PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garik Harlamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Vladimirovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Harlamov
vs
Vladimirovich

206 cm
45
275 lbs
44 - 28 - 1

192 cm
27
250 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 44 - 28 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garik Harlamov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Vladimirovich!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vladimirovich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harlamov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vladimirovich sprawls and moves away.
Vladimirovich misses with a body shot.
Harlamov takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Vladimirovich.
Harlamov trying to remain calm as Vladimirovich controls from the top position.
Vladimirovich landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Vladimirovich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harlamov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vladimirovich wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Harlamov can't do much from the bottom here.
Vladimirovich scoring with punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlamov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vladimirovich wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Harlamov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Harlamov tries to improve position but can't.
Vladimirovich trying to control the position but Harlamov is working away.
Harlamov is trying to get back to half guard.
Vladimirovich is staying tight to Harlamov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Harlamov is trying to get back to half guard.
Harlamov seems a little lost for a moment, as Vladimirovich dominates the positioning.
Harlamov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vladimirovich wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Harlamov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov is not content to let Vladimirovich control the position.
Harlamov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Harlamov is trying to improve his position.
Vladimirovich landing a few strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Harlamov is trying to control Vladimirovich's posture but Vladimirovich avoids it.
Harlamov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vladimirovich slows the pace down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov can't do much from the bottom here.
Harlamov tries to buck Vladimirovich off but Vladimirovich is having none of it.
Harlamov sneaks back into half guard.
Vladimirovich is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Vladimirovich in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Harlamov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Vladimirovich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir Vladimirovich!
In his post fight interview, Vladimir Vladimirovich started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.