PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chase Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans comes to the ring accompanied by Cannibal Corpse-Hammer Smashed Face. On his way into the ring it seems that Chase Evans has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chase Evans seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Evans
vs
Keller

196 cm
20
255 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

190 cm
24
230 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Knockout power

Win Nutritional - proof of quality

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Chase Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Keller!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans fails with the takedown.
Evans tries to clinch up.
Keller moves away from the strike by Evans.

Evans cracks Keller with an uppercut from hell and Keller crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Evans's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

It looks like Chris Keller has been cut.
Keller keeping full guard, as Evans tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Keller trying to keep a closed guard but Evans is proving a slippery customer.
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Evans passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Evans in side control, throwing shots but Keller defends.
Evans tries to move to mount but Keller blocks the move with his legs.

Evans is trying to get an arm triangle but Keller is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Evans looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Keller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Keller might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Evans kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Evans tries to move into full mount but can't pass Keller's legs.

Evans is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Keller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Keller is trying to control Evans's posture but Evans avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Keller stops Evans from passing to mount.
Keller parries the strikes from Evans easily there. Evans is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Keller to escape.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Keller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Keller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Evans.
Evans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keller.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.

Keller clinches with his opponent.

Keller has Evans pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Keller pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Evans tumbling to the mat - Keller dives into Evans's guard.
Keller scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Keller from controlling successfully.
Keller preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Keller from controlling successfully.
Keller looking to pass the guard.
Keller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Keller 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.
Keller thows a big elbow that misses.
Evans is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Evans is pressing down on Keller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Keller is holding on for now.
Keller wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Keller can do anything to dispel that myth.

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.
Evans trying to mount his opponent but Keller defends it.
Evans is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Evans moves to back control.

Evans is persistently looking for the submission but Keller is defending it well.

Evans is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Keller defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Keller defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Evans has got his arm under Keller's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Keller has spun round into Evans's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chase Evans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Keller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Evans throws a low kick, looking for Keller's leg but Keller calmly moves out of range.
Evans looks to clinch

and Keller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Evans is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Keller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Keller's back!
Keller is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Evans off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Keller preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Evans.

Keller is trying to defend against the choke here but Evans has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Evans Tightens the hold and Keller taps out furiously! Evans displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chase Evans!