PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Javier Navarro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rampage Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Javier Navarro had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Navarro
vs
Evans

180 cm
19
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

No Shit Nutrition

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Javier Navarro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rampage Evans!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Navarro misses.
Evans will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Evans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Evans slips a straight right by Navarro.
Evans defending well as Navarro loads up on a big left hand.
Evans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Evans misses the shot to the body.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Navarro.
Javier Navarro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Navarro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Navarro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Evans slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Navarro misses.
Evans walks into a stiff left hand from Navarro.
Navarro throws a lazy right hand but Evans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Navarro misses the jab.
Evans slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Navarro looks to land a combination but Evans avoids it well.
Navarro throws a lazy right hand but Evans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Evans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Navarro.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Navarro throws a right and a left that Evans avoids nicely.
Evans slips under a jab from Navarro.
Navarro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Evans throws a head kick but Navarro moves out of range.
Navarro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Navarro misses with a hook.
Navarro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Evans.
Evans finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Navarro misses the jab.
Evans shoots in but Navarro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Javier Navarro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rampage Evans.
A left lands for Navarro.
Evans throws a low kick but Navarro avoids it.
Evans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Navarro swivels and escapes.
Navarro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Navarro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Navarro missing with a left hand there. Evans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Navarro misses with an uppercut. Evans saw that one coming.
Nice jab there from Navarro.
Evans ducks right into an uppercut from Navarro.
Evans closes this distance looking for a takedown but Navarro circles away.
Navarro throws a series of punches but Evans moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Navarro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Navarro missing with a left hand there. Evans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Navarro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Evans staying out of range there.
Evans connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Evans fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Evans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Navarro swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Evans.
Evans has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Evans there as he acknowledges the shot.
Navarro looks to land a left hand but Evans moved out of range nicely.
Navarro slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navarro throws a lazy right hand but Evans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Navarro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Evans misses with a body kick.
Evans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Navarro.
Navarro misses with an uppercut.
Navarro tests Evans's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Evans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Evans moves out of range of the strikes.
Evans defending well as Navarro loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans throws a nice looking combination but Navarro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Navarro misses with a straight right.
Evans shoots for a double leg takedown but Navarro sprawls well. He's pushed Evans's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Navarro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice shot by Navarro.
Evans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Navarro.
Evans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Navarro.
Navarro scores with a punch to the head.
Navarro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Navarro misses with a hook.
Javier Navarro is winning the standup battle so far.
Evans throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Navarro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Navarro misses.
Evans staying out of range there.
Evans shoots for a takedown but Navarro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Evans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Evans fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Navarro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Evans moves away from the strike by Navarro.
Navarro misses with a looping left.
Evans moves away from the strike by Navarro.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Navarro.
A slow jab from Navarro misses its intended target.
Navarro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Evans makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Navarro throws a series of punches but Evans avoids them all with ease.
Navarro throws the left hand but Evans avoids the punch easily.
Navarro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Evans.
Navarro throws a hook but Evans blocks it.

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 misses with a low kick.
Navarro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Evans shoots in and drives through. Navarro sprawls well.
Javier Navarro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rampage Evans.
Navarro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Evans swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Evans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Navarro.
Evans blocks a jab.
Navarro throws a nice looking combination but Evans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Navarro throws an overhand right that lands on Evans's shoulder, as Evans tries to avoid the shot.
Navarro loads up on a big right hand but Evans slips the punch.
Navarro misses with a double jab
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Evans counters with a straight right hand.
Evans is trying desperately to land a takedown but Navarro is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Evans.
Evans on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Evans fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Evans closes the distance and clinches up with Navarro, looking for a takedown. Evans pushes Navarro against the cage but Navarro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Navarro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Navarro.
Navarro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Evans.
Evans takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Evans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navarro throws a jab but it's blocked by Evans.
Navarro scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick misses from Evans.
Evans moves out of range of the strikes.
Evans scores with a punch to the head.
Navarro catches Evans with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Navarro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Navarro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Evans moves away from the strike by Navarro.
Evans has a takedown stuffed.
Navarro drops Evans with a beautiful combination! Evans stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Navarro is looking for the KO!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Navarro dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Navarro steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Evans is out on his feet! Navarro sets himself and nearly takes Evans's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Javier Navarro!