PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between BIG STYLE (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Kharkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

STYLE
vs
Kharkov

205 cm
23
287 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

210 cm
18
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Determined

Syndicate Drugs
Knock Out Fight Gear

Diamond Design Clothing
CROWN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, BIG STYLE!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grigori Kharkov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
STYLE shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kharkov as he avoids it easily.
STYLE shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kharkov stuffs the takedown attempt from STYLE. STYLE gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BIG STYLE. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kharkov stuffs the takedown attempt from STYLE. STYLE gets slowly back to his feet.

STYLE scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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.

STYLE is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kharkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
STYLE throws a strike aimed at the side of Kharkov's head but Kharkov avoids it well.
Kharkov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked STYLE off and has taken his back!
Kharkov doesn't have the hooks in and STYLE manages to turn into his guard.
Kharkov trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharkov pulls STYLE in to control the position.
STYLE tries to free his leg and advance position but Kharkov is retaining full guard.
STYLE missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kharkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
STYLE thows a big elbow that misses.
STYLE stands and throws Kharkov's legs to the side, diving into side control.

STYLE tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no STYLE has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
STYLE working the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
STYLE creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kharkov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ground and pound from STYLE seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
STYLE 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.
Kharkov holding on.
Kharkov wants to control but STYLE postures up.
STYLE misses with the ground and pound.
Kharkov regains half guard.

STYLE is working for a submission of some sort.
Kharkov wants to control but STYLE is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
STYLE thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kharkov to regain full guard.
STYLE thows a big elbow that misses.
Kharkov controlling STYLE's posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
STYLE throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kharkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from STYLE.

STYLE drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kharkov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kharkov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kharkov!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kharkov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kharkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with STYLE. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kharkov trying to control the action but STYLE is working from the bottom.
Kharkov controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kharkov working the ground and pound.
STYLE gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
STYLE is not content to let Kharkov control the position.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

STYLE shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
STYLE shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kharkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
STYLE looks for a takedown but Kharkov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BIG STYLE. That's going to take a lot out of him.
STYLE shoots in looking for a takedown. Kharkov tries to sprawl out of it but STYLE keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Kharkov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Kharkov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kharkov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
STYLE is looking to regain half guard here but Kharkov keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharkov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down STYLE's shoulder. That is not cool.
STYLE gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kharkov stalling.
STYLE tries to roll over but Kharkov keeps him under control.
Kharkov sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
STYLE wants to improve his position but Kharkov is controlling well.
STYLE is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kharkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kharkov's back!

STYLE is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kharkov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

STYLE is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kharkov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kharkov for a finish.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kharkov is really stuck here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kharkov is having to fend off submission attempts from STYLE, who is looking to sink in the choke. STYLE doesn't have the hooks in though and Kharkov manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.

STYLE is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kharkov controlling from the top position.
Kharkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. STYLE is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
STYLE looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kharkov is one step ahead there.
Kharkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kharkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kharkov wants to control from the top but STYLE keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

STYLE had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kharkov is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. STYLE Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kharkov's back instead.

STYLE is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kharkov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Grigori Kharkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! STYLE's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kharkov.
STYLE manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kharkov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
STYLE wants to improve his position but Kharkov is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharkov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Despite being in the dominant position, Grigori Kharkov just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
STYLE tries to clinch but Kharkov moves out of range.
STYLE with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kharkov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in STYLE's guard now.
Kharkov content to stall in guard here.
STYLE looking for a sweep. Not yet STYLE, not yet.

STYLE 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.

STYLE 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharkov pushing down on STYLE's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kharkov prevents STYLE from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kharkov in particular looking to stall.
STYLE tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
STYLE tries to roll over but Kharkov keeps him under control.
Kharkov is trying to control the action in half guard but STYLE is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
STYLE misses with some strikes from the bottom.

STYLE looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kharkov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
STYLE with a lazy takedown attempt

so Kharkov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kharkov sitting in guard, not really doing much.

STYLE 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
STYLE wants to sweep but no luck.
BIG STYLE has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kharkov stays in close to STYLE's body and controls the position.
Kharkov stopping the sweep attempt from STYLE.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grigori Kharkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kharkov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigori Kharkov!
Grigori Kharkov is the new super heavyweight champion!