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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garik Harlamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MSgt. Francis Grover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francis Grover. 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?
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275 lbs
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200 cm
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275 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Good kicks
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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
15 - 3 - 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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, MSgt. Francis Grover!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harlamov checks a leg kick.
Grover fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harlamov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Harlamov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harlamov slips under a jab.
Harlamov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grover.
MSgt. Francis Grover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grover fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Harlamov checks it well.
Grover throws a chopping leg kick but Harlamov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grover.
Harlamov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grover circles away.
Harlamov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grover tries to avoid it but Harlamov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grover to the ground. Grover escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harlamov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garik Harlamov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grover takes a swing at Harlamov's ribcage but misses.
Grover is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harlamov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grover scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grover wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grover throws a head kick but Harlamov moves out of range.
Grover shoots in and bounces Harlamov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Harlamov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harlamov is breathing heavily.
Harlamov keeping moving, preventing Grover from controlling successfully.
Grover missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grover throwing strikes but missing.
Grover drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grover jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grover accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grover avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harlamov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grover can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harlamov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grover keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harlamov's head.
Grover trying to control the position from guard on top but Harlamov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harlamov is trying to keep Grover in close.
Grover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harlamov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grover got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harlamov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grover has managed to get both his arms back between Harlamov's legs - danger averted.
Grover loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harlamov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grover doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grover manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grover trying to control the position from guard on top but Harlamov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grover lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Harlamov is looking for a triangle but Grover pushes his legs off easily.
Harlamov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harlamov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grover gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grover stays in close to Harlamov's body and controls the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harlamov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harlamov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harlamov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grover doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grover manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grover throws a big right hand that misses.
Grover must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harlamov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MSgt. Francis Grover dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Harlamov shoots for a takedown but Grover saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grover gets a double leg takedown into Harlamov's guard.
Harlamov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grover throws a big elbow that misses.
Grover postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grover throws a big right hand that misses.
Grover scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grover won't allow Harlamov to sweep him here.
Harlamov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grover can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grover trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Harlamov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlamov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Harlamov has an active guard here but Grover has managed to pass into half guard.
Harlamov gets back to full guard.
Grover distracts Harlamov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grover missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harlamov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grover defends it easily.
Harlamov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grover defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grover stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harlamov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harlamov is trying to keep Grover in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grover working some strikes from top position.
Grover wants to control from the top but Harlamov keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harlamov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Grover passes into half guard.
Grover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Grover not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harlamov actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grover working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Grover connects with a nice short shot to Harlamov's temple.
Harlamov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grover wants to pass to mount but Harlamov is defending the position.
MSgt. Francis Grover has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Harlamov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harlamov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grover pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Grover.
Harlamov looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grover looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grover working over Harlamov with some ground and pound. Harlamov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Harlamov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grover not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harlamov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Harlamov tries to get to full guard but Grover has control of the leg.
Harlamov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grover is controlling the pace.
Grover thows a huge punch but Harlamov dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MSgt. Francis Grover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Harlamov blocks the leg kick.
Harlamov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harlamov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grover napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Harlamov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grover tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harlamov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grover is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Harlamov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Harlamov is looking to take a break and control but Grover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grover is trying to improve his position.
Grover is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Harlamov off and has taken his back!
Grover scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Harlamov is looking for a way out.
Grover scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Harlamov is looking for a way out.
Harlamov rolls, trying to escape but Grover keeps control of the position.
Grover doesn't have the hooks in and Harlamov manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grover wants to sweep but no luck.
Harlamov looking to sit in guard and control but Grover gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Grover wants to control from the top but Harlamov keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harlamov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grover can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grover chips away with some ground and pound.
Grover keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harlamov's head.
Harlamov looking to control.
Grover in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grover got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harlamov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grover has managed to get both his arms back between Harlamov's legs - danger averted.
Grover works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harlamov has hold of Grover's hands but Grover slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Grover there.
Garik Harlamov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MSgt. Francis Grover is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harlamov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grover stalling.
Harlamov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grover is controlling the pace.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harlamov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grover wants to pass to mount but Harlamov is defending the position.
Harlamov looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
MSgt. Francis Grover comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grover has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MSgt. Francis Grover!
MSgt. Francis Grover seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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