PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Casper Alvbris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dino Evangelista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvbris comes to the cage accompanied by Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc.. Dino Evangelista has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Casper Alvbris's chin.

Alvbris
vs
Evangelista

173 cm
23
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
139 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Venom Combat Sports
Sully's Bar & Grill

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Casper Alvbris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dino Evangelista!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alvbris moves into range and clinches up with Evangelista.
Evangelista gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvbris.
Alvbris displaying some good clinch control by pressing Evangelista up against the cage.
Alvbris is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Evangelista pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alvbris just leaning against Evangelista, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Alvbris pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvbris is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evangelista pushes down on Alvbris's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evangelista is thwarting Alvbris's attempts to control the position.

Alvbris actively working from the bottom here.
Alvbris slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Evangelista wants to control from the top but Alvbris keeps moving.

Evangelista got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alvbris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Evangelista has managed to get both his arms back between Alvbris's legs - danger averted.
Alvbris is looking to stand up but Evangelista isn't so interested in that idea.
Alvbris keeping full guard, as Evangelista tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alvbris wants to sweep here but Evangelista controlling him for the moment.
Evangelista looking to pass the guard.
Evangelista missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Evangelista passes into half guard.
Evangelista wants to pass the guard but Alvbris is defending well.

Evangelista is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alvbris is just riding it out for now. Evangelista eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alvbris trying to control from the bottom.
Alvbris tries to roll over but Evangelista keeps him under control.

Alvbris has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Evangelista escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Evangelista!
Alvbris is trying to control Evangelista's posture but Evangelista avoids it.

That's four 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.
Evangelista wants to control but Alvbris is keeping him busy.
Evangelista cracks Alvbris with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Alvbris is trying to control Evangelista's posture but Evangelista avoids it.
Evangelista wants to control but Alvbris is keeping him busy.
Evangelista advances to full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvbris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dino Evangelista dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Alvbris tries to clinch but Evangelista moves away

and Evangelista counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Alvbris!
Alvbris wants to get back to his feet.
Evangelista passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Alvbris!
Alvbris is looking to get to half guard.
Alvbris is squirming around, avoiding Evangelista's attempts to control the action.
Alvbris bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evangelista keeping moving, preventing Alvbris from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvbris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Evangelista is keeping the position for now.
Alvbris trying to control but Evangelista is working from the bottom.
Alvbris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alvbris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Evangelista is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alvbris controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alvbris is looking to advance position but Evangelista has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Evangelista jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Alvbris manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Evangelista cracks Alvbris with a big right hand but Alvbris just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvbris is looking for a sweep.

Evangelista is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alvbris has escaped the position, nice work there.
Evangelista is breathing heavily.
Alvbris is not content to let Evangelista control the position.
Evangelista lands a nice forearm strike.
Alvbris trying to control but Evangelista flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alvbris fending off the submission attempt from Evangelista.
Evangelista not allowing Alvbris to control his hands.

Evangelista looking for the RNC.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evangelista is hanging on to Alvbris's back as he tries to escape.

Evangelista is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Alvbris knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Alvbris for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dino Evangelista showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Alvbris fails to land the takedown.
Evangelista tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alvbris misses with a few strikes there.
Evangelista feints the counter takedown.
Evangelista slips a jab from Alvbris.
Evangelista leaves Alvbris with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alvbris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Evangelista with the counter takedown but Alvbris avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casper Alvbris. 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.
Alvbris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Evangelista defends it nicely.
Evangelista with the counter takedown but Alvbris avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvbris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Casper Alvbris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvbris fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Evangelista avoids it really well and circles away.
And Evangelista tries to counter it with a takedown but Alvbris pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alvbris wants to clinch up but Evangelista keeps it at a distance.
Alvbris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Evangelista changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvbris.
Evangelista with the counter takedown but Alvbris avoids it easily.
Alvbris shoots in and drives through. Evangelista sprawls well.
Alvbris goes for a double leg but Evangelista avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Evangelista continues to drive forward.
Evangelista changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvbris darts in looking for a takedown but Evangelista gets double underhooks and turns Alvbris into the cage.
Evangelista has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvbris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alvbris throws a combination that misses

and Evangelista counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Evangelista.
Evangelista trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvbris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evangelista forces his way into half guard.

Evangelista is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Evangelista wants to pass the guard but Alvbris is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Evangelista seems to be looking for submissions.

Evangelista looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Alvbris looking for submissions off his back.
Casper Alvbris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Evangelista is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alvbris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Evangelista.
Alvbris is trying to maintain the position but Evangelista is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Alvbris actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dino Evangelista comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Evangelista 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dino Evangelista!
An out of breath Dino Evangelista thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.