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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Dorn (ranked 2472 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garik Harlamov (ranked 3920 p4p, 89 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 cm
36
260 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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206 cm
51
258 lbs
51 - 39 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Dorn! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
51 - 39 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garik Harlamov! The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dorn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harlamov looking to score a takedown here. Dorn is defending well but Harlamov drives through and ends up in Dorn's guard. Harlamov postures up and lands a big shot to Dorn's brow. Harlamov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Harlamov chips away with some ground and pound. Harlamov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Harlamov distracts Dorn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Dorn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Harlamov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Harlamov lands a couple of elbows. Harlamov throws a big elbow that misses. Harlamov throwing strikes from guard but Dorn blocks nicely.
Dorn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harlamov defends it easily. Dorn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Harlamov throwing strikes from guard but Dorn blocks nicely. Dorn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Harlamov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Harlamov wants to control from the top but Dorn keeps moving.
Dorn is looking for a triangle but Harlamov pushes his legs off easily.
Dorn working for a triangle but Harlamov defends it easily.
Dorn tries to land a sweep but no joy. Dorn keeping moving, preventing Harlamov from controlling successfully. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harlamov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dorn looking for a guillotine here but Harlamov defends easily.
Harlamov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Harlamov connects with a couple of short punches. Dorn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dorn wants to sweep here but Harlamov controlling him for the moment. Harlamov postures up and lands a big shot to Dorn's brow. Dorn wants to sweep here but Harlamov controlling him for the moment. Dorn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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Harlamov looking for submissions off his back.
Harlamov looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Harlamov is in trouble now - Dorn has advanced to mount! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Harlamov wants to control but Dorn is having none of it. Harlamov can't escape the position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Harlamov keeps trying to improve his position.
Dorn looking to secure an arm triangle but Harlamov defends it well. Harlamov is looking to get to half guard. Dorn trying to control but Harlamov is having none of it. Dorn controlling the pace for now. Dorn prevents Harlamov from getting the reversal.
Dorn working for a guillotine from mount but Harlamov is in no mood to give up. Harlamov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've been informed that Harlamov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Harlamov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Harlamov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Harlamov looks winded! Dorn trying to control but he's not successful this time. Dorn throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Dorn prevents Harlamov from getting the reversal.
Dorn looking to secure an arm triangle but Harlamov defends it well. Harlamov is squirming around, avoiding Dorn's attempts to control the action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Dorn will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A clash of legs there as Harlamov blocks the low kick. Ivan Dorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dorn leaves Harlamov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Dorn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Harlamov shoots in for a takedown but Dorn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Dorn throws a combination that misses
and Harlamov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harlamov. Harlamov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dorn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harlamov is aware though and is defending well. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harlamov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Harlamov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Dorn thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Harlamov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Dorn controls Harlamov momentarily but Harlamov frees himself. Harlamov with a nice head shot there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dorn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Harlamov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dorn has his foot on Harlamov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harlamov works his way back into a safe position though.
Dorn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Harlamov has passed into half guard!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Harlamov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dorn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harlamov pulls his head out easily. Dorn is trying to maintain the position but Harlamov is very close to passing his half guard. Harlamov looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Harlamov throws a strike but Dorn avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Dorn controlling Harlamov's posture. Harlamov slips nicely into half guard. Dorn is looking to improve his position.
Harlamov is trying to control. Dorn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Harlamov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorn looking for submissions off his back. Harlamov not landing any meaningful shots this time. Harlamov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Harlamov looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Harlamov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dorn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Harlamov is looking for a kimura here.
Harlamov is looking for a kimura here.
Dorn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Harlamov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Harlamov's back! Dorn not allowing Harlamov to control his hands.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorn is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Harlamov is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Dorn!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
43% |
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