PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rob Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travie McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Evans
vs
McCoy

179 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 New York, Rob Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travie McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McCoy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Evans did well to prevent McCoy getting side control.
Evans is looking to escape.
Evans is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McCoy scores with a couple of nice shots.
McCoy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McCoy lands with a punch from half guard.
Evans tries to get to full guard but McCoy has control of the leg.
Evans blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCoy.
McCoy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Evans is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy working the head and body with strikes.
McCoy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Evans tries to roll over but McCoy keeps him under control.
McCoy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy stops Evans from getting back to his feet.
McCoy is nestled in close to Evans, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McCoy working the head and body with strikes.
Evans works his way to full guard. Good work.
McCoy distracts Evans with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McCoy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McCoy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Evans's head.
Evans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McCoy is controlling him.
McCoy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCoy looks gassed!

Evans working for a triangle but McCoy defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Evans looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Evans is looking to stand up but McCoy isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McCoy fails with a takedown attempt.
Evans wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCoy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Evans works over McCoy's head and body with a nice combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Evans cracks McCoy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Evans scores with a four punch combination!

Evans forces McCoy back against the cage and clinches.

Evans manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Evans manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McCoy manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans wants to get up but he can't break McCoy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Evans throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans trying to control but McCoy is working from the bottom.
Evans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four 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 postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCoy is keeping the position for now.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Evans gets a clinch.

Evans breaks the clinch.

Evans closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McCoy to the mat! McCoy manages to get full guard.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCoy is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Evans tries for a takedown but McCoy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Evans fails with the takedown.
Evans throws a nice looking combination but McCoy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

McCoy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McCoy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Evans pushes McCoy off looking to stand but McCoy dives back in and keeps control.
McCoy 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.
McCoy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McCoy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Evans is trying to maintain the position but McCoy is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCoy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Evans defending well though.
Evans tries to kick McCoy off but McCoy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Evans dives in and grabs McCoy's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCoy pushes down on Evans's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCoy misses with a takedown attempt
and Evans makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McCoy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Evans's half guard.
Evans pushes McCoy off looking to stand but McCoy dives back in and keeps control.
McCoy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McCoy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McCoy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McCoy misses with a head shot. Evans uses the momentum to regain guard.
McCoy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Evans is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Evans changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Evans with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McCoy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCoy wants it to stay on the feet.
McCoy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Evans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCoy somewhat.
Evans closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCoy circles away.
Evans scores with a shot to the body.
Evans fails with the takedown.
Evans scores with a jab to the head.
McCoy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but McCoy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCoy tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Evans decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McCoy's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans looking to sit in guard and control but McCoy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McCoy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Travie McCoy has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Evans is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McCoy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCoy landing some decent shots from guard.
Evans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCoy prevents Evans from getting back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt.

McCoy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McCoy lands with a punch from half guard.
McCoy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Evans knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McCoy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Evans knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCoy on the ground.
Evans blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCoy.
McCoy winds up and cracks Evans with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Evans is looking to escape.
Evans keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCoy wants to clinch.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Evans as he jumps to the side.
Evans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCoy pinned against the cage. McCoy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Evans gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCoy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travie McCoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Evans shoots in but McCoy avoids the takedown attempt easily.

McCoy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Evans's guard.
McCoy prevents Evans from getting back to his feet.
McCoy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McCoy throwing strikes from guard but Evans blocks nicely.
Evans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCoy throws a strike but Evans rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

McCoy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Evans tries to free his leg and advance position but McCoy is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Evans stalks McCoy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McCoy's face. McCoy staggers backwards, shaken.

Evans clinches.

Evans pulls McCoy into guard.
McCoy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Evans wants to stand and escape but McCoy is having none of it.
McCoy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCoy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McCoy advances position into side control!
The strikes coming from McCoy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to escape but McCoy is in control.
Evans is looking for a sweep.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCoy is defended easily by Evans.

McCoy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McCoy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McCoy postures up in Evans's guard and throws a big left but Evans blocks it.
McCoy with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCoy prevents Evans from getting back to his feet.
McCoy connects with a couple of short punches.
McCoy lands a couple of digs.
Evans wants to stand but McCoy is controlling the position.
McCoy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McCoy has his takedown stuffed

and Evans counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCoy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Evans prevents it.
Rob Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travie McCoy.

Evans breaks from the clinch.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Evans fails with the takedown.
Evans lands a nice hook to McCoy's body. McCoy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCoy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Evans rushes McCoy and presses him up against the cage.

Evans has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McCoy uses from the top position.
McCoy chips away with some ground and pound.
McCoy landing some decent shots from guard.
McCoy chips away with some ground and pound.
McCoy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Evans wants to get back to his feet but McCoy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy scoring with some ground and pound.

Evans wriggles free and stands up.
McCoy fails to land the takedown.
Evans lands with a slapping head kick.
Travie McCoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Evans.
McCoy shoots in looking for a takedown. Evans tries to sprawl out of it but McCoy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Evans manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

McCoy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans is looking to stand up but McCoy isn't so interested in that idea.
McCoy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Travie McCoy.
I think McCoy 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travie McCoy!