PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiquan Evans (ranked 4783 p4p, 0 weight class) and I Am UnBowed (ranked 4633 p4p, 0 weight class). UnBowed has chosen What's wrong why quit! as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Evans
vs
Am UnBowed

194 cm
25
254 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

203 cm
25
245 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiquan Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, I Am UnBowed!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Evans.
It seemed like UnBowed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Evans throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around UnBowed's waist but UnBowed gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Evans off to one side.
Evans shoots in for a double leg but UnBowed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiquan Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from UnBowed.
As UnBowed looks to move away, Evans throws a big counter combo but UnBowed just gets out of the way.
UnBowed throws an overhand right that lands on Evans's shoulder, as Evans tries to avoid the shot.
Evans definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
UnBowed throws a lazy right hand but Evans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As UnBowed looks to move away, Evans throws a big counter combo but UnBowed just gets out of the way.
UnBowed fails with a takedown attempt.
Evans closes the distance and clinches up with UnBowed, looking for a takedown. Evans pushes UnBowed against the cage but UnBowed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
UnBowed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Evans goes for a double leg but UnBowed avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as UnBowed continues to drive forward.
Tiquan Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans shoots in but no luck this time.
UnBowed misses with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from UnBowed as Evans shoots in.
UnBowed blocks a head kick by Evans.
Evans misses with a hook to the body
and UnBowed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
UnBowed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Evans drops his hands momentarily and UnBowed takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
UnBowed missing with a left hand there. Evans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Evans with a poor takedown
and UnBowed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
UnBowed throws a lazy right hand but Evans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Evans misses with a series of wild punches.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

UnBowed pushes Evans up against the cage in a clinch.
UnBowed throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
UnBowed lands with a light punch inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
UnBowed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Evans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
UnBowed misses with a punch on the inside.
UnBowed pushes off an throws an elbow but Evans leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Evans tries to circle away but UnBowed has him pinned against the cage.
Evans jumps guard but UnBowed stands there with Evans around his waist. Evans gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Evans is looking to take this one to the mat.
UnBowed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Evans jumps guard.
Evans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Evans is looking to stand up but UnBowed isn't so interested in that idea.
UnBowed controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans keeping moving, preventing UnBowed from controlling successfully.
UnBowed stopping the sweep attempt from Evans.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Evans had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. UnBowed defends it easily.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
UnBowed works Evans's body with a nice hook.
Evans shoots and misses
and UnBowed counters with a nice uppercut.
Evans has his takedown stuffed
and UnBowed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans misses with a takedown
and Evans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
UnBowed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
UnBowed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Evans attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Evans slips a straight right by UnBowed.
Evans is looking for a counter combo.
UnBowed throws a body shot but no joy.
UnBowed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Evans.
Evans is looking for a counter combo.
UnBowed misses with a looping left.
Evans is looking to clinch but UnBowed is avoiding it.
UnBowed might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Evans takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
UnBowed looks to land a left hand but Evans moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

I Am UnBowed dominated that round.
That's time! Evans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Evans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but UnBowed circles away quickly and effectively.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts UnBowed as he jumps to the side.
Evans closes the distance looking to clinch
and UnBowed counters with a three punch combo that has Evans backing up. Evans nods at UnBowed to acknowledge the strikes.
UnBowed stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and UnBowed wants it to stay on the feet.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiquan Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
UnBowed moves out of range of the leg kick from Evans.
Evans takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick misses from UnBowed.
Evans tries to score a power double leg takedown but UnBowed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Evans somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Evans goes for a double leg but UnBowed avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as UnBowed continues to drive forward.
Evans with a lazy takedown attempt
and UnBowed counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice sprawl there from UnBowed as Evans shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
UnBowed misses with a hook.
Evans tries for a takedown but UnBowed circles away easily
and UnBowed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Evans throws a lazy head kick
and UnBowed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Evans moves out of range as UnBowed strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but UnBowed defends well and Evans ends up having to push UnBowed into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
UnBowed explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

UnBowed clinches with his opponent.
UnBowed scores with a shot to the side of Evans's head.
UnBowed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
UnBowed has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
UnBowed has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
UnBowed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
UnBowed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
UnBowed misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from UnBowed fails to land.

Evans manages to pull guard.
Evans is looking to stand up but UnBowed isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Evans is trying to control the position but UnBowed postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
UnBowed slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Evans looking to hit a scissor sweep but UnBowed is one step ahead there.
Evans wants to improve his position but instead UnBowed has moved into half guard.
Evans is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Evans tries to roll over but UnBowed keeps him under control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
UnBowed is thwarting Evans's attempts to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evans moves out of range as UnBowed throws a body kick.
Evans takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
UnBowed checks a leg kick.
UnBowed keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from UnBowed misses.

UnBowed moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

I Am UnBowed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

UnBowed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Evans pinned against the cage. Evans gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Evans tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting UnBowed counter with a right hand.
Evans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Evans shoots and misses
and UnBowed counters with a nice uppercut.
Evans on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Evans moves out of range as UnBowed strikes.
UnBowed throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
I Am UnBowed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Evans tries to clinch but UnBowed moves away
enabling UnBowed to counter with a crisp jab.
UnBowed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Evans went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Evans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from UnBowed.
Evans appears to be looking for a big counter.
UnBowed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. UnBowed defends it nicely.
Evans looking to land some kicks to the body here.
UnBowed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
UnBowed leaves Evans with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
UnBowed appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiquan Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
UnBowed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Evans walks into a left hand.
A clash of legs there as Evans blocks the low kick.
Evans misses with a takedown
enabling UnBowed to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
UnBowed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
UnBowed shoots in but no luck this time.
Evans is looking to counter punch.
Evans staying out of range there.
A jab from UnBowed misses.
Evans tries to move into range but UnBowed moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
UnBowed connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
UnBowed throws an overhand right that lands on Evans's shoulder, as Evans tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Evans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
UnBowed avoids a kick to the body.
Evans ducks right into an uppercut from UnBowed.
Evans tries to clinch but fails miserably
and UnBowed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
UnBowed is looking to land body kicks.
Evans throws a left and a right that both miss
and UnBowed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Evans slips under a jab from UnBowed.
A telegraphed right hand from UnBowed misses the target.
UnBowed throws a right hand that misses
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Evans shoots in and drives through. UnBowed sprawls well.
UnBowed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
UnBowed shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Evans defends it nicely.
Evans moves out of range as UnBowed strikes.
Tiquan Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from UnBowed as Evans shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and UnBowed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
UnBowed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Evans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Evans fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Evans's hands are dropping dangerously low here and UnBowed connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Evans scrambles back to his feet.
Evans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from UnBowed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from UnBowed.
UnBowed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Evans.
Tiquan Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch up but UnBowed swats him away and circles back towards the center.

And that's the end of the fight!
I Am UnBowed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got UnBowed 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... I Am UnBowed!
In his post fight interview, I Am UnBowed started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.