PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garik Harlamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Komodo (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
Komodo

206 cm
32
275 lbs
20 - 9 - 0

195 cm
25
265 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Milwaukee's Best 160
Hellbent

Zombie Nutrition (Laundry Available)

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 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garik Harlamov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Komodo!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harlamov looking to score a takedown here. Komodo is defending well but Harlamov drives through and ends up in Komodo's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Harlamov throws a big elbow that misses.
Harlamov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harlamov throws a strike but Komodo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Harlamov being controlled here, momentarily.

Harlamov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Komodo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Harlamov is looking for a triangle but Komodo pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Harlamov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Harlamov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harlamov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Komodo controlling from the top position.

Harlamov working for a triangle but Komodo defends it easily.
Komodo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Harlamov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Komodo defends well.
Komodo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harlamov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Komodo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Komodo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harlamov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Komodo has managed to get both his arms back between Harlamov's legs - danger averted.

Harlamov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Komodo uses it to pass to side control.
Harlamov struggling a bit here.
Komodo is looking to take a break and control but Harlamov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 manages to get back to half guard.

Harlamov actively working from the bottom here.

Harlamov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Komodo pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Komodo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Komodo trying to control the action but Harlamov is working from the bottom.

Harlamov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Komodo pulls his head out easily.

Harlamov looking for submissions off his back.
Komodo slows the pace down in half guard.

Harlamov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harlamov wants to get back to full guard.

Harlamov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Harlamov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harlamov trying to control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Komodo wants to take a breather but Harlamov is having none of it.

Harlamov actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garik Harlamov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Harlamov shoots in for a double leg but Komodo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harlamov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Komodo avoids it really well and circles away.
Harlamov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Komodo defends well and Harlamov ends up having to push Komodo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garik Harlamov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Komodo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Komodo stalling in the clinch.
Komodo gets underhooks to prevent Harlamov's takedown attempt.
Komodo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harlamov avoids it.
Harlamov is trying to pull guard but Komodo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Harlamov jumps guard but Komodo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Komodo pushes off an throws an elbow but Harlamov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlamov tries to score a body lock takedown but Komodo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Harlamov tries for a takedown but Komodo manages to get underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Komodo.

It looks like Garik Harlamov has been cut.
Stalling in the clinch from Komodo.
Komodo lands a damaging elbow.
Harlamov blocks the elbow strike.
Komodo stalling the fight.
Komodo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harlamov.
Komodo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komodo receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Komodo lands an elbow just above Harlamov 's eye.
Komodo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Harlamov tries for a takedown but Komodo manages to get underhooks.
Harlamov dodges an elbow strike from Komodo.
Komodo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Komodo throws an elbow but misses.
Harlamov blocks a body shot from Komodo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komodo pushes off an throws an elbow but Harlamov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Komodo stalling against the cage.
Komodo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Harlamov blocks an elbow strike.
Harlamov is working for takedown but Komodo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Komodo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Komodo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Komodo tries to land knees in the clinch but Harlamov avoids the damage to the body.
Harlamov dodges an elbow strike from Komodo.
Harlamov avoiding damage as Komodo throws knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov blocks an elbow strike from Komodo.
Komodo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Harlamov avoids the elbow strike from Komodo, against the cage.
Komodo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Harlamov avoids a wild elbow strike from Komodo.
Komodo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Harlamov is working for takedown but Komodo is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Komodo lands a nice elbow.
Harlamov avoiding damage as Komodo throws knees to the body.
Komodo stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Komodo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Garik Harlamov's cut.
That's time! Harlamov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Harlamov gets a double leg takedown into Komodo's guard.
Komodo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harlamov throwing strikes from guard but Komodo blocks nicely.
Harlamov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing that Harlamov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Harlamov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harlamov trying to control but Komodo is working from the bottom.

Harlamov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Komodo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Harlamov, into his guard.
Harlamov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Harlamov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Komodo is one step ahead there.

Harlamov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Harlamov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Komodo throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Harlamov's body to avoid the submission. Harlamov has instead reached around Komodo's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Harlamov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Garik Harlamov!
A very excited looking Garik Harlamov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.