PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between MIke Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urho Takila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takila is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kirkkokuoro - Jeesus tulee. The key to victory for MIke Evans has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Evans
vs
Takila

178 cm
25
176 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

181 cm
25
181 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, MIke Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Urho Takila!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans moves out of range of the strikes.
Evans tries to clinch but Takila moves out of range.
Takila takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Evans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Evans misses.
Takila fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Takila scoring well with a low kick there.
Evans dives in and grabs Takila's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takila pushes down on Evans's head and hops out.
Evans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takila.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Evans moves out of range of the strikes.
Takila misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takila thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Takila backs away, Evans returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Takila throws out a loose jab but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Evans tries to counter with a takedown but Takila is quick to defend against it.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
Takila misses with a combination
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Evans. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Takila was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takila circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takila throws a jab when Evans was well out of range.
Evans has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takila finds it's way round the side to connect with Evans's head.
A jab from Takila misses.
Evans fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MIke Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takila throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Evans went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Evans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takila.
Evans misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Takila misses
and Evans counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takila lands a head kick!
Takila moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sloppy strikes from Takila. Those never looked like landing.
Evans slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takila, as that shot connected.
Evans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takila swivels and escapes.
Takila slips a jab and a cross from Evans.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Evans.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takila misses with an uppercut.
Takila cracks the inside of Evans's front leg.
Takila takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Takila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Evans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Takila has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Evans wants to clinch.
Evans moves in looking to clinch but Takila pushes him off.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch but Takila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Evans tries for a takedown but Takila sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Evans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takila throws out the jab.
Evans appears to be looking for a big counter.
Takila is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Evans.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takila thows a left - swing and a miss!
Evans stuffs the takedown attempt from Takila. Takila gets slowly back to his feet.
Takila swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Evans looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Takila scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like MIke Evans has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Evans half committed to a counter leg kick.
Takila throws an overhand right that lands on Evans's shoulder, as Evans tries to avoid the shot.
Takila dodges the punch combination from Evans.
Evans sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Urho Takila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on MIke Evans's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Evans walks into a straight right hand from Takila.
Takila scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Evans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takila.
Despite the aggression on Takila's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Evans might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Evans shoots in looking for a takedown. Takila tries to sprawl out of it but Evans keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Takila manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Takila shows good takedown defense.
Urho Takila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Evans is defended easily by Takila.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MIke Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takila takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Evans wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Takila misses the jab.
Takila misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Takila. Those never looked like landing.
Takila scores with a hook.
Evans falls off balance throwing a combination
and Takila counters with a one-two to the body.
Takila lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice body punch from Takila.
Evans wants to clinch up but Takila keeps it at a distance.
Takila misses with a wild body shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takila lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Evans.
Evans is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takila taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Takila effectively controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Takila.
Takila lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takila misses with a punch to the body.
Takila lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Takila.
Takila tries to land a knee to the head but Evans blocks with his arms.
Takila lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takila is working for takedown but Evans is calmly controlling the position for now.
Evans tries to pull guard but Takila won't allow it.
Takila lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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 Takila walks away with a smile on his face. Evans gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Takila throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Takila - that will leave a mark!
Evans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takila thows a left - swing and a miss!

Takila has Evans up against the cage in a clinch.
Takila throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Takila effectively controlling the action here.
Evans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Takila misses with a knee strike.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Takila has him pressed against the cage.
Takila lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takila scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Takila.
Evans wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Evans tries to stall but Takila uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Takila to work.
Takila trying to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Takila.
Takila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Evans has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Takila after a bit of a struggle.
Takila wants a takedown but no success here.
Takila lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takila pushes Evans back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takila scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takila misses with a body punch.
Takila tries to throw a body punch but Evans avoids it by throwing Takila back against the cage.
Urho Takila seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Takila looking to throw knees to the head but Evans is blocking nicely.

Takila pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Evans looks for a takedown but Takila sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Urho Takila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on MIke Evans's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Takila thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takila throws the left hand but Evans avoids the punch easily.
Evans shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Takila defends it nicely.
Evans with a poor takedown
and Takila counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takila misses with a shot to the body
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
MIke Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takila misses with a hook.
Takila throws a sloppy head kick and Evans moves out of range easily.
Takila punishes Evans's body with a nice straight punch.
Takila misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takila.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Takila misses
and Takila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Evans throws a body shot but no joy.
Takila misses with a looping left.
Takila pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Evans back to the cage. Takila follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Takila scores with a jab. Evans acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Evans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Evans fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MIke Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
Evans appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Takila misses with a head kick.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Evans takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Takila shows good takedown defense.
Evans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Evans goes for a double leg but Takila avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Takila continues to drive forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takila is looking to score with low kicks.
Urho Takila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takila swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Evans throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Takila's waist but Takila gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Evans off to one side.
Evans is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takila sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Takila looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Urho Takila is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Takila misses with a double jab.

Evans gets caught flat footed, as Takila shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Takila trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Evans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takila trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Takila is looking to work some ground and pound but Evans has wrist control.

Takila is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Evans is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Evans has escaped and now he's on top!
Takila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four 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.
Takila misses with a wild combination.
Takila looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Takila blocks a head kick by Evans.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takila.
Evans shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takila but Takila pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takila! But no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takila.
Nice takedown defense from Takila. No joy for Evans on that attempt.
MIke Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takila lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Takila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Evans.

And that's the end of the fight!
Urho Takila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takila has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urho Takila!
A relieved looking Urho Takila thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.