PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evron Haim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Klashkinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Haim
vs
Klashkinov

198 cm
22
270 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

199 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evron Haim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Floyd Klashkinov!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Klashkinov with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Klashkinov with that takedown attempt.
Klashkinov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Haim tries to avoid it but Klashkinov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Haim to the ground. Haim escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Evron Haim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floyd Klashkinov.
A head kick misses from Haim.

Haim throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Klashkinov was covering up waiting for the punch and Haim finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Klashkinov wants to sweep but no luck.

Haim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Haim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Haim advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haim trying to control the action but Klashkinov is working from the bottom.

Haim is looking for a kimura here.
Haim working the head and body with strikes.

Haim is looking for a kimura but Klashkinov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Haim to get the leverage.

Haim seems to be working for a kimura but Klashkinov defends the submission attempt.

Haim wants to work for an arm triangle but Klashkinov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haim is keen to just control but Klashkinov is a slippery customer.
Klashkinov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Haim drops an elbow to the side of Klashkinov's head.
Klashkinov wants to control but Haim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Haim missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Klashkinov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Haim wants to control but Klashkinov is keeping him busy.

Haim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Klashkinov defends it well.
Haim is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haim prevents Klashkinov from improving his position.
Klashkinov tries to kick Haim off but Haim keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Haim is looking for a kimura but Klashkinov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Haim to get the leverage.

Klashkinov looking for submissions off his back.
Klashkinov looks gassed!

Haim is working for a submission of some sort.

Haim is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klashkinov trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haim working Klashkinov over with strikes.

Haim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Klashkinov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Klashkinov wants to control but Haim is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evron Haim dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Klashkinov with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Haim to counter with a crisp jab.
Klashkinov fails with the takedown

and Haim counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Haim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Haim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Haim drops back looking for a leg! Klashkinov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Klashkinov manages to kick Haim off! Haim jumps back into Klashkinov's guard.
Haim wants to control from the top but Klashkinov keeps moving.
Klashkinov is breathing heavily.
Haim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haim stands and throws Klashkinov's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Haim has an Americana. Klashkinov didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Haim is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Haim hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Evron Haim!