PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emil Jagerkokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Jagerkokov
vs
Hart

169 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
26
188 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Emil Jagerkokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Connor Hart!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hart gets caught flat footed, as Jagerkokov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Jagerkokov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jagerkokov wants to pass the guard but Hart is keeping the position.

Jagerkokov drops back looking for a leg! Hart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hart manages to kick Jagerkokov off! Jagerkokov jumps back into Hart's guard.
Jagerkokov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Jagerkokov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hart is controlling Jagerkokov's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jagerkokov looking to pass the guard.

Jagerkokov drops back looking for a leg! Hart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hart manages to kick Jagerkokov off! Jagerkokov jumps back into Hart's guard.
Jagerkokov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hart is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart has his hands on Jagerkokov's head, controlling the position.
Jagerkokov prevents Hart from getting back to his feet.

Jagerkokov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jagerkokov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Jagerkokov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jagerkokov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jagerkokov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Jagerkokov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jagerkokov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Jagerkokov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Jagerkokov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jagerkokov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Jagerkokov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hart looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hart looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hart!
Jagerkokov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jagerkokov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hart off and has taken his back!

Jagerkokov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hart has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Jagerkokov looking to break Hart's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hart remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jagerkokov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Jagerkokov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Hart showing good submission defense here.
Hart wants to get back to his feet.

Jagerkokov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Jagerkokov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Jagerkokov working for a choke but Hart is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jagerkokov has managed to slip his arm under Hart's chin. This could be all over... yep, Hart is tapping out! Submission win for Jagerkokov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Emil Jagerkokov!