PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Trujillo (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
Trujillo

180 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, 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 Las Vegas, Peter Trujillo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trujillo shoots for a double leg takedown but Evans sprawls well. He's pushed Trujillo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Trujillo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Evans as he avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Evans.
Trujillo fails with the takedown
and Evans counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rob Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Trujillo.
Trujillo checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick from Trujillo lands but Evans takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans throws a half hearted mid kick.
Trujillo shoots in and drives through. Evans sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Evans as Trujillo shoots in.
Trujillo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Evans but Evans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Trujillo looks gassed!
Evans stuffs the takedown attempt from Trujillo. Trujillo gets slowly back to his feet.
Trujillo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Evans avoids it really well and circles away.
Trujillo throws a head kick but Evans moves out of range.
Evans feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Trujillo's calf.
Evans throws a chopping leg kick but Trujillo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Trujillo's calf.
Evans pivots, looking for a leg kick but Trujillo is out of range and Evans settles back down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Evans.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trujillo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Trujillo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Evans.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Trujillo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Evans.
Evans is looking to slow Trujillo down with leg kicks.

Evans lands a big head kick that sends Trujillo tumbling to the mat! Evans takes a step backwards and waves Trujillo back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Peter Trujillo has been cut.
Evans cracks the inside of Trujillo's front leg.
Evans tries to work over Trujillo's front leg with a kick but Trujillo checks it.
Evans scores with a leg kick.

Evans closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Trujillo's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Evans controlling from the top position.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trujillo trying to keep a closed guard but Evans is proving a slippery customer.
Evans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Trujillo blocks nicely.

Trujillo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Evans escapes and throws Trujillo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Evans in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans working the body and head with strikes.
Trujillo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Trujillo is rocked!
Evans lands a big left to the face of Trujillo, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Evans and another - Trujillo is out! Evans stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rob Evans!