PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Etienne Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stu Pitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Etienne Evans has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Evans
vs
Pitt

182 cm
23
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
32
192 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Etienne Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stu Pitt!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pitt gets caught napping as Evans dives in and scores a takedown. Pitt manages to retain guard.
Evans passes Pitt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pitt trying to hold on to Evans's head to control him but Evans postures up.
Evans is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Etienne Evans.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pitt was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.
Stu Pitt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Evans will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Evans cracks the inside of Pitt's front leg.
Evans throws a leg kick
and Pitt finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Pitt is looking to clinch but Evans is avoiding it.
Evans misses with a low kick.
Etienne Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitt avoids the body shot from Evans.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans shoots in looking for a takedown but Pitt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Evans's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Evans takes a swing at Pitt's ribcage but misses.
Pitt stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Etienne Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Evans looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pitt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Evans misses with a straight right.
Pitt slaps away a takedown attempt from Evans, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pitt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Evans.
Evans lands a glancing blow to the side of Pitt's head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Evans.
Evans on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitt throws a nice looking combination but Evans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Pitt shows good takedown defense.
Evans tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pitt is able to avoid easily.

Pitt gets caught napping as Evans dives in and scores a takedown. Pitt manages to retain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitt controlling the position.
Pitt 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.

Etienne Evans has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Evans tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Pitt closes the distance and clinches.
Pitt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pitt scores a nice knee to the body.
Evans misses with a hook to the ribs.
Evans scores with a shoulder strike.
Pitt lands with a short shot to the head.
Pitt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Evans.

It looks like Stu Pitt has been cut.
Pitt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
Pitt avoiding damage as Evans throws knees to the body.

Pitt manages to break the clinch.
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!
Pitt digs a good hook to Evans's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Evans.
Evans darts in looking for a takedown but Pitt gets double underhooks and turns Evans into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Pitt.
Pitt looking to throw knees to the head but Evans is blocking nicely.
Evans prevents a body shot from Pitt.
Evans tries to throw a body punch but Pitt avoids it by throwing Evans back against the cage.
Pitt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hook to the body lands for Pitt.
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land.
Pitt unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Evans tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pitt avoids it.
Evans struggles to land a body shot inside as Pitt controls his hands.
Pitt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evans tries to land knees in the clinch but Pitt avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pitt.
Pitt connects with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Pitt.
Pitt lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stu Pitt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stu Pitt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Good shot there by Pitt.
Evans throws a leg kick but Pitt checks it.
Evans looks for a takedown but Pitt sprawls well.

Evans shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pitt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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.
Pitt throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Pitt lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Evans!
Pitt wants to control the pace but Evans is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans working to try and regain half guard.
Pitt wants to control the pace but Evans is squirming around nicely.
Pitt controlling his opponent.
Pitt thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Pitt trying to control but Evans is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to hold on but Pitt postures up.
Pitt controlling his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pitt trying to control but Evans is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Stu Pitt has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Evans shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Evans seems content to control.
Evans trying to control from half guard but Pitt is working away.

We're going to have a standup here because Etienne Evans wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Evans fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pitt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Pitt.
Good shot there by Pitt.
Pitt throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
Evans changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pitt tries to avoid it but Evans manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pitt to the ground. Pitt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pitt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Evans.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitt looking for a sweep but Evans has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans looking to control but Pitt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stu Pitt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Stu Pitt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Evans lands a nice hook to Pitt's body. Pitt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pitt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
Evans looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Evans takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt - Pitt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Evans walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pitt.
Evans is looking to wear down Pitt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pitt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Evans checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pitt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Evans takes a step back to recover.
Evans has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pitt.
Pitt moves out of range of the leg kick from Evans.

Evans bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pitt is trying to improve his position.
Etienne Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pitt is trying to control Evans's posture but Evans avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitt is looking to reverse the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Stu Pitt was stalling too much, according to the referee.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Evans checks a leg kick.

That's two 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 keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Evans shoots for a takedown but Pitt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pitt throws out a leg kick but Evans moves out of range and Pitt only half commits.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pitt as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Etienne Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pitt punishes Evans's body with a nice straight punch.
Evans misses with an uppercut. Pitt saw that one coming.
Pitt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stu Pitt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Evans walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pitt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Evans shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pitt defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pitt tries to close the distance and clinch but Evans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pitt lands a right hook to the body.
Evans with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pitt counters with a left and a right that stings Evans.
Evans tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pitt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Evans somewhat.
Evans avoids a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitt sizes up Evans with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Evans takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pitt throws a head kick that half lands.
Pitt tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
Evans shoots for a double leg takedown but Pitt sprawls well. He's pushed Evans's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pitt scores with a leg kick.
Pitt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Evans if he has to take too many more of those.
Evans tries for a takedown but Pitt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Evans takes one to the side of the head.
Pitt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Evans blocks a head kick by Pitt.
Pitt moves out of range of the strikes.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Pitt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Evans throws a looping overhand right but Pitt ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitt tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Evans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pitt.
Pitt blocks a low kick nicely.
Evans has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Evanss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pitt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Evans has a takedown stuffed.
Evans tries for a takedown but Pitt circles away easily
and Pitt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Evans's knee momentarily.
Pitt tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Pitt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pitt is looking to slow Evans down with leg kicks.
Etienne Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pitt but Pitt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pitt tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stu Pitt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pitt 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stu Pitt!
Stu Pitt took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.