PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sid Razor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Razor
vs
Evans

160 cm
26
150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sid Razor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam Evans!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Razor throws a poor cross that misses

and Evans counters with a shoot takedown. Razor fights it but they end up in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Evans is in close to Razor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Evans throws a big elbow that misses.
Evans is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Razor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Razor 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 one minute gone in the round.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Razor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Evans wants to get up but he can't break Razor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Razor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Evans scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Evans with a nice head shot there.
Evans has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Razor has a closed guard, preventing Evans from standing up.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Evans is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Evans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Razor has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Evans is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evans throws a big elbow that misses.
Razor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Evans on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Razor has wrist control.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Razor keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Razor is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Razor misses with a left hand

and Evans counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Evans gets to his feet. Razor looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Razor misses with an uppercut

and Evans counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Evans.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans with a nice head shot there.
Evans throwing strikes but missing.
Evans won't allow Razor to sweep him here.
Evans postures up in Razor's guard and throws a big left but Razor blocks it.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans controls from within his opponent's guard.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Razor scores with a jab. Evans acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Razor throws a shot from downtown. Evans moves away and avoids it.
Razor throws a series of punches but Evans moves out of range.
Adam Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Razor misses with a right hand

and Evans counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Evans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Razor is staying active underneath Evans, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Evans slips a nice elbow through Razor's hands, connecting with Razor's forehead.
Evans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Evans lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Razor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Evans.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans trying to control from half guard but Razor is working away.
Adam Evans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Evans is looking to advance position but Razor won't allow it.
Evans throwing shots but Razor is blocking nicely.
Evans thows a huge punch but Razor dodges it nicely.
Evans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Razor is trying to control but can't.
Evans sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Razor defending well though.
Evans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans drops an elbow to the side of Razor's head.
Razor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Evans with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Evans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Razor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Evans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Evans is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Evans is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Razor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Evans is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Razor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Evans.
Evans lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Razor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Evans.
Razor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Evans.
Razor is not content to let Evans control the position.
Razor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Evans.
Evans keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Evans stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Razor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Razor throws a jab but it's blocked by Evans.
Razor misses with an uppercut

and Evans decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Razor's guard.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.

Evans is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Razor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Razor has escaped and now he's on top!
Razor throws an elbow that misses. Evans uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Razor's guard. Nice move by Evans!
Razor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans wanted to stand there but Razor had control of the position.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Evans trying to control but Razor is working from the bottom.
Evans is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Evans wants to control from the top but Razor keeps moving.
Evans lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Razor trying to keep a closed guard but Evans is proving a slippery customer.
Evans controls from within his opponent's guard.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Evans lands a couple of digs.

Evans is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Razor trying to keep a closed guard but Evans is proving a slippery customer.
Evans landing some decent shots from guard.
Razor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
Evans won't allow Razor to get back to his feet.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Razor has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evans throws a big right hand that misses.
Razor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Razor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Razor keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Sid Razor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adam Evans is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Evans sitting in guard here, content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Evans 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:30

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