PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zeev Haimovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Faris Othman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faris Othman will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Haimovich
vs
Othman

150 cm
26
135 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

172 cm
18
132 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

MMA Animal

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zeev Haimovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Faris Othman!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Othman swats away the attempt to clinch by Haimovich.
Othman looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Haimovich shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Othman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Haimovich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Othman is keeping the position for now.
Haimovich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Haimovich working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Othman keeping moving, preventing Haimovich from controlling successfully.
Othman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Haimovich controls the pace.
Haimovich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Othman on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haimovich wants to pass the guard but Othman is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haimovich is working Othman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Haimovich might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Haimovich wants to pass the guard but Othman is keeping the position.
Othman has a closed guard, preventing Haimovich from standing up.
Haimovich really is a fat lump.
Haimovich is looking to work some ground and pound but Othman has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Othman keeping moving, preventing Haimovich from controlling successfully.
Haimovich lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Othman keeping moving, preventing Haimovich from controlling successfully.
Haimovich won't allow Othman to get back to his feet.
Haimovich wants to control from the top but Othman keeps moving.
Othman wants to get back to his feet but Haimovich is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Zeev Haimovich wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Haimovich blocks a head kick by Othman.

Haimovich scores with a takedown into Othman's guard.
Haimovich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Haimovich works over Othman with some ground and pound from guard.
Haimovich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Haimovich wants to control from the top but Othman keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zeev Haimovich has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Haimovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Othman circles away.
Zeev Haimovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Haimovich.

Haimovich gets a takedown into half guard.
Haimovich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Othman keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeev Haimovich dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Haimovich is looking to clinch but Othman is avoiding it.

Haimovich closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Othman did well to prevent Haimovich getting side control.
Haimovich trying to control the action but Othman is working from the bottom.

Haimovich decides to return to a standing position.

Haimovich feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Othman is breathing heavily.
Haimovich wants to control from the top but Othman keeps moving.
Haimovich wanted to stand there but Othman had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Othman wants to stand up but Haimovich is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Haimovich chips away with some ground and pound.
Haimovich wants to control from the top but Othman keeps moving.
Haimovich sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Zeev Haimovich just wasn't active enough.
Haimovich tries to clinch up.
Othman moves out of range as Haimovich throws a body kick.
Haimovich throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Othman misses with a body kick.
Haimovich wants to clinch up but Othman keeps it at a distance.
Faris Othman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haimovich throws a one two combo.
Haimovich lands a jab-cross combination.

Haimovich instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haimovich is trying to break the clinch but Othman has him pressed against the cage.
Haimovich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Othman walks away with a smile on his face. Haimovich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Haimovich tries to clinch there but Othman circles away.
Haimovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haimovich jabs Othman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haimovich connects with a nice looking jab.
Haimovich with a nice cross.
Haimovich tries to clinch up.

Haimovich closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Othman to the mat! Othman manages to get full guard.
Haimovich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haimovich lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Haimovich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Othman is keeping the position for now.
Haimovich stops Othman from standing up.
Haimovich trying to control but Othman is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Zeev Haimovich.
Haimovich scores with a hook to the body. Othman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeev Haimovich dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Haimovich fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Othman to the ground. Haimovich is now in Othman's guard.
Haimovich looking to pass the guard.
Haimovich trying to control but Othman is working from the bottom.
Haimovich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Othman is keeping the position for now.
Haimovich wants to control from the top but Othman keeps moving.
Othman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Zeev Haimovich just wasn't active enough.

Haimovich changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Othman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Haimovich decides to stand back up.
Haimovich lands a leg kick that knocks Othman off balance momentarily.

Haimovich darts in and clinches Othman up against the cage.
Haimovich jumps guard but Othman stands there with Haimovich around his waist. Haimovich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Othman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haimovich's efforts to push away.
Haimovich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haimovich tries to break the clinch but Othman is controlling the position.
Haimovich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Othman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeev Haimovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Othman working hard to break the clinch.
Othman prevents Haimovich from breaking the clinch.
Othman is trying to force a seperation but Haimovich has the dominant position.
Haimovich wants to get back to striking at distance but Othman won't allow it.
Haimovich displaying some good clinch control by pressing Othman up against the cage.
Othman is trying to break the clinch but Haimovich has him pressed against the cage.
Haimovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haimovich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Othman's efforts to push away.
Haimovich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Othman smiles and moves away.
Zeev Haimovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Haimovich shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Haimovich showed some decent athleticism there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Othman is not content to let Haimovich control the position.
Othman taking some punishment here, with Haimovich in his half guard.
Haimovich tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Haimovich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Othman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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 Othman's temple.
Haimovich is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Othman!
Haimovich looking to control but Othman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Haimovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Othman can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Othman is trying to stand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zeev Haimovich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haimovich has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeev Haimovich!