PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hairy Vaghineer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trest Zein (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.

Vaghineer
vs
Zein

180 cm
22
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hairy Vaghineer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Trest Zein!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vaghineer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zein's guard.
Vaghineer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vaghineer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zein wants to stand and escape but Vaghineer is having none of it.
Zein trying to control the position.
Vaghineer wants to get up but he can't break Zein's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vaghineer wants to pass the guard but Zein is keeping the position.
Vaghineer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Zein escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vaghineer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vaghineer advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vaghineer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zein is refusing to be controlled, as Vaghineer sits in half guard.
Vaghineer is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vaghineer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zein passes into half guard.
It looks like Zein is going to stand back up.
Vaghineer is looking to control Zein's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vaghineer avoid being mounted?
Zein trying to mount his opponent but Vaghineer defends it.
Vaghineer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zein is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zein is trying to control the action in half guard but Vaghineer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vaghineer tries to roll over but Zein keeps him under control.
Vaghineer is trying is best to control the position here.
Zein looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vaghineer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vaghineer with a lazy takedown attempt

so Zein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vaghineer trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zein wants to control from the top but Vaghineer keeps moving.
Vaghineer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zein's guard.

Vaghineer trying to control but Zein is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Trest Zein will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Zein closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zein lands in his opponent's guard.
Vaghineer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vaghineer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zein defends it easily.
Zein slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zein won't allow Vaghineer to get back to his feet.

Vaghineer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vaghineer looking to control.
Zein looking to pass the guard.
Zein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vaghineer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vaghineer looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zein fails to land with a series of punches.

Zein darts in and clinches Vaghineer up against the cage.

Zein drags the fight down to the ground.
Zein wants to control the position but Vaghineer says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Zein trying to control but Vaghineer postures up.
Vaghineer tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zein controls his leg.
Zein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zein trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Vaghineer connects with a nice short shot to Zein's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaghineer is thwarting Zein's attempts to control the position.
Vaghineer wants to take a breather but Zein is having none of it.
Zein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vaghineer throwing shots but Zein is blocking nicely.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zein tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vaghineer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Vaghineer shoots in and gets a takedown into Zein's guard.
Vaghineer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vaghineer throws a big right hand that misses.
Zein is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vaghineer stops Zein from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vaghineer pushing down on Zein's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zein is breathing heavily.
Vaghineer is thwarting Zein's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hairy Vaghineer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Vaghineer forces Zein back against the cage and clinches.

Zein pulls guard.
Vaghineer stands and throws Zein's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vaghineer trying to control the position but Zein is working away.
Zein tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaghineer working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Vaghineer is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Zein looks calm but he's in trouble here. Vaghineer gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Zein is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Vaghineer lets go of the hold and Zein can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hairy Vaghineer!