PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gegard Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mousasi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pweization. This should be fireworks!

Evans
vs
Mousasi

191 cm
28
220 lbs
6 - 5 - 1

185 cm
28
214 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags and Laundry

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 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mark Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gegard Mousasi!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mousasi connects with a looping right hand.
Mousasi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Evans.
Evans throws a lazy uppercut
and Mousasi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Mousasi feints and as Evans raises his hands in defense, Mousasi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mousasi throwing strikes from guard but Evans blocks nicely.
Evans working a defensive guard here.
Evans wants to sweep here but Mousasi controlling him for the moment.
Mousasi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Mousasi from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gegard Mousasi wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mousasi connects with a crisp jab.

Evans closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Evans lands in his opponent's guard.
Evans with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Mousasi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Evans gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Evans won't allow Mousasi to sweep him here.
Mousasi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to get back to full guard.
Evans slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mousasi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Mousasi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mousasi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Evans is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Mousasi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Evans pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mousasi is looking to get back to full guard here but Evans has managed to pass to side control instead.
Mousasi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans just content to control the position.
Evans lands an elbow.
Mousasi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Evans's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Evans lands with a punch from half guard.
Evans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mousasi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Evans scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Evans there.
Evans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Evans slips a nice elbow through Mousasi's hands, connecting with Mousasi's forehead.
Mousasi trying to hold on to Evans's head to control him but Evans postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi tries to roll over but Evans keeps him under control.
Evans not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Evans is trying to control. Mousasi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Mousasi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Evans pulls his head out easily.
Mousasi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mousasi tries to get to full guard but Evans has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Evans there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Evans dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mousasi misses with a hook

and Evans counters by clinching up.
Evans lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Mousasi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Evans trying to control but Mousasi is working from the bottom.
Evans postures up.
Mousasi wants to sweep here but Evans controlling him for the moment.
Evans lands a couple of digs.
Mousasi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mousasi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Evans manages to get himself to full guard.
Mousasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mousasi won't allow Evans to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nice strikes from Evans there.
Evans lands with a punch from half guard.
Mark Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Evans thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mousasi to regain full guard.

Mousasi working for submissions but it's allowed Evans to get to half guard.
Evans working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Evans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mousasi gets full guard.
Evans is working Mousasi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Mousasi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
Evans is working Mousasi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mousasi looking for a sweep. Not yet Mousasi, not yet.
Mousasi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mousasi is looking to stand up but Evans isn't so interested in that idea.
Evans seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Evans stands up over Mousasi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Evans is fighting to break Mousasi's control of his arms but Mousasi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mousasi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mousasi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Evans has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Evans!

Mousasi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Mousasi has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mousasi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Evans!
Mousasi scoring with strikes but Evans is staying in there.
Mousasi wants to control the pace but Evans is squirming around nicely.
Mousasi avoids the attempt from Evans to control.

Mousasi looking to secure an arm triangle but Evans defends it well.
Evans slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Evans dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Mousasi tries to close the distance and clinch but Evans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Evans is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mousasi's half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mousasi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Mousasi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Mousasi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Evans gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Evans wants to control from the top but Mousasi keeps moving.
Mousasi working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Mousasi has wrist control.
Mousasi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Evans is one step ahead there.
Evans is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mousasi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Mousasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mousasi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gegard Mousasi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mousasi wants to control the pace but Evans is squirming around nicely.
Mousasi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Evans?
Evans is trying to escape the mount.
Mousasi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Evans hang on?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mousasi looking to control but Evans is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Evans is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans tries to lock up and control but Mousasi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mark Evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Mousasi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Evans manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to get back to full guard.

Mousasi is working for a submission of some sort.
Evans is looking for a sweep. Mousasi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Evans is in trouble now - Mousasi has advanced to mount!
Mousasi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Mousasi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Evans is surviving well by controlling Mousasi's body position as best he can.

Mousasi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Evans turns into him and now he's in Mousasi's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gegard Mousasi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

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