PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domink Stansbury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stansbury has chosen Me Against The World as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Evans
vs
Stansbury

185 cm
25
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

164 cm
26
173 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Evans !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Domink Stansbury!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans looks for a takedown but Stansbury sprawls well.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Stansbury shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Evans looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Evans . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stansbury sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Evans somewhat.
Stansbury looks for a takedown but Evans sprawls well.
Stansbury is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Stansbury shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Stansbury was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
A nice elbow there by Stansbury.
Evans avoids a series of strikes thrown by Stansbury.
Evans tries to reverse the position but Stansbury maintains control.
Stansbury has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Evans sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Stansbury prevents Evans from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stansbury missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stansbury throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Evans trying to get back to full guard but Stansbury takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Evans regains half guard.
Stansbury thows a huge punch but Evans dodges it nicely.
Evans works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stansbury throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Evans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stansbury throwing strikes from guard but Evans blocks nicely.
Evans is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stansbury thows a big elbow that misses.
Stansbury is looking to work some ground and pound but Evans has wrist control.
Stansbury throwing strikes but missing.
Evans throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Stansbury working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Evans 's head.
Stansbury chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stansbury throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Evans has his foot on Stansbury's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stansbury works his way back into a safe position though.
Stansbury throwing strikes from guard but Evans blocks nicely.

Stansbury thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Evans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stansbury.
Stansbury connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stansbury cracks Evans with a solid left hand.
Stansbury looking to sit in guard and control but Evans gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws and elbow that misses. Stansbury uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Evans 's guard. Nice move by Stansbury!
Stansbury throws a strike but Evans rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Evans thows a big elbow that misses.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Evans drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stansbury manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Evans has Stansbury in his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stansbury wants to pass the guard but Evans is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domink Stansbury dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Evans fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stansbury avoids it really well and circles away.
Evans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stansbury swivels and escapes.
Evans fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Evans . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stansbury misses with a takedown attempt - Evans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Evans keeps the fight on the outside.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt

and Stansbury counters with a takedown into side control.
Evans prevents Stansbury from improving position.
Evans avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stansbury.
Domink Stansbury has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stansbury misses with the ground and pound.
Evans is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stansbury off and has taken his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is trying to stick to Stansbury's back but Stansbury is turning into Evans . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Evans 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stansbury.
Stansbury with a flurry of punches that miss.
Evans has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Evans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stansbury.
Stansbury throwing strikes from guard but Evans blocks nicely.
Stansbury landing some decent shots from guard.
Stansbury in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to sweep but no luck.
Stansbury postures up and lands a big shot to Evans 's brow.

Evans escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stansbury gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Stansbury avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stansbury scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stansbury postures up and lands a big shot to Evans 's brow.
Stansbury scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Stansbury postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Evans is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stansbury, into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stansbury controlling the position.
Stansbury working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans .
Stansbury pulls Evans in close to his closed guard and prevents Evans from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stansbury working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans .
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stansbury working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans .
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Stansbury blocks nicely.
Evans throws a big right hand that misses.
Evans postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Evans throws and elbow that misses. Stansbury uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Evans 's guard. Nice move by Stansbury!
Stansbury missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans 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 will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stansbury lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domink Stansbury showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Evans tries for a takedown but Stansbury circles away easily

and Stansbury decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Evans 's guard.
Evans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Evans is trying to control the position but Stansbury postures up.
Stansbury is looking to work some ground and pound but Evans has wrist control.
Stansbury trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stansbury connects with a couple of short punches.
Stansbury slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Evans trying to keep a closed guard but Stansbury is proving a slippery customer.
Stansbury is fighting to break Evans 's control of his arms but Evans is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stansbury loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans wants to get back to his feet but Stansbury passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stansbury is thwarting Evans 's attempts to control the position.
Stansbury thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Evans 's head.
Evans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stansbury.
Evans has hold of Stansbury's hands but Stansbury slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Stansbury is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Evans defends it well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stansbury connects with a nice short shot to Evans 's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stansbury.
Stansbury throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stansbury wants to take a breather but Evans is having none of it.
Evans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stansbury.
Evans tries to roll over but Stansbury keeps him under control.
Stansbury sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Evans defending well though.
Evans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stansbury.
Stansbury is thwarting Evans 's attempts to control the position.
Stansbury thows a huge punch but Evans dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stansbury passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Evans !
Marcus Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stansbury punishing his opponent with strikes.
BOOM! Stansbury connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Evans wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Stansbury.
Stansbury trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Evans is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stansbury landing shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stansbury in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Evans is rocked!
Stansbury scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Evans ?
Oh Evans is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stansbury lands a heavy elbow.
Stansbury postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Evans badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Stansbury around the waist but Stansbury pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Stansbury is the winner by TKO! Stansbury jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Domink Stansbury!