PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Bu Jeevy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evandro Rolifild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolifild has chosen CONGA as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bu Jeevy
vs
Rolifild

180 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
191 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stevie Bu Jeevy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Evandro Rolifild!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bu Jeevy moves forwards but Rolifild connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bu Jeevy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bu Jeevy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bu Jeevy ducks under a wild hook from Rolifild.
Rolifild changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rolifild scores with a shot to the body.
Bu Jeevy throws the kick towards the body but Rolifild avoids it.
Bu Jeevy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bu Jeevy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Rolifild closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bu Jeevy did well to prevent Rolifild getting side control.
Bu Jeevy tries to get to full guard but Rolifild has control of the leg.
Bu Jeevy is working hard here to advance position.
Rolifild working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rolifild seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rolifild lands with a punch from half guard.
Rolifild looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bu Jeevy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rolifild wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bu Jeevy keeps working.
Rolifild not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bu Jeevy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rolifild not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bu Jeevy manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bu Jeevy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolifild is one step ahead there.

Bu Jeevy looking for a guillotine here but Rolifild defends easily.
Rolifild throws a big right hand that misses.
Rolifild throwing strikes but missing.
Rolifild thows a big elbow that misses.
Rolifild slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bu Jeevy wants to sweep here but Rolifild controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolifild working some strikes from top position.
Bu Jeevy keeping moving, preventing Rolifild from controlling successfully.
Bu Jeevy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rolifild!
Bu Jeevy looking to control but Rolifild is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rolifild keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rolifild is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rolifild tries to hold on but Bu Jeevy pushes him away.

Bu Jeevy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rolifild is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rolifild and Bu Jeevy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rolifild is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bu Jeevy tries for a kimura but Rolifild is defending well.

Bu Jeevy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rolifild knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rolifild wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bu Jeevy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Bu Jeevy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rolifild, who protects the arm well.

Bu Jeevy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rolifild is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolifild missing with punches from the bottom.
Rolifild wants to get back to his feet.
Rolifild really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bu Jeevy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bu Jeevy passes to side control.

Bu Jeevy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Bu Jeevy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bu Jeevy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bu Jeevy is breathing heavily.

Bu Jeevy tries for a kimura but Rolifild is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Evandro Rolifild will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rolifild scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bu Jeevy in his tracks.
Bu Jeevy shoots for a double leg takedown but Rolifild sprawls well. He's pushed Bu Jeevy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bu Jeevy is looking to score with low kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Rolifild as he connects with a hook.
Bu Jeevy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rolifild bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bu Jeevy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rolifild pinned against the cage. Rolifild gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bu Jeevy tries a head kick but it misses.
Rolifild ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rolifild scores with a nice right hand.
Bu Jeevy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rolifild bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Rolifild.
Bu Jeevy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rolifild off and has taken his back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Rolifild is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rolifild controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bu Jeevy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rolifild is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bu Jeevy off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Rolifild tries to break free.
Rolifild tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rolifild working to try and regain half guard.
Rolifild really wants to buck Bu Jeevy off and get back to his feet.
Rolifild throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bu Jeevy. What's that going to do exactly?
Bu Jeevy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bu Jeevy thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rolifild sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bu Jeevy works his way into side control.
Rolifild wants to get back to his feet but Bu Jeevy drags him back down.
Rolifild prevents Bu Jeevy from moving into mount.

Bu Jeevy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rolifild is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rolifild wants to get back to his feet.
Bu Jeevy wants to control but Rolifild is keeping him busy.
Rolifild wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bu Jeevy advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolifild really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Bu Jeevy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rolifild wants to control but Bu Jeevy postures up.

Bu Jeevy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rolifild is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rolifild throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Rolifild gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bu Jeevy punching from mount but Rolifild doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolifild is in a horrible position here. Bu Jeevy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rolifild is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Rolifild is squirming around, avoiding Bu Jeevy's attempts to control the action.
Bu Jeevy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rolifild is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Poor strikes thrown by Bu Jeevy there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rolifild wants to try and get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rolifild is looking to improve his position but Bu Jeevy isn't that keen on the idea.
Rolifild is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evandro Rolifild showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Bu Jeevy throws a leg kick but Rolifild sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rolifild misses the target.
Rolifild connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bu Jeevy momentarily.
Rolifild works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rolifild comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bu Jeevy slips a straight right by Rolifild.
Bu Jeevy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rolifild throws a looping overhand right but Bu Jeevy ducks down to avoid it.
Rolifild is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bu Jeevy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stevie Bu Jeevy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bu Jeevy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rolifild slaps away a takedown attempt from Bu Jeevy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bu Jeevy looks for the body kick but Rolifild saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rolifild scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bu Jeevy doesn't seem bothered though.
Rolifild scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rolifild cracks Bu Jeevy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rolifild works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bu Jeevy.
Rolifild scores with a hook.
Rolifild cracks Bu Jeevy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolifild thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rolifild connects with a looping right hand.
Rolifild connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bu Jeevy momentarily.
Bu Jeevy misses with a head kick.
Bu Jeevy throws a leg kick but Rolifild checks it.
Bu Jeevy misses with a kick to the body.
Bu Jeevy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rolifild finds it's way round the side to connect with Bu Jeevy's head.
Rolifild lands a jab-cross combination.
Rolifild scores with a jab. Bu Jeevy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rolifild scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Evandro Rolifild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bu Jeevy is defended easily by Rolifild.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie Bu Jeevy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolifild connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bu Jeevy moves forwards but Rolifild connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bu Jeevy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bu Jeevy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rolifild has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rolifild and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Rolifild scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Bu Jeevy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bu Jeevy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolifild scores with punches from side control.
Bu Jeevy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rolifild.
Rolifild lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bu Jeevy down.
Bu Jeevy regains half guard.
Bu Jeevy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Evandro Rolifild is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rolifild slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rolifild wants to get up but he can't break Bu Jeevy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bu Jeevy wants to sweep but no luck.
Rolifild trying to control but Bu Jeevy is working from the bottom.
Rolifild looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stevie Bu Jeevy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rolifild preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bu Jeevy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Bu Jeevy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rolifild is aware though and is defending well.
Rolifild controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rolifild tries to free his leg and advance position but Bu Jeevy is retaining full guard.
Rolifild not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bu Jeevy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rolifild manages to get himself to full guard.
Rolifild keeping full guard, as Bu Jeevy tries to pass.
Rolifild looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bu Jeevy is one step ahead there.

Bu Jeevy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rolifild is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rolifild has escaped and now he's on top!
Rolifild controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bu Jeevy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rolifild can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolifild preventing the sweep.

Bu Jeevy has his foot on Rolifild's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rolifild works his way back into a safe position though.

Bu Jeevy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rolifild defends it easily.
Rolifild not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bu Jeevy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stevie Bu Jeevy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Evandro Rolifild comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rolifild winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evandro Rolifild!