PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Blanchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blanchard has chosen "Bull's on Parade" by Rage Against the Machine as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Evans
vs
Blanchard

190 cm
22
275 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
275 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keith Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adrian Blanchard!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Evans has managed to clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Blanchard.

Blanchard decides to pull guard.
Blanchard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blanchard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Evans wants to control from the top but Blanchard keeps moving.
Evans preventing the sweep.
Blanchard controls Evans momentarily but Evans frees himself.
Evans postures up in Blanchard's guard and throws a big left but Blanchard blocks it.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Blanchard is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Evans doesn't manage to clinch there - Blanchard circles away.
Blanchard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blanchard connects with a high kick.

It looks like Keith Evans has been cut.
Evans wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanchard closes the distance but Evans moves to the side

and Evans counters by moving into the clinch.

Blanchard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Blanchard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Evans tries to circle away but Blanchard has him pinned against the cage.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Evans takes an elbow to the temple.
Evans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Blanchard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blanchard circles away from the clinch attempt

and Blanchard moves into the clinch.
Blanchard leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Blanchard.
Blanchard fails to pull guard.
Blanchard has Evans pressed against the cage, preventing Evans from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blanchard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blanchard throws an elbow but it misses.
Blanchard jumps guard but Evans stands there with Blanchard around his waist. Blanchard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Blanchard is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to break free but Blanchard pushes him back against the cage.
Blanchard lands an elbow that stopped Evans in his tracks for a moment.
Evans blocks an elbow strike from Blanchard.
Evans blocks an elbow strike.
Evans digs a right hand into Blanchard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blanchard's gas tank.
Blanchard looks gassed!
Blanchard keeps control of Evans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Evans is working Blanchard over against the cage.

Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keith Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans tries to clinch but Blanchard moves away

and Blanchard moves into the clinch.
Evans misses with a knee to the head.
Evans looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Evans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Evans lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blanchard backwards.
Evans goes for a takedown attempt but Blanchard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Evans gets a clinch.
Evans lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blanchard backwards.
Evans wants to get back to striking at distance but Blanchard won't allow it.
Evans working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blanchard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blanchard lands a nice elbow.
Evans has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Evans - that landed with a thud.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Blanchard has him pressed against the cage.
Evans is looking to break free of the clinch but Blanchard has double underhooks.
Blanchard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Evans smiles and moves away.
Keith Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Blanchard.
Some wild striking there from Evans.
Evans moves in looking to clinch but Blanchard pushes him off.

Blanchard moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Blanchard.
Blanchard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blanchard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Evans's brow.
Blanchard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Evans gets through Blanchard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Evans breaks the clinch.
Evans scores with a jab. Blanchard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Evans looks to clinch

and Blanchard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blanchard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanchard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Evans pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blanchard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blanchard dodges the punch combination from Evans.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blanchard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evans swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Evans gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Evans.
Evans dodges an elbow strike from Blanchard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans takes an elbow to the temple.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Blanchard has him pressed against the cage.
Blanchard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Blanchard lands an elbow that stopped Evans in his tracks for a moment.
Evans lands with a short shot to the head.
Blanchard misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adrian Blanchard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keith Evans's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Evans looks to throw the jab but Blanchard is out of range.
Blanchard tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
Evans tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Blanchard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blanchard.
Evans avoids a wild elbow strike from Blanchard.

Evans breaks from the clinch.
Evans misses with a wild combination.
Evans tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Blanchard moves into the clinch.
Blanchard scores with a knee to the head.

Keith Evans's cut is getting worse.
Blanchard keeps control of Evans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blanchard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A frustrated look appears on Evans's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Blanchard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evans misses with a shot to the body

and Blanchard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Blanchard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Evans tries to roll over but Blanchard keeps him under control.
Blanchard moves into full mount! Evans won't be happy about that!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blanchard stands up from mount. Strange move.

Blanchard rushes Evans and presses him up against the cage.
Evans has Blanchard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blanchard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Blanchard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keith Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blanchard doesn't manage to clinch there - Evans circles away.
Evans fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Blanchard pushes Evans up against the cage in a clinch.
Evans can't get the takedown.
Blanchard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Evans is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the fighters up against the cage, Blanchard throws an elbow but misses.
Evans avoids the elbow strike from Blanchard, against the cage.

Blanchard breaks from the clinch.

Evans closes the distance and pushes Blanchard back into the cage.
Blanchard lands an elbow inside.
Blanchard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Evans avoids it.
Evans has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blanchard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blanchard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Evans has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blanchard has Evans pressed against the cage, preventing Evans from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans takes an elbow to the forehead.
Blanchard throws an elbow that misses.
Evans takes a knee to the side of the body.
Blanchard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Evans is defending well for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Blanchard throws an elbow but misses.

Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Evans closes the distance but Blanchard moves to the side

and Blanchard moves into the clinch.
Blanchard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blanchard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Evans lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Evans tries for a takedown but Blanchard manages to get underhooks.
Blanchard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blanchard tries to land knees in the clinch but Evans avoids the damage to the body.
Blanchard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Evans closes the distance looking to clinch

and Blanchard counters by moving into the clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on Blanchard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Blanchard has Evans pressed against the cage, preventing Evans from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanchard lands an elbow inside that Evans shrugs off.
Evans tries to circle away but Blanchard has him pinned against the cage.
Blanchard lands a nice elbow.
Blanchard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Blanchard lands an elbow just above Evans 's eye.

Evans breaks the clinch.

Evans fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blanchard, pushing him back against the cage.
Evans blocks the elbow strike.
Evans is trying to force a seperation but Blanchard has the dominant position.
Evans being controlled against the cage.
Evans lands a body punch in the clinch.

Blanchard gets control of Evans's arms and successfully pulls guard. Blanchard will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Blanchard is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Blanchard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Blanchard throws an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Evans.
A nice left hand lands by Evans.
Evans can't get the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to break the clinch but Blanchard is controlling the position.

Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Evans wants to clinch

and Blanchard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blanchard.
Blanchard prevents Evans from getting back to his feet.

Blanchard stands up from Evans's guard - Blanchard perhaps looking for a knockout.
Evans tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Blanchard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blanchard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blanchard preventing the sweep.
Evans wants to stand but Blanchard is controlling the position.
Blanchard wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Evans on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Evans tries to get out of the position.

Evans is working an open guard so Blanchard takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Evans takes the fight into the clinch.
Blanchard managing to block the knees to the body from Evans.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Blanchard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keith Evans's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Blanchard is looking to clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Evans blocks the elbow strike.
Evans digs a right hand underneath Blanchard's ribcage. Blanchard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blanchard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Evans's defenses.
Blanchard keeps control of Evans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blanchard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Evans tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blanchard smiles and moves away.
Evans misses with a two punch combination.
Evans swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Blanchard counters with a takedown into side control.
Evans tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blanchard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Blanchard stands up.
Blanchard clinches but Evans breaks the clinch
and Evans counters with a series of strikes. Blanchard will be more careful next time no doubt.

Blanchard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Evans!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blanchard working for a submission but Evans is keeping him at bay.
Evans working to try and regain half guard.
Blanchard lands a big shot there that rocks Evans but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Blanchard tries to control but Evans wriggling away.

Blanchard is working for a guillotine from mount but Evans frees his head quite easily.

Blanchard stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Keith Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blanchard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanchard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Evans misses with a few strikes there.
Evans closes the distance but Blanchard moves to the side

and Blanchard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Evans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blanchard has him pressed against the cage.

Blanchard successfully pulls guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Evans tries to stand but Blanchard is controlling from the bottom.
Blanchard 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.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Blanchard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Blanchard working for a triangle but Evans defends it easily.

Blanchard has his feet on Evans's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanchard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Blanchard tries to keep at a distance but Evans has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blanchard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Evans's brow.
Evans takes an elbow to the forehead.
Keith Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blanchard backwards.
Blanchard throws an elbow but it misses.
Evans is trying to drag Blanchard to the mat but Blanchard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Blanchard gets control of Evans's arms and successfully pulls guard. Blanchard will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Evans won't allow Blanchard to sweep him here.
Evans looking to pass the guard.

Blanchard manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Evans clinches.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Blanchard is controlling him.

Blanchard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Evans throws a series of punches but Blanchard moves out of range.
Evans tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Blanchard counters by clinching up.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blanchard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
Evans tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blanchard just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Evans digs a right hand into Blanchard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blanchard's gas tank.
Evans gets through Blanchard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Evans jumps guard but Blanchard stands there with Evans around his waist. Evans gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blanchard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Evans gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blanchard.
Evans jumps guard but Blanchard stands there with Evans around his waist. Evans gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Adrian Blanchard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans blocks the elbow strike.
Evans is looking to break free of the clinch but Blanchard has double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Blanchard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blanchard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Blanchard!