PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chandler Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, We own it - 2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Evans
vs
West

185 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chandler Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aaron West!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West tries for a takedown but Evans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Evans moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.

Evans takes the fight into the clinch.
Evans is trying to push West away but West has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

West has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Evans clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Evans trying to control the action but West just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Evans right now.

West is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

West is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Evans right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West lands punches and elbows.
Evans is in bad spot here.
Evans trying to control the position but West manages to sink in the hooks.
West trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Evans tries to escape the position.

Evans is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West is hanging on to Evans's back as he tries to escape.

Evans preventing the rear naked choke attempt from West.
Evans trying to control the action but West just sinks the hooks in.
West scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Will West go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Evans rolls, trying to escape but West keeps control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West wants to control but Evans is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West lands strikes to the head.
West wants to control but Evans is keeping busy.
West keeps control of the position easily here as Evans tries to buck him off.
Evans tries to escape but West has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
West is riding his opponent, not letting Evans buck him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aaron West has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

West feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Evans is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. West is aware though and is defending well.

Evans looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Evans knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for West on the ground.
Evans trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Evans has his foot on West's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. West works his way back into a safe position though.
Evans is breathing heavily.

Evans has an active guard here but West has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

West darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
West wants to stand but Evans has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
West stalling.
Evans wants to control but West is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West tries to stand and escape but Evans is controlling the position.
West lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with West in particular looking to stall.

Evans actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like West is going to stand back up.
West trying to mount his opponent but Evans defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aaron West has got the better of the ground game so far.
West slips a nice elbow through Evans's hands, connecting with Evans's forehead.
Evans is refusing to be controlled, as West sits in half guard.
West is nestled in close to Evans, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
West tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
West takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Evans slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans has a closed guard, preventing West from standing up.

West got a little sloppy there for a moment and Evans has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, West has managed to get both his arms back between Evans's legs - danger averted.
Evans being controlled here, momentarily.
West working some strikes from top position.
West won't allow Evans to sweep him here.

Evans looking for submissions from the bottom but instead West passes into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

West working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Check out the look on West's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Evans is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
West working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

No luck for West with that takedown attempt.
Evans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from West.

Evans gets the takedown into side control.
West tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Evans thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
West struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at West to see if he's OK.
Evans tries to move to full mount but West actually manages to regain half guard.
Evans throws a strike but West avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West wants to stand but Evans is controlling the position.
West seems keen to control Evans's posture.
West's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
West throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
West seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aaron West has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
West looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Evans is fending him off so far but West persists. Nope, Evans circles away and we're back to standing.

West gets a clinch.
Evans tries to pull guard but West won't allow it.
West is trying to pull guard but Evans turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chandler Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron West.

Evans turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
You can see the frustration on West's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
West is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chandler Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Evans is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
West trying to control but Evans postures up.
West manages to get to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now West is on top in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aaron West.
I've got West winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron West!