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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garik Harlamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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213 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garik Harlamov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonathan Hall!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harlamov has his takedown stuffed
and Hall counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Harlamov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hall passes into half guard.
Hall content to control rather than advance.
Harlamov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hall content to control rather than advance.
Harlamov tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlamov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hall pulls his head out easily.
My spies in Kebab House inform me that Hall has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Harlamov is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall is looking to advance position but Harlamov won't allow it.
Harlamov wants to control but Hall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hall wants to control but Harlamov is keeping him busy.
Harlamov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Harlamov defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harlamov tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harlamov trying to control but Hall postures up.
Hall not doing much here.
Hall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hall is trying to control. Harlamov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harlamov looking for submissions off his back.
Hall controlling the pace.
Hall wants to take a breather but Harlamov is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Harlamov misses with a takedown attempt - Hall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Hall scores with a kick to the body.
Harlamov has his takedown stuffed
and Hall counters with a single leg into guard. Harlamov didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garik Harlamov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hall trying to control but Harlamov is working from the bottom.
Harlamov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harlamov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Harlamov working for a triangle but Hall defends it easily.
Harlamov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hall is aware though and is defending well.
Hall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harlamov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harlamov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Harlamov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harlamov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hall has managed to get both his arms back between Harlamov's legs - danger averted.
Hall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harlamov working for a triangle but Hall defends it easily.
Hall advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall.
Harlamov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hall pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Hall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hall throws a poor cross that misses
and Harlamov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harlamov.
Hall looking to control.
Harlamov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hall's head.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harlamov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harlamov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hall working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harlamov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harlamov postures up and lands a big shot to Hall's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Harlamov postures up.
Harlamov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harlamov scoring with some ground and pound.
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 missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlamov stands up over Hall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hall is trying to keep Harlamov in close.
Hall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harlamov stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Harlamov is working Hall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Hall is pulling down on Harlamov's head. It's preventing any offense from Harlamov, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard.
Harlamov is looking for a triangle but Hall pushes his legs off easily.
Harlamov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hall defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov working for a triangle but Hall defends it easily.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Harlamov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harlamov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Harlamov is keeping the position.
Harlamov has his foot on Hall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hall works his way back into a safe position though.
Hall keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harlamov's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harlamov being controlled here, momentarily.
Hall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harlamov is refusing to be controlled, as Hall sits in half guard.
Harlamov looking for submissions off his back.
Harlamov is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall wants to control but Harlamov is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Harlamov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hall pulls his head out easily.
Harlamov looking for submissions off his back.
Harlamov won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
Hall controlling the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hall working over Harlamov with some ground and pound. Harlamov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall slows the pace down in half guard.
Harlamov is in trouble now - Hall has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garik Harlamov dominated that second round.
That's time! Harlamov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Harlamov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harlamov looks for a takedown but Hall sprawls well.
Harlamov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hall.
Hall throws a jab when Harlamov was well out of range.
Hall throws out a leg kick but Harlamov moves out of range and Hall only half commits.
Harlamov with a poor takedown
and Hall counters with a shoot takedown. Harlamov fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garik Harlamov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harlamov working for submissions but it's allowed Hall to get to half guard.
Harlamov actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is trying to control. Harlamov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hall might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Harlamov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlamov is in trouble now - Hall has advanced to mount!
Harlamov is desperately trying to improve his position but Hall has a good base and remains in mount.
Hall content just to control the position here.
Hall in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harlamov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Hall is landing with some decent strikes but Harlamov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Harlamov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jonathan Hall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hall putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hall lands with some strikes.
Harlamov is trying desperately to improve position.
Harlamov is bucking up trying to escape but Hall cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harlamov is squirming around, avoiding Hall's attempts to control the action.
Hall avoids the attempt from Harlamov to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hall is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Harlamov wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Harlamov is squirming around, avoiding Hall's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hall cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Harlamov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hall wants to control but Harlamov is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall trying to pass the guard but Harlamov defending well.
Harlamov is staying active underneath Hall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hall is thwarting Harlamov's attempts to control the position.
Hall wants to control but Harlamov is keeping him busy.
Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harlamov is refusing to be controlled, as Hall sits in half guard.
Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Hall really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Harlamov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hall avoids it really well and circles away.
Harlamov shoots and misses
and Hall counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hall.
Harlamov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harlamov keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hall wants to control from the top but Harlamov keeps moving.
Hall seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlamov keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Harlamov working for a triangle but Hall defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall trying to control but Harlamov is working from the bottom.
Hall content to stall in guard here.
Hall pushes down on Harlamov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hall performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harlamov actively working from the bottom here.
Hall trying to pass the guard but Harlamov defending well.
Hall trying to control from half guard but Harlamov is working away.
Harlamov looking for submissions off his back.
Hall is trying to control. Harlamov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Harlamov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Harlamov shoots in for a takedown but Hall shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garik Harlamov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harlamov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hall pinned against the cage. Hall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Garik Harlamov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Harlamov checks it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hall.
Harlamov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hall counters with a takedown into side control.
Hall moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Harlamov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Check out the look on Hall's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Harlamov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harlamov is trying to control Hall's posture but Hall avoids it.
Harlamov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall wants to control but Harlamov is keeping him busy.
Hall scores with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harlamov is looking for a sweep.
Hall working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Hall dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Harlamov misses with a takedown
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Harlamov won't be happy with that.
Harlamov is being controlled here.
Harlamov can't do much from the bottom here.
Harlamov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Harlamov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hall scores with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Harlamov is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall is working Harlamov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Harlamov taking a bit of punishment here - Hall scoring with strikes.
Harlamov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Harlamov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hall's best efforts.
Harlamov is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Harlamov looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Hall 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 trying to control but Hall postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall is trying to control. Harlamov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harlamov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hall is taking a breather. Harlamov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Let's hope that Hall has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harlamov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Hall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Harlamov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hall defends well.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Harlamov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Harlamov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Garik Harlamov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harlamov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall stays in close to Harlamov's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Harlamov keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Harlamov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Harlamov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harlamov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hall escapes and throws Harlamov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hall 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Hall!
Jonathan Hall is the new super heavyweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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