PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Evan Darrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brij Khali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Brij Khali enters the cage!

Darrow
vs
Khali

170 cm
27
145 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

175 cm
50
160 lbs
35 - 60 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Evan Darrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 60 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Brij Khali!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darrow tries to score with a low kick but Khali moves his leg out of the way.
Khali changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Darrow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Khali drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Darrow defends it well.
Darrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khali.
Darrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Khali tries to counter it with a takedown but Darrow pushes his down on his head and steps out.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Darrow enables Khali to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Darrow manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Khali won't allow Darrow to sweep him here.
Khali wanted to stand there but Darrow had control of the position.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow controlling Khali's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Darrow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Darrow is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Darrow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Darrow is looking to slow Khali down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Darrow.
Darrow scores with a head kick. Khali tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Darrow clinches with his opponent.
Khali is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Darrow throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Darrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khali backwards.
Khali has Darrow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Darrow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Darrow.
A right hook to the body lands for Darrow.
Darrow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Khali.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Darrow fails to land.
Darrow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Darrow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Darrow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Darrow lands a shot to the body.
Darrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khali backwards.
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch.

Khali successfully pulls guard.
Darrow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrow wants to pass the guard but Khali is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Darrow drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Khali manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Darrow has Khali in his guard.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khali has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Darrow is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Darrow dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Darrow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Khali's head.
Darrow swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Khali is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Darrow throws a body shot but no joy.
Khali tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Darrow here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Khali takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Khali shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Darrow manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Darrow is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khali tries to stand but Darrow is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow is pulling down on Khali's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Khali preventing the sweep.
Darrow is adopting a defensive guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Darrow.

Darrow gets a clinch.
Darrow lands with a short shot to the head.
Khali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khali is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Darrow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Evan Darrow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Darrow.
Khali is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Darrow is defending well.
A short right from Darrow on the inside.
Darrow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Darrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khali backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darrow.
A hook to the body from Darrow.
Good body shot from Darrow.
A nice left hand lands by Darrow.
Khali is breathing heavily.
Darrow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Darrow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darrow lands a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khali managing to block the knees to the body from Darrow.
Darrow pushes Khali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darrow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Darrow has Khali pressed against the cage, preventing Khali from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Darrow scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Darrow.
Darrow missing with knees to the body.
Darrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khali backwards.
Khali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Darrow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Darrow.
Darrow lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Darrow on the inside.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Darrow dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Darrow swings for the body but Khali moves out of range.
Khali doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Darrow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Khali takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Darrow gets a double leg takedown into Khali's guard.
Darrow's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Darrow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Darrow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darrow controlling from the top position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Darrow lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Darrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khali drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Darrow defends it well.
Khali closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Darrow tries a head kick but it misses.
Khali feints the counter takedown.
Khali blocks a head kick by Darrow.
Khali tries to counter with a clinch but Darrow shakes him off and moves away.
Brij Khali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darrow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Darrow.
Darrow is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Khali's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrow throwing strikes but Khali manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Darrow is trying to improve his position.

Khali stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Evan Darrow is winning the standup battle so far.
Khali takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Darrow throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Khali was covering up waiting for the punch and Darrow finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Darrow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darrow controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Darrow clearly takes 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.

Darrow tries to work over Khali's front leg with a kick but Khali checks it.
Khali dives in for a single leg takedown but Darrow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Darrow is looking to wear down Khali with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Darrow throws a leg kick that misses.
Darrow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Darrow gets a takedown into half guard.
Darrow controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Darrow.
Darrow throwing shots but Khali is blocking nicely.
Darrow with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Darrow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Khali is out of range and Darrow settles back down.
Darrow is looking to slow Khali down with leg kicks.
Darrow scores with a shot to the body.

Darrow gets a clinch.
Khali has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Darrow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Darrow missing with knees to the body.
Khali tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Darrow just stands there and leans against the cage.
Evan Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brij Khali.
Darrow digs a right hand into Khali's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khali's gas tank.
Khali on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Darrow scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Darrow on the inside.
A body shot lands from Darrow.
Khali is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Darrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khali backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darrow.
Still in the clinch, Darrow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Darrow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khali is working for takedown but Darrow is calmly controlling the position for now.
Darrow lands with a left to the head.
Darrow lands an uppercut.
Khali dodges an elbow strike from Darrow.
Darrow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Darrow lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darrow works on Khali's body with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrow gets through Khali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Darrow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khalis head.
Darrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khali backwards.
Khali is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Darrow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Darrow.
Khali tries for a takedown. No joy.
Khali tries for a takedown. No joy.
Khali drops down looking for an ankle pick but Darrow pulls his leg out and moves away.
Darrow goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Khali is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Darrow had his way with Brij Khali in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Khali gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Darrow to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Khali is looking to stand back up but Darrow counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Khali.

Khali keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow controlling the pace.
Darrow wants to pass to mount but Khali is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Darrow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Khali defends it well.
Well, if Darrow 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.
Darrow wants to pass the guard but Khali is defending well.
Darrow takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brij Khali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Khali is looking for a sweep. Darrow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Darrow controlling the action here.
Brij Khali has got the better of the ground game so far.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Khali is out of range and Darrow settles back down.

Darrow rushes Khali and presses him up against the cage.
Darrow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khali backwards.
Darrow is leaning against Khali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Darrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Khali uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Darrow.
Evan Darrow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Darrow lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Darrow.
Khali blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darrow misses with the head strike.
Khali has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Darrow after a bit of a struggle.
Darrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khali can do to turn this around?
Darrow lands with a right to the head.
Darrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Darrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darrow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Darrow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Darrow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Darrow has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:44
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:44
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:42

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Darrow!
Brij Khali was interviewed post fight and said 'Dissapointed to Lose'.