PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garik Harlamov (ranked 3135 p4p, 103 weight class) and TJ Heisman (ranked 1669 p4p, 59 weight class). TJ Heisman told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Harlamov
vs
Heisman

206 cm
49
275 lbs
49 - 36 - 1

195 cm
42
275 lbs
31 - 23 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

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 49 - 36 - 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 31 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, TJ Heisman!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harlamov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Heisman as he avoids it easily.
Harlamov misses with a takedown
and Heisman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Harlamov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Harlamov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garik Harlamov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heisman throws a leg kick but Harlamov checks it.
Harlamov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heisman.
Harlamov takes one to the chin there.
Harlamov tries for a takedown but Heisman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harlamov throws a lazy uppercut
and Heisman counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlamov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Heisman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Harlamov is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Harlamov with a poor takedown
and Heisman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harlamov shoots and misses
and Heisman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harlamov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Heisman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Harlamov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Garik Harlamov has been cut.
Harlamov misses with a left hand
and Heisman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Harlamov really felt that one!
TJ Heisman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Heisman lands a big right hand that sends Harlamov crashing to the mat! Heisman stays standing though and waves Harlamov back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circling a little - Heisman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Harlamov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Heisman. Heisman obviously looking to wear him down.
Heisman feints and then cracks Harlamov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harlamov down.
Harlamov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Heisman.
Heisman lands a nice looking body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Heisman.
Good exchange - Heisman coming out on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Heisman lands a big uppercut and Harlamov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Harlamov looks OK. Heisman waves Harlamov back to his feet!

Harlamov is rocked!
Heisman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harlamov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Heisman throws a head kick that misses.
Heisman connects with a looping right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Heisman. That's going to slow Harlamov down.
Heisman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Harlamov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Heisman throws a body kick that misses.
Heisman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Harlamov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harlamov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Garik Harlamov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harlamov throws a looping overhand right but Heisman ducks down to avoid it.
Heisman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Harlamov with a body shot.
Harlamov connects with a looping right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heisman throws a front kick that sends Harlamov stumbling back into the cage.
Heisman cracks a nice hook into Harlamov's ribs.
Heisman tests Harlamov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harlamov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Heisman can pounce on him.
Harlamov has a takedown stuffed.
Heisman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Harlamov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Heisman scores with a leg kick.
Heisman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Harlamov has been working on his balance at Russian Bears Training Center, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Heisman.
Heisman with a nice cross.
Heisman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Heisman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heisman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heisman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Harlamov backs up against the cage.
Heisman scores with a head kick. Harlamov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Heisman scores with a nice head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Heisman.
Oh Harlamov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heisman lands a jab to Harlamov's midsection.
Harlamov seems to have got his legs back now.
Harlamov blocks a head kick by Heisman.
Heisman lands a glancing blow to the side of Harlamov's head.
Harlamov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Heisman lands with a kick to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heisman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Harlamov if he has to take too many more of those.
A nice inside leg kick there by Heisman. That's going to slow Harlamov down.
Heisman scores with a push kick.
Heisman connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TJ Heisman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Garik Harlamov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Heisman cracks Harlamov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Heisman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donk. Heisman catches Harlamov right on the button with a cross.
Harlamov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Harlamov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harlamov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Heisman scores with a kick to the midsection.
Heisman sizes up Harlamov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Heisman lands a right hook to the body.
Heisman looks to land a body kick but Harlamov moved away.
Heisman scores with a nice head shot.
Heisman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Heisman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harlamov's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Heisman cracks Harlamov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Heisman has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Harlamov to stand back up!
Heisman looks to land a body kick but Harlamov moved away.
Heisman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harlamov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Heisman sprawls and moves away.
TJ Heisman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heisman misses with a head kick.
Harlamov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harlamov avoids a kick to the body.
Harlamov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heisman.
Heisman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heisman fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters circling a little - Heisman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Harlamov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Harlamov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Harlamov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Harlamov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Harlamov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Heisman as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harlamov doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Heisman counters with a nice right hand that sends Harlamov toppling to the canvas! Harlamov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Heisman finish him?!
Heisman circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Harlamov to the canvas! Harlamov doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Heisman keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). TJ Heisman!
TJ Heisman tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.