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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksei Belov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garik Harlamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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255 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksei Belov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garik Harlamov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belov gets caught napping as Harlamov dives in and scores a takedown. Belov manages to retain guard.
Harlamov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Belov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Harlamov has Belov in his guard.
Belov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Harlamov's guard.
Belov is nestled in close to Harlamov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Belov working Harlamov over with strikes.
Harlamov actively working from the bottom here.
Belov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Belov wants to take a breather but Harlamov is having none of it.
Belov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Harlamov actively working from the bottom here.
Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belov 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.
Belov looks to land a strike but Harlamov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belov postures up in Harlamov's guard and throws a big left but Harlamov blocks it.
Harlamov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Belov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harlamov is keeping the position for now.
Belov throwing strikes from guard but Harlamov blocks nicely.
Belov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Belov throwing strikes from guard but Harlamov blocks nicely.
Belov postures up in Harlamov's guard and throws a big left but Harlamov blocks it.
Belov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harlamov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Belov is aware though and is defending well.
Belov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harlamov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Belov is aware though and is defending well.
Harlamov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belov is looking to work some ground and pound but Harlamov has wrist control.
Harlamov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harlamov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harlamov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Harlamov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Belov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harlamov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belov defends it easily.
Harlamov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Belov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harlamov looks gassed!
Belov is looking to work some ground and pound but Harlamov has wrist control.
Harlamov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Belov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harlamov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belov has managed to get both his arms back between Harlamov's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harlamov working for a triangle but Belov defends it easily.
Belov wants to control from the top but Harlamov keeps moving.
Belov thows a big elbow that misses.
Belov stands and throws Harlamov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Harlamov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Belov.
Harlamov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Harlamov actively working from the bottom here.
Harlamov is refusing to be controlled, as Belov sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harlamov defending well though.
Belov working over Harlamov with some ground and pound. Harlamov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Harlamov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belov pulls his head out easily.
Belov is looking to take a break and control but Harlamov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Belov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harlamov defending well though.
Harlamov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belov pulls his head out easily.
Harlamov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harlamov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksei Belov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
An inside leg kick from Belov misses.
Belov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Harlamov is out of range.
Belov throws a head kick that misses
and Harlamov counters with a single leg into guard. Belov didn't expect that.
Belov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Harlamov won't allow Belov to sweep him here.
Harlamov drops back looking for a leg! Belov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Belov manages to kick Harlamov off! Harlamov jumps back into Belov's guard.
Harlamov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Belov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Harlamov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Belov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Belov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Harlamov tries to reverse the position but Belov maintains control.
Belov unloads with some shots from mount but Harlamov bucks and avoids them well.
Harlamov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Belov.
Harlamov is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Belov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Belov throwing strikes here but Harlamov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Harlamov is trying to escape the mount.
Belov unloads with some shots from mount but Harlamov bucks and avoids them well.
Harlamov is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Harlamov's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harlamov is looking to get to half guard.
Harlamov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Belov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Harlamov is looking to improve his position but Belov isn't that keen on the idea.
Harlamov is breathing heavily.
Belov scoring with strikes but Harlamov is staying in there.
Belov lands a heavy elbow.
Belov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Harlamov is looking to improve his position but Belov isn't that keen on the idea.
Belov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Harlamov is looking to improve his position but Belov isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Belov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Belov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Harlamov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Belov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Harlamov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aleksei Belov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Belov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Harlamov working to try and regain half guard.
Belov unloads with some shots from mount but Harlamov bucks and avoids them well.
Harlamov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Belov lands with a punch from half guard.
Belov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harlamov actively working from the bottom here.
Belov wants to take a breather but Harlamov is having none of it.
Harlamov tries to get to full guard but Belov has control of the leg.
Belov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harlamov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Belov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Belov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksei Belov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Belov throws a leg kick
so Harlamov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Harlamov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Belov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Belov has escaped and now he's on top!
Belov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Belov tries to free his leg and advance position but Harlamov is retaining full guard.
Harlamov is looking for a triangle but Belov pushes his legs off easily.
Belov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harlamov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belov has managed to get both his arms back between Harlamov's legs - danger averted.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Belov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Belov throwing strikes from guard but Harlamov blocks nicely.
Harlamov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belov passes Harlamov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Harlamov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harlamov's head.
Belov drops an elbow to the side of Harlamov's head.
Belov works his way into side control.
Belov cracks Harlamov with a big right hand but Harlamov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Belov grinds an elbow into Harlamov's temple.
Harlamov is looking for a sweep.
Belov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Belov throws a strike aimed at the side of Harlamov's head but Harlamov avoids it well.
Harlamov tries to buck Belov off but Belov is having none of it.
Harlamov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Belov misses with the ground and pound.
Belov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Belov misses with the ground and pound.
Harlamov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belov throws an elbow but Harlamov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Harlamov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Harlamov is looking to improve his position.
Harlamov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belov pulls his head out easily.
Harlamov actively working from the bottom here.
Belov lands with a punch from half guard.
Well, if Belov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Harlamov actively working from the bottom here.
Belov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harlamov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Belov is trying to control the action in half guard but Harlamov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Harlamov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belov.
Belov throwing shots but Harlamov is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Belov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belov is keen to just control but Harlamov is a slippery customer.
Garik Harlamov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Harlamov can't escape the position.
Belov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Belov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Belov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Belov lands a big shot there that rocks Harlamov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Belov throwing strikes here but Harlamov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksei Belov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Belov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksei Belov!
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FIGHT
RATING
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