PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roman Zagajev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Harmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Zagajev
vs
Harmon

175 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Zagajev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hulk Harmon!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harmon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Zagajev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zagajev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Harmon controls Zagajev momentarily but Zagajev frees himself.
Zagajev won't allow Harmon to get back to his feet.
Harmon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Zagajev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Harmon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Harmon has escaped and now he's on top!
Harmon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zagajev's guard.
Harmon looking to sit in guard and control but Zagajev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmon throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Harmon is trying to keep Zagajev in close.

Zagajev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zagajev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zagajev is breathing heavily.
Harmon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zagajev postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zagajev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Harmon misses with a takedown attempt

and Zagajev counters by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harmon lands a nice knee to the body.
Harmon fails to pull guard.
Zagajev avoiding damage as Harmon throws knees to the body.
Harmon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zagajev's face.
Harmon jumps guard but Zagajev stands there with Harmon around his waist. Harmon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Roman Zagajev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulk Harmon.

Zagajev manages to pull guard.
Harmon trying to control but Zagajev is working from the bottom.
Harmon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zagajev swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Harmon stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Zagajev throws up his legs and catches Harmon in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Harmon tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Zagajev! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Roman Zagajev!