PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Swade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Kharkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swade comes to the cage accompanied by Lange - Songless (Club Mix). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kharkov's choice of entrance music: Sandstorm. Grigori Kharkov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Swade
vs
Kharkov

185 cm
27
292 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

210 cm
22
300 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Conviction

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Swade!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grigori Kharkov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Swade pinned against the cage. Swade gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Kharkov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Swade to the mat! Swade manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kharkov postures up in Swade's guard and throws a big left but Swade blocks it.
Swade wants to sweep here but Kharkov controlling him for the moment.
Swade knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kharkov on the ground.
Kharkov throws and elbow that misses. Swade uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kharkov's guard. Nice move by Swade!
Kharkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Swade trying to control but Kharkov is working from the bottom.
Kharkov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kharkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kharkov, not yet.
Swade has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kharkov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Kharkov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Swade's half guard.
Kharkov thows a huge punch but Swade dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharkov wants to control but Swade is keeping him busy.
Swade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kharkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Swade trying to control from the bottom.
Kharkov is nestled in close to Swade, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Swade on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Swade tries to get out of the position.
Swade regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kharkov.
Swade controls Kharkov momentarily but Kharkov frees himself.
Kharkov trying to control but Swade is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kharkov throwing strikes but missing.
Kharkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swade is keeping the position for now.
Kharkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Swade looking to control but Kharkov passes into half guard.
Swade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Swade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kharkov.
Kharkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kharkov keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Swade tries to sprawl out of it but Kharkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swade manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Randy Swade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grigori Kharkov.
Swade throws a nice looking combination but Kharkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kharkov keeps the fight on the outside.

Swade clinches.
Kharkov has Swade pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Swade manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kharkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Swade prevents it.
Kharkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kharkov.
Swade misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Swade.
Swade lands a body shot.
Swade prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Swade.
Kharkov looks gassed!
Swade lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Swade.
Swade pushes Kharkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Swade.
Swade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Swade on the inside.
Swade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Swade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Swade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kharkov backwards.
Swade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kharkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Swade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Swade lands with a right to the head.
Swade lands an uppercut.
Swade gets through Kharkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Swade.
Swade pushes Kharkov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Swade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kharkov takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Swade dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kharkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Swade gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kharkov postures up in Swade's guard and throws a big left but Swade blocks it.
Kharkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kharkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Swade works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Swade wants to stand and escape but Kharkov is having none of it.
Kharkov distracts Swade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kharkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kharkov is breathing heavily.
Kharkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Swade might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Swade avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swade looking to control.
Swade 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.
Kharkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Swade working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kharkov.
Swade has momentary wrist control but Kharkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Kharkov throws and elbow that misses. Swade uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kharkov's guard. Nice move by Swade!
Swade trying to control the position from guard on top but Kharkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kharkov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

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.

Swade decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Swade doesn't manage to clinch there - Kharkov circles away.
Kharkov shoots in but no luck this time.
Kharkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kharkov shoots in but Swade avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kharkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Swade sprawls well. He's pushed Kharkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Randy Swade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grigori Kharkov.
Kharkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swade sprawls well. Swade wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kharkov gets slowly back to his feet.

Swade forces Kharkov back against the cage and clinches.
Swade lands a nice shot to the body.
Swade scores with a shot to the side of Kharkov's head.
Swade is leaning against Kharkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Swade.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Swade.
Swade scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Swade.
Swade pushes Kharkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Swade lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Swade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Swade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Swade lands a hook that snaps the head of Kharkov backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Swade fails to land.
Swade misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Swade.
Swade lands a hook that snaps the head of Kharkov backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Swade.
Swade misses with some punches.
Swade lands a nice shot to the body.
Swade lands with a right to the head.
Swade lands with a light punch inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Swade pushes Kharkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Swade.
Kharkov blocking some punches.
Swade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kharkov backwards.
Kharkov tries for a takedown but Swade manages to get underhooks.
A short left from Swade.
Still in the clinch, Swade scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Swade.
Swade lands with a light punch inside.
Swade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Swade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Swade is leaning against Kharkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Swade digs a right hand into Kharkov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kharkov's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kharkov goes for a takedown attempt but Swade pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Randy Swade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Swade dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kharkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kharkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swade sprawls well. Swade wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kharkov gets slowly back to his feet.

Kharkov 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.
Kharkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kharkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Swade works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kharkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kharkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Swade tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kharkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kharkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kharkov throws and elbow that misses. Swade uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kharkov's guard. Nice move by Swade!
Kharkov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Swade!
Swade just holding on.
Kharkov landing punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Kharkov.
Kharkov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kharkov with shots to the head and body - Swade looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kharkov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kharkov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Swade hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swade's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kharkov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kharkov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharkov with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kharkov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Kharkov.
The referee warns Swade that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Swade tries to hold on but Kharkov postures up.
Swade taking shots to the head.
Kharkov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Swade is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharkov with a couple of short strikes.
Kharkov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swade is in a horrible position here. Kharkov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kharkov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Swade looks a forlorn figure.
Kharkov landing punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kharkov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Swade hang on?
Kharkov raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grigori Kharkov really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kharkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swade swivels and escapes.
A slow jab from Swade misses its intended target.
Kharkov misses with a hook.
Kharkov fails to land the takedown.
Kharkov shoots for a takedown but Swade saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Randy Swade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grigori Kharkov.
Kharkov tries for a takedown but Swade sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kharkov dodges the punch combination from Swade.
Kharkov tries for a takedown but Swade sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Swade swings for the body but Kharkov moves out of range.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kharkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swade swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharkov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Swade tries to clinch there but Kharkov circles away.

Swade has Kharkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kharkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Randy Swade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Swade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Swade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Swade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Swade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Swade.
Swade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Swade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kharkov backwards.
Still in the clinch, Swade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Swade misses with a punch on the inside.
Swade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Swade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Swade misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swade lands a left hand.
Swade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Swade misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Swade.
Swade working aggressively here.
Swade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kharkov.
A hook to the body from Swade.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Swade misses with the head strike.
Kharkov blocks an uppercut.
Kharkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Swade is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Swade scores with a shot to the side of Kharkov's head.
Swade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kharkov backwards.
Kharkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Swade prevents it.
Swade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kharkov or not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Swade lands an uppercut.
A short right from Swade.
Swade scores with a shot to the side of Kharkov's head.
A short body shot lands from Swade as the two fighters clinch.
Swade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kharkov backwards.
Swade lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Swade - that landed with a thud.
Swade lands a shoulder strike.
Swade is working Kharkov over against the cage.
A short right from Swade.
Good body shot from Swade.
Swade lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Swade.
Swade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Swade.
Swade lands a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Swade.
Swade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kharkov.
Swade lands an uppercut.
Kharkov goes for a takedown attempt but Swade pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Swade has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Swade.
Swade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Swade pushes Kharkov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kharkov wants a takedown.
Swade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Swade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Swade is working Kharkov over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Swade had his way with Grigori Kharkov in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Good shot there by Swade.
Kharkov shoots in but Swade avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Swade forces Kharkov back against the cage and clinches.
Swade lands a body punch.
Swade cracks Kharkov with a nice body shot.
A short right from Swade.
Swade lands an uppercut.
A short left from Swade.
Swade digs a right hand into Kharkov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kharkov's gas tank.
Swade lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Swade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Swade lands a shot to the body.
Swade lands a shoulder strike.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kharkov takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Swade.
Swade lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kharkov goes for a takedown attempt but Swade pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Swade tries to close the distance and clinch but Kharkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Swade.

Swade closes the distance and clinches.
Kharkov wants a takedown.
Randy Swade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grigori Kharkov.
Swade is leaning against Kharkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Swade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Swade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kharkov takes a shot to the head.
Swade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Swade.
Swade lands a nice shot to the body.
Kharkov takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Swade.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Swade lands a left hand.
Swade cracks Kharkov with a nice body shot.
Swade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Swade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Swade on the inside.
A short uppercut from Swade.
Swade lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Swade.
A right hand to the body from Swade.
Swade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Swade on the inside.
Swade works on Kharkov's body with a couple of short punches.
Swade is leaning against Kharkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Swade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kharkov backwards.
Swade misses with the head strike.
Kharkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Swade avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kharkovs head.
Swade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Swade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Swade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Swade lands with a left to the head.
Swade prevents the takedown attempt.
Grigori Kharkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kharkov backwards.
Swade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Swade lands with a right to the head.
Swade digs a right hand underneath Kharkov's ribcage. Kharkov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Swade lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Swade.
Swade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Swade lands a body punch.
Swade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kharkov backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Swade.
Good body shot from Swade.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Swade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kharkov.
Swade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kharkov.
Still in the clinch, Swade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Swade lands a left hand.
Kharkov blocks an uppercut.
Swade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Swade prevents a takedown attempt there.
Swade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Swade working aggressively here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good body shot from Swade.
A nice right hand lands inside from Swade.
Swade lands a nice shot to the body.
Randy Swade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Swade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Swade scores with an uppercut up the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Swade showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Swade has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Randy Swade!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Randy Swade!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Randy Swade!

Randy Swade wins by unanimous decision!
Randy Swade retains his super heavyweight title!