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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sir Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Branco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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258 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sir Kharitonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Branco!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharitonov misses with the combination.
Branco rushes Kharitonov and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from Branco.
Branco fails to pull guard.
Kharitonov has had enough of the clinch but Branco keeps him there for the moment.
Branco throws a punch but it's blocked by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov wants to get back to striking at distance but Branco won't allow it.
Kharitonov is pressed up against the cage. Branco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kharitonov down to the mat. Kharitonov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Branco should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kharitonov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Branco momentarily.
It looks like Rafael Branco has been cut.
Branco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sir Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Branco.
Kharitonov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Branco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kharitonov circles away.
Kharitonov tries to clinch up.
Kharitonov tries to clinch
and Branco counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kharitonov's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branco is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kharitonov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Branco won't allow Kharitonov to sweep him here.
Kharitonov seems keen to control Branco's posture.
Kharitonov is looking for a triangle but Branco pushes his legs off easily.
Branco decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Branco has eaten all the pies!
Kharitonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Branco throws out the jab.
Branco shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Branco showed some decent athleticism there.
Branco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kharitonov defending well though.
Kharitonov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kharitonov tries to get out of the position.
Branco not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Branco performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov wants to sweep but Branco has passed to side control!
Kharitonov is trying to control Branco's posture but Branco avoids it.
Kharitonov tries to buck Branco off but Branco is having none of it.
Kharitonov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Branco presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Branco lands a heavy elbow.
Kharitonov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Branco on the ground.
Branco unloading with bombs!
Kharitonov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Branco with a couple of short strikes.
Branco avoids the attempt from Kharitonov to control.
Branco thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branco thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kharitonov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kharitonov is squirming around, avoiding Branco's attempts to control the action.
Kharitonov wants to hold on but Branco pushes him away.
Branco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kharitonov working to try and regain half guard.
Branco tries to control but Kharitonov wriggling away.
You get the feeling that Kharitonov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kharitonov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Branco tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Branco is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kharitonov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kharitonov!
Branco looks gassed!
Branco keeping full guard, as Kharitonov tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Branco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kharitonov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kharitonov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Branco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kharitonov throws a strike but Branco rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Branco with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Branco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kharitonov pushes Branco off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sir Kharitonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Branco closes the distance and clinches.
Kharitonov tries to break the clinch but Branco is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Branco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Branco's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A combination from Kharitonov does no damage.
Kharitonov tries to clinch but Branco moves away
and Branco counters by clinching up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kharitonov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kharitonov as Branco tries to tie him up.
Branco throws an elbow but it misses.
Kharitonov tries to break the clinch but Branco is controlling the position.
Kharitonov lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco misses with some punches.
Kharitonov is trying to break the clinch but Branco is controlling him.
Branco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Branco jumps into guard, dragging Kharitonov to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Branco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Branco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Branco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kharitonov.
Branco wriggles free and stands up.
Kharitonov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Branco counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kharitonov won't be happy with that.
Kharitonov misses with a strike from the bottom.
Kharitonov struggling a bit here.
Kharitonov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Branco decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Branco is breathing heavily.
Branco is looking to clinch but Kharitonov is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov drops Branco with a right and a left! Kharitonov comes rushing in but Branco regains his composure and manages to keep Kharitonov in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Branco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kharitonov is looking to work some ground and pound but Branco has wrist control.
Branco keeping moving, preventing Kharitonov from controlling successfully.
Kharitonov postures up in Branco's guard and throws a big left but Branco blocks it.
Kharitonov looking to pass the guard.
Branco has momentary wrist control but Kharitonov slips an elbow through the middle.
Branco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Branco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kharitonov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Branco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Branco.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov is trying to break the clinch but Branco has him pressed against the cage.
Branco has a couple of punches blocked by Kharitonov.
Branco can't find room to land a body shot as Kharitonov controls the action.
Branco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kharitonov is trying to break free.
Branco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kharitonov is looking to break free of the clinch but Branco has double underhooks.
Kharitonov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kharitonov is trying to break the clinch but Branco is controlling him.
Kharitonov looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kharitonov is pressed up against the cage. Branco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kharitonov down to the mat. Kharitonov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sir Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Branco.
Kharitonov doesn't manage to clinch there - Branco circles away.
Branco wants to clinch
and Kharitonov counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Branco!
Kharitonov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kharitonov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Branco is trying to maintain the position but Kharitonov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kharitonov is taking a breather. Branco says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kharitonov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Branco looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sir Kharitonov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Branco's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kharitonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Branco circles away quickly and effectively.
Kharitonov misses the shot to the body.
Kharitonov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That has opened up Rafael Branco's cut even more.
Kharitonov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kharitonov clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Branco.
Branco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Branco effectively controlling the action here.
Kharitonov lands with a left to the head.
Branco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Branco tries to pull guard but Kharitonov won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov prevents the takedown attempt.
Kharitonov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kharitonov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kharitonov misses with a double jab
and Branco counters by moving into the clinch.
Kharitonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Branco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kharitonov is looking to break free of the clinch but Branco has double underhooks.
Kharitonov is looking to break free of the clinch but Branco has double underhooks.
Kharitonov has had enough of the clinch but Branco keeps him there for the moment.
Kharitonov working aggressively here.
Kharitonov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Branco gets control of Kharitonov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Branco will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kharitonov wants to stand but Branco has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kharitonov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Branco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Branco looking to control.
Kharitonov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kharitonov preventing the sweep.
Kharitonov throws and elbow that misses. Branco uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kharitonov's guard. Nice move by Branco!
Kharitonov keeping moving, preventing Branco from controlling successfully.
Branco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kharitonov scores with a jab to the head.
The cut above Rafael Branco's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kharitonov scores with a nice right hand.
Kharitonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Branco circles away quickly and effectively.
Kharitonov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Branco counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Branco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kharitonov defending well though.
Branco prevents Kharitonov from improving his position.
Kharitonov manages to get to full guard.
Branco stopping the sweep attempt from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov has his hands on Branco's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov wants to stand and escape but Branco is having none of it.
Branco wants to stand but Kharitonov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kharitonov controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kharitonov controlling Branco's posture.
Kharitonov 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sir Kharitonov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kharitonov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sir Kharitonov!
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energy
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