PBP Commentary

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). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Harlamov
vs
Hall

206 cm
35
275 lbs
27 - 12 - 0

186 cm
34
213 lbs
18 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 27 - 12 - 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 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonathan Hall!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Hall.

Harlamov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Harlamov postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard.

Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Harlamov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall passes Harlamov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hall trying to control from half guard but Harlamov is working away.

Harlamov actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Harlamov looking for submissions off his back.

Harlamov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlamov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hall moves into full mount! Harlamov won't be happy about that!
Hall tries to control but Harlamov wriggling away.
Harlamov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall controlling his opponent.
Harlamov wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall lands a big shot there that rocks Harlamov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hall controlling his opponent.
Hall wants to control the pace but Harlamov is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall avoids the attempt from Harlamov to control.
Hall is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Harlamov tries to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Harlamov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Harlamov tries to lock up and control but Hall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Harlamov is looking to improve his position but Hall isn't that keen on the idea.
Harlamov tries to hold on but Hall postures up.
Hall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harlamov is looking to escape.
Harlamov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall tries to control but Harlamov wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov tries to lock up and control but Hall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hall scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Harlamov?
Hall content just to control the position here.
Harlamov is trying to escape the mount.
Hall content just to control the position here.
Harlamov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hall wants to control but instead Harlamov manages to regain half guard.

Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harlamov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hall jumps into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov is not content to let Hall control the position.
Harlamov tries to bench press Hall off him but Hall keeps the position.
Harlamov struggling a bit here.
Harlamov is looking to regain half guard here but Hall keeps moving and retains side control.
Hall controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Harlamov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hall controlling from side mount.
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 fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Harlamov is out of range.
Harlamov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hall tries to avoid it but Harlamov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hall to the ground. Hall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harlamov needs to keep his hands up - Hall had a free shot at his head there.
Hall looks to land a body kick but Harlamov moved away.
Hall swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Harlamov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Harlamov.
Harlamov prevents Hall from improving his position.

Harlamov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hall defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Harlamov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hall has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall tries to roll over but Harlamov keeps him under control.
Harlamov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Harlamov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hall has managed to free his arm - good work.

Harlamov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hall is just riding it out for now. Harlamov eventually gives up the hold.
Hall moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harlamov lands a couple of elbows.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
We've been hearing that Harlamov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Harlamov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Harlamov is looking to work some ground and pound but Hall has wrist control.
Harlamov with a nice head shot there.
Hall keeping full guard, as Harlamov tries to pass.
Hall has momentary wrist control but Harlamov slips an elbow through the middle.
Harlamov postures up.
Harlamov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harlamov postures up.
Harlamov with a nice head shot there.
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.
Hall controlling Harlamov's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harlamov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hall is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hall has escaped and now he's on top!

Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Harlamov keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harlamov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hall trying to control but Harlamov is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Harlamov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hall defends well.

Harlamov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Harlamov looking for a guillotine here but Hall defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Harlamov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garik Harlamov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hall wants it to stay on the feet.

Harlamov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hall tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Harlamov is in Hall's guard.
Hall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

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

Harlamov working for a triangle but Hall defends it easily.

Harlamov is looking for a triangle but Hall pushes his legs off easily.

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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Harlamov working for a triangle but Hall defends it easily.
Hall wants to control from the top but Harlamov keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harlamov keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.

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 controlling from the top position.

Harlamov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Hall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hall stands up over Harlamov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hall wants to control from the top but Harlamov keeps moving.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harlamov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harlamov keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall is in close to Harlamov's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Harlamov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hall is stalling in the full guard.

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 loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall trying to control but Harlamov is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Harlamov trying to keep a closed guard but Hall is proving a slippery customer.
Hall stands and throws Harlamov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hall throws an elbow but Harlamov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Harlamov is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall slows the pace down.
Harlamov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall cracks Harlamov with a big right hand but Harlamov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Harlamov tries to bench press Hall off him but Hall keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall taking a breather here.
Hall landing strikes.
Harlamov gets back to half guard.
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Harlamov looking for submissions off his back.
Harlamov is not content to let Hall control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Harlamov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jonathan Hall just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Harlamov fails with a takedown attempt.
Garik Harlamov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall scores with a leg kick.
Harlamov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hall.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harlamov.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall throws a push kick but Harlamov slaps the foot to one side.
Hall leaves Harlamov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garik Harlamov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall is looking to land body kicks.
Harlamov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hall's waist but Hall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harlamov off to one side.
Harlamov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hall motions for Harlamov to come forward. Hall throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harlamov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Harlamov checks a leg kick.
Harlamov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hall. Hall obviously looking to wear him down.
Harlamov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harlamov.
Hall connects with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jonathan Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harlamov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hall to score with a decent uppercut.
Hall scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hall scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harlamov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harlamov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
Harlamov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Harlamov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hall circles away.
Hall with the counter takedown but Harlamov avoids it easily.
Harlamov fails with a takedown attempt.
Jonathan Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harlamov tries for a takedown but Hall circles away easily

and Hall counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
Hall passes to full mount!
Hall wants to control the pace but Harlamov is squirming around nicely.
Hall working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hall raining down shots from the mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall wants to control the pace but Harlamov is squirming around nicely.
Harlamov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harlamov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harlamov won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Harlamov stands up over Hall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Hall dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Harlamov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harlamov shoots for a takedown but Hall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hall throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Harlamov moved out of range nicely.
Jab by Hall.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harlamov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garik Harlamov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harlamov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Harlamov's guard.
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.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Harlamov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Harlamov looking for a guillotine here but Hall defends easily.

Harlamov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hall advances position into side control!
Hall working the body and head with strikes.
Hall trying to control the action but Harlamov is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov manages to get back to half guard.
Harlamov is trying to control but can't.

Harlamov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hall is keen to just control but Harlamov is a slippery customer.
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.

Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall is controlling the pace.
Hall wants to control but Harlamov is keeping him busy.
Harlamov trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garik Harlamov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harlamov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Harlamov fails with a takedown attempt.
Hall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harlamov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hall as he jumps to the side.
Hall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Harlamov's head.
Harlamov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hall sprawls well. Hall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harlamov gets slowly back to his feet.
Hall throws a jab when Harlamov was well out of range.
Harlamov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hall but Hall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Hall tries to counter it with a takedown but Harlamov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harlamov has a takedown stuffed.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hall defending well as Harlamov loads up on a big left hand.

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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Hall!
Jonathan Hall is the new super heavyweight champion!