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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Khrapov Jr (ranked 4054 p4p, 411 weight class) and Charles Hawtry (ranked 2694 p4p, 300 weight class). Hawtry has chosen The Rain as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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186 lbs
8 - 11 - 0 |
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173 lbs
8 - 8 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasily Khrapov Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Hawtry!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khrapov Jr defending well as Hawtry loads up on a big left hand.
Khrapov Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Khrapov Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khrapov Jr misses the jab.
Hawtry changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Khrapov Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hawtry. Hawtry circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hawtry lands with an overhand left.
Hawtry throws a hook but Khrapov Jr avoids it easily.
We've been told by Khrapov Jr's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hawtry thumps Khrapov Jr with a low kick.
Nice cross by Hawtry.
Khrapov Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hawtrys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Khrapov Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawtry.
Khrapov Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Khrapov Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawtry throws out the jab.
Khrapov Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawtry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khrapov Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khrapov Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khrapov Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Khrapov Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Hawtry lands.
Hawtry dives in and scores a takedown into Khrapov Jr's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hawtry slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Khrapov Jr misses with a strike from the bottom.
Hawtry in side control, throwing shots but Khrapov Jr defends.
Khrapov Jr taking a bit of punishment here - Hawtry scoring with strikes.
Hawtry looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Khrapov Jr is avoiding damage well.
Hawtry 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 Khrapov Jr's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hawtry creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Khrapov Jr is rocked!
Hawtry has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at 3Band MMA ($800/week). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hawtry lands some shots froms side control.
Oh Khrapov Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hawtry connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Khrapov Jr some visible discomfort.
Khrapov Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Hawtry cracks Khrapov Jr with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Hawtry immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Khrapov Jr is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Hawtry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Hawtry!
A relieved looking Charles Hawtry thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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