PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Autumn Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter comes into the arena with Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys blaring out of the sound system. Kharitonov has chosen 2pac-Tupac EveryThing They Owe as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sergei Kharitonov enters the cage!

Hunter
vs
Kharitonov

200 cm
32
276 lbs
26 - 10 - 1

196 cm
32
204 lbs
22 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Autumn Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergei Kharitonov!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter punishes Kharitonov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kharitonov misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Hunter.
Hunter moves away from the strike by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunter closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Sergei Kharitonov has been cut.
Kharitonov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kharitonov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kharitonov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kharitonov's coach down at GreatWall MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kharitonov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kharitonov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Hunter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hunter.
Kharitonov blocks the body kick.
Hunter misses with a hook. Kharitonov ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Hunter.
Hunter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kharitonov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hunter checks it well.
Kharitonov misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunter.
Hunter bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hunter tries a head kick but it misses.
Kharitonov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunter is looking to clinch.
Kharitonov lands the left hand.
Hunter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hunter, as that shot connected.
Hunter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kharitonov.
Autumn Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Hunter.

That has opened up Sergei Kharitonov's cut even more.
Kharitonov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kharitonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunter.
Hunter scores with a sloppy right hand. Kharitonov should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hunter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kharitonov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kharitonov checks the leg kick.
Hunter lands with an uppercut that bounces Kharitonov off the cage and back into range.
Kharitonov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hunter checks it well.
Kharitonov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kharitonov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kharitonov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunter.
Kharitonov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kharitonov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kharitonov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kharitonov.
Hunter misses with a straight left.
Kharitonov throws a lazy uppercut

and Hunter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kharitonov's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter misses with a knee strike.
Hunter prevents Kharitonov from breaking the clinch.
Hunter misses with a body punch.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Kharitonov.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Hunter looking to slow down the pace here.
Hunter slows down the pace here.
Hunter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kharitonov avoids it.
Hunter landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kharitonov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hunter or not.
Kharitonov tries to throw a body punch but Hunter avoids it by throwing Kharitonov back against the cage.

Kharitonov breaks from the clinch.
Hunter moves out of range as Kharitonov throws a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter moves away from the strike by Kharitonov.
A lazy left from Kharitonov finds it's target.
Jab from Kharitonov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter defending well as Kharitonov loads up on a big left hand.
Kharitonov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunter.
Hunter avoids the body shot from Kharitonov.
A big right from Hunter misses.
Hunter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kharitonov.
Hunter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunter throws a body punch but Kharitonov moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kharitonov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kharitonov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kharitonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Autumn Hunter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sergei Kharitonov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hunter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kharitonov.
Hunter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hunter cracks Kharitonov with a good jab.
A low kick from Hunter is predictable there
and Kharitonov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kharitonov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunter goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kharitonov ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
Autumn Hunter is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunter misses with a right hand
and Kharitonov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kharitonov throws out a powerful jab.
Hunter works Kharitonov's body with a nice hook.
Kharitonov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hunter thuds his shin into the meat of Kharitonov's side.
Kharitonov cracks Hunter with a good jab.
Kharitonov loads up on a big right hand but Hunter slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter scores with a nice body kick.
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kharitonov moves away.
Hunter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kharitonov lands a jab.
Kharitonov avoids the body shot from Hunter.
A combination from Hunter does no damage.
Kharitonov digs a good hook to Hunter's body.
Hunter lands with a good body shot.
Kharitonov punishes Hunter's body with a nice straight punch.
Kharitonov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kharitonov scores with a punch to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter misses with a hook.
Kharitonov throws a hook to the side of Hunter's head but Hunter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kharitonov cracks the inside of Hunter's front leg.
Kharitonov lands with a right hand.
Kharitonov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range.
A jab from Hunter finds it's way through Kharitonov's defenses.

The cut above Sergei Kharitonov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Danga de danga de dang - Hunter scores with a four punch combination!
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch but Kharitonov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunter misses with a hook
and Kharitonov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kharitonov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunter throws a leg kick but Kharitonov moved away.
Kharitonov misses with a body kick.
Hunter throws a head kick but Kharitonov moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov lands a really nice looking cross but Hunter seems unphased.
Kharitonov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunter manages to avoid it.
Hunter checks the leg kick.
Hunter misses with a looping left.
Kharitonov looks for the body kick but Hunter saw that one coming.
Hunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hunter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hunter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Kharitonov.
Hunter throws a hook to the side of Kharitonov's head but Kharitonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kharitonov lands a lovely overhand right.
Hunter throws a leg kick but Kharitonov sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hunter missing with a left hand there. Kharitonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter throws a big shot that misses.
Hunter lands with a straight right. Kharitonov didn't see that one coming.
Kharitonov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunter throws a leg kick that misses.
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kharitonov misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kharitonov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunter to score with a decent uppercut.
Hunter misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sergei Kharitonov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sergei Kharitonov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A decent looking body kick lands there for Kharitonov.
Hunter misses the body punch
and Kharitonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunter misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hunter tries to clinch up but Kharitonov circles away and keeps his distance.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kharitonov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kharitonov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kharitonov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter needs to keep his hands up - Kharitonov had a free shot at his head there.
Nice body kick from Kharitonov.
That kick from Kharitonov tenderised Hunter's leg. Hunter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kharitonov lands with a hook. Hunter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kharitonov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kharitonov cracks a nice hook into Hunter's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kharitonov lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kharitonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses.
Kharitonov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hunter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kharitonov. Hunter shrugs it off though.
Kharitonov lands with a nice body kick.
Kharitonov moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kharitonov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kharitonov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kharitonov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kharitonov. Kharitonov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kharitonov lunges at Hunter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hunter's hand.
Kharitonov misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter looks to throw a body kick
and Kharitonov counters with a right hand to the body.
Kharitonov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hunter under the eye.
Decent striking displayed by Kharitonov there.
Hunter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hunter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hunter throws an off balance right hand
and Kharitonov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Hunter is rocked!
Hunter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kharitonov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kharitonov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Hunter misses.
Hunter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kharitonov is out of range and Hunter settles back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kharitonov is out of range.
Kharitonov misses with a body kick.
Kharitonov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hunter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kharitonov under the eye.
A jab from Kharitonov does it's job there.
Hunter slips a jab from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov swings for the body but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter misses with a lunging right hand
and Kharitonov counters with a thumping low kick.
Kharitonov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hunter is out of range.
Hunter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kharitonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunter circles away quickly and effectively.
Kharitonov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Hunter has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kharitonov breaks the clinch.
Kharitonov misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Kharitonov blocks the low kick.
Hunter misses with a double jab.
Hunter throws a sloppy body shot
and Kharitonov counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunter lands with a shot to the body.
Hunter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hunter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter throws a low kick but Kharitonov avoids it.
Kharitonov tries to bum rush Hunter with a series of wild strikes but Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunter moves away from the strike by Kharitonov.
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Hunter throws a hook but Kharitonov blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Kharitonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kharitonov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Kharitonov!
After winning the bout, Sergei Kharitonov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.