PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hjallis Kalske (ranked 312 p4p, 580 weight class) and Gwynn Evans (ranked 51 p4p, 86 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kalske
vs
Evans

190 cm
31
207
15 - 8 - 0

191 cm
31
208
21 - 11 - 0

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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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hjallis Kalske!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gwynn Evans!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kalske closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Evans did well to prevent Kalske getting side control.
Kalske is looking to take a break and control but Evans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kalske controlling the pace.
Kalske trying to mount his opponent but Evans defends it.
Kalske trying to control from half guard but Evans is working away.
Evans looks like he's trying to stand up.
Evans is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kalske working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Evans makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Evans.
Kalske with a nice head shot there.
Evans wants to stand and escape but Kalske is having none of it.

Evans manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske throws a good cross that connects.
Evans on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kalske takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab from Evans.
Kalske throws a low kick but it's checked well by Evans.
Kalske lands a jab.
Evans throws a leg kick but Kalske sees it coming and moves out of range.
Evans avoids a kick to the body.
Evans throws out a counter right but Kalske avoids it with no problem.
Evans on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kalske gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Evans.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Evans misses with a hook. Kalske ducked under it nicely.
Kalske misses with a leg kick.
Kalske shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Evans pinned against the cage. Evans gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Evans moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalske moves out of range of the body kick from Evans.
Kalske looks to land a left hand but Evans moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evans.
Kalske throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A clash of legs there as Evans blocks the low kick.
Kalske has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Evans fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kalske checks it well.
Evans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kalske takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Evans! But no joy.
Kalske staying out of range there.
Evans throws the kick towards the body but Kalske avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kalske.
Evans throws a low kick but Kalske avoids it.
Kalske checks a low kick from Evans.
Kalske misses the shot to the body.
Kalske dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Evans walks into a jab.
Kalske misses with a hook.
Evans appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kalske blocks the body kick.
Kalske gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kalske throws a hook but Evans blocks it.
Gwynn Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans cracks Kalske with a right hand to the side of the head.
Evans lands with a right hand.
Kalske is looking to chop away at Evans's legs.
Evans throws a looping overhand right but Kalske ducks down to avoid it.
Evans waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalske.
Kalske misses with a kick to the body.

Kalske gets a takedown into half guard.
Kalske is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kalske working the head and body with strikes.
Evans looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Evans is trying is best to control the position here.
Kalske missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Evans is trying to stand up here but Kalske is controlling him well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kalske sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Evans defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kalske has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Evans tries to kick Kalske off but Kalske keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Evans moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalske trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kalske loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Evans kicks Kalske off and gets to his feet.
Kalske takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gwynn Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalske manages to avoid it.
Evans throws the left hand but Kalske avoids the punch easily.
Evans with a nice calf kick.
A nice leg kick from Evans, right into the meat of the thigh.
Evans looks to land a left hand but Kalske moved out of range nicely.
Kalske thumps Evans with a low kick.

Kalske drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalske throws a strike aimed at the side of Evans's head but Evans avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gwynn Evans will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kalske slips under a jab from Evans.
Evans avoids a kick to the body.
Kalske throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Evans throws a jab when Kalske was well out of range.
Kalske fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Evans is looking to chop away at Kalske's legs.
Evans throws a looping overhand right but Kalske ducks down to avoid it.
Evans throws the left hand but Kalske avoids the punch easily.
Kalske connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Evans lands a high kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Evans misses the target.
Evans motions for Kalske to come forward. Evans throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kalske dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Evans. That did some damage!
Kalske misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Kalske looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Evans fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kalske has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kalske looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Evans throws a leg kick
and Evans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans connects with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Kalske is looking to counter with a body kick.
Evans throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalske.
The fighters circling - Evans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Kalske tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evans fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Evans. Kalske does a little dance to reset his feet.
Evans checks a low kick from Kalske.
Kalske looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Evans moves away from the strike by Kalske.
Evans checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Evans let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kalske pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Evans moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kalske looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Evans fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Evans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalske.
A big right from Evans misses.
Evans throws out a powerful jab.
Kalske lands a jab.
Gwynn Evans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Evans stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kalske.
Nice uppercut lands for Evans. That snapped Kalske's head back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Evans will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Evans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kalske throws out the jab.
Evans lands a slapping body shot.
Evans avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Evans connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Kalske misses
and Evans counters with a nice leg kick.
Evans throws the left hand but Kalske avoids the punch easily.
Kalske misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Evans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Evans throws a hook but Kalske avoids it easily.
Kalske just misses with a punch to the body.

Kalske shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Evans pushes Kalske off looking to stand but Kalske dives back in and keeps control.
Kalske thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Evans's head.
Evans is refusing to be controlled, as Kalske sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans taking some punishment here, with Kalske in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske stops Evans from getting back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Kalske.
Evans wants to get back to his feet.

Evans manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kalske keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kalske is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kalske softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Kalske escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Evans darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kalske looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Kalske throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Evans tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kalske is in Evans's guard.
Kalske postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kalske throwing strikes but missing.
Kalske won't allow Evans to get back to his feet.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Kalske from controlling successfully.
Kalske postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Evans trying to control the position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans wants to stand but Kalske is controlling the position.
Evans looking for a sweep. Not yet Evans, not yet.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Kalske from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kalske lands with a kick to the ribs.
Evans moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Evans.
Evans missing with a left hand there. Kalske was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Evans takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Evans stuffs the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gwynn Evans will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kalske fakes the leg kick and cracks Evans in the body.
Evans lands a nice looking body kick.
Evans lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kalske throws out a powerful jab.
That kick from Evans tenderised Kalske's leg. Kalske is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kalske throws a leg kick but Evans sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kalske throws a front kick aimed at Evans's knee but Evans avoids it well.
Kalske pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kalske swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Kalske misses with a wild body shot.
Evans looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kalske connects with a single shot there.
Kalske tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kalske chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Evans can pounce on him.
Kalske avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Evans misses the jab.

Evans gets caught flat footed, as Kalske shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Evans is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kalske prevents a body shot from Evans.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evans misses with a body punch.
Kalske lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalske.
A short left from Kalske.
Evans tries to throw a body punch but Kalske avoids it by throwing Evans back against the cage.
Evans stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Evans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalske has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Evans after a bit of a struggle.

Evans breaks from the clinch.
Kalske is looking to chop away at Evans's legs.
Evans fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kalske.
Kalske throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Evans takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kalske throws a hook to the side of Evans's head but Evans sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Evans takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands with a kick to the temple. Kalske shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Evans sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalske goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Evans lands a high kick!
Kalske misses with a straight left.
Kalske misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Kalske checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Evans takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kalske shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Evans sprawls well. Evans wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kalske gets slowly back to his feet.
Kalske fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Evans checks it well.
Evans throws a hook but Kalske avoids it easily.
Kalske throws a series of punches but Evans moves out of range.
Kalske thuds a left hand into Evans's body.
Evans misses with an uppercut.
Kalske throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kalske pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Evans moves out of range of the body kick.
Evans lands with a shot to the body.
Kalske thows a leg kick but Evans checks it
and Evans counters with a straight right hand.
Evans scoring well with a low kick there.
Kalske throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Evans lands a leg kick that knocks Kalske off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Evans.
Kalske looks to land a body kick but Evans moved away.
Kalske lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Evans circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Evans misses.
Evans throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Evans.
Evans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalske.
Evans waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalske.
A jab from Evans misses.
Evans displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kalske.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hjallis Kalske. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalske fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Evans looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans connects with a body shot that sends Kalske's belly button to the back.
Kalske on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Evans throws the left hand but Kalske avoids the punch easily.
Evans checks the leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Evans. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Evans.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalske was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.

Evans gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kalske to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Evans seems keen to control Kalske's posture.
Kalske won't allow Evans to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalske controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kalske lands a couple of digs.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gwynn Evans.
I've got Evans 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gwynn Evans!
During a confident post fight interview, Gwynn Evans thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.