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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergey Kharitonov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brock Lesnar's chin.
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280 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergey Kharitonov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brock Lesnar! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kharitonov tries to clinch up and Lesnar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kharitonov tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Lesnar counters with a straight right hand. Kharitonov tries to clinch but Lesnar moves away and Lesnar counters with a straight right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kharitonov moves into the clinch. Lesnar tries to pull guard but Kharitonov holds him up against the cage and eventually Lesnar drops back down to his feet.
Kharitonov lands an elbow inside. Kharitonov really is a fat lump. Lesnar fails to pull guard.
Lesnar pulls guard successfully.
Lesnar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Kharitonov tries to stand but Lesnar is controlling from the bottom. Lesnar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kharitonov is one step ahead there. Kharitonov wanted to stand there but Lesnar had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lesnar tries to land a sweep but no joy. Lesnar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kharitonov is controlling him. Kharitonov wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving. Kharitonov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kharitonov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Kharitonov wants to get up but he can't break Lesnar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Kharitonov stands up from guard. Let's bang! Kharitonov tries to clinch but Lesnar moves away and Lesnar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kharitonov forces Lesnar back against the cage and clinches. Lesnar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kharitonov uses from the top position. Kharitonov throwing strikes from guard but Lesnar blocks nicely. Lesnar looks gassed! Kharitonov stops Lesnar from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lesnar has a closed guard, preventing Kharitonov from standing up. Kharitonov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kharitonov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Kharitonov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Kharitonov connects with a couple of short punches. Kharitonov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lesnar is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Kharitonov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lesnar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kharitonov has managed to get both his arms back between Lesnar's legs - danger averted. Kharitonov with a flurry of punches that miss. Kharitonov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lesnar, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kharitonov tries to clinch up but Lesnar circles away and keeps his distance. Kharitonov doesn't manage to clinch there - Lesnar circles away.
Kharitonov has closed the distance and engaged Lesnar in a clinch.
Kharitonov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Kharitonov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lesnar's defenses. Kharitonov looking to throw knees to the head but Lesnar is blocking nicely.
Kharitonov tries a knee to the head but Lesnar blocks it.
Kharitonov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kharitonov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lesnar blocks it with crossed arms. Lesnar tries to pull guard but Kharitonov won't allow it.
Sergey Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar. Kharitonov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kharitonov misses with a knee to the head. Kharitonov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kharitonov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lesnar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kharitonov misses with a knee to the head. Lesnar has Kharitonov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lesnar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kharitonov tumbling to the mat - Lesnar dives into Kharitonov's guard. Kharitonov wants to stand up but Lesnar is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kharitonov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lesnar postures up and lands a big shot to Kharitonov's brow. Kharitonov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kharitonov looks to clinch and Lesnar counters with a lovely straight right hand! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kharitonov moves to clinch but Lesnar breaks away and Lesnar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kharitonov tries to clinch up. Kharitonov is looking to clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesnar dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kharitonov tries to clinch but fails miserably and Lesnar counters with a nice uppercut. Kharitonov closes the distance but Lesnar moves to the side and Lesnar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kharitonov tries to clinch but Lesnar moves away and Lesnar counters with a nice uppercut. Lesnar tries to clinch there but Kharitonov circles away.
Kharitonov closes the distance and clinches. Kharitonov tries to land a knee to the head but Lesnar blocks with his arms.
Kharitonov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kharitonov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Kharitonov striking from the bottom here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lesnar gets to his feet. Kharitonov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Kharitonov looks to clinch and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Kharitonov is trying to stand.
Kharitonov tries to roll over but Lesnar keeps him under control. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kharitonov is trying to stand back up but Lesnar is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round. Kharitonov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Kharitonov tries to clinch up. Kharitonov instigates a clinch. Lesnar jumps guard but Kharitonov stands there with Lesnar around his waist. Lesnar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kharitonov letting Lesnar take a breather here. Kharitonov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lesnar blocks it with crossed arms. Lesnar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lesnar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kharitonov lands a good knee to the midsection. Lesnar won't want to take too many of those. Kharitonov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kharitonov lands a good knee to the midsection. Lesnar won't want to take too many of those. Kharitonov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lesnar's face.
Lesnar is trying to break the clinch but Kharitonov has him pressed against the cage. Lesnar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Kharitonov lands a good knee to the midsection. Lesnar won't want to take too many of those. Lesnar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kharitonov looks to clinch and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kharitonov won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kharitonov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Lesnar stands up. Kharitonov pushes Lesnar up against the cage in a clinch. Kharitonov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lesnar's face.
Kharitonov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lesnar avoiding damage as Kharitonov throws knees to the body.
Lesnar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Kharitonov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Kharitonov misses with a knee to the head. Kharitonov looking to throw knees to the head but Lesnar is blocking nicely.
Kharitonov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lesnar lands a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kharitonov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lesnar off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Kharitonov wants to clinch but Lesnar slips to the side and Lesnar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lesnar. Kharitonov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kharitonov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kharitonov tries a knee to the head but Lesnar blocks it.
Lesnar wants a takedown.
Sergey Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar. Kharitonov tries a knee to the head but Lesnar blocks it.
Kharitonov with a knee to the head.
Lesnar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Kharitonov tries to land a knee to the head but Lesnar blocks with his arms.
Kharitonov misses with a knee strike.
Kharitonov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kharitonov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lesnar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lesnar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Kharitonov throws a big right hand that misses. Kharitonov gets to his feet. Lesnar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! A slapping leg kick lands for Lesnar.
Lesnar clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kharitonov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lesnar is defending well for now. Lesnar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Kharitonov lands a knee to the head.
Kharitonov looking to throw knees to the head but Lesnar is blocking nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kharitonov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lesnar's brow. Kharitonov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Lesnar blocks an elbow strike. Kharitonov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kharitonov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Lesnar.
Kharitonov tries to land a knee to the head but Lesnar blocks with his arms.
Lesnar fails to pull guard.
Lesnar lands with a left to the head. Lesnar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kharitonov smiles and moves away.
Kharitonov is looking to take this fight into the clinch. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kharitonov moves into range and clinches up with Lesnar. Kharitonov connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesnar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kharitonov tries to clinch up and Lesnar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Kharitonov wants to stand and escape but Lesnar is having none of it. Kharitonov is looking to stand back up but Lesnar counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kharitonov. Kharitonov wants to get back to his feet. Lesnar blocks the strikes from Kharitonov.
Lesnar stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kharitonov to get to his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Lesnar wants to clinch. Sergey Kharitonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kharitonov looks to clinch and Lesnar counters by clinching up. Lesnar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kharitonov lands a good knee to the midsection. Lesnar won't want to take too many of those. Kharitonov lands a nice knee to the body. Kharitonov landing knees to the body.
Kharitonov tries to land knees in the clinch but Lesnar avoids the damage to the body. Lesnar pulls Kharitonov into guard.
Kharitonov stands and steps away. Lesnar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Lesnar scores a takedown into full mount! Lesnar raining down hammerfists from mount. Lesnar trying to control but he's not successful this time. Kharitonov wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kharitonov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Brock Lesnar has got the better of the ground game so far. Kharitonov throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Lesnar tries to control but Kharitonov wriggling away. Kharitonov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kharitonov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kharitonov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Lesnar looking to control but Kharitonov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kharitonov is trying to stand. Lesnar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kharitonov looks a forlorn figure.
Kharitonov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Lesnar working for a submission but Kharitonov is keeping him at bay. Kharitonov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. A lull in the action here.
Kharitonov wants to get back to his feet.
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. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Lesnar punches the canvas rather than the man. Kharitonov wants to get back to his feet. Sergey Kharitonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Brock Lesnar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight! Brock Lesnar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Lesnar 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Lesnar!
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