on Evans's head to control his posture.
Evans won't allow Tossavainen to sweep him here.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Tossavainen has wrist control.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tossavainen working a defensive guard here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Uljas Tossavainen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tossavainen thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Tossavainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tossavainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Tossavainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Evans shoots in but Tossavainen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tossavainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Tossavainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Tossavainen misses with a body shot.
Tossavainen misses with a head kick.
Tossavainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Evans throws out the jab.
Evans doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tossavainen counters with a left to the body.
Tossavainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tossavainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tossavainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Tossavainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Tossavainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tossavainen, right into the meat.
Evans takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tossavainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
Tossavainen swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Evans counters with a single leg into guard. Tossavainen didn't expect that.
Tossavainen keeping full guard, as Evans tries to pass.
Tossavainen has Evans pulled in close to control his posture.
Tossavainen is trying to keep Evans in close.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tossavainen 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.
Evans thows a big elbow that misses.
Evans throws and elbow that misses. Tossavainen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Evans's guard. Nice move by Tossavainen!
Evans keeping full guard, as Tossavainen tries to pass.
Tossavainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tossavainen gets to his feet - Evans follows without any prompting.
Tossavainen scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uljas Tossavainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mattl Evans's cut.
That's time! Evans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tossavainen misses with an uppercut.
Uljas Tossavainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tossavainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Evans avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tossavainen swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Uljas Tossavainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tossavainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tossavainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Tossavainen misses with a body shot

and Evans counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Evans looks to land a strike but Tossavainen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tossavainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tossavainen is trying to control the position but Evans postures up.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tossavainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Tossavainen blocks nicely.

Evans thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tossavainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Evans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Evans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Evansis looking to pass into half guard but Tossavainen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tossavainen is in guard.
Tossavainen stands and throws Evans's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tossavainen tries to move to mount but Evans blocks the move with his legs.
Evans tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mattl Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Evans wants to control but Tossavainen postures up.

That's two 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.
Evans is looking to regain half guard here but Tossavainen keeps moving and retains side control.
Evans is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Evans's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Evans tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tossavainen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Evans on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Evans gets back to full guard.
Evans working a defensive guard here.

Tossavainen gets to his feet - Evans follows without any prompting.
Tossavainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tossavainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Tossavainen connects with a body shot that sends Evans's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans avoids the body shot from Tossavainen.
Evans takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans takes a swing at Tossavainen's ribcage but misses.
Evans takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tossavainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Evans drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tossavainen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Evans is working for a kimura but Tossavainen is defending it quite comfortably.
Tossavainen pushes Evans off looking to stand but Evans dives back in and keeps control.
Evans throwing shots but Tossavainen is blocking nicely.

Tossavainen pushes Evans off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tossavainen misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uljas Tossavainen really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mattl Evans's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Evans misses with a hook
and Tossavainen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Evans misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Evans checks a leg kick.
Tossavainen misses with a wild body shot.
Tossavainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Evans misses with a hook. Tossavainen ducked under it nicely.
Tossavainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Tossavainen misses

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

Evans drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tossavainen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tossavainen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tossavainen!
Evans tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Tossavainen crashes against the mat.
Evans prevents Tossavainen from moving into mount.
Tossavainen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Evans!
Tossavainen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Evans?
Tossavainen landing punches.
Tossavainen with the ground and pound from mount.
Evans gets back to half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Tossavainen stands up and beckons Evans to join him on the feet.
Evans looks to land a right hand but Tossavainen moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tossavainen. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tossavainen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tossavainen throws a leg kick but Evans moved away.
Tossavainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Tossavainen misses.
Tossavainen scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tossavainen looks to throw the jab but Evans is out of range.
Tossavainen throws a predictable looking body shot

and Evans counters with a shoot takedown. Tossavainen fights it but they end up in guard.

Tossavainen pushes Evans off and gets back to his feet.
Tossavainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Evans checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a looping overhand right but Tossavainen ducks down to avoid it.
Tossavainen throws a leg kick but Evans sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tossavainen thows a body shot but no joy.
Tossavainen misses with a body shot

and Evans counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Evans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tossavainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Evans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tossavainen can't keep his opponent in guard - Evans advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tossavainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Evans throwing shots but Tossavainen is blocking nicely.
Tossavainen is looking for a sweep. Evans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Evans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Evans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tossavainen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Evans.
Tossavainen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Evans is thwarting Tossavainen's attempts to control the position.
Evans works his foot free and advances to mount.
Evans thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Evans jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tossavainen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tossavainen and Evans has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mattl Evans will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mattl Evans's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tossavainen moves away.
Tossavainen misses with a body shot.
Evans takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Evans swings widly with a right hand
and Tossavainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tossavainen lands a head kick!
Tossavainen throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
Tossavainen stuffs the takedown.
Tossavainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tossavainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Evans looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body punch from Tossavainen.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Evans avoids the body shot from Tossavainen.
Tossavainen stuffs the takedown attempt from Evans. Evans gets slowly back to his feet.
Evans is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tossavainen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans avoids the body shot from Tossavainen.
Tossavainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tossavainen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tossavainen throws a head kick that half lands.

Mattl Evans's cut is getting worse.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tossavainen.

Evans is rocked!
Evans throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tossavainen counters with a nice leg kick.
Oh Evans is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tossavainen takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Evans seems to have got his legs back now.
Tossavainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Tossavainen lands a jab to Evans's midsection.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
Tossavainen throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
Evans ducks right into an uppercut from Tossavainen.
Mattl Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tossavainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Evans.
Tossavainen throws a series of punches but Evans moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Evans
and Tossavainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Evans takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tossavainen with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tossavainen misses with a few strikes there.
Tossavainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Evans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tossavainen.
Tossavainen misses the shot to the body.
Evans closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tossavainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Evans misses with a right hand
and Tossavainen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Evans swings widly with a right hand
and Tossavainen counters with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tossavainen looks to throw the jab but Evans is out of range.
Tossavainen slips a straight right by Evans.
Tossavainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tossavainen lands a body shot.
That kick from Tossavainen tenderised Evans's leg. Evans is trying to keep his angry face on.
Evans throws out a loose jab but Tossavainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tossavainen as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattl Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tossavainen takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Tossavainen lands a jab to Evans's midsection.
Tossavainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Tossavainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tossavainen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Evans with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tossavainen counters with a nice body shot.
Tossavainen jabs Evans to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tossavainen misses with a wild body shot.
Tossavainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tossavainen throws a series of strikes that have Evans backpedaling.
Tossavainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Evanss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Uljas Tossavainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans throws a lazy uppercut
letting Tossavainen counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tossavainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tossavainen tests Evans's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That kick from Tossavainen tenderised Evans's leg. Evans is trying to keep his angry face on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uljas Tossavainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tossavainen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:49
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uljas Tossavainen!
Uljas Tossavainen is the new middleweight champion!