PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garik Harlamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is UFC: Closer to the Edge (Jared Leto). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Williams
vs
Harlamov

193 cm
39
275 lbs
41 - 17 - 1

206 cm
38
275 lbs
35 - 17 - 0

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World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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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 41 - 17 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Simon Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garik Harlamov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps Harlamov's head back.
Harlamov fails with the takedown.
Williams throws the left hand but Harlamov avoids the punch easily.
Williams tries to land a front kick but Harlamov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Harlamov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Williams defends it well.
Harlamov shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Harlamov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Simon Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garik Harlamov.
Nice defenses there by Harlamov.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simon Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Williams has managed to clinch.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams pressing his opponent against the cage.
Harlamov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williams pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams presses Harlamov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Williams slows down the pace here.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harlamov tries to score a body lock takedown but Williams shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Harlamov wants a takedown but no success here.

Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harlamov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Harlamov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Harlamov backs away, Williams returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Williams looks for the body kick but Harlamov saw that one coming.
Harlamov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Harlamov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harlamov.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams throws a hook but Harlamov blocks it.
Harlamov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Simon Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Williams moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams has Harlamov pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Williams scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harlamov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Williams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harlamov.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams controlling the action here for a moment.
Williams misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov wants to take the fight to the mat but Williams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Williams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Williams is pushing Harlamov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Harlamov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williams prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Harlamov uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams lands with a light punch inside.
Williams cracks Harlamov with a nice body shot.
Williams lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Williams dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Harlamov shoots and misses

and Williams counters by moving into the clinch.
Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harlamov's elbow.
Williams slowing the pace effectively.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Williams scores with a nice short uppercut.
Williams lands a left hand.
Harlamov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harlamov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams just leaning against Harlamov, taking a breather.
Harlamov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harlamov can do to turn this around?
Williams pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlamov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Simon Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garik Harlamov.
Williams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Harlamov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Williams prevents it.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Harlamov controls his hands.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simon Williams has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Williams lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harlamov is breathing heavily.
Williams's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harlamov.
Harlamov is trying to pull guard but Williams turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Williams gets underhooks to prevent Harlamov's takedown attempt.
Harlamov takes a shot to the head.
Williams's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Harlamov avoiding damage as Williams throws knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Williams.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harlamov blocks a body shot from Williams.
A right hook to the body lands for Williams.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams effectively controlling the action here.
Williams misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harlamov.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harlamov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Williams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harlamov fails to pull guard.
Williams taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Williams is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Harlamov blocking some punches.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harlamov backwards.
Williams is leaning against Harlamov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harlamov wants to take the fight to the mat but Williams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Williams dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Williams is looking to clinch.
Harlamov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Harlamov or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams, which made it look bad.
Harlamov moves out of range as Williams throws a body kick.
Harlamov feints the counter takedown.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harlamov tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Williams.
Harlamov with the counter takedown but Williams avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Williams.
Williams with a hook.
Williams feints and then cracks Harlamov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harlamov down.
Harlamov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harlamov shoots and misses

and Williams holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Simon Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garik Harlamov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlamov blocking some punches.
Williams slows down the pace here.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harlamov.
Harlamov tries to pull guard but Williams holds him up against the cage and eventually Harlamov drops back down to his feet.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Williams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harlamov avoids it.
Harlamov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Williams gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Harlamov avoiding damage as Williams throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov blocks an uppercut.
Williams dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Williams is stalling here.
A hook to the body from Williams.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Williams.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams lands with a light punch inside.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Harlamov is trying to drag Williams to the mat but Williams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Williams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harlamov blocks it with crossed arms.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Harlamov is looking for a takedown.

Harlamov manages to pull guard.
Williams wants to stand but Harlamov is controlling his posture from full guard.

Harlamov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Harlamov looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
Williams is stalling in the full guard.

Harlamov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Williams defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Harlamov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Williams clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Williams thumps Harlamov with a low kick.
Harlamov fails with the takedown.
Williams throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harlamov feints the counter takedown.
Harlamov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Harlamov looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams scores with a push kick.
Williams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Harlamov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simon Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garik Harlamov.
Harlamov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams thumps Harlamov with a low kick.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.

Williams rushes Harlamov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Harlamov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams cracks Harlamov with a nice body shot.
Williams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harlamovs head.

Williams manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Williams throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Williams lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harlamov doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams looks to land a body kick but Harlamov moved away.
Harlamov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Harlamov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Williams jabs Harlamov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Williams scores with a body shot.

Williams clinches.
Williams gets through Harlamov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harlamov managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
Williams working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams presses Harlamov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Harlamov shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Williams is looking for a counter combo.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams cracks Harlamov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Williams works on Harlamov's body with a couple of short punches.
Harlamov letting Williams take a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harlamov blocks it with crossed arms.
Williams leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
Harlamov being controlled against the cage.
Williams stops a takedown attempt from Harlamov.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
Williams landing knees to the head.

It looks like Garik Harlamov has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Harlamov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Williams had his way with Garik Harlamov in that round.
The cut man is working on Garik Harlamov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Harlamov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Williams with a nice cross.
Williams throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williams. That's going to slow Harlamov down.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harlamov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harlamov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harlamov.
Harlamov with the counter takedown but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams thuds a left hand into Harlamov's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams jabs Harlamov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harlamov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harlamov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Harlamov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Williams throws a body kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Harlamov shoots in.
Williams jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Harlamov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Williams throws a body kick that misses.
Harlamov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Harlamov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simon Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garik Harlamov.

Williams clinches with his opponent.
Williams scores with a shot to the side of Harlamov's head.
Williams is stalling here.
Williams works on Harlamov's body with a couple of short punches.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Williams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harlamov backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Williams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Williams gets underhooks to prevent Harlamov's takedown attempt.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harlamov.
Williams dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Harlamov uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harlamov is working for takedown but Williams is calmly controlling the position for now.
Williams scores with a knee to the head.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Harlamov uses good head movement to avoid it.

Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garik Harlamov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams throws a front kick that sends Harlamov stumbling back into the cage.
Harlamov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harlamov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a jab to Harlamov's midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Harlamov shoots in.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Williams thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Harlamov if he has to take too many more of those.
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!
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams tries to clinch up but Harlamov circles away and keeps his distance.
Harlamov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Williams defends it well.
Williams thuds his shin into the meat of Harlamov's side.
Williams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Williams connects with the punch.
Williams lands with a thumping leg kick.
Williams throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williams, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 50:41
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:41
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:41

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Williams!
Simon Williams retains his super heavyweight title!