PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mattl Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjergan Fjordfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fjordfoot has chosen The Fjordfoots - Going for a title as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Evans
vs
Fjordfoot

170 cm
26
185 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

175 cm
26
190 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mattl Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bjergan Fjordfoot!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans misses with a low kick as Fjordfoot jumps back.
Fjordfoot lands a head shot.
Evans shoots in and drives through. Fjordfoot sprawls well.

Evans gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fjordfoot to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Evans is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Evans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fjordfoot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Evans being controlled here, momentarily.
Fjordfoot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Evans looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fjordfoot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Evans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjordfoot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Evans keeping full guard, as Fjordfoot tries to pass.
Fjordfoot is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fjordfoot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Fjordfoot from controlling successfully.
Evans working a defensive guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fjordfoot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Evans.

That's two 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.
Fjordfoot takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Evans shoots and misses

and Fjordfoot counters with a single leg into guard. Evans didn't expect that.
Fjordfoot lands a couple of elbows.
Evans looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fjordfoot content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fjordfoot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fjordfoot throwing strikes from guard but Evans blocks nicely.
Evans pulls Fjordfoot in close to prevent any damage.
Fjordfoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjordfoot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fjordfoot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fjordfoot thows a big elbow that misses.
Fjordfoot being controlled here momentarily.
Fjordfoot tries to free his leg and advance position but Evans is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjordfoot trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Evans misses with a lunging right hand
and Fjordfoot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fjordfoot feints and then cracks Evans's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Evans down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fjordfoot throws a shot from downtown. Evans moves away and avoids it.
Evans slips under a jab.
Evans with a poor takedown
and Fjordfoot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattl Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fjordfoot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fjordfoot connects with a looping right hand.
Fjordfoot tries for a takedown but Evans circles away easily

and Evans counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fjordfoot pulls Evans in close to his closed guard and prevents Evans from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fjordfoot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fjordfoot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Evans tries to free his leg and advance position but Fjordfoot is retaining full guard.
Fjordfoot controls Evans momentarily but Evans frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjergan Fjordfoot dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A big right from Fjordfoot misses.
Evans throws a hook but Fjordfoot blocks it.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fjordfoot manages to avoid it.
Bjergan Fjordfoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fjordfoot misses with a left hand

and Evans counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fjordfoot's guard now.
Evans thows a big elbow that misses.
Fjordfoot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Evans tries to free his leg and advance position but Fjordfoot is retaining full guard.
Fjordfoot looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fjordfoot is trying to keep Evans in close.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Evans throws a big right hand that misses.
Fjordfoot working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bjergan Fjordfoot was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Fjordfoot throws a right hand that misses
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Fjordfoot with that takedown attempt.
Evans looks to land a right hand but Fjordfoot moved out of range.
Fjordfoot with a poor takedown

and Evans counters with a takedown into side control.
Evans creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fjordfoot sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Evans is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fjordfoot has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mattl Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The strikes coming from Evans are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fjordfoot wants to control but Evans postures up.
Fjordfoot manages to get back to half guard.
Evans tries to pass to full mount but Fjordfoot defends it.
Fjordfoot trying to control from the bottom.
Evans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fjordfoot's head.
Evans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjordfoot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Evans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fjordfoot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Evans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fjordfoot is pressing down on Evans's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fjordfoot is trying to keep Evans in close.
Fjordfoot is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Evans is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fjordfoot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fjordfoot's back!
Fjordfoot wants to get back to his feet.

Evans is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fjordfoot knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fjordfoot for a finish.

Evans working for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is punishing Fjordfoot with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fjordfoot is trying to break free.

Evans looking to break Fjordfoot's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fjordfoot remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Evans will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fjordfoot tries to roll but Evans sticks to his back.

Evans working for a choke but Fjordfoot is defending well.
Evans has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fjordfoot is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Fjordfoot looking to control the position.
Evans gets his hands free as Fjordfoot looks to control.
Fjordfoot covering up well under a series of strikes from Evans.
Fjordfoot covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans is not going to allow Fjordfoot to sit and survive in this position.
Fjordfoot covering up well under a series of strikes from Evans.
Evans is hanging on to Fjordfoot's back as he tries to escape.
Evans is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Fjordfoot up.
Evans lands punches and elbows.
Fjordfoot covering up well under a series of strikes from Evans.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fjordfoot covering up well under a barage of strikes.

Evans is persistently looking for the submission but Fjordfoot is defending it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Evans looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mattl Evans dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Evans throws a big shot that misses.
Evans moves out of range of the strikes.
Evans doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fjordfoot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fjordfoot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Fjordfoot.
Fjordfoot slips a straight right by Evans.
Fjordfoot throws a shot from downtown. Evans moves away and avoids it.
Fjordfoot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Evans counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjordfoot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fjordfoot looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Evans thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fjordfoot wants to get back to his feet but Evans is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fjordfoot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bjergan Fjordfoot wasn't active enough on the ground.
Fjordfoot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Evans moves out of range as Fjordfoot strikes.
Fjordfoot connects with a body shot that sends Evans's belly button to the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Fjordfoot shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattl Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Evans shoots in and gets a takedown into Fjordfoot's guard.
Fjordfoot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Evans. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fjordfoot keeping full guard, as Evans tries to pass.
Evans with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Fjordfoot blocks nicely.
Fjordfoot wants to sweep here but Evans controlling him for the moment.
Fjordfoot looking to control.
Evans passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fjordfoot is looking for a sweep.
Fjordfoot manages to work his way to half guard, despite Evans's best efforts.
Fjordfoot is pressing down on Evans's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Fjordfoot is keeping the position.
Fjordfoot trying to keep a closed guard but Evans is proving a slippery customer.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fjordfoot manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Evans manages to get himself to full guard.
Fjordfoot throws a big right hand that misses.
Fjordfoot wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Evans is controlling Fjordfoot's posture.
Fjordfoot postures up.

That's four 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.

Evans has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fjordfoot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Fjordfoot from controlling successfully.
Fjordfoot might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Evans kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bjergan Fjordfoot wasn't active enough on the ground.
Fjordfoot takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mattl 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

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