PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buba Harmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentin Shovkovskyj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buba Harmon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Harmon
vs
Shovkovskyj

178 cm
25
192 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
195 lbs
5 - 5 - 1

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buba Harmon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valentin Shovkovskyj!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harmon has taken the fight to the clinch.

Shovkovskyj successfully pulls guard.
Shovkovskyj is trying to keep Harmon in close.
Harmon throws a strike but Shovkovskyj rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Harmon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Shovkovskyj tries to free his leg and advance position but Harmon is retaining full guard.
Harmon throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Shovkovskyj sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Harmon's guard.
Harmon flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Harmon throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Harmon tries to roll over but Shovkovskyj keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harmon is working hard here to advance position.
Shovkovskyj throwing shots but Harmon is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shovkovskyj seems to be looking for submissions.
Harmon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shovkovskyj scores with a couple of nice shots.

Shovkovskyj is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harmon sees it coming and defends easily.
Harmon tries to get to full guard but Shovkovskyj has control of the leg.

Shovkovskyj is working for a kimura but Harmon is defending it quite comfortably.

Shovkovskyj is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shovkovskyj working his ground and pound in the gym.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Harmon is looking for a sweep. Shovkovskyj is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shovkovskyj is looking for a kimura but Harmon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shovkovskyj to get the leverage.
Shovkovskyj looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Harmon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shovkovskyj blocks the strikes from Harmon.
Harmon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shovkovskyj forces his way into half guard.
Shovkovskyj prevents Harmon from improving his position.

Shovkovskyj seems to be working for a kimura but Harmon defends the submission attempt.
Harmon missing with punches from the bottom.
Shovkovskyj prevents Harmon from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shovkovskyj is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harmon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shovkovskyj prevents Harmon from improving his position.

Shovkovskyj is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harmon is just riding it out for now. Shovkovskyj eventually gives up the hold.

Shovkovskyj is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harmon is just riding it out for now. Shovkovskyj eventually gives up the hold.
Harmon is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shovkovskyj is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harmon defends it well.
Harmon wants to improve his position but Shovkovskyj is controlling well.

Shovkovskyj is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Harmon is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Valentin Shovkovskyj!
A victorious Valentin Shovkovskyj thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.