PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garik Harlamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Calypso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calypso is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jedi Mind Tricks - Genghis Khan . Jack Calypso is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Harlamov
vs
Calypso

206 cm
36
275 lbs
28 - 13 - 0

225 cm
39
300 lbs
23 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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REAR NAKED CHOKE NUTRITION

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 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 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Calypso!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harlamov dives in for a single leg takedown but Calypso sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Harlamov fails to land the takedown.
Calypso with the counter takedown but Harlamov avoids it easily.
Calypso stuffs the takedown attempt from Harlamov. Harlamov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garik Harlamov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calypso shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harlamov pinned against the cage. Harlamov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Harlamov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlamov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Harlamov misses with a head shot. Calypso uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Calypso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harlamov is aware though and is defending well.
Harlamov throwing strikes from guard but Calypso blocks nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Harlamov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Harlamov is looking to work some ground and pound but Calypso has wrist control.

Harlamov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Calypso looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Calypso looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Calypso!

Calypso scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calypso working the body and head with strikes.
Harlamov manages to get back to half guard.
Harlamov tries to get to full guard but Calypso has control of the leg.
Calypso slips a nice elbow through Harlamov's hands, connecting with Harlamov's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Harlamov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Calypso pulls his head out easily.
Harlamov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Calypso moves nicely into side control.
Calypso trying to control the position but Harlamov is working away.
Harlamov is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The ground and pound from Calypso seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Harlamov is looking for a sweep.
Harlamov sneaks back into half guard.
Harlamov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harlamov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Calypso defends it easily.

Harlamov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Calypso throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harlamov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Calypso wants to pass the guard but Harlamov is keeping the position.
Calypso pushes down on Harlamov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Harlamov is looking to control Calypso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harlamov avoid being mounted?
Harlamov is trying is best to control the position here.
My spies in Warrior MMA and Fitness inform me that Calypso has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Calypso works his way into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov is desperately trying to improve his position but Calypso has a good base and remains in mount.
Calypso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Harlamov is bucking up trying to escape but Calypso cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Calypso scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Harlamov?
Calypso landing strikes from the mount.

It looks like Garik Harlamov has been cut.
Calypso landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harlamov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Harlamov is trying desperately to improve position.
Calypso scoring with strikes but Harlamov is staying in there.
Harlamov is bucking up trying to escape but Calypso cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Calypso working the ground and pound effectively.
Calypso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Calypso dominated that round.
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.

No luck for Harlamov with that takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Harlamov as Calypso shoots in.

Calypso gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Harlamov to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Calypso working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harlamov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Calypso is tightening it up a little... Harlamov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Harlamov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Harlamov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Calypso!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jack Calypso!