PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick The Highlight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Izya Haimovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Izya Haimovich is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

The Highlight
vs
Haimovich

190 cm
25
220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

197 cm
26
258 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Solid 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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick The Highlight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Izya Haimovich!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Haimovich closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. The Highlight quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Haimovich content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The Highlight won't allow Haimovich to pass to mount.
The Highlight is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Highlight works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haimovich working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

The Highlight looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Highlight has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
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!
Haimovich forces his way into half guard.
Haimovich thows a huge punch but The Highlight dodges it nicely.
Haimovich takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

The Highlight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

The Highlight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haimovich pulls his head out easily.
Haimovich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Haimovich slips a nice elbow through The Highlight's hands, connecting with The Highlight's forehead.
Haimovich wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Highlight keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haimovich takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Haimovich lands strikes from half guard.

The Highlight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haimovich pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Haimovich is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Haimovich is trying to control. The Highlight wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Haimovich winds up and cracks The Highlight with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Haimovich wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Highlight keeps working.
Haimovich working over The Highlight with some ground and pound. The Highlight looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Highlight has hold of Haimovich's hands but Haimovich slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Haimovich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Highlight's head.

The Highlight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Haimovich perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Haimovich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Highlight defends it well.
Haimovich wants to control but The Highlight is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Haimovich connects with a nice short shot to The Highlight's temple.
Haimovich wants to control but The Highlight is keeping him busy.
The Highlight wants to get back to full guard.

The Highlight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haimovich pulls his head out easily.
Haimovich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Highlight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Haimovich is looking to advance position but The Highlight won't allow it.

The Highlight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Haimovich trying to pass the guard but The Highlight defending well.
Haimovich looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The Highlight with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The Highlight is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Haimovich scores with a couple of nice shots.
Haimovich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Haimovich is keen to just control but The Highlight is a slippery customer.

The Highlight looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haimovich is trying to control the action in half guard but The Highlight is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Haimovich trying to pass the guard but The Highlight defending well.
Haimovich scoring with strikes to the body and head.

The Highlight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haimovich pulls his head out easily.
Haimovich is keen to just control but The Highlight is a slippery customer.
Haimovich tries to pass the half guard into mount. The Highlight knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

The Highlight has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Haimovich. Oh but The Highlight has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Haimovich goes limp - he's gone! The Highlight jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nick The Highlight!