PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dane Hasslock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Evans (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.

Hasslock
vs
Evans

174 cm
20
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

The Fire Inside
NCC: Nemesis Cage Clothing

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 Hilo, Dane Hasslock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eddie Evans!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Evans drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Evans trying to control the action but Hasslock is working from the bottom.
Hasslock throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Hasslock wants to control but Evans postures up.
Hasslock looking for a sweep but Evans has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Evans looking to control but Hasslock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Evans with a couple of short strikes.
Evans looking to control but Hasslock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans with a couple of short strikes.
Hasslock working to try and regain half guard.
Hasslock is working hard here to advance position.
Hasslock wants to control but Evans is having none of it.
Evans can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hasslock is looking to escape.
Hasslock is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Evans working the ground and pound effectively.

Hasslock defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Evans.
Hasslock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Evans on the ground.
Hasslock tries to reverse the position but Evans maintains control.
Evans tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hasslock on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hasslock tries to get out of the position.
Hasslock flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Hasslock is trying to reverse the position but instead Evans has taken his back - oops!
Will Evans go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasslock tries to escape the position.
Evans wants to control but Hasslock is keeping busy.
Hasslock tries to escape the position.

Evans looking to break Hasslock's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hasslock remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Evans will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Evans looks gassed!
Even with his hooks in, Evans manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans is hanging on to Hasslock's back as he tries to escape.
Evans trying to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Evans keeps control of the position as Hasslock tries to break free.
Evans softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Hasslock tries to roll but Evans sticks to his back.
Hasslock takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Hasslock rolls, trying to escape but Evans keeps control of the position.
Evans punishes Hasslock with strikes from the back mount.
Hasslock tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Evans working for the choke.
Evans is looking to control Hasslock but Hasslock is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Evans dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hasslock with a poor takedown

and Evans counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Evans.
Hasslock has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Evans has passed into side control.

Evans looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hasslock is trying to get back to half guard.
Hasslock tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Hasslock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Evans wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hasslock takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hasslock throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Hasslock is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hasslock is not content to let Evans control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is staying tight to Hasslock's torso, preventing him from escaping.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Hasslock misses with a takedown attempt

and Evans counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Evans wants to control but Hasslock is keeping him busy.
Hasslock is trying to get back to full guard.
Eddie Evans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Evans blocks the strikes from Hasslock.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hasslock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hasslock wants to get back to full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Hasslock shoots and misses

and Evans counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dane Hasslock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans wants to break free but Hasslock has control.
Evans prevents a takedown attempt there.
Evans gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hasslock.

Hasslock manages to break the clinch.
Hasslock looks for a takedown but Evans sprawls well.
Hasslock gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Evans counters by clinching up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Evans.

Evans jumps guard and drags Hasslock to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hasslock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Evans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hasslock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hasslock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hasslock tries to free his leg and advance position but Evans is retaining full guard.
Hasslock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hasslock throws and elbow that misses. Evans uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hasslock's guard. Nice move by Evans!
Hasslock looking for a sweep. Not yet Hasslock, not yet.

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

Hasslock instigates a clinch.
Evans wants to break free but Hasslock has control.

Hasslock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasslock with a poor takedown
and Evans counters with a series of strikes. Hasslock will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hasslock with a lazy takedown attempt

and Evans counters with a single leg into guard. Hasslock didn't expect that.
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Hasslock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Evans landing with the ground and pound.
Hasslock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hasslock keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Hasslock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Evans stands up from Hasslock's guard - Evans perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Hasslock misses with a body punch
and Evans counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Evans looks for a takedown but Hasslock sprawls well.
Hasslock misses with a takedown attempt - Evans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hasslock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hasslock gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Evans counters with a two punch combo.
Evans tries to clinch there but Hasslock circles away.
Eddie Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Evans has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hasslock avoiding damage as Evans throws knees to the body.
Evans is looking to control Hasslock's arms but Hasslock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Evans has his back to the cage.
Hasslock tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dane Hasslock. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Evans manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A clash of legs there as Hasslock blocks the low kick.
Evans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hasslock swivels and escapes.
Dane Hasslock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans moves out of range as Hasslock strikes.
Evans closes the distance and clinches up with Hasslock, looking for a takedown. Evans pushes Hasslock against the cage but Hasslock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Evans fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hasslock shoots and misses
and Evans counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Evans will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hasslock fails with the takedown

and Evans counters with a shoot takedown. Hasslock fights it but they end up in guard.

Evans stands up and waves to Hasslock to follow him.
Hasslock shoots in but Evans avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt
and Hasslock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Evans lands a body shot.
Hasslock shoots in for a double leg but Evans sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Evans lands a with a good body shot.
Evans wants to clinch up but Hasslock keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasslock tries for a takedown but Evans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Evans fails with the takedown.
Hasslock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hasslock but Hasslock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hasslock misses with a takedown attempt

so Evans counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hasslock doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hasslock throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hasslock wants to sweep but no luck.

Evans stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Hasslock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hasslock wants a takedown.
Evans looking to slow down the pace here.
Evans drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hasslock gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasslock goes for a takedown in the clinch but Evans prevents it.
Hasslock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The is referee keeping an eye on Evans - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Evans wants a takedown.
Evans can't get the takedown.

Evans jumps guard and drags Hasslock to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dane Hasslock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Evans looking to control.
Hasslock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Evans is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Evans works his way into side control.
Evans advances nicely into full mount.
Hasslock is trying desperately to improve position.
Evans lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Evans trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hasslock sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Hasslock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Evans has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Evans!