PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristiano Ronaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ronaldo's choice of entrance music: Cão de Morte. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Evans
vs
Ronaldo

208 cm
23
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

201 cm
19
283 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cristiano Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans avoids the head kick by Ronaldo.
Evans tries to counter with a takedown but Ronaldo is quick to defend against it.
Evans defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo shoots in for a double leg but Evans sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Evans attempts a counter takedown but Ronaldo avoids it well and moves away.
Ronaldo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Evans appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Ronaldo gets caught flat footed, as Evans shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Ronaldo is keeping the position.
Ronaldo wants to sweep here but Evans controlling him for the moment.
Ronaldo keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ronaldo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Evans advances to half guard.
Ronaldo wants to get back to full guard.

Evans is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Evans is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ronaldo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Evans wants to free his trapped foot but Ronaldo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ronaldo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Evans. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ronaldo tries to kick Evans off but Evans keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Evans trying to control from half guard but Ronaldo is working away.

Evans is working for a kimura but Ronaldo is defending it quite comfortably.

Evans is looking for a kimura here.
Evans is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Evans is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ronaldo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Evans.
Ronaldo trying to control from the bottom.
Evans looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Evans is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ronaldo defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is keen to just control but Ronaldo is a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Evans's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Evans is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ronaldo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Evans.

Evans seems to be working for a kimura but Ronaldo defends the submission attempt.
Ronaldo wants to get back to his feet.

Evans in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ronaldo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Evans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Evans!