PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghoul Ghotha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kharitonov
vs
Ghotha

207 cm
40
272 lbs
34 - 21 - 0

207 cm
42
272 lbs
40 - 38 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 34 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Kharitonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 38 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghoul Ghotha!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharitonov slaps away a takedown attempt from Ghotha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ghotha shoots in but Kharitonov avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Kharitonov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kharitonov is pulling down on Ghotha's head. It's preventing any offense from Ghotha, at least for the moment.
Kharitonov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ghotha content to stall in guard here.
Ghotha looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha is pushing down on Kharitonov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kharitonov is fighting to maintain full guard but Ghotha has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kharitonov trying to hold on to Ghotha's head to control him but Ghotha postures up.
Ghotha thows a huge punch but Kharitonov dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghotha missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ghotha.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Ghotha has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kharitonov working a defensive guard here.
Kharitonov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ghotha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ghotha wants to control from the top but Kharitonov keeps moving.
Ghotha scoring with some ground and pound.
Ghotha with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kharitonov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov working a defensive guard here.
Ghotha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ghotha lands a couple of digs.
Kharitonov has momentary wrist control but Ghotha slips an elbow through the middle.
Ghotha landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kharitonov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ghotha throws a big elbow that misses.
Kharitonov looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov keeping moving, preventing Ghotha from controlling successfully.
Kharitonov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ghotha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ghotha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kharitonov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghotha stands up over Kharitonov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kharitonov keeping full guard, as Ghotha tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghoul Ghotha dominated that round.
That's time! Kharitonov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ghotha misses with a looping left.

Kharitonov has closed the distance and engaged Ghotha in a clinch.
Kharitonov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ghotha backwards.
Ghotha goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kharitonov prevents it.
Kharitonov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ghothas head.
Kharitonov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghotha is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kharitonov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boris Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghoul Ghotha.
Kharitonov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ghotha is trying to drag Kharitonov to the mat but Kharitonov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kharitonov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ghotha tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kharitonov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ghotha backwards.
Ghotha is looking to break free of the clinch but Kharitonov has double underhooks.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kharitonov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha looking for a takedown.
Kharitonov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ghotha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghotha is trying to break the clinch but Kharitonov is controlling him.
Ghotha can't get the takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Ghotha's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kharitonov misses with the head strike.
Kharitonov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ghotha is breathing heavily.
Ghotha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ghotha tries to circle away but Kharitonov has him pinned against the cage.
Kharitonov lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Kharitonov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kharitonov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kharitonov lands a nice uppercut.
Kharitonov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Kharitonov on the inside.
Kharitonov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov cracks Ghotha with a nice body shot.
Kharitonov scores with a shot to the side of Ghotha's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov digs a right hand underneath Ghotha's ribcage. Ghotha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov scores with a shot to the side of Ghotha's head.
Ghotha takes a shot to the head.
Kharitonov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kharitonov digs a right hand underneath Ghotha's ribcage. Ghotha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kharitonov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ghothas head.
Kharitonov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kharitonov.
A left hand lands to the body for Kharitonov.
Kharitonov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kharitonov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kharitonov lands a right hand.
Kharitonov lands with a right to the head.

Kharitonov drops Ghotha onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ghotha is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Ghotha is rocked!
Kharitonov dips a shoulder and cracks Ghotha with a mighty uppercut! Ghotha falls back against the cage and Kharitonov unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ghotha is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kharitonov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Kharitonov!
A victorious Boris Kharitonov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.