PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Ironside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bjorn Ironside has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Evans
vs
Ironside

225 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
240 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn Ironside!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Greg Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Evans there.
Ironside shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ironside looks for a takedown but Evans sprawls well.
Greg Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Ironside.
Evans cracks Ironside with a big right hand and Ironside goes down!

Ironside is rocked!

It looks like Bjorn Ironside has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ironside is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ironside pulls Evans in close to his closed guard and prevents Evans from doing any damage or advancing position.

Ironside had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Evans is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ironside Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Evans's back instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironside throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Evans showing good submission defense here.
Evans just trying to survive but Ironside is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to get back to his feet.
Evans really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Evans manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ironside's guard. Nice work there by Evans.
Ironside tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ironside has a closed guard, preventing Evans from standing up.
Evans won't allow Ironside to sweep him here.
Ironside is trying to control the position but Evans postures up.
Evans preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ironside avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ironside takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Evans drives through and clinches with Ironside against the cage.

Ironside successfully pulls guard.
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ironside wants to sweep here but Evans controlling him for the moment.
Ironside is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ironside thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Evans gets to his feet. Ironside looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Evans is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Evans shoots and misses

and Ironside counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ironside.

Ironside drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ironside jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ironside wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Ironside advances to half guard.
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!
Ironside controlling the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ironside is looking for a kimura here.
Evans tries to kick Ironside off but Ironside keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Greg Evans will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ironside's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Evans.
Evans drops Ironside with a left and a right! Oh, Ironside is hurt - Evans dives into side control looking to finish!
Ironside is still in real trouble! Can Evans finish him?

Evans tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Evans has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ironside seems to have recovered his senses.
Ironside gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Evans knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ironside on the ground.
Ironside is refusing to be controlled, as Evans sits in half guard.
Ironside is pressing down on Evans's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Evans is looking to stand up but Ironside won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironside not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Evans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ironside is on top in guard.
Ironside postures up and lands a big shot to Evans's brow.
Ironside trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ironside looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Ironside from controlling successfully.
Ironside throws and elbow that misses. Evans uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ironside's guard. Nice move by Evans!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Ironside.
Evans will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ironside misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ironside works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evans postures up.
Ironside looking to hit a scissor sweep but Evans is one step ahead there.

Evans avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ironside is trying to control the position but Evans postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironside lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Evans!
Ironside trying to control but Evans is having none of it.
Ironside thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ironside wants to control but instead Evans manages to regain half guard.
Bjorn Ironside has got the better of the ground game so far.

Evans looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ironside wants to control but Evans is keeping him busy.

Ironside is looking for a kimura but Evans is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ironside to get the leverage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ironside connects with a nice short shot to Evans's temple.
Evans taking some punishment here, with Ironside in his half guard.
Ironside missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Ironside is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Evans is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bjorn Ironside!