PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garik Harlamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doomsday Drost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drost has chosen Kilpi - Sielut Iskee Tulta as his entrance music. 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
Drost

206 cm
36
275 lbs
32 - 14 - 0

205 cm
35
280 lbs
29 - 14 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 32 - 14 - 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 29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Doomsday Drost!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drost is looking to clinch but Harlamov is avoiding it.
Harlamov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Harlamov dives in for a single leg takedown but Drost sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Drost lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Harlamov with a poor takedown
and Drost counters with a stiff right hand.
Harlamov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Drost counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garik Harlamov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harlamov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drost's waist but Drost gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harlamov off to one side.
A nice side step and Drost releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlamov shoots in looking for a takedown. Drost tries to sprawl out of it but Harlamov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drost manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Harlamov is defended easily by Drost.
Drost now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Harlamov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harlamov closes the distance and clinches up with Drost, looking for a takedown. Harlamov pushes Drost against the cage but Drost circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice side step and Drost releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Harlamov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Drost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Drost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harlamov was well out of range. Poor timing from Drost.
Harlamov shoots in looking for a takedown. Drost tries to sprawl out of it but Harlamov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drost manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Drost releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

Harlamov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harlamov trying to control but Drost is working from the bottom.
Harlamov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drost works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drost seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Harlamov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harlamov is in close to Drost's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Drost pulls Harlamov in close to prevent any damage.
Drost wants to sweep here but Harlamov controlling him for the moment.
Harlamov throws an elbow that misses. Drost uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Harlamov's guard. Nice move by Drost!

Drost controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Harlamov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Drost passes into half guard.
Drost is trying to control. Harlamov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Drost is working for a kimura but Harlamov is defending it quite comfortably.
Drost is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Harlamov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drost pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doomsday Drost dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Drost defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harlamov.
A little jabbing left from Drost on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harlamov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drost circles away.
Drost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harlamov manages to avoid it.
Harlamov tries to counter with a takedown but Drost is quick to defend against it.
Harlamov misses with a takedown attempt - Drost sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garik Harlamov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlamov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drost as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Drost.
Drost misses the shot to the body.
Harlamov misses with a takedown attempt - Drost sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harlamov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nice combo by Drost! Oh, that's hurt him - Harlamov falls to the canvas and Drost follows him into side control.

It looks like Garik Harlamov has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harlamov is trying to get back to half guard.
Drost lands a few punches from side control.
Harlamov can't do much from the bottom here.
Drost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drost controls the position.
Harlamov is trying to control Drost's posture but Drost avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Drost wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Drost working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harlamov struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harlamov is looking to regain half guard here but Drost keeps moving and retains side control.
Drost is chipping away with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Drost working away.
Drost controlling from side mount.
Drost lands an elbow.
Harlamov is looking to regain half guard here but Drost keeps moving and retains side control.
Harlamov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harlamov is trying to get back to full guard.
Drost looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Harlamov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doomsday Drost 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.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Harlamov throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Drost was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harlamov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drost is fending him off so far but Harlamov persists. Nope, Drost circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Drost on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Drost takes a swing at Harlamov's ribcage but misses.
Harlamov misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drost! But no joy.
Drost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harlamov was well out of range. Poor timing from Drost.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harlamov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Harlamov scores with the left hand. Drost knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlamov throws a jab but it's blocked by Drost.
Harlamov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drost throws out the jab.
Drost is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Harlamov rather than just go for the knockout.
Harlamov avoids the body shot from Drost.
Harlamov tries to counter with a takedown but Drost is quick to defend against it.
Drost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drost throws a hook but Harlamov avoids it easily.
Harlamov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Drost stuffs the takedown attempt from Harlamov. Harlamov gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice side step and Drost releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Drost.
Drost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harlamov misses with a takedown attempt
and Drost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garik Harlamov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harlamov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drost.
Harlamov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Drost sprawls and moves away.
Drost throws a jab when Harlamov was well out of range.
Harlamov tries to counter with a takedown but Drost is quick to defend against it.
Harlamov slips a jab and a cross from Drost.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov closes the distance and clinches up with Drost, looking for a takedown. Harlamov pushes Drost against the cage but Drost circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harlamov.
Drost let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Harlamov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drost as he jumps to the side.
A countering left hand to the body from Drost misses.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drost manages to get to full guard.
Harlamov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Harlamov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Drost is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Harlamov, into his guard.

Harlamov wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harlamov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doomsday Drost really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Garik Harlamov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Harlamov has a takedown stuffed.
Harlamov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Drost makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Drost throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drost stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garik Harlamov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harlamov fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drost misses with a low kick as Harlamov jumps back.
Harlamov shoots in looking for a takedown. Drost tries to sprawl out of it but Harlamov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drost manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Drost releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Harlamov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Drost is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Harlamov with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Drost throws a hook but Harlamov blocks it.
Drost misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Harlamov misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Drost misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Harlamov.
Drost thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harlamov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Harlamov circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Drost avoids it really well and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Drost misses.
Drost lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Drost slips a straight right by Harlamov.
Drost let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Harlamov looks for a takedown but Drost sprawls well.
Drost doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Doomsday Drost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drost throws a body punch but Harlamov moves out of range.
Drost connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harlamov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Drost throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doomsday Drost dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Garik Harlamov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Drost connects with a body shot that sends Harlamov's belly button to the back.
Harlamov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harlamov was well out of range. Poor timing from Drost.

Harlamov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Drost is trying to defend but Harlamov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Garik Harlamov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlamov with the ground and pound but Drost uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Drost is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drost looking for a sweep. Not yet Drost, not yet.
Drost is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Drost is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harlamov is controlling him.
Harlamov preventing the sweep.
Harlamov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drost works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harlamov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drost is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drost connects with a nice looking jab.
Harlamov avoids the body shot from Drost.
Harlamov misses with a looping left.
Drost is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Harlamov with a body shot.
Drost stuffs the takedown.
Harlamov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drost circles away.
Drost let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drost throws a nice looking combination but Harlamov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harlamov tries to counter with a takedown but Drost is quick to defend against it.
Drost connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harlamov fails with the takedown
and Drost counters with a nice uppercut.
Garik Harlamov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garik Harlamov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Harlamov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Drost tries to bench press Harlamov off him but Harlamov keeps the position.
Harlamov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Drost manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov winds up and cracks Drost with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

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

Drost is defending against the submission attempts here by Harlamov.
Drost moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harlamov connects with a couple of short punches.
Drost pulls Harlamov in close to prevent any damage.
Harlamov is looking to work some ground and pound but Drost has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Doomsday Drost.
I've got Drost winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 45:49
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 44:50
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doomsday Drost!
Doomsday Drost is the new super heavyweight champion!
Doomsday Drost bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.