GAMMA: Contenders #144 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Livingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Livingston has chosen CCR - Fortunate Son as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Akiyama
vs
Livingston

185 cm
26
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

179 cm
26
173 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Self confident

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshihiro Akiyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Floyd Livingston!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akiyama tries for a takedown but Livingston circles away easily

and Livingston counters with a shoot takedown. Akiyama fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Akiyama throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Livingston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Akiyama trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Akiyama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Livingston chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Livingston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Akiyama working a defensive guard here.
Akiyama keeping moving, preventing Livingston from controlling successfully.
Livingston tries to free his leg and advance position but Akiyama is retaining full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Livingston passes Akiyama's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Livingston looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Livingston has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

Livingston wants to finish this one by submission but Akiyama is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Livingston.

Livingston looking to secure an arm triangle but Akiyama defends it well.
Akiyama is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Livingston is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Akiyama is surviving well by controlling Livingston's body position as best he can.

Livingston jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Akiyama manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akiyama is not content to let Livingston control the position.
Livingston working away.
Livingston trying to control the position but Akiyama is working away.

Livingston tries for a kimura but Akiyama is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama is trying to improve his position.

Livingston is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Akiyama knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Livingston tries to move to mount but Akiyama blocks the move with his legs.
Akiyama is trying to control Livingston's posture but Livingston avoids it.

Livingston thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Livingston looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Livingston tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akiyama is trying to control Livingston's posture but Livingston avoids it.

Livingston is working to tighten is grip on Akiyama's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Akiyama has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Livingston is really squeezing tight and eventually Akiyama passes out! Livingston breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Floyd Livingston!
Our winner, Floyd Livingston, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Petri Saarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Kiedis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiedis has chosen Red Hot Chili Peppers - Higher Ground as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Saarinen
vs
Kiedis

190 cm
20
183 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Petri Saarinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, AJ Kiedis!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saarinen lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Saarinen as Kiedis shoots in.
Kiedis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kiedis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saarinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kiedis somewhat.
Saarinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saarinen lands with a slapping head kick.
Saarinen wants to clinch up but Kiedis keeps it at a distance.
Petri Saarinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarinen lands a high kick!
Petri Saarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saarinen connects with a high kick.
Saarinen scores with a head kick.

Kiedis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Saarinen to the ground. Kiedis is now in Saarinen's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Saarinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kiedis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kiedis trying to control but Saarinen is working from the bottom.
Kiedis throwing strikes but missing.

Saarinen is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kiedis rolls with it to try and escape but Saarinen cranks on the arm and Kiedis is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Petri Saarinen!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gorn Bicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gorn Bicki will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Williams
vs
Bicki

192 cm
21
285 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

200 cm
20
280 lbs
1 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorn Bicki!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Williams tries for a takedown but Bicki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bicki cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bicki cracks a nice hook into Williams's ribs.
Williams shoots in but Bicki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bicki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bicki passes Williams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Bicki is working for a submission of some sort.

Bicki seems to be working for a kimura but Williams defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Bicki has control of the leg.
Bicki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Bicki wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bicki is looking for a kimura but Williams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bicki to get the leverage.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Bicki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bicki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bicki moves nicely into side control.

Bicki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bicki working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to get back to half guard.

Bicki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bicki is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bicki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Williams, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gorn Bicki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bicki shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
Nice shot lands for Bicki.

Williams shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bicki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bicki holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bicki working a defensive guard here.
Williams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Bicki is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gorn Bicki was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bicki is looking to improve his position but Williams isn't that keen on the idea.
Williams trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bicki is trying to escape the mount.
Williams avoids the attempt from Bicki to control.
Bicki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bicki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Williams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Williams's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bicki struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Williams right now.
Bicki trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Bicki working for the choke.
Williams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bicki on the ground.

Bicki has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Williams has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bicki has the hooks in. Williams is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bicki working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bicki tries to keep control of the position but Williams is staying busy.
Williams rolls, trying to escape but Bicki keeps control of the position.

Bicki looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Williams taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gorn Bicki!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juan Cavero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Newman's choice of entrance music: Truth Is. Ali Newman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cavero
vs
Newman

191 cm
25
200 lbs
8 - 6 - 1

188 cm
29
202 lbs
13 - 15 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Cavero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ali Newman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newman misses with a hook.
Cavero slips a straight right by Newman.
Cavero listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Newman.

It looks like Juan Cavero has been cut.
Newman misses the jab.
Cavero misses with a few strikes there.

Newman sends Cavero crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Newman is motioning to the referee to let Cavero up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Cavero is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cavero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oh Cavero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circling - Cavero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cavero misses the shot to the body.
Newman misses with a left hand
and Cavero counters with a nice kick to the body.
Newman misses with an uppercut. Cavero saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Newman.
Cavero connects with a looping right hand.
Cavero smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
BAM! Newman delivers a spinning backfist that drops Cavero like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Ali Newman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Kingsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingsley comes to the cage accompanied by Blood Stained Nike's - Complete. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kingsley
vs
Gomez

175 cm
23
160 lbs
7 - 6 - 1

175 cm
28
175 lbs
13 - 18 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Kingsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingsley scores with a leg kick.
Gomez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gomez closes the distance and clinches up with Kingsley, looking for a takedown. Gomez pushes Kingsley against the cage but Kingsley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gomez throws a series of punches but Kingsley avoids them all with ease.
Kingsley throws a front kick aimed at Gomez's knee but Gomez avoids it well.
Gomez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kingsley avoids it really well and circles away.
Gomez misses with a hook. Kingsley ducked under it nicely.
Kingsley throws a one two combo.
Gomez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingsley was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomez.
Kingsley shoots for a double leg takedown but Gomez sprawls well. He's pushed Kingsley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez misses with a few strikes there.
Kyle Kingsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingsley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kingsley tries to avoid it but Gomez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kingsley to the ground. Kingsley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kyle Kingsley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Gomez.

Gomez shoots in and bounces Kingsley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gomez stops Kingsley from standing up.
Kingsley keeping full guard, as Gomez tries to pass.
Gomez prevents Kingsley from getting back to his feet.

Gomez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gomez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kingsley wants to stand but Gomez is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez slips nicely into half guard.

Gomez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kingsley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gomez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Gomez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kingsley can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gomez has control of Kingsley's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kingsley regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kingsley defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gomez.
Kingsley is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

Gomez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kingsley to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kingsley shrugs it off.
Kingsley is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gomez looking for a guillotine from mount but Kingsley is having none of it.
Kingsley is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gomez working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Gomez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kingsley is surviving well by controlling Gomez's body position as best he can.
Gomez won't let Kingsley get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gomez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kingsley turns into him and now he's in Gomez's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingsley tries to stand but Gomez is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jose Gomez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gomez scores a takedown into full mount!
You get the feeling that Kingsley really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Gomez is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Gomez extends the arm and Kingsley is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Gomez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bolodenka Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Brashears (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brashears is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Walk by Pantera. Bolodenka Kharitonov looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Kharitonov
vs
Brashears

185 cm
29
179 lbs
19 - 18 - 0

188 cm
25
180 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

MMA ANIMAL

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bolodenka Kharitonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Brashears!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Brashears.
Kharitonov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kharitonov blocks a head kick by Brashears.
Kharitonov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kharitonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brashears circles away quickly and effectively.
Brashears throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kharitonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brashears.
Both fighters circling a little - Brashears finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brashears shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kharitonov but Kharitonov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brashears throws a series of strikes that have Kharitonov backpedaling.
Brashears tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kharitonov was well out of range. Poor timing from Brashears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kharitonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brashears moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kharitonov throws a nice looking combination but Brashears bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kharitonov is breathing heavily.
Brashears pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brashears tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov blocks a head kick by Brashears.
Brashears looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kharitonov avoids the head kick by Brashears.
Kharitonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brashears misses with a body kick.
Kharitonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brashears misses with a head kick.
Brashears fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brashears avoids the head kick by Kharitonov.
A punch lands to the side of Kharitonov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Brashears.
Brashears goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brashears throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kharitonov counters with a nice leg kick.
Kharitonov throws a half hearted mid kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kharitonov.
Kharitonov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brashears back to the cage. Kharitonov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Brashears throws an overhand right that lands on Kharitonov's shoulder, as Kharitonov tries to avoid the shot.
Kharitonov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brashears scores with a head kick. Kharitonov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brashears connects with a looping right hand.

Brashears gets a takedown into half guard.
Kharitonov is trying to stand up here but Brashears is controlling him well.
Kharitonov wants to control but Brashears is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Brashears is working for a kimura but Kharitonov is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brashears is looking for a kimura here.
Brashears seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kharitonov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Brashears wants to work for an arm triangle but Kharitonov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kharitonov is refusing to be controlled, as Brashears sits in half guard.
Kharitonov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brashears is pressing down on Kharitonov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kharitonov is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brashears is looking to take a break and control but Kharitonov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brashears missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brashears not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kharitonov tries to roll over but Brashears keeps him under control.
Kharitonov is staying active underneath Brashears, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brashears looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Brashears is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Brashears 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.

Brashears throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brashears pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brashears scores with a body shot.
Brashears pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kharitonov lands with a nice combination. Brashears backs away looking to recover.

Kharitonov instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brashears just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kharitonov's brow.
Kharitonov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brashears utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brashears tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kharitonov avoids the elbow strike from Brashears, against the cage.
Brashears with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brashears landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brashears with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brashears pushes off an throws an elbow but Kharitonov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brashears tries to land knees in the clinch but Kharitonov avoids the damage to the body.
Brashears holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kharitonov working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brashears blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brashears with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brashears'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.
Kharitonov takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kharitonov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brashears throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brashears misses with a knee strike.
Brashears stalling in the clinch.
Kharitonov tries to work over Brashears's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kharitonov being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Brashears's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brandon Brashears.
Kharitonov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brashears lands a leg kick that knocks Kharitonov off balance momentarily.
Brashears will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kharitonov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brashears buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brashears throws a head kick but Kharitonov moves out of range.
Brashears throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kharitonov's head.
Brashears tries a head kick but it misses.
Brashears misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brashears misses with a body kick.
Kharitonov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kharitonov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brashears tries to close the distance and clinch but Kharitonov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brashears lands a leg kick that knocks Kharitonov off balance momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brashears misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kharitonov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brashears.
Bolodenka Kharitonov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kharitonov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brashears as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Brashears showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kharitonov misses with a double jab.
Brashears throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brashears tries a head kick but it misses.
Kharitonov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brashears counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brashears showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov throws a right and a left that Brashears avoids nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brashears.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brashears.
Kharitonov blocks a head kick by Brashears.
Brashears throws a head kick that misses.
Kharitonov connects with a body shot that sends Brashears's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brashears tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brashears lands a head kick!

Brashears rushes Kharitonov and presses him up against the cage.
Kharitonov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brashears has him pressed against the cage.
Brashears is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brashears with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brashears throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kharitonov blocks it with crossed arms.
Brashears connects with a knee to the head.
Brashears throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kharitonov blocks it with crossed arms.
Brashears throws an elbow but it misses.
Kharitonov working hard to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kharitonov breaks from the clinch.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses
and Brashears counters with a head kick. That will keep Kharitonov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Brashears throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kharitonov misses with a double jab.
Crunch! Brashears slams his shin into Kharitonov's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brashears fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Brashears.
Brashears avoids a kick to the body.
Brashears lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kharitonov takes a step back to recover.
Brashears wants to clinch.
Kharitonov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brandon Brashears is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brashears lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brashears lands with a kick to the temple. Kharitonov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brashears throws a head kick that misses.
Kharitonov looks to score with a jab to the body but Brashears is just out of range.
Brashears lands a right hook to the body.
Brandon Brashears seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kharitonov throws a series of punches but Brashears avoids them all with ease.
Kharitonov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brashears throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brashears tries a head kick but it misses.
Brashears shoots in looking for a takedown. Kharitonov tries to sprawl out of it but Brashears keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kharitonov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov throws a sloppy head kick and Brashears moves out of range easily.
Brashears misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brashears misses with a wild combination.
Brashears avoids the head kick by Kharitonov.
Bolodenka Kharitonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brashears shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kharitonov pinned against the cage. Kharitonov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bolodenka Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Brashears.
Brashears throws a series of punches but Kharitonov moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kharitonov throws a right and a left that Brashears avoids nicely.
Kharitonov throws a right and a left that Brashears avoids nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Brashears comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brashears 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Brandon Brashears!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Brandon Brashears!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Brandon Brashears!

Brandon Brashears wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Brandon Brashears thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.