PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Avila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Avila
vs
Evans

170 cm
27
148 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

170 cm
20
149 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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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 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Avila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Evans!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Avila finds it's way through Evans's defenses.
Avila ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Avila scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch combination from Avila misses.
Avila falls off balance throwing a combination

and Evans counters by clinching up.
Avila dodges an elbow strike from Evans.
Avila is trying to break free.
Avila is trying to break free.
Avila looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila working hard to break the clinch.
Evans looking to throw knees to the head but Avila is blocking nicely.
Evans stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans misses with a punch to the body.
Evans is trying to pull guard but Avila has him pressed against the cage.
Evans tries to pull guard but Avila won't allow it.
Avila takes a knee right on the jaw!

Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Avila scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Avila lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Some wild striking there from Avila.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avila moves out of range as Evans throws a body kick.
A cross from Avila lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Avila. That snapped Evans's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Evans - that will leave a mark!

Evans rushes Avila and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Evans.
Avila wants to get back to striking at distance but Evans won't allow it.
Evans jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Avila walks away with a smile on his face. Evans gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oscar Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Evans.
Avila swinging wildly here.
Avila cracks Evans with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans defending well as Avila loads up on a big left hand.
Avila throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Evans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Avila lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab lands there for Avila.
Evans gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Evans tries a low kick but Avila avoids it.
Avila misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Avila.
Some wild striking there from Avila.
Avila misses with a combination
and Evans counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Avila pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Evans back to the cage. Avila follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Evans throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Avila. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Avila.
Evans has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Avila misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Evans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Avila throws a right and a left that Evans avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Evans misses its intended target.
Avila misses with an uppercut. Evans saw that one coming.
Oscar Avila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Avila.
A right-left combo lands from Avila.
Avila throws a combination. Evans tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Evans takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Evans keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Evans lands a nice leg kick that just misses Avila's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Avila dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Avila takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Avila tries to bum rush Evans with a series of wild strikes but Evans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Evans looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Evans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Avila.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
Evans misses the jab.
Avila misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila throws a right hand that Evans ducks under and follows up with a left that Evans also avoids with ease.
Avila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Evans circles away quickly and effectively.
Evans scores with a kick to the midsection.
Avila misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans throws a solid leg kick but Avila takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Evans.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch but Avila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Avila misses with a series of wild punches.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avila moves away.
Avila bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Evans's head backwards.
Avila throws a low kick, looking for Evans's leg but Evans calmly moves out of range.
Avila takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice cross by Avila.
Avila misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oscar Avila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans slips a jab and a cross from Avila.
Evans slips a jab and a cross from Avila.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avila looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Evans looks to score with a jab to the body but Avila is just out of range.
Avila throws a series of punches but Evans avoids them all with ease.
Evans slips a jab and a cross from Avila.
Evans misses the shot to the body.
Avila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evans can do to turn this around?
Evans fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Avila has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Avila with a hook.
It looks like Avila has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Evans fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Evans.
Avila shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Evans eats them both and turns towards Avila to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Evans is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Avila rather than just go for the knockout.
Avila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Evans thows a body kick. Avila tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Evans moves away from the strike by Avila.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Evans scores with a push kick.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
Avila throws a big shot that misses.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Avila as he avoids it easily.
Evans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avila.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Avila as he jumps to the side.
Oscar Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Evans.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
Avila clobbers Evans with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Avila moves out of range of the leg kick from Evans.
Avila pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Avila throws a head kick but Evans moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans lets loose with a powerful body kick. Avila will feel that in the morning.

Evans moves into the clinch.
Evans lands a good knee to the midsection. Avila won't want to take too many of those.

Evans is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Avila can't fight it off and eventually Evans manages to take the fight to the floor. Avila looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avila keeping full guard, as Evans tries to pass.
Evans wants to control from the top but Avila keeps moving.
Evans advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Oscar Avila will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Evans attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Evans swings for the body but Avila moves out of range.
Avila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Avila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Evans tries to clinch up.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Avila shows good takedown defense.
Oscar Avila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avila misses with a jab, cross combination.
Evans tries a low kick but Avila avoids it.
Avila slips under a jab from Evans.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Avila counters with a nice uppercut.
Oscar Avila is winning the standup battle so far.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Evans throws an elbow but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Avila's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Avila is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Avila swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Evans counters with a good low kick that Avila was not able to check.
Evans lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Avila darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Evans shoots in and gets a takedown into Avila's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans advances position into side control!
Avila pushes Evans away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Evans gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Evans looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Evans is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Avila has escaped the position, nice work there.
Avila tries to escape but Evans is in control.
Evans throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Evans is looking to take a break and control but Avila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nick Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Avila pushes Evans away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Evans gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Evans is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Avila has escaped the position, nice work there.
Avila tries to escape but Evans is in control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Evans. That's going to slow Avila down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Evans wants to clinch up but Avila keeps it at a distance.
Evans throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Avila moves out of range of the strikes.
Evans motions for Avila to come forward. Evans throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avila manages to avoid it.
Avila lands with a nice combination. Evans backs away looking to recover.
Avila misses with a few strikes there.
Avila misses with a series of wild punches.
Good shot there by Avila.
Avila avoids a kick to the body.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oscar Avila is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fight stays on the outside here - Evans looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Avila has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Avila!
During a confident post fight interview, Oscar Avila thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.