PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corey Haim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Whyte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haim comes into the arena with Black And Yellow blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Haim
vs
Whyte

175 cm
22
160 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

175 cm
25
160 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Resistance
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Haim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Will Whyte!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Haim shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Haim is trying to control the action in half guard but Whyte is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Haim thows a huge punch but Whyte dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Whyte can do anything to dispel that myth.
Haim is pressing down on Whyte's thigh, looking to free his foot. Whyte is holding on for now.
Haim is trying to control. Whyte wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Haim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Whyte has managed to free his arm - good work.
Whyte avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haim.

Haim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Haim is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haim lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Haim throws some wild stikes that Whyte manages to avoid easily.
Haim wants to take Whyte's back but he can't do it this time.
Whyte is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

Haim goes for an armbar but Whyte turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Whyte.

Haim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Whyte defends it easily.
Whyte tries to stand but Haim is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whyte wants to pass the guard but Haim is keeping the position.
Whyte wants to stand but Haim is controlling his posture from full guard.
Whyte 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 wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Whyte is now in half guard.
Haim tries to roll over but Whyte keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Haim actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Whyte wants to take a breather but Haim is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Haim tries to get to full guard but Whyte has control of the leg.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Haim misses the jab.
Will Whyte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whyte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haim. That did some damage!
Haim fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Whyte.
Haim shoots in for a takedown but Whyte shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Haim takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Haim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whyte.
Haim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whyte.
Whyte slips a jab and a cross from Haim.
Haim tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Whyte swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Haim. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Haim shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Whyte manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Haim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whyte is keeping the position for now.
Whyte is looking to stand up but Haim isn't so interested in that idea.
Haim tries to free his leg and advance position but Whyte is retaining full guard.
Haim stops Whyte from standing up.
Whyte keeping full guard, as Haim tries to pass.

Haim postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Whyte is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Haim, into his guard.
Haim is breathing heavily.
Whyte trying to control but Haim is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Haim dominated that round.
That's time! Haim's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Whyte lands with a shot to the body.
Haim tries to score a power double leg takedown but Whyte sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haim somewhat.
Corey Haim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whyte on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Haim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haim throws a body punch but Whyte moves out of range.
Whyte throws a head kick that misses.
Whyte misses with a head kick.
Haim tries to score a power double leg takedown but Whyte sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haim somewhat.
Haim shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Haim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whyte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haim.
Haim takes one to the chin there.
Haim takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Whyte misses with a double jab

and Haim counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whyte is not content to let Haim control the position.

Haim looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Haim is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haim wants to take a breather but Whyte is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Whyte avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haim.
Whyte is trying to stand.
Haim wants to control but Whyte is keeping him busy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Whyte swinging wildly here.
Haim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whyte.
Whyte stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haim.
Will Whyte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haim misses with a hook.
Whyte throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Whyte throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Haim with that takedown attempt.
Whyte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haim.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whyte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haim throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haim misses with a few strikes there.
Haim shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Whyte throws a left and a right that both miss

and Haim decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Whyte's guard.
Haim seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Whyte wants to stand and escape but Haim is having none of it.
Haim looking to pass the guard.
Haim throws a big right hand that misses.
Whyte wants to get back to his feet but Haim is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haim lands a couple of elbows.
Haim advances position into side control!
Haim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whyte keeps working.

Haim is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Whyte knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Haim wants to control but Whyte is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Haim dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Haim throws a right hand that Whyte ducks under and follows up with a left that Whyte also avoids with ease.
Haim swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Whyte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Whyte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Whyte lands with a cross.

Haim shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Whyte manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Haim wants to control from the top but Whyte keeps moving.

Haim drops back looking for a leg! Whyte is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Whyte manages to kick Haim off! Haim jumps back into Whyte's guard.
Haim won't allow Whyte to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haim wants to pass the guard but Whyte is keeping the position.
Corey Haim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haim trying to control but Whyte is working from the bottom.
Whyte wants to stand and escape but Haim is having none of it.
Whyte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Whyte keeping moving, preventing Haim from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Whyte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Whyte swinging wildly here.

Haim shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Haim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Whyte keeping full guard, as Haim tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haim lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Haim is looking to work some ground and pound but Whyte has wrist control.
Haim looking to pass the guard.
Haim wants to control from the top but Whyte keeps moving.
Haim wants to pass the guard but Whyte is keeping the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Whyte misses with an uppercut. Haim saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Whyte.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whyte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haim fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Haim.
Haim creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Whyte sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Haim tries to advance to mount but Whyte instead regains half guard.

Haim looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Whyte is trying to stand up here but Haim is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Haim is looking for a kimura but Whyte is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Haim to get the leverage.
Haim is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Haim moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Whyte has worked his arm free - good work by Whyte!
Whyte is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Haim has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Haim has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Whyte defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Haim.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Haim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haim, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Haim!