PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butch Harris Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valkyr Baburin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valkyr Baburin will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Harris Jr
vs
Baburin

186 cm
18
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

197 cm
18
272 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Shinobi

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Butch Harris Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valkyr Baburin!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baburin throws out a counter right but Harris Jr avoids it with no problem.
Baburin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nice takedown defense from Baburin. No joy for Harris Jr on that attempt.
Baburin throws out a counter right but Harris Jr avoids it with no problem.
Harris Jr seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A lazy left from Baburin finds it's target.
Harris Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baburin counters with a nice uppercut.
Harris Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harris Jr throws a series of punches but Baburin moves out of range.
It seemed like Baburin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Harris Jr with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Harris Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris Jr tries for a takedown but Baburin circles away easily
and Baburin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Harris Jr looks for a takedown but Baburin sprawls well.
Baburin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harris Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baburin scrambles back to his feet.

Harris Jr gets the takedown into side control.
Harris Jr is putting a hurting on Baburin here, landing some big shots from side control.
Baburin seems a little lost for a moment, as Harris Jr dominates the positioning.
Harris Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris Jr grinds an elbow into Baburin's temple.
Harris Jr slows the pace down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Harris Jr stands up and beckons Baburin to his feet.
Baburin dodges the punch combination from Harris Jr.
A little jabbing left from Baburin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Harris Jr.
Baburin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harris Jr gets the takedown into side control.
Baburin bucks up and tries to throw Harris Jr off but instead Harris Jr has got his back!

Harris Jr has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Harris Jr is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Harris Jr is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Baburin up.
Baburin covers up after that shot from Harris Jr.
Baburin tries to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris Jr connects with a big shot to the side of Baburin's head.
Baburin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harris Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris Jr scores with punches to the body.
Harris Jr really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Baburin.

Baburin won't enjoy being in this position. Harris Jr looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Baburin is tapping - it's over boys! Harris Jr picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Butch Harris Jr!