PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Nedroonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Evens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Nedroonson
vs
Evens

187 cm
25
209 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivan Nedroonson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rashad Evens!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nedroonson sprawls well. Nedroonson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Evens gets slowly back to his feet.
Evens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nedroonson sprawls well. Nedroonson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Evens gets slowly back to his feet.
Nedroonson jabs Evens to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Evens shoots in looking for a takedown but Nedroonson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Evens's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ivan Nedroonson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Evens.
Evens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nedroonson as he avoids it easily.
Nedroonson lands with an uppercut that bounces Evens off the cage and back into range.
Nedroonson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evens was well out of range. Poor timing from Nedroonson.
Donk. Nedroonson catches Evens right on the button with a cross.
Nice body punch from Nedroonson.
Evens looks winded!
Evens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nedroonson throws a one two combo.
Nedroonson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Evens closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nedroonson lands a nice hook to Evens's body. Evens takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nedroonson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nedroonson is looking to wear down Evens with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nedroonson connects with a nice looking jab.
Evens takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Evens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nedroonson scores with a jab to the body.
Evens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nedroonson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nedroonson!
Nedroonson tests Evens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ivan Nedroonson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nedroonson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nedroonson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nedroonson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evens is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nedroonson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Evens.
Nedroonson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Evens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nedroonson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A lazy left from Nedroonson finds it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evens wants to clinch.
Evens takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nedroonson digs a good body shot into Evens's ribs.
Evens throws a head kick that misses.
Nedroonson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Evens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nedroonson's waist but Nedroonson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Evens off to one side.
Evens takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nedroonson works Evens's body with a nice hook.
Nedroonson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nedroonson cracks Evens with a good jab.
Nedroonson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Evens 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.
Nedroonson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nedroonson misses the shot to the body.
Evens on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nedroonson lands a nice hook to Evens's body. Evens takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nedroonson connects with a body shot.
Nedroonson lands a jab.
Nedroonson scores with a punch to the head.
Nedroonson lands a jab.
A lazy left from Nedroonson finds it's target.
Nedroonson throws a series of punches but Evens moves out of range.
Nedroonson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nedroonson throws out a powerful jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nedroonson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nedroonson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab, jab by Nedroonson - just one landing.
Nice shot by Nedroonson.
Nedroonson throws an overhand right that lands on Evens's shoulder, as Evens tries to avoid the shot.
Nedroonson misses with a body shot.
Evens avoids the body shot from Nedroonson.
Evens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nedroonson as he jumps to the side.
Nedroonson misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nedroonson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Evens at a distance.
Nedroonson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Nedroonson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Evens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Nedroonson finds it's way through Evens's defenses.
Ivan Nedroonson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evens takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nedroonson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nedroonson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nedroonson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Evens takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Evens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nedroonson as he jumps to the side.
Nedroonson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nedroonson punishes Evens's body with a nice straight punch.
Nedroonson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Evens is breathing heavily.
Nedroonson digs a good body shot into Evens's ribs.
Evens closes the distance and clinches up with Nedroonson, looking for a takedown. Evens pushes Nedroonson against the cage but Nedroonson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nedroonson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Evens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nedroonson.
Nedroonson scores with a nice head shot.
Ivan Nedroonson is winning the standup battle so far.
Evens on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nedroonson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nedroonson sizes up Evens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nedroonson feints a jab promting Evens to slip. Nedroonson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Evens slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nedroonson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Evens on the side of the head.
Nedroonson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch combination from Nedroonson misses.
Evens wants to clinch up but Nedroonson keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Nedroonson misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nedroonson scores with a hook to the body. Evens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nedroonson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nedroonson pinned against the cage. Nedroonson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ivan Nedroonson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Evens.
Nedroonson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Evens's head backwards.
Evens fails with a takedown attempt.
Nedroonson lands a nice hook to Evens's body. Evens takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nedroonson.
Evens has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nedroonson lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nedroonson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Evens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nedroonson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nedroonson lands a jab to Evens's midsection.
Evens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nedroonson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Evens looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nedroonson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Evens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nedroonson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nedroonson lands a jab.
Nedroonson throws a series of punches but Evens moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Nedroonson misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Evens is defended easily by Nedroonson.
Evens takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Evens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nedroonson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nedroonson lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nedroonson tests Evens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nedroonson with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Nedroonson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Evens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nedroonson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Evens takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Evens blocks a jab.
Nedroonson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Evens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nedroonson lands a jab to Evens's midsection.
Nedroonson throws a body punch but Evens moves out of range.
Evens shoots in but Nedroonson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Evens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nedroonson pinned against the cage. Nedroonson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Evens has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nedroonson with a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evens takes one to the side of the head.
Nedroonson scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Evens.
Evens takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Evens wants to clinch up but Nedroonson keeps it at a distance.
Nedroonson scores with a hook to the body. Evens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nedroonson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Evens momentarily.
Nedroonson cracks Evens with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nedroonson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Evens shoots in looking for a takedown. Nedroonson tries to sprawl out of it but Evens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nedroonson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ivan Nedroonson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Evens.
Nedroonson scores with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nedroonson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Evens takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nedroonson lands a jab to the nose.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Evens might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nedroonson has got the better of the exchanges.
Evens lands with a slapping head kick.
Nedroonson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nedroonson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Nedroonson lands.
Nedroonson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Evens misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nedroonson lands with a good body shot.
Nedroonson misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nedroonson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Evens avoids the body shot from Nedroonson.

Evens darts in and clinches Nedroonson up against the cage.
Nedroonson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Evens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nedroonson's efforts to push away.

Evens jumps guard and drags Nedroonson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Evens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nedroonson is aware though and is defending well.
Evens is trying to keep Nedroonson in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Evens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nedroonson is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Evens is working an open guard so Nedroonson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Evens drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nedroonson lands with a nice combination. Evens backs away looking to recover.
Evens takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nedroonson lands with a right hand.
Nedroonson misses with a wild body shot.
Nedroonson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evens.
Good shot there by Nedroonson.
Evens swings for the body but Nedroonson moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nedroonson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Evens doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nedroonson throws a nice looking combination but Evens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rashad Evens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nedroonson swings for the body but Evens moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Nedroonson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nedroonson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Nedroonson!