PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derwent Bolt (ranked 896 p4p, 808 weight class) and Gwynn Evans (ranked 145 p4p, 131 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bolt
vs
Evans

181 cm
31
217
12 - 7 - 0

191 cm
31
208
20 - 11 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Bondi MMA 🏝️
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derwent Bolt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gwynn Evans!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans misses the shot to the body.
Bolt misses with an uppercut. Evans saw that one coming.
Bolt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Bolt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Evans did well to prevent Bolt getting side control.
Evans pushes Bolt off looking to stand but Bolt dives back in and keeps control.
Bolt trying to mount his opponent but Evans defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans is in trouble now - Bolt has advanced to mount!
Bolt wants to control the pace but Evans is squirming around nicely.
Evans is looking to get to half guard.
Bolt cracks Evans with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bolt unloads with some shots from mount but Evans bucks and avoids them well.
Evans is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Evans wants to control but Bolt is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Bolt'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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans tries to buck Bolt off but he can't manage it.
Evans tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bolt looking to control but Evans is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bolt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Evans is working to get back to half guard.
Bolt content just to control the position here.
Bolt avoids the attempt from Evans to control.
You get the feeling that Evans really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolt controlling the position easily from mount.
Bolt tries to control but Evans wriggling away.
Evans is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bolt trying to control but Evans is having none of it.
Bolt looking to ground and pound but Evans is blocking nicely.
Bolt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Evans is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Bolt working Evans over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bolt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Evans wants to control but Bolt is having none of it.
Evans is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Evans wants to hold on but Bolt pushes him away.
You get the feeling that Evans really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Evans is looking to improve his position but Bolt isn't that keen on the idea.
Bolt wants to control the pace but Evans is squirming around nicely.
Evans wants to control but Bolt is having none of it.
Bolt tries to control but Evans wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bolt controlling from mount.
Bolt lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Evans is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Evans is squirming around, avoiding Bolt's attempts to control the action.
Evans told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Bolt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolt wants to control the pace but Evans is squirming around nicely.

Bolt is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Evans has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derwent Bolt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bolt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Evans counters with an inside leg kick.
Evans stuffs the takedown.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bolt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Evans tries to avoid it but Bolt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Evans to the ground. Evans escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Evans lands a slapping body shot.
Bolt throws the left hand but Evans avoids the punch easily.
Bolt misses with an uppercut.
Bolt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evans can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Bolt misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Evans. Bolt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Evans lands with a thumping leg kick.
Evans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Evans lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bolt misses with a hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Evans. Bolt shrugs it off though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Evans.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolt looks for a takedown but Evans sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derwent Bolt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolt looks for a takedown but Evans sprawls well.
Bolt throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
Good shot there by Evans.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt shoots and misses
and Evans counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Evans bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bolt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Bolt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bolt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bolt lands a nice hook to Evans's body. Evans takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Evans turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Evans throws a one two combo.
Evans fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bolt.
Bolt throws a series of punches but Evans moves out of range.
Evans avoids the body shot from Bolt.
Evans connects with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bolt shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense.
Evans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Evans moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Evans connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bolt. Bolt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bolt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evans lands a nice shot that snaps Bolt's head back.
Evans throws a head kick that half lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Bolt has managed to clinch.
Evans working aggressively here.
Evans throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bolts head.
Bolt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Evans after a bit of a struggle.
Evans is working Bolt over against the cage.
Bolt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Evans is defending well.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolt.
Evans misses with a punch to the body.
Evans lands a hook to the side of the head.
Evans lands an uppercut.
Evans misses with the head strike.
Evans throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bolts head.
Evans misses with a hook to the ribs.

Evans breaks from the clinch.
Bolt misses with an uppercut. Evans saw that one coming.
Bolt throws a looping overhand right but Evans ducks down to avoid it.
Evans throws a right and a left that Bolt avoids nicely.
Bolt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Evans feints a counter leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolt tries for a takedown but Evans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Evans scores with a jab to the body.
Bolt moves forwards but Evans connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bolt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bolt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Evans scores with a kick to the body.
Evans fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bolt.

Bolt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Evans tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bolt is in Evans's guard.
Evans not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bolt prevents Evans from getting back to his feet.
Bolt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bolt wants to pass the guard but Evans is keeping the position.
Evans is adopting a defensive guard.
Evans keeping full guard, as Bolt tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Evans pushes Bolt off and gets back to his feet.
Evans fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bolt on the side of the head.
Gwynn Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolt shoots in and drives through. Evans sprawls well.
Evans walks into a left hand.
A jab lands there for Evans.
Evans throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bolt is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Evans's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bolt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Evans throws a nice inside leg kick.
Evans stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans keeps Bolt at a distance using the push kick.
Gwynn Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bolt moves away from the strike by Evans.
Evans ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gwynn Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bolt looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Bolt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Evans fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bolt on the side of the head.
Bolt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Evans works Bolt's body with a nice hook.
Evans staying out of range there.
Evans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolt throws out the jab.
Bolt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Evans tries to bum rush Bolt with a series of wild strikes but Bolt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bolt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolt.
Evans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Evans connects with a leg kick.

Bolt shoots in and gets a takedown into Evans's guard.

Evans manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Evans breaks the clinch.
Evans has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bolt misses with a straight right.
Evans throws a series of punches but Bolt moves out of range.
Evans throws an overhand right that lands on Bolt's shoulder, as Bolt tries to avoid the shot.
Bolt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Evans. Evans obviously looking to wear him down.
Evans does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bolt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Evans can't keep his opponent in guard - Bolt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bolt wants to free his trapped foot but Evans is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bolt controlling the action here.
Bolt is trying to control the action in half guard but Evans is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Evans manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bolt keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Bolt tries to pull guard but Evans won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Evans.
Bolt has Evans pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Evans manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Bolt.
Evans struggles to land a body shot inside as Bolt controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans gets underhooks to prevent Bolt's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derwent Bolt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans misses with a body punch.
Bolt wants to take the fight to the mat but Evans manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bolt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Evans prevents a takedown attempt there.
Evans pushes Bolt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bolt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Evans pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bolt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A left lands for Evans.
Evans lands with a right hand.
Evans connects with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Evans.

Evans gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bolt to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans pulls Bolt in close to prevent any damage.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Bolt from controlling successfully.
Bolt wants to pass the guard but Evans is keeping the position.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Bolt from controlling successfully.
Evans wants to get back to his feet but Bolt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Evans trying to control the position.
Evans wants to stand up but Bolt is controlling him.
Evans tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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.
Bolt prevents Evans from getting back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bolt shoots in and drives through. Evans sprawls well.
Bolt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Evans.
Evans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Evans throws a looping overhand right but Bolt ducks down to avoid it.
Evans scoring well with a low kick there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bolt or perhaps it was just good defense by Evans, which made it look bad.
Evans ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Evans does it's job there.
Evans punishes Bolt's body with a nice straight punch.
Bolt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bolt throws a big shot that misses.
Bolt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Evans throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gwynn Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Evans has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gwynn Evans!
Gwynn Evans thanked the fans post fight for their support.