PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Neely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garik Harlamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neely comes to the cage accompanied by Cracker - Low. Garik Harlamov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Neely
vs
Harlamov

195 cm
28
280 lbs
21 - 8 - 0

206 cm
30
275 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

TWGC Champion
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Hellbent
Perkele!

Hellbent

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 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Neely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garik Harlamov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harlamov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Harlamov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Neely counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harlamov shoots for a double leg takedown but Neely sprawls well. He's pushed Harlamov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Neely cracks Harlamov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harlamov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

It looks like Garik Harlamov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neely throws a hook but Harlamov avoids it easily.
Neely throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harlamov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neely feints and then cracks Harlamov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harlamov down.
Harlamov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Neely lands a head shot.
Neely throws out a leg kick but Harlamov moves out of range and Neely only half commits.
Neely connects with a nice looking jab.
Neely looks to score with a jab to the body but Harlamov is just out of range.
Harlamov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harlamov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jack Neely has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garik Harlamov.
Harlamov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neely.
Neely connects with a jab.
Neely swings for the body but Harlamov moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neely explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Harlamov looks winded!

Neely catches Harlamov napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Harlamov to the canvas!

Harlamov is rocked!
We've been hearing that Neely has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Harlamov keeping moving, preventing Neely from controlling successfully.
Neely landing with the ground and pound.
Neely looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Harlamov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harlamov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neely forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harlamov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neely has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harlamov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Neely lands a couple of good shots and Harlamov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Harlamov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Neely.
Neely has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Harlamov.
Neely connects with a big shot to the side of Harlamov's head.
Neely looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Harlamov trying to control the hands but Neely won't let him.
Neely is landing with strikes from the back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Harlamov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Neely tries to keep control of the position but Harlamov is staying busy.
Harlamov tries to roll but Neely sticks to his back.
Neely not allowing Harlamov to control his hands.
Neely is landing with strikes from the back.
Neely not allowing Harlamov to control his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harlamov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Neely lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
A lull in the action here.
Harlamov covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Neely just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Neely lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Harlamov is still in real trouble! Can Neely finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov breaks Neely's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Harlamov seems to have recovered his senses.
Harlamov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Neely avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harlamov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Neely works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harlamov throwing strikes but missing.
Harlamov throws a big right hand that misses.
Harlamov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harlamov throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harlamov wants to control from the top but Neely keeps moving.
Harlamov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Neely dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Garik Harlamov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Harlamov has his takedown stuffed
and Neely counters with a nice leg kick.
Neely lands with an uppercut that bounces Harlamov off the cage and back into range.
Harlamov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Neely connects with a leg kick. Harlamov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Neely thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Harlamov if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Neely, as that shot connected.

Neely cracks Harlamov with a big right hand and Harlamov goes down!
Neely is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Neely working some strikes from top position.
Neely stands up over Harlamov, holding on to his feet. Neely throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Harlamov is out cold! Neely lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Neely!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jack Neely waved his t-shirt featuring Hellbent 's logo in front of the cameras.