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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Mastain (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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196 cm
28
275 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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182 cm
31
279 lbs
25 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergei Kharitonov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Mastain! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A big left from Mastain misses. Kharitonov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Mastain connects with a crisp jab. Sergei Kharitonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mastain cracks Kharitonov with a good jab. Kharitonov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mastain. Kharitonov throws a lazy body kick and Mastain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A clash of legs there as Mastain blocks the low kick. Mastain throws a wild body kick that Kharitonov sees coming a mile off. Kharitonov wants to slow Mastain down by chopping away at his legs. The fight stays on the outside here - Mastain looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Mastain checks a leg kick. Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses. Some bone on bone action there as Mastain checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. A slow jab from Kharitonov misses its intended target. Mastain is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Mastain lunges at Kharitonov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kharitonov's hand.
It looks like Sergei Kharitonov has been cut. Kharitonov misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mastain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kharitonov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Kharitonov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight. A left lands for Mastain. Mastain fails in his attempt to clinch. Mastain digs a good body shot into Kharitonov's ribs. Kharitonov misses with a leg kick. Kharitonov checks a leg kick. The fighters circling - Mastain throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kharitonov connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mastain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Kharitonov misses. Some bone on bone action there as Mastain checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Kharitonov lands with a hook. Mastain tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Kharitonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mastain.
Kharitonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mastain throws out the jab. Kharitonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mastain.
Good shot there by Kharitonov.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mastain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Mastain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kharitonov at a distance.
Mastain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kharitonov. That did some damage! Kharitonov looks to land a combination but Mastain avoids it well. Mastain connects with a solid leg kick. Kharitonov throws a leg kick and Mastain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Mastain dips to his left and cracks Kharitonov with an uppercut! Mastain jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kharitonov blocks a leg kick. Kharitonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mastain. Mastain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kharitonov jabbing away but nothing is landing. Mastain wants to clinch. Mastain throws out a leg kick but Kharitonov moves out of range and Mastain only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kharitonov tried to score with a low kick but Mastain checks it. Kharitonov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kharitonov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mastain is able to avoid easily. Kharitonov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Kharitonov lands a big head kick that sends Mastain tumbling to the mat! Kharitonov takes a step backwards and waves Mastain back to his feet - he wants the finish! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kharitonov cracks Mastain with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mastain looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kharitonov finish him?
Mastain is rocked! Kharitonov lands with a nice body kick. Mastain is still on wobbly legs! Can Kharitonov finish him? Mastain looks winded! Kharitonov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Mastain seems to have recovered his senses. Kharitonov throws a nice outside leg kick. Mastain wants to stay close but Kharitonov steps back to make room for something. Mastain seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Kharitonov and Mastain drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sergei Kharitonov! Sergei Kharitonov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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