PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brayan Fernandez (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.

Evans
vs
Fernandez

180 cm
31
150 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

225 cm
29
150 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brayan Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Evans will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Evans fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fernandez to the ground. Evans is now in Fernandez's guard.
Evans landing some decent shots from guard.
Evans trying to control but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
Fernandez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fernandez trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans won't allow Fernandez to sweep him here.
Evans postures up in Fernandez's guard and throws a big left but Fernandez blocks it.
Evans trying to control but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fernandez managing to control the position.
Evans landing with the ground and pound.
Fernandez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fernandez keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fernandez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
Fernandez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Fernandez blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Evans distracts Fernandez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fernandez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fernandez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans trying to control here.
Fernandez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fernandez trying to control from half guard but Evans is working away.
Evans trying to control but Fernandez postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fernandez.
Evans manages to get to full guard.
Evans looking to control.
Fernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Fernandez from controlling successfully.
Evans is trying to keep Fernandez in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Fernandez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fernandez is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans blocks a head kick by Fernandez.
Evans tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fernandez manages to circle out of the way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Evans.
Fernandez throws a counter combo.
Fernandez is looking to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Fernandez gets a double leg takedown into Evans's guard.
Evans is pulling down on Fernandez's head to control his posture.
Fernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Evans is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brayan Fernandez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fernandez gets a takedown into half guard.
Evans wants to improve his position but Fernandez is controlling well.
Fernandez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans is looking for a sweep. Fernandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Evans has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fernandez is working away from the top position though.
Evans is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans trying to control from the bottom.
Evans is trying is best to control the position here.
Fernandez wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Evans uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Fernandez pushing down on Evans's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fernandez trying to control the action but Evans is working from the bottom.
Fernandez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Evans knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Evans is controlling Fernandez's trapped leg to prevent Fernandez from advancing to side control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Evans shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fernandez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fernandez controlling Evans's posture.
Evans might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Evans landing with the ground and pound.
Fernandez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fernandez is pulling down on Evans's head to control his posture.

Fernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Evans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Evans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Evans throws a sloppy strike and Fernandez has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Evans is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Fernandez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brayan Fernandez!