PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garik Harlamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutal Rapist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Harlamov
vs
Rapist

206 cm
24
275 lbs
15 - 2 - 0

191 cm
24
262 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Resistance
Russian Top Team Nutrition

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garik Harlamov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brutal Rapist!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rapist fails with the takedown.

Harlamov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Harlamov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rapist sees it coming and defends easily.
Harlamov trying to control the action but Rapist is working from the bottom.

Harlamov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rapist is just riding it out for now. Harlamov eventually gives up the hold.
Rapist wants to get back to full guard.
Harlamov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rapist trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlamov prevents Rapist from improving his position.

Harlamov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rapist has managed to free his arm - good work.

Harlamov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harlamov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rapist keeps working.

Harlamov is trying to work for a kimura but Rapist is defending well.
Harlamov prevents Rapist from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rapist is defending against the submission attempts here by Harlamov.
Rapist preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Harlamov trying to control the action but Rapist is working from the bottom.

Harlamov is working for a kimura but Rapist is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapist gets full guard.
Rapist is pulling down on Harlamov's head. It's preventing any offense from Harlamov, at least for the moment.
Harlamov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rapist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harlamov looking to sit in guard and control but Rapist gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rapist trying to control but Harlamov is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapist lands a couple of digs.
Rapist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rapist works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rapist content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Harlamov trying to control from the bottom.
Rapist is trying to control. Harlamov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rapist controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Garik Harlamov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Harlamov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rapist defends it nicely.
Harlamov closes the distance and clinches up with Rapist, looking for a takedown. Harlamov pushes Rapist against the cage but Rapist circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rapist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harlamov swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Harlamov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Garik Harlamov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rapist is staying active underneath Harlamov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Harlamov is working for a kimura but Rapist is defending it quite comfortably.

Harlamov seems to be working for a kimura but Rapist defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlamov trying to control the action but Rapist is working from the bottom.
Rapist desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Harlamov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rapist does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rapist is defending against the submission attempts here by Harlamov.
Rapist is trying to control but can't.
Rapist wants to get back to full guard.

Harlamov is working for a submission of some sort.
Harlamov wants to control but Rapist is keeping him busy.
Rapist is pressing down on Harlamov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rapist has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harlamov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harlamov looking to sit in guard and control but Rapist gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rapist wants to control from the top but Harlamov keeps moving.
Rapist is working Harlamov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Rapist got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harlamov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rapist has managed to get both his arms back between Harlamov's legs - danger averted.
Rapist preventing the sweep.
Rapist trying to control the position from guard on top but Harlamov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harlamov being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov keeping moving, preventing Rapist from controlling successfully.

Rapist got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harlamov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rapist has managed to get both his arms back between Harlamov's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rapist won't allow Harlamov to sweep him here.
Rapist lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rapist avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rapist trying to control but Harlamov is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Harlamov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rapist stacks Harlamov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rapist!
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 Garik Harlamov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rapist fails with a takedown attempt.
Rapist shoots in for a takedown but Harlamov shows good takedown defense.
Rapist fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Garik Harlamov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brutal Rapist.
Harlamov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rapist avoids it really well and circles away.
Harlamov leaves Rapist with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlamov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rapist swivels and escapes.
Rapist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harlamov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rapist keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Harlamov tries for a takedown but Rapist sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harlamov leaves Rapist with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Harlamov gets a double leg takedown into Rapist's guard.
Harlamov trying to control but Rapist is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Harlamov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rapist is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rapist has escaped and now he's on top!

Harlamov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rapist has picked Harlamov up and slammed him! Harlamov can't keep hold of the triangle and Rapist manages to pass to side control!
Harlamov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rapist's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rapist is pressing down on Harlamov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harlamov is holding on for now.
Rapist slips a nice elbow through Harlamov's hands, connecting with Harlamov's forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rapist wants to pass to mount but Harlamov is defending the position.
Rapist wants to take a breather but Harlamov is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov is trying to get back to full guard.

Harlamov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rapist prevents Harlamov from improving his position.
Rapist slips a nice elbow through Harlamov's hands, connecting with Harlamov's forehead.

Harlamov looking for submissions off his back.
Rapist moves nicely into side control.
Harlamov tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harlamov keeps working.
Harlamov is looking to regain half guard here but Rapist keeps moving and retains side control.
Harlamov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harlamov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harlamov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Harlamov wants to control but Rapist postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Brutal Rapist just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Harlamov shoots in and drives through. Rapist sprawls well.
Rapist shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Harlamov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rapist has Harlamov pulled in close to control his posture.
Rapist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harlamov wants to control from the top but Rapist keeps moving.
Harlamov looking to sit in guard and control but Rapist gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Harlamov working a defensive guard but Rapist manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapist trying to control the position but Harlamov is working away.
Harlamov wants to control but Rapist postures up.
Harlamov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rapist's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

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

Harlamov looking for submissions off his back.

That's two 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. Rapist connects with a nice short shot to Harlamov's temple.
Harlamov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rapist trying to mount his opponent but Harlamov defends it.
Harlamov tries to get to full guard but Rapist has control of the leg.
Rapist is pressing down on Harlamov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harlamov is holding on for now.
Rapist passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rapist tries to control but Harlamov wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rapist content just to control the position here.
Rapist working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rapist trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rapist lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rapist looking to control but Harlamov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harlamov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rapist controlling his opponent.
Rapist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harlamov is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov can't escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rapist is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Harlamov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Harlamov manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Rapist is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harlamov is looking to improve his position.
Rapist content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brutal Rapist dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Rapist. No joy for Harlamov on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rapist.
Harlamov leaves Rapist with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Harlamov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harlamov ducks under a wild hook from Rapist.

Harlamov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Harlamov showed some decent athleticism there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Harlamov wants to work for an arm triangle but Rapist is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rapist gets back to full guard.
Harlamov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Harlamov postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rapist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harlamov is working hard here to advance position.
Rapist looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Harlamov looking to pass the guard.

Rapist looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Harlamov is defending well. Rapist quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Harlamov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rapist celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brutal Rapist! Brutal Rapist retains his heavyweight title!