PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abdulah Anahurak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Harlamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harlamov has chosen Elka - Gorod Obmana as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Anahurak
vs
Harlamov

182 cm
20
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abdulah Anahurak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Harlamov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anahurak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Harlamov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harlamov is looking to break free of the clinch but Anahurak has double underhooks.

Anahurak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Harlamov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Harlamov stands up.
Harlamov digs a good body shot into Anahurak's ribs.
Harlamov scores with a body shot.

Harlamov closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Harlamov.
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!
Anahurak tries to pull guard but Harlamov won't allow it.
Harlamov lands a body punch.
Harlamov wants to get back to striking at distance but Anahurak won't allow it.
Anahurak is trying to drag Harlamov to the mat but Harlamov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdulah Anahurak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anahurak is breathing heavily.
Anahurak tries to score a body lock takedown but Harlamov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anahurak tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Harlamov has Anahurak pressed against the cage.
Anahurak drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harlamov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Harlamov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Harlamov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Abdulah Anahurak has been cut.
Harlamov scores with a jab to the body.

Harlamov closes the distance and clinches.
Harlamov is trying to push Anahurak away but Anahurak has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Harlamov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harlamov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anahurak.
Harlamov wants to break free but Anahurak has control.
Anahurak is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Harlamov is defending well.
A hook to the body from Harlamov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harlamov has had enough of the clinch but Anahurak keeps him there for the moment.
Harlamov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harlamov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harlamov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Harlamov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anahurak.
Harlamov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Harlamov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harlamov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harlamov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Harlamov rushes Anahurak and presses him up against the cage.
Harlamov is trying to break free.
A body shot lands from Harlamov.
Harlamov tries to break the clinch but Anahurak is controlling the position.
Harlamov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harlamov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Harlamov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harlamov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Harlamov has managed to clinch.
Harlamov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anahurak backwards.
Harlamov tries to circle away but Anahurak has him pinned against the cage.
Harlamov working hard to break the clinch.

Harlamov breaks from the clinch.
Harlamov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harlamov lands a right hook to the body.
Harlamov jabs Anahurak to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Harlamov clinches.

Harlamov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harlamov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Harlamov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Anahurak did well to prevent Harlamov getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Harlamov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Harlamov closes the distance and pushes Anahurak back into the cage.
Harlamov pushes Anahurak back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Harlamov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anahurak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harlamov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anahurak's hands.
Yuri Harlamov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harlamov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Harlamov scores with a three punch combo!
Harlamov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Harlamov takes the fight into the clinch.
Anahurak is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harlamov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Harlamov breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Harlamov feints a jab promting Anahurak to slip. Harlamov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Anahurak slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Harlamov feints and as Anahurak raises his hands in defense, Harlamov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Harlamov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Harlamov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anahurak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harlamov defends it nicely.
Yuri Harlamov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harlamov lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anahurak is defended easily by Harlamov.

Harlamov clinches up with Anahurak and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlamov is trying to break the clinch but Anahurak has him pressed against the cage.
Anahurak tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdulah Anahurak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Harlamov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harlamov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harlamov wants to break free but Anahurak has control.
Anahurak looking to slow down the pace here.
Anahurak changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harlamov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Harlamov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Harlamov duly obliges.
Harlamov lands a nice shot to the body.
Harlamov fails to land with a series of punches.
Harlamov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov jabs at Anahurak's body.

Harlamov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harlamov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anahurak has him pressed against the cage.
Harlamov avoiding damage.
Anahurak has Harlamov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harlamov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harlamov is trying to force a seperation but Anahurak has the dominant position.
Harlamov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harlamov is trying to break the clinch but Anahurak is controlling him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harlamov.
Harlamov is trying to force a seperation but Anahurak has the dominant position.
Harlamov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anahurak has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Harlamov on the inside.
Harlamov working hard to break the clinch.
Harlamov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harlamov lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harlamov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anahurak drops his hands momentarily and Harlamov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Harlamov lands with a nice body punch.
Harlamov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Harlamov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harlamov feints a jab promting Anahurak to slip. Harlamov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Anahurak slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Anahurak gets caught flat footed, as Harlamov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Harlamov gets to his feet. Anahurak looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Harlamov throws a right and a left that Anahurak avoids nicely.

Harlamov dives in and scores a takedown into Anahurak's guard.
Anahurak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Harlamov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Harlamov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anahurak rather than just go for the knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anahurak.
Anahurak on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anahurak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harlamov scores with a jab to the body.
Harlamov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good exchange - Harlamov coming out on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harlamov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Donk. Harlamov catches Anahurak right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Harlamov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abdulah Anahurak's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Harlamov has managed to clinch.

Harlamov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Harlamov drives through and clinches with Anahurak against the cage.
Harlamov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harlamov is trying to force a seperation but Anahurak has the dominant position.
Anahurak has Harlamov pressed against the cage, preventing Harlamov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anahurak letting Harlamov take a breather here.
Anahurak tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Harlamov.

Harlamov breaks the clinch.

Harlamov instigates a clinch.
Anahurak looking for a takedown.
Harlamov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yuri Harlamov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Harlamov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Harlamov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harlamov lands with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlamov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Harlamov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Harlamov clinches with his opponent.

Harlamov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Harlamov does no damage.

Harlamov gets a double leg takedown into Anahurak's guard.

Harlamov gets to his feet. Anahurak looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Harlamov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Anahurak on his heels. He'll look to pass Anahurak's guard now, I'm sure.

Harlamov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Anahurak, up you get!
Abdulah Anahurak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Harlamov dives in and scores a takedown into Anahurak's guard.

Harlamov stands and steps away. Anahurak gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anahurak.

Harlamov rushes Anahurak and presses him up against the cage.

Harlamov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Harlamov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Anahurak manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Harlamov stands and steps away. Anahurak gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Harlamov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Anahurak to the mat! Anahurak manages to get full guard.

Anahurak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Harlamov stands up and waves to Anahurak to follow him.
Harlamov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Anahurak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harlamov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anahurak somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdulah Anahurak. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harlamov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anahurak's guard.

Harlamov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Harlamov pushes Anahurak up against the cage in a clinch.
Anahurak goes for a takedown attempt but Harlamov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harlamov digs a good hook to Anahurak's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anahurak under the eye.
Harlamov stuffs the takedown attempt from Anahurak. Anahurak gets slowly back to his feet.
Harlamov scores with the left hand. Anahurak knows he should have avoided that one.
Anahurak shoots in looking for a takedown. Harlamov tries to sprawl out of it but Anahurak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harlamov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Harlamov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Anahurak napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Harlamov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Harlamov rushes Anahurak and presses him up against the cage.
Abdulah Anahurak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anahurak keeps control of Harlamov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Harlamov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harlamov 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 25:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Harlamov!