PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between BIG CHEESEBURGER (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Kharkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CHEESEBURGER's entrance music is cheese burger song. A fine choice. Kharkov has chosen Sandstorm as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

CHEESEBURGER
vs
Kharkov

175 cm
26
306 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

210 cm
21
300 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Powerful

►Schwarzenegger Nutrition
►Schwarzenegger Nutrition

Amber Swan CBK
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, BIG CHEESEBURGER!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Grigori Kharkov!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
CHEESEBURGER pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
CHEESEBURGER keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

CHEESEBURGER gets in close and instigates a clinch.

CHEESEBURGER decides to pull guard.
Kharkov preventing the sweep.
CHEESEBURGER bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kharkov's guard.
CHEESEBURGER trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kharkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kharkov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

CHEESEBURGER is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kharkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kharkov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
CHEESEBURGER wants to control from the top but Kharkov keeps moving.
CHEESEBURGER trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

CHEESEBURGER is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kharkov's half guard.
CHEESEBURGER misses with a head shot. Kharkov uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharkov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
CHEESEBURGER thows a big elbow that misses.
Kharkov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for CHEESEBURGER!
CHEESEBURGER gets back to half guard.
CHEESEBURGER moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

CHEESEBURGER escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kharkov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kharkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kharkov is working CHEESEBURGER over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
CHEESEBURGER tries to land a sweep but no joy.

CHEESEBURGER has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kharkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kharkov connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
CHEESEBURGER is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kharkov striking from the bottom.
CHEESEBURGER 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.

CHEESEBURGER seems to be looking for submissions.

CHEESEBURGER is trying to work for a kimura but Kharkov is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kharkov can do anything to dispel that myth.
CHEESEBURGER is breathing heavily.
Kharkov manages to get to full guard.
Kharkov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kharkov striking off his back but it's not causing CHEESEBURGER any problems.
CHEESEBURGER won't allow Kharkov to sweep him here.
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.
CHEESEBURGER trying to control but Kharkov is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Kharkov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kharkov showed some decent athleticism there.
Kharkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Kharkov there.
Kharkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kharkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
CHEESEBURGER slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kharkov is in close to CHEESEBURGER's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kharkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kharkov stopping the sweep attempt from CHEESEBURGER.

CHEESEBURGER working for a triangle but Kharkov defends it easily.
Kharkov is working CHEESEBURGER over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharkov is pushing down on CHEESEBURGER's leg trying to pass to half guard. CHEESEBURGER is fighting to maintain full guard but Kharkov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kharkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
CHEESEBURGER slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
CHEESEBURGER has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kharkov has passed into side control.
CHEESEBURGER manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kharkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kharkov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
CHEESEBURGER postures up.

CHEESEBURGER drops back looking for a leg! Kharkov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kharkov manages to kick CHEESEBURGER off! CHEESEBURGER jumps back into Kharkov's guard.
CHEESEBURGER trying to control but Kharkov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Grigori Kharkov will probably get the nod.
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.

CHEESEBURGER shoots for a double leg takedown but Kharkov sprawls well. He's pushed CHEESEBURGER's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kharkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around CHEESEBURGER's waist but CHEESEBURGER gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kharkov off to one side.
Kharkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and CHEESEBURGER holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
CHEESEBURGER lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from CHEESEBURGER.

CHEESEBURGER manages to pull guard.
Kharkov throwing strikes but missing.
Kharkov preventing the sweep.
Kharkov is in close to CHEESEBURGER's body, working some short punches and elbows.
CHEESEBURGER manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kharkov manages to get himself to full guard.
CHEESEBURGER throwing strikes from guard but Kharkov blocks nicely.
Grigori Kharkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
CHEESEBURGER pushing down on Kharkov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharkov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

CHEESEBURGER is working for a kimura but Kharkov is defending it quite comfortably.
CHEESEBURGER throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
CHEESEBURGER looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

CHEESEBURGER is working for a kimura but Kharkov is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kharkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
CHEESEBURGER slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

CHEESEBURGER is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kharkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kharkov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
CHEESEBURGER trying to pass the guard but Kharkov defending well.
Kharkov manages to get to full guard.
CHEESEBURGER with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kharkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in CHEESEBURGER's guard.

CHEESEBURGER working for a triangle but Kharkov defends it easily.
Kharkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharkov won't allow CHEESEBURGER to sweep him here.
Kharkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kharkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
CHEESEBURGER not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kharkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kharkov stopping the sweep attempt from CHEESEBURGER.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kharkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kharkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
CHEESEBURGER avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
CHEESEBURGER looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kharkov is one step ahead there.
CHEESEBURGER is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
CHEESEBURGER is trying to keep Kharkov in close.
Kharkov distracts CHEESEBURGER with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

CHEESEBURGER has his foot on Kharkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kharkov works his way back into a safe position though.
CHEESEBURGER tries to land a sweep but no joy.
CHEESEBURGER might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kharkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kharkov stopping the sweep attempt from CHEESEBURGER.

CHEESEBURGER has his foot on Kharkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kharkov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kharkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

CHEESEBURGER has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kharkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kharkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grigori Kharkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kharkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and CHEESEBURGER holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kharkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but CHEESEBURGER gets the underhooks and prevents it.
CHEESEBURGER jumps guard but Kharkov stands there with CHEESEBURGER around his waist. CHEESEBURGER gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
CHEESEBURGER prevents a takedown attempt there.
BIG CHEESEBURGER has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grigori Kharkov.

CHEESEBURGER jumps guard.
Kharkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Kharkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of CHEESEBURGER's head.
CHEESEBURGER is trying to control the position but Kharkov postures up.
Kharkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
CHEESEBURGER controls Kharkov momentarily but Kharkov frees himself.
Kharkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CHEESEBURGER is keeping the position for now.

CHEESEBURGER throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kharkov escapes and throws CHEESEBURGER's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
CHEESEBURGER takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
CHEESEBURGER is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kharkov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
CHEESEBURGER gets back to full guard.
Kharkov chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now CHEESEBURGER is on top in guard.

CHEESEBURGER drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and CHEESEBURGER jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
CHEESEBURGER pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kharkov is keeping the position for now.

CHEESEBURGER drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kharkov dives on top into guard.
CHEESEBURGER tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kharkov chips away with some ground and pound.
Kharkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
CHEESEBURGER tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kharkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kharkov cracks CHEESEBURGER with a solid left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kharkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kharkov tries to free his leg and advance position but CHEESEBURGER is retaining full guard.
CHEESEBURGER wants to sweep here but Kharkov controlling him for the moment.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharkov is in close to CHEESEBURGER's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kharkov stands up over CHEESEBURGER, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kharkov working some strikes from top position.
CHEESEBURGER lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kharkov!
Kharkov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kharkov stands up over CHEESEBURGER, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
CHEESEBURGER working a defensive guard here.
Kharkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kharkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of CHEESEBURGER's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharkov postures up and lands a big shot to CHEESEBURGER's brow.
Kharkov thows a big elbow that misses.

CHEESEBURGER is looking for a triangle but Kharkov pushes his legs off easily.

CHEESEBURGER has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kharkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kharkov won't allow CHEESEBURGER to sweep him here.
Kharkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Kharkov lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kharkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kharkov chips away with some ground and pound.
Kharkov wants to pass the guard but CHEESEBURGER is keeping the position.
CHEESEBURGER is trying to keep Kharkov in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grigori Kharkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kharkov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Gold scores the fight for Grigori Kharkov!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Grigori Kharkov!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Grigori Kharkov!

Grigori Kharkov wins by unanimous decision!