PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garik Harlamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Hearns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hearns has chosen Black Eyed Bruiser as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Harlamov
vs
Hearns

206 cm
39
275 lbs
35 - 18 - 0

204 cm
38
275 lbs
26 - 27 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

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 35 - 18 - 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 26 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Hearns!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hearns throws a jab but it's blocked by Harlamov.
Hearns throws a nice looking combination but Harlamov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harlamov fails with a takedown attempt.
Harlamov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hearns tries to avoid it but Harlamov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hearns to the ground. Hearns escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Harlamov scores with a takedown into Hearns's guard.
Harlamov is looking to work some ground and pound but Hearns has wrist control.
Hearns is looking to stand up but Harlamov isn't so interested in that idea.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hearns holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlamov throws a strike but Hearns rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hearns gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A head kick from Hearns lands but Harlamov takes it in his stride.

It looks like Garik Harlamov has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearns throws a head kick that misses

so Harlamov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Harlamov with a nice head shot there.
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.
Harlamov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harlamov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harlamov pushing down on Hearns's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Harlamov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harlamov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hearns's head.

Harlamov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hearns is trying to stand back up but Harlamov is controlling him
Hearns is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harlamov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hearns is looking to control Harlamov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hearns avoid being mounted?
Harlamov prevents Hearns from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearns keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Harlamov is trying to work for a kimura but Hearns is defending well.

Harlamov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hearns is trying to stand back up but Harlamov is controlling him
Hearns blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harlamov.
Hearns wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harlamov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hearns is just riding it out for now. Harlamov eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hearns blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harlamov.
Harlamov misses with a head shot. Hearns uses the momentum to regain guard.
Harlamov postures up in Hearns's guard and throws a big left but Hearns blocks it.
Harlamov lands a couple of elbows.
Harlamov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hearns trying to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearns is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Harlamov throwing strikes from guard but Hearns blocks nicely.
Harlamov works over Hearns with some ground and pound from guard.
Hearns keeping full guard, as Harlamov tries to pass.
Harlamov throwing strikes from guard but Hearns blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harlamov throwing strikes from guard but Hearns blocks nicely.
Harlamov distracts Hearns with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garik Harlamov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Garik Harlamov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Some wild striking there from Hearns.
Harlamov avoids the head kick by Hearns.
Harlamov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harlamov takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Hearns.
A low kick from Hearns misses

and Harlamov counters with a single leg into guard. Hearns didn't expect that.
Harlamov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hearns works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hearns wants to get back to his feet but Harlamov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hearns avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlamov postures up in Hearns's guard and throws a big left but Hearns blocks it.
Harlamov scoring with some ground and pound.
Garik Harlamov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harlamov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harlamov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlamov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harlamov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harlamov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harlamov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Hearns is rocked!
Harlamov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Hearns's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Garik Harlamov!
An out of breath Garik Harlamov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.