PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Martin Harder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Zalama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Harder
vs
Zalama

170 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
24
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martin Harder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miguel Zalama!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zalama feints and as Harder raises his hands in defense, Zalama changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Harder is trying to keep Zalama in close.
Harder lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zalama!

Harder goes for an armbar but Zalama turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Zalama.
Zalama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zalama scoring with punches to the head and body.
Harder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zalama's guard.
Zalama can't keep his opponent in guard - Harder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zalama tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Harder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zalama keeps working.
Zalama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harder is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zalama slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Harder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Harder wants to pass the guard but Zalama is keeping the position.
Harder working some strikes from top position.
Harder wants to control from the top but Zalama keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harder landing some decent shots from guard.
Zalama keeping moving, preventing Harder from controlling successfully.
Zalama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harder is one step ahead there.
Harder wants to control from the top but Zalama keeps moving.
Harder is really struggling to control Zalama but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've been hearing that Harder has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Harder tries to free his leg and advance position but Zalama is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Martin Harder.

Zalama shoots in and gets a takedown into Harder's guard.

Zalama is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Harder has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Zalama is looking to defend but Harder has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Zalama! Harder pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Zalama taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Martin Harder!