PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Halldor Omarsson (ranked 3135 p4p, 0 weight class) and Almedin Hafizovic (ranked 3643 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Omarsson
vs
Hafizovic

188 cm
25
157 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

177 cm
25
157 lbs
1 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Halldor Omarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Almedin Hafizovic!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hafizovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Omarsson sprawls well. Omarsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hafizovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Omarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Hafizovic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hafizovic stops Omarsson from getting back to his feet.

Hafizovic stands up and beckons Omarsson to join him on the feet.
Hafizovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Omarsson swivels and escapes.
Hafizovic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Omarsson defends well and Hafizovic ends up having to push Omarsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Halldor Omarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Almedin Hafizovic.
Hafizovic tries to clinch up.
Omarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Omarsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Omarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hafizovic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Omarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Omarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Omarsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Hafizovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Omarsson is looking for a counter combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omarsson throws a head kick that misses
and Hafizovic counters with a three punch combo that has Omarsson backing up. Omarsson nods at Hafizovic to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick misses from Omarsson.
A head kick from Hafizovic lands but Omarsson takes it in his stride.
Hafizovic tries to clinch up but Omarsson circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Omarsson.
Omarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Hafizovic tries to counter it with a takedown but Omarsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hafizovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Hafizovic blocks a head kick by Omarsson.
Hafizovic wants to clinch.
Omarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Omarsson blocks a head kick by Hafizovic.
Hafizovic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Omarsson defends well and Hafizovic ends up having to push Omarsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Omarsson misses with a head kick.
Hafizovic with the counter takedown but Omarsson avoids it easily.
Omarsson is breathing heavily.
Hafizovic looks to land a combination. Omarsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hafizovic shoots for a takedown but Omarsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Omarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Hafizovic moves out of range easily.
Omarsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Omarsson wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Omarsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hafizovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Omarsson sprawls well. Omarsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hafizovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Hafizovic blocks a head kick by Omarsson.
Hafizovic wants to clinch.
Hafizovic fails to land the takedown.
Hafizovic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Omarsson defends it nicely.
Hafizovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarsson throws a head kick but Hafizovic moves out of range.
Omarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hafizovic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hafizovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Omarsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Omarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hafizovic blocks a head kick by Omarsson.
Omarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Hafizovic moves out of range easily.
Hafizovic misses with a takedown attempt - Omarsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Omarsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Omarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Omarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Hafizovic moves out of range easily.
Omarsson throws a head kick but Hafizovic moves out of range.
Omarsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hafizovic dives in and grabs Omarsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Omarsson pushes down on Hafizovic's head and hops out.
Hafizovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hafizovic shoots in for a takedown but Omarsson shows good takedown defense.
Hafizovic blocks a head kick by Omarsson.
Hafizovic looks for the body kick but Omarsson saw that one coming.
Omarsson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head kick misses from Omarsson.
Hafizovic shoots in for a double leg but Omarsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hafizovic dives in for a single leg takedown but Omarsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Omarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Hafizovic moves out of range easily.
Omarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hafizovic throws a series of punches but Omarsson moves out of range.
Hafizovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hafizovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Omarsson circles away.
Omarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Halldor Omarsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Omarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Omarsson sets himself, and Hafizovic steps forward looking for the clinch! Omarsson avoids it this time.
Omarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hafizovic shoots in but Omarsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Omarsson misses with a head kick.
Omarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Hafizovic dives in and grabs Omarsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Omarsson pushes down on Hafizovic's head and hops out.
Omarsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hafizovic.
Halldor Omarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Almedin Hafizovic.
Omarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Omarsson. No joy for Hafizovic on that attempt.
Hafizovic is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarsson avoids a kick to the body.
Omarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Hafizovic moves out of range easily.
Hafizovic blocks a head kick by Omarsson.
Omarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Omarsson leaves Hafizovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Halldor Omarsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omarsson misses with a head kick.
Omarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Hafizovic shoots for a takedown but Omarsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hafizovic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Omarsson's waist but Omarsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hafizovic off to one side.
Omarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hafizovic.
Omarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Hafizovic throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Hafizovic misses.
Omarsson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Omarsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hafizovic avoids the head kick by Omarsson.
Halldor Omarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hafizovic looks for a takedown but Omarsson sprawls well.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Halldor Omarsson is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Omarsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Omarsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Hafizovic. Hafizovic gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Omarsson.
Hafizovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Omarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hafizovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Omarsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Omarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hafizovic wants to counter with a clinch but Omarsson pushes him away.
Omarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hafizovic shoots in but Omarsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Omarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hafizovic throws a head kick but Omarsson moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hafizovic closes the distance and clinches up with Omarsson, looking for a takedown. Hafizovic pushes Omarsson against the cage but Omarsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Omarsson leaves Hafizovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Omarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Omarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hafizovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Omarsson tries to sprawl out of it but Hafizovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Omarsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Omarsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Hafizovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Omarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Hafizovic moves out of range easily.
Hafizovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Omarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hafizovic feints the counter takedown.
Omarsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Hafizovic. Hafizovic gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Halldor Omarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Omarsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Omarsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Omarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hafizovic wants to clinch up but Omarsson keeps it at a distance.
Hafizovic throws a series of punches but Omarsson avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Omarsson.
Hafizovic has a takedown stuffed.
Hafizovic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Omarsson defends it nicely.
Hafizovic throws a solid leg kick but Omarsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hafizovic.
Omarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hafizovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Halldor Omarsson dominated that second round.
That's time! Omarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Omarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Omarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Omarsson throws a head kick but Hafizovic moves out of range.
Omarsson throws a head kick that half lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hafizovic is defended easily by Omarsson.
Hafizovic avoids the head kick by Omarsson.
Hafizovic throws a head kick that misses.
Hafizovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Omarsson as he avoids it easily.
As Hafizovic looks to move away, Omarsson throws a big counter combo but Hafizovic just gets out of the way.
Hafizovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Omarsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hafizovic somewhat.
Halldor Omarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Almedin Hafizovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarsson scores with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hafizovic wants to counter the offense by Omarsson and move into the clinch position.

Hafizovic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Hafizovic decides to stand back up.
Omarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Hafizovic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hafizovic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Omarsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Omarsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Hafizovic. Hafizovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Hafizovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Omarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hafizovic throws a body kick that misses.
Hafizovic throws a right and a left that Omarsson avoids nicely.
Omarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Hafizovic gets a clinch.
Hafizovic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Omarsson breaks from the clinch.
Hafizovic goes for a double leg but Omarsson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Omarsson continues to drive forward.
Omarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Hafizovic moves out of range easily.
Omarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hafizovic is looking to clinch but Omarsson is avoiding it.
Omarsson connects with a high kick.
Omarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Hafizovic moves out of range easily.
Omarsson leaves Hafizovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Omarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Omarsson throws a head kick that misses
and Hafizovic counters with a three punch combo that has Omarsson backing up. Omarsson nods at Hafizovic to acknowledge the strikes.
Hafizovic tries to clinch there but Omarsson circles away.
Hafizovic looks for a takedown but Omarsson sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarsson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hafizovic looks for the body kick but Omarsson saw that one coming.
Omarsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Omarsson throws a head kick that misses.

Hafizovic clinches.

Hafizovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Omarsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Hafizovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Omarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hafizovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Omarsson but Omarsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Omarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hafizovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Omarsson as he avoids it easily.

Hafizovic has closed the distance and engaged Omarsson in a clinch.

Omarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hafizovic tries to clinch but Omarsson is having none of it.
A head kick from Omarsson lands but Hafizovic takes it in his stride.
Hafizovic shoots in for a takedown but Omarsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
Omarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hafizovic throws a counter combo.
Omarsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Omarsson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hafizovic.
Hafizovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Omarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Almedin Hafizovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halldor Omarsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hafizovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Omarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Halldor Omarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Omarsson, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Halldor Omarsson!