PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mo Gumatay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Sergey Kharitonov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Kharitonov
vs
Gumatay

191 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

155 cm
18
188 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergey Kharitonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mo Gumatay!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharitonov closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Gumatay counter with a right hand.
Kharitonov throws out a powerful jab.
Kharitonov throws a one two combo.
Kharitonov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gumatay counters with a nice uppercut.
Gumatay with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kharitonov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kharitonov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Gumatay wriggles free and stands up.

Gumatay looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gumatay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov working a defensive guard here.
Gumatay postures up in Kharitonov's guard and throws a big left but Kharitonov blocks it.
Gumatay landing with the ground and pound.
Gumatay throws a big right hand that misses.
Gumatay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kharitonov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gumatay is one step ahead there.
Gumatay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gumatay keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kharitonov's head.
Gumatay stops Kharitonov from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gumatay throwing strikes but missing.
Gumatay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kharitonov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gumatay is looking to work some ground and pound but Kharitonov has wrist control.
Kharitonov keeping moving, preventing Gumatay from controlling successfully.
Kharitonov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kharitonov is breathing heavily.
Gumatay throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gumatay's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kharitonov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gumatay.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gumatay throwing strikes from guard but Kharitonov blocks nicely.
Kharitonov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kharitonov wants to sweep but no luck.
Gumatay trying to control the position from guard on top but Kharitonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gumatay slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gumatay is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kharitonov keeping moving, preventing Gumatay from controlling successfully.
Gumatay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gumatay distracts Kharitonov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gumatay postures up in Kharitonov's guard and throws a big left but Kharitonov blocks it.
Gumatay postures up in Kharitonov's guard and throws a big left but Kharitonov blocks it.
Gumatay working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kharitonov's head.
Gumatay landing some decent shots from guard.
Gumatay scoring with some ground and pound.
Gumatay stands up over Kharitonov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gumatay drops back looking for a leg! Kharitonov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kharitonov manages to kick Gumatay off! Gumatay jumps back into Kharitonov's guard.
Kharitonov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gumatay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mo Gumatay dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Gumatay shoots for a takedown but Kharitonov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kharitonov darts in trying to clinch

and Gumatay counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gumatay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gumatay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kharitonov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gumatay throws a big right hand that misses.
Gumatay content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kharitonov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kharitonov wants to stand but Gumatay is controlling the position.
Gumatay postures up and lands a big shot to Kharitonov's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumatay connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gumatay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gumatay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gumatay slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kharitonov is trying to control Gumatay's posture but Gumatay avoids it.
Kharitonov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kharitonov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gumatay working the ground and pound.
Gumatay scoring with punches from side control.
Gumatay working the ground and pound.
Gumatay cracks Kharitonov with a big elbow.
Gumatay landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gumatay cracks Kharitonov with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gumatay wants to control but Kharitonov is keeping him busy.
Gumatay works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gumatay cracks Kharitonov with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gumatay lands some shots froms side control.
Gumatay scoring with punches and elbows.
Kharitonov taking a bit of punishment here - Gumatay scoring with strikes.
Kharitonov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gumatay cracks Kharitonov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gumatay scoring with punches and elbows.
Gumatay in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gumatay advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Gumatay.
Gumatay putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mo Gumatay has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov tries to hold on but Gumatay postures up.
Gumatay is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kharitonov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gumatay punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gumatay trying to control but Kharitonov is having none of it.
Kharitonov taking shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gumatay working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gumatay in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gumatay landing strikes from the mount and Kharitonov is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mo Gumatay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Gumatay changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kharitonov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gumatay working the ground and pound but Kharitonov is defending the strikes.
Gumatay in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gumatay is working Kharitonov over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Kharitonov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gumatay is chipping away with strikes.
Gumatay lands a few punches from side control.
Gumatay working the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gumatay looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kharitonov is avoiding damage well.
Gumatay landing strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumatay landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gumatay lands a few punches from side control.
Gumatay scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kharitonov to see if he's OK.
Gumatay working the ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Gumatay's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kharitonov is trying to get back to half guard.
Kharitonov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gumatay in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kharitonov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gumatay scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kharitonov to see if he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kharitonov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kharitonov tries to improve position but can't.
Gumatay landing strikes.
Kharitonov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gumatay grinds an elbow into Kharitonov's temple.
Gumatay scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kharitonov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gumatay connects with a decent elbow.
Gumatay cracks Kharitonov with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov is trying to improve his position.
Gumatay looks up at the clock and then as Kharitonov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gumatay smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kharitonov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kharitonov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kharitonov struggling a bit here.
Gumatay is working Kharitonov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gumatay working the ground and pound.
Gumatay cracks Kharitonov with a big elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gumatay lands a few punches from side control.
Kharitonov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gumatay working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Check out the look on Gumatay's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gumatay working the head with strikes.
Gumatay is working Kharitonov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kharitonov is trying to get back to his feet.
Sergey Kharitonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gumatay is working Kharitonov over with some ground and pound from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mo Gumatay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gumatay winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mo Gumatay!