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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Serg Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Hollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollins has chosen The Prodigy - Warrior's Dance as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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183 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Serg Kharitonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Hollins!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kharitonov thows a body shot but no joy.
Kharitonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kharitonov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hollins manages to avoid it.
Hollins throws a jab but it's blocked by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov lands a nice hook to Hollins's body. Hollins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hollins throws a right hand that Kharitonov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kharitonov also avoids with ease.
Hollins doesn't manage to clinch there - Kharitonov circles away.
Hollins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov misses with a wild body shot.
Kharitonov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kharitonov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hollins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kharitonov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kharitonov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hollins.
Hollins lands a jab to Kharitonov's midsection.
Kharitonov takes a swing at Hollins's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov misses with a shot to the body
and Hollins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hollins swinging wildly here.
Kharitonov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Hollins.
Hollins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hollins closes the distance and clinches.
Hollins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kharitonov.
Hollins working aggressively here.
Hollins can't find room to land a body shot as Kharitonov controls the action.
Kharitonov is trying to break the clinch but Hollins has him pressed against the cage.
Hollins missing with knees to the body.
Hollins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hollins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kharitonov avoids the elbow strike from Hollins, against the cage.
Hollins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hollins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Hollins.
Hollins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kharitonov is defending well for now.
Kharitonov tries to circle away but Hollins has him pinned against the cage.
Hollins can't find room to land a body shot as Kharitonov controls the action.
Kharitonov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kharitonov. Hollins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kharitonov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kharitonov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hollins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov throws a shot from downtown. Hollins moves away and avoids it.
Kharitonov slips under a jab from Hollins.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kharitonov. Hollins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kharitonov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Paul Hollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hollins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hollins throws a shot from downtown. Kharitonov moves away and avoids it.
Hollins throws a big shot that misses.
Kharitonov misses with a hook to the body
and Hollins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kharitonov misses the shot to the body.
Hollins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kharitonov. Hollins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serg Kharitonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Hollins.
Hollins is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hollins throws a good cross that connects.
Kharitonov scores with a shot to the body.
Hollins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kharitonov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kharitonov is looking to wear down Hollins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that Hollins semi-blocks.
Hollins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kharitonov.
Hollins lands with a right hand.
Kharitonov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hollins is just out of range.
Hollins might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kharitonov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hollins has time to react.
Hollins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hollins avoids a kick to the body.
Hollins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kharitonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hollins misses with a series of wild punches.
Kharitonov throws a right and a left that Hollins avoids nicely.
Hollins has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Serg Kharitonov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kharitonov throws a body punch but Hollins moves out of range.
Hollins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kharitonov misses with a shot to the body
and Hollins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kharitonov thows a body shot but no joy.
Kharitonov misses with a body shot.
Hollins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hollins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hollins throws a leg kick but Kharitonov checks it.
Kharitonov digs a good body shot into Hollins's ribs.
Kharitonov lands with a nice body punch.
Hollins throws a big shot that misses.
Hollins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kharitonov is trying to break free.
Kharitonov has had enough of the clinch but Hollins keeps him there for the moment.
Kharitonov breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollins throws a one two combo.
Kharitonov misses with a body shot
and Hollins counters with a stiff right hand.
Kharitonov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kharitonov lands a jab-cross combination.
Hollins fails to land with a series of punches.
Hollins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hollins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kharitonov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hollins.
Hollins avoids the body shot from Kharitonov.
The crowd cheers as Kharitonov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hollins doesn't seem phased though.
Donk. Kharitonov catches Hollins right on the button with a cross.
Hollins shoots in and drives through. Kharitonov sprawls well.
Serg Kharitonov is winning the standup battle so far.
Hollins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kharitonov's head.
Kharitonov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kharitonov just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollins throws a jab but it's blocked by Kharitonov.
Hollins throws a series of punches but Kharitonov moves out of range.
Hollins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kharitonov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hollins manages to avoid it.
Hollins misses with a double jab
and Kharitonov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hollins is breathing heavily.
Kharitonov misses with a wild body shot.
Hollins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hollins looks to clinch
and Kharitonov counters with a left and a right that stings Hollins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kharitonov looks to land a combination. Hollins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kharitonov connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollins tries to bum rush Kharitonov with a series of wild strikes but Kharitonov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hollins throws an overhand right that lands on Kharitonov's shoulder, as Kharitonov tries to avoid the shot.
Kharitonov connects with a jab.
Kharitonov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hollins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hollins avoids the body shot from Kharitonov.
Hollins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kharitonov is fending him off so far but Hollins persists. Nope, Kharitonov circles away and we're back to standing.
Hollins wants to clinch but Kharitonov slips to the side
and Kharitonov counters with a left to the body.
Kharitonov throws a hook but Hollins blocks it.
Kharitonov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hollins throws a head kick that misses.
Hollins avoids the body shot from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kharitonov lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov works Hollins's body with a nice hook.
Kharitonov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hollins is just out of range.
Kharitonov lands a nice looking body shot.
Hollins walks into a straight right hand from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kharitonov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kharitonov digs a good hook to Hollins's body.
Kharitonov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hollins is just out of range.
Kharitonov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hollins at a distance.
Kharitonov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kharitonov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kharitonov cracks Hollins with an open hand slap.
Kharitonov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serg Kharitonov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kharitonov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hollins scores with a three punch combo!
Kharitonov slips a jab from Hollins.
Hollins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kharitonov throws a body punch but Hollins moves out of range.
Hollins misses with a series of wild punches.
Kharitonov misses with a hook to the body
and Hollins counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kharitonov scores with a jab to the body.
Kharitonov thuds a left hand into Hollins's body.
Hollins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kharitonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kharitonov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hollins is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kharitonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hollins moves away.
Kharitonov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hollins in his tracks.
Kharitonov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kharitonov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hollins doesn't seem bothered though.
Kharitonov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kharitonov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hollins is looking to clinch but Kharitonov is avoiding it.
Kharitonov scores with a nice strike.
Kharitonov misses with a straight right.
Kharitonov scores with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Hollins misses the target.
Kharitonov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollins throws the left hand but Kharitonov avoids the punch easily.
Kharitonov stuns Hollins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kharitonov lands a slapping body shot.
Serg Kharitonov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kharitonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hollins moves away.
Kharitonov connects with a right hand. Hollins shakes it off.
Kharitonov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hollins.
Kharitonov scores with a hook.
Hollins throws a combination that misses
and Kharitonov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hollins thinking.
A low kick from Hollins misses
and Kharitonov counters with a nice body shot.
Hollins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kharitonov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kharitonov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hollins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kharitonov lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hollins manages to avoid it.
Kharitonov cracks Hollins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kharitonov swings for the body but Hollins moves out of range.
Kharitonov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kharitonov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kharitonov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hollins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kharitonov is looking to slow Hollins down with leg kicks.
Kharitonov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kharitonov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kharitonov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hollins can do to turn this around?
Kharitonov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hollins is out of range and Kharitonov settles back down.
Kharitonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kharitonov swinging wildly here.
Hollins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov jabs at Hollins's body.
Hollins loads up on a big right hand but Kharitonov slips the punch.
Kharitonov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kharitonov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kharitonov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hollins avoids the body shot from Kharitonov.
Hollins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kharitonov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paul Hollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kharitonov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hollins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kharitonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kharitonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kharitonov takes a swing at Hollins's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serg Kharitonov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kharitonov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serg Kharitonov!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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