PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Haggar (ranked 10 p4p, 56 weight class) and Leonid Zakharov (ranked 1 p4p, 2 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Haggar
vs
Zakharov

202 cm
38
266
42 - 25 - 0

200 cm
28
255
16 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Brooklyn Threads
Furnace Performance 🔥

NARCOS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 42 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Haggar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonid Zakharov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Chris Dean and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Haggar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zakharov's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Haggar connects with a nice short shot to Zakharov's temple.
Zakharov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haggar.
Zakharov pushes Haggar off looking to stand but Haggar dives back in and keeps control.

Haggar is working for a kimura but Zakharov is defending it quite comfortably.
Haggar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zakharov tries to kick Haggar off but Haggar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggar winds up and cracks Zakharov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zakharov is trying to stand up here but Haggar is controlling him well.
Zakharov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haggar.

Haggar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zakharov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Haggar not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Haggar.
Haggar lands with a punch from half guard.
Haggar tries to pass to full mount but Zakharov defends it.
Haggar lands with a punch from half guard.
Haggar trying to mount his opponent but Zakharov defends it.
Haggar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zakharov pushes Haggar off looking to stand but Haggar dives back in and keeps control.
Zakharov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haggar.
Zakharov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haggar.
Zakharov wants to get back to his feet.
Haggar trying to control the action but Zakharov is working from the bottom.
Zakharov has hold of Haggar's hands but Haggar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Haggar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zakharov wants to get back to his feet.
Haggar is trying to control. Zakharov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haggar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Haggar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zakharov is trying to stand back up but Haggar is controlling him
Haggar is looking to take a break and control but Zakharov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zakharov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Haggar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Haggar is looking for a kimura here.
Haggar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zakharov tries to kick Haggar off but Haggar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Haggar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Zakharov is rocked!
Zakharov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Haggar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zakharov is still in real trouble! Can Haggar finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haggar lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Zakharov! More strikes land and this one is all over! Haggar jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Haggar!
Mike Haggar retains his super heavyweight title!