PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Eastman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eastman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by War Pigs - Black sabbath. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Haze
vs
Eastman

188 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
27
222 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Freddie Haze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Eastman!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Eastman closes the distance and clinches.

Haze is fighting off a takedown attempt but Eastman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Haze to the mat. Haze regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Eastman stopping the sweep attempt from Haze.
Eastman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eastman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Haze seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Haze keeping full guard, as Eastman tries to pass.

We're going to have a standup here because Freddie Haze wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Eastman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haze.
Haze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Eastman shoots in and gets a takedown into Haze's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haze wants to sweep here but Eastman controlling him for the moment.
Eastman trying to control the position from guard on top but Haze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haze is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze wants to sweep but no luck.
Haze keeping moving, preventing Eastman from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Dan Eastman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Eastman tries to clinch up.
A combination from Eastman does no damage.
Haze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eastman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Eastman drives through with a takedown into Haze's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Eastman trying to control the position from guard on top but Haze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haze is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eastman wants to control from the top but Haze keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze trying to control the position.
Eastman wants to control from the top but Haze keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dan Eastman.
Eastman has a takedown stuffed.

Eastman dives in and scores a takedown into Haze's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Haze is looking for a triangle but Eastman pushes his legs off easily.
Eastman looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haze controlling Eastman's posture.
Haze looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haze keeping moving, preventing Eastman from controlling successfully.
Eastman looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Haze closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Eastman quickly recovers to half guard.
Haze wants to take a breather but Eastman is having none of it.

Haze is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Eastman is just riding it out for now. Haze eventually gives up the hold.

Haze seems to be working for a kimura but Eastman defends the submission attempt.
Haze is trying to control. Eastman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Eastman is looking to control Haze's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Eastman avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Haze seems to be working for a kimura but Eastman defends the submission attempt.

Eastman actively working from the bottom here.

Haze is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eastman sees it coming and defends easily.
Eastman wants to control but Haze is keeping busy.
Haze is looking to take a break and control but Eastman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eastman wants to control but Haze is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Eastman actively working from the bottom here.
Eastman wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Eastman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Eastman misses with the combination.
Eastman closes the distance and clinches up with Haze, looking for a takedown. Eastman pushes Haze against the cage but Haze circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Eastman throws a leg kick but Haze moved away.
Eastman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Haze circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haze avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Haze loads up on a big right hand but Eastman slips the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Haze, as that shot connected.

Haze shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Haze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eastman's head.
Haze trying to pass the guard but Eastman defending well.
Haze slips a nice elbow through Eastman's hands, connecting with Eastman's forehead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eastman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Haze throwing strikes from guard but Eastman blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Haze is looking to pass into half guard but Eastman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Eastman is in guard.

Haze working for submissions but it's allowed Eastman to get to half guard.
Haze is trying to get back to full guard.

Eastman seems to be working for a kimura but Haze defends the submission attempt.
Eastman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Eastman is trying to control. Haze wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Haze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Haze is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eastman passes to full mount!
Eastman wants to take Haze's back here but Haze is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Eastman punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haze is working to get back to half guard.
Eastman pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Eastman is landing with some decent strikes but Haze is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

It looks like Freddie Haze has been cut.

Haze defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Eastman.
Eastman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Haze bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Eastman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haze gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Eastman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haze gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Haze pushing down on Eastman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Eastman is looking for a sweep. Haze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eastman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Haze seems to be looking for submissions.

Haze is looking for a kimura here.
Eastman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Eastman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haze trying to control the position from guard on top but Eastman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Haze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Haze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Haze trying to control but Eastman is working from the bottom.
Eastman trying to strike off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haze trying to control but Eastman is working from the bottom.

Haze is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Eastman has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Haze is looking to defend but Eastman has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Haze! Eastman pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Haze taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dan Eastman!
During a confident post fight interview, Dan Eastman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.