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Event:
DFC 38: Dalton Vs Phol
Date: Apr 21, 2017 |
#R1# Kharitonov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#KD# Kharitonov waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Ortiz. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Ortiz to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Ortiz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kharitonov controls the pace. Ortiz wants to get back to his feet but Kharitonov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Kharitonov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ortiz wants to stand and escape but Kharitonov is having none of it. Ortiz being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SU# Kharitonov stands and steps away. Ortiz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Ortiz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Kharitonov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ortiz. Ortiz throws a head kick that misses. #CL# Kharitonov instigates a clinch. Kharitonov is pressed up against the cage. Ortiz 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. A looping hook to the body misses from Ortiz. Kharitonov does a little dance to reset his feet. Kharitonov connects with a body shot that sends Ortiz's belly button to the back. Ortiz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Ortiz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kharitonov. Ortiz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Kharitonov drops Ortiz with a naaaaasty hook - Ortiz is in real trouble here! Kharitonov dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Kharitonov! A very excited looking Sergei Kharitonov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
DFC 31: Dalton Vs Kicker 2
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Slaughter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Slaughter looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kharitonov is avoiding damage well.
Kharitonov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kharitonov on the wrong end of some ground and pound. We've been hearing good reports from Slaughter's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Kharitonov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Slaughter. Slaughter throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Slaughter tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Slaughter working away. Kharitonov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Slaughter.
Slaughter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kharitonov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Kharitonov is trying to get back to his feet. Slaughter is chipping away with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Kharitonov throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. Kharitonov is looking to reverse the position.#T1# Slaughter landing a few strikes. Slaughter is chipping away with strikes.
Kharitonov tries to buck Slaughter off but Slaughter is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Slaughter is looking to take a break and control but Kharitonov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Kharitonov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Slaughter looks up at the clock and then as Kharitonov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Slaughter smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Slaughter fails to land a wild elbow strike.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Kharitonov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T2# Slaughter lands some shots froms side control. Slaughter scoring with punches and elbows. Slaughter is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kharitonov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Kharitonov parries the strikes from Slaughter easily there. Slaughter is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kharitonov to escape.
Kharitonov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Slaughter looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kharitonov is avoiding damage well.
Kharitonov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kharitonov is being controlled here. Kharitonov stops Slaughter from passing to mount. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Slaughter landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3# Slaughter lands some shots froms side control. Slaughter cracks Kharitonov with a big right hand but Kharitonov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kharitonov defending against the ground and pound. Slaughter lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kharitonov down.
Slaughter working the head and body with strikes. Slaughter throws a strike aimed at the side of Kharitonov's head but Kharitonov avoids it well. Kharitonov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Slaughter is controlling him well. Slaughter in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Slaughter lands a few punches from side control. Slaughter wants to control but Kharitonov is keeping him busy. Slaughter misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T4# Kharitonov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Slaughter.
Kharitonov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The strikes coming from Slaughter are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Slaughter working the ground and pound.#ES2# Kharitonov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Slaughter fails with a takedown attempt. Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses and Slaughter counters with a lovely straight right hand! Slaughter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov looks to throw the jab but Slaughter is out of range. Kharitonov avoids the head kick by Slaughter.
Kharitonov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slaughter with a body shot. Slaughter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#KD2# Kharitonov lands a head kick that stumbles Slaughter and the fighters go to the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Slaughter dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Kharitonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CUT2# It looks like Doctor Slaughter has been cut. Slaughter closes the distance and clinches up with Kharitonov, looking for a takedown. Slaughter pushes Kharitonov against the cage but Kharitonov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Slaughter swings for the body but Kharitonov moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slaughter. Slaughter throws a right hand that misses
and Kharitonov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#KD2# Kharitonov sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Slaughter to the ground! Kharitonov dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC2# Slaughter is rocked! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Kharitonov prevents Slaughter from getting the reversal. Oh Slaughter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Slaughter is squirming around, avoiding Kharitonov's attempts to control the action. Slaughter seems to have got his legs back now. Kharitonov content just to control the position here. Slaughter is squirming around, avoiding Kharitonov's attempts to control the action. Slaughter is trying desperately to improve position. Slaughter wants to control but Kharitonov is having none of it.#T1# Slaughter sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Kharitonov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB# Slaughter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kharitonov pulls his head out easily. Slaughter is not content to let Kharitonov control the position. Slaughter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kharitonov is working away from the top position though. Doctor Slaughter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Slaughter is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Slaughter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kharitonov pulls his head out easily. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Slaughter is trying to get back to full guard. Kharitonov wants to free his trapped foot but Slaughter is holding on for dear life with his legs. Slaughter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kharitonov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kharitonov's back! Slaughter is working the ground and pound. Can Kharitonov escape? Kharitonov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Slaughter lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. Slaughter lands a shot to the head. Slaughter punches Kharitonov on the ear. #T3# Slaughter has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kharitonov's body.
Slaughter lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. Slaughter is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kharitonov up.
Slaughter punches Kharitonov on the ear. #ROC# Kharitonov is rocked! Slaughter drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Kharitonov is in real trouble here! Slaughter lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Slaughter is delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doctor Slaughter! A determined Doctor Slaughter didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
DFC Asylum 28
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Bo moves into the clinch. Kharitonov told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Kharitonov trying to control the position but instead, Bo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kharitonov into the cage. Kharitonov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2# Kharitonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kharitonov misses with a head kick.
Kharitonov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Bo throws an off balance right hand
and Kharitonov counters with a good low kick that Bo was not able to check. Bo fails to land with a series of punches.
Bo throws a head kick but Kharitonov moves out of range.
Bo misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kharitonov misses with a few strikes there.
Bo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kharitonov. Some bone on bone action there as Bo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Bo appears to be looking for a big counter. Kharitonov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bo counters with a one-two to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2# Nice combo by Kharitonov! Oh, that's hurt him - Bo falls to the canvas and Kharitonov follows him into side control. #ROC2# Bo is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like King Bo has been cut.#T1##SU2# Kharitonov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Oh Bo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A slapping leg kick lands for Kharitonov.
Bo ducks under a wild hook from Kharitonov. Bo throws a big counter combination but Kharitonov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Bo seems to have got his legs back now. Kharitonov dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kharitonov misses with a left hand and Bo counters with a three punch combo that has Kharitonov backing up. Kharitonov nods at Bo to acknowledge the strikes. Some wild striking there from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov lands a jab-cross combination. Kharitonov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Kharitonov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Kharitonov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Kharitonov throws out a loose jab but Bo uses good head movement to avoid it. Bo is looking for a counter combo. It's a brutal combination of punches from Kharitonov! Bo is backing up but he can't get away as Kharitonov lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Bo and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sergei Kharitonov! An out of breath Sergei Kharitonov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. In defeat, King Bo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back.i m going to light heavyweight '.
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Event:
DFC Asylum 23
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1# Kharitonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gruzdev moves away. Gruzdev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Gruzdev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gruzdev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kharitonov. That did some damage! Gruzdev looks to score with a jab to the body but Kharitonov is just out of range. A big right from Gruzdev misses. Gruzdev throws a big shot that misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Kharitonov. Gruzdev does a little dance to reset his feet. Kharitonov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Kharitonov throws a nice looking combination but Gruzdev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A big right from Kharitonov misses. Kharitonov throws a hook to the side of Gruzdev's head but Gruzdev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Gruzdev thows a left - swing and a miss! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A decent looking cross lands there for Gruzdev. Kharitonov ducks under a wild hook from Gruzdev. Gruzdev blocks a head kick by Kharitonov.
Gruzdev blocks a head kick by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov throws a shot from downtown. Gruzdev moves away and avoids it. It looked like Gruzdev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Gruzdev looks to land a combination but Kharitonov avoids it well. Gruzdev throws a lazy uppercut
and Kharitonov counters with a leg kick. #T1# Gruzdev keeps the fight on the outside. Kharitonov swings for the body but Gruzdev moves out of range.
Gruzdev misses with a low kick.
Kharitonov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gruzdev at a distance.
Kharitonov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kharitonov connects with a looping right hand.
Alexander Gruzdev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gruzdev throws a body shot but no joy. Gruzdev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Gruzdev lands a right hook to the body.
Kharitonov moves out of range of the strikes. Gruzdev throws a series of strikes that have Kharitonov backpedaling.
Kharitonov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gruzdev lands with a straight right. Kharitonov didn't see that one coming. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gruzdev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kharitonov checks it well. Kharitonov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gruzdev blocks it well. Gruzdev misses with a wild combination.
Gruzdev throws the left hand but Kharitonov avoids the punch easily. Kharitonov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T2# Kharitonov takes a swing at Gruzdev's ribcage but misses. Kharitonov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kharitonov misses with a hook. Gruzdev checks a leg kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Gruzdev.
Gruzdev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kharitonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kharitonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gruzdev.
Danga de danga de dang - Kharitonov scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2# It looks like Alexander Gruzdev has been cut. Gruzdev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Gruzdev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Kharitonov throws a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Gruzdev. Gruzdev lands with a shot to the body. Gruzdev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kharitonov. Kharitonov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2# Kharitonov gets in close and instigates a clinch. Gruzdev tries to circle away but Kharitonov has him pinned against the cage.#BC2# Kharitonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kharitonov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3# Gruzdev slips a jab from Kharitonov. A jab from Gruzdev finds it's way through Kharitonov's defenses. Kharitonov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gruzdev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kharitonov looks to land a left hand but Gruzdev moved out of range nicely. Kharitonov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Gruzdev lands with a good body shot. Kharitonov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kharitonov misses with a straight right. Kharitonov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gruzdevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Kharitonov jabs Gruzdev right on the nose. Gruzdev blinks but takes it well. Nice body punch from Gruzdev. Kharitonov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gruzdev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kharitonov. Kharitonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gruzdev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Gruzdev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Gruzdev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T4# Gruzdev cracks Kharitonov with a right hand to the side of the head. Gruzdev loads up on a big right hand but Kharitonov slips the punch. Gruzdev is looking to slow Kharitonov down with leg kicks. Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kharitonov closes the distance and lands a one-two. Kharitonov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kharitonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gruzdev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kharitonov circles away quickly and effectively. Gruzdev lands with a cross. Gruzdev throws a body shot but no joy. Kharitonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gruzdev throws out the jab. A big left from Gruzdev misses. Gruzdev misses with a looping left. Kharitonov counters with a body kick. A swing and a miss from Kharitonov. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gruzdev looks to throw the jab but Kharitonov is out of range. Kharitonov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gruzdev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Gruzdev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kharitonov. Kharitonov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Gruzdev will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Alexander Gruzdev's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Gruzdev with a nice cross. Gruzdev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kharitonov. Nice shot lands for Gruzdev. Kharitonov tries to bum rush Gruzdev with a series of wild strikes but Gruzdev uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Nice cross by Gruzdev. Alexander Gruzdev is winning the standup battle so far. Kharitonov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Donk. Gruzdev catches Kharitonov right on the button with a cross. Kharitonov throws a head kick but Gruzdev moves out of range.
Kharitonov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gruzdev moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kharitonov misses with a combination
letting Gruzdev counter with a right hand. Kharitonov takes one on the button. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A cross from Gruzdev lands.#ROC# Kharitonov is rocked! Kharitonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Gruzdev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gruzdev connects with a looping right hand.
Kharitonov is still on wobbly legs! Can Gruzdev finish him? Kharitonov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1# Gruzdev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kharitonov. Kharitonov circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Gruzdev cracks Kharitonov with a left hook right on the temple and Kharitonov goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Gruzdev lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Kharitonov is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Gruzdev! An out of breath Alexander Gruzdev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
DFC Asylum XX
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1# Gruzdev walks into a jab.#CUT2# It looks like Alexander Gruzdev has been cut. Gruzdev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kharitonov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Gruzdev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Kharitonov dodges the punch combination from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev walks into a jab. Nice body punch from Kharitonov. Gruzdev is breathing heavily. Gruzdev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kharitonov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gruzdev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kharitonov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2# Kharitonov steps into range and cracks Gruzdev with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Gruzdev flops backwards and Kharitonov dives into his guard looking to finish!
Kharitonov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU2# Kharitonov stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1# Kharitonov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gruzdev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC2# Gruzdev is rocked! The fight stays on the outside here - Kharitonov looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kharitonov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gruzdev swings for the body but Kharitonov moves out of range.
Kharitonov misses with a combination
and Gruzdev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kharitonov slips a jab from Gruzdev. Gruzdev swings for the body but Kharitonov moves out of range.
Kharitonov looks to land a combination but Gruzdev avoids it well. Kharitonov misses with the combination.
Gruzdev looks to land a right hand but Kharitonov moved out of range. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Kharitonov throws a head kick but Gruzdev moves out of range.
Gruzdev staying out of range there.#T2# Gruzdev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kharitonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gruzdev throws out the jab. Gruzdev throws a combination. Kharitonov tries to block but a couple of punches get through. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kharitonov lands with a hook. Gruzdev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Kharitonov misses with an uppercut. Gruzdev saw that one coming. Kharitonov misses with a wild combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Gruzdev as he connects with a hook. Gruzdev scores with a jab to the head.
Kharitonov dips to his left and cracks Gruzdev with an uppercut! A solid leg kick lands there for Kharitonov.
Kharitonov checks a leg kick. Gruzdev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kharitonov. Kharitonov throws a hook to the side of Gruzdev's head but Gruzdev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. It looked like Gruzdev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kharitonov. Gruzdev misses with a series of wild punches.
Kharitonov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3# Kharitonov moves in looking to clinch but Gruzdev pushes him off. Kharitonov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gruzdev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. A cross from Kharitonov lands. Kharitonov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Gruzdev moves out of range of the body kick from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Gruzdev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kharitonov in his tracks. Kharitonov scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kharitonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kharitonov misses with a wild combination.
Gruzdev throws a nice looking combination but Kharitonov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Kharitonov connects with a crisp jab. Kharitonov slips a jab from Gruzdev. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kharitonov tries to move into range but Gruzdev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#KD2# Kharitonov bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Gruzdev! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Oh Gruzdev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2# Kharitonov stands up and waves to Gruzdev to follow him. #T4# Gruzdev keeps the fight on the outside. Gruzdev seems to have got his legs back now. Gruzdev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kharitonov momentarily.
Gruzdev dodges the punch combination from Kharitonov.
Gruzdev throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Kharitonov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gruzdev misses with a two punch combination.
Kharitonov thows a left - swing and a miss! Gruzdev throws the left hand but Kharitonov avoids the punch easily. Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses. A combination from Gruzdev does no damage. Gruzdev defending well as Kharitonov loads up on a big left hand. Kharitonov misses with a low kick as Gruzdev jumps back. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gruzdev misses with a two punch combination.
Kharitonov is looking for the big counter here. Kharitonov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Kharitonov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kharitonov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Gruzdev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kharitonov. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Kharitonov dominated that round. The cut man is working on Alexander Gruzdev's cut. 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. #R2# Gruzdev misses with a right hand #KD2# and Gruzdev is countered with a crisp right hand from Kharitonov that sends him to the canvas! Kharitonov follows him to the mat into side control. Gruzdev is looking for a sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2# Kharitonov stands up and beckons Gruzdev to his feet. Kharitonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gruzdev with a jab. Gruzdev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kharitonov is able to avoid easily. As Gruzdev backs off Kharitonov throws a huge counter combo but Gruzdev manages to avoid it all. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Some wild striking there from Kharitonov.
Gruzdev throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Gruzdev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kharitonov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gruzdev moves out of range and avoids them all easily. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Kharitonov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Kharitonov misses with the combination.
Gruzdev feinted there with a counter leg kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kharitonov throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1# Kharitonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gruzdev. Sergei Kharitonov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Gruzdev throws the left hand but Kharitonov avoids the punch easily. Gruzdev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kharitonov looks to score with a jab to the body but Gruzdev is just out of range. Gruzdev missing with a left hand there. Kharitonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A punch combination from Kharitonov misses. Kharitonov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Kharitonov tries to close the distance and clinch but Gruzdev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kharitonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gruzdev. Kharitonov cracks the inside of Gruzdev's front leg. Kharitonov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gruzdev's head backwards. A big right from Gruzdev misses. Kharitonov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Good leg kick by Kharitonov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kharitonov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2# Kharitonov moves into the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2# Kharitonov breaks from the clinch.
#T2# Gruzdev moves out of range as Kharitonov strikes. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gruzdev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kharitonov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kharitonov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Gruzdev misses with a straight left. Kharitonov scores with a jab to the body. Kharitonov clobbers Gruzdev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Sergei Kharitonov seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kharitonov lands a jab to Gruzdev's midsection. Gruzdev throws the left hand but Kharitonov avoids the punch easily. Kharitonov doesn't manage to clinch there - Gruzdev circles away.
Kharitonov looks to land a right hand but Gruzdev moved out of range. A quick step to the side and Gruzdev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Kharitonov dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kharitonov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Kharitonov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. The crowd cheers as Kharitonov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gruzdev doesn't seem phased though. Kharitonov wants to clinch. A head kick by Kharitonov - that's a beauty! Gruzdev is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Kharitonov can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sergei Kharitonov! A relieved looking Sergei Kharitonov 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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Event:
DFC Asylum 15
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1# Kharitonov takes a shot right to the bread basket. Almasy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Kharitonov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Almasy's head.#CUT2# It looks like Seifer Almasy has been cut. Kharitonov swinging wildly here.
Kharitonov looks for the body kick but Almasy saw that one coming. Almasy lands an overhand right. Kharitonov walks into a jab. Almasy scores with a sloppy right hand. Kharitonov should have avoided that one. A jab lands there for Kharitonov.#CL# Almasy moves into the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Almasy misses with a punch on the inside.
Almasy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kharitonov looks to throw an elbow but misses. Almasy lands an uppercut. Almasy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kharitonovs head. Nice body punch from Almasy. Kharitonov looks winded! Almasy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Almasy lands a hook that snaps the head of Kharitonov backwards. #T1# Almasy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kharitonov backwards. Almasy lands a right hand. A right hand to the body from Almasy.
Almasy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kharitonov backwards. Kharitonov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Almasy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Almasy struggles to land a body shot inside as Kharitonov controls his hands.
Almasy pushes Kharitonov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Almasy lands a hook that snaps the head of Kharitonov backwards. A short right from Almasy on the inside. A right handed body shot lands from Almasy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Almasy. #ROC# Kharitonov is rocked! Almasy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kharitonov is still on wobbly legs! Can Almasy finish him? The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Almasy lands a body punch. Almasy lands a body shot. Almasy lands a body punch in the clinch. Almasy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Almasy lands on the inside with an uppercut. Almasy throws a big uppercut that drops Kharitonov! More strikes from Almasy and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kharitonov lies dazed against the cage as Almasy celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seifer Almasy!
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Event:
DFC Asylum 12
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1# Kharitonov tries to close the distance and clinch but Bo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kharitonov is looking to clinch. A big right from Bo misses. Bo misses with a double jab.
Bo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kharitonov fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Kharitonov checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Bo gets a clinch. #BC2# Bo manages to break the clinch.
Sergei Kharitonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. No joy there for Bo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1##CL2# Bo rushes Kharitonov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Still in the clinch, Bo scores with a nice short uppercut. Kharitonov is trying to pull guard but Bo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2# Bo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bo throws a chopping leg kick but Kharitonov manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Kharitonov closes the distance looking to clinch and Bo counters with a left and a right that stings Kharitonov. Bo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# Bo darts in and clinches Kharitonov up against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD# Kharitonov pulls Bo into guard.
#T2# Bo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Kharitonov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bo controls the pace. Kharitonov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bo is looking to sweep but instead, Kharitonov has passed into half guard.
Kharitonov is looking to take a break and control but Bo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Kharitonov tries to free his leg and advance position but Bo is retaining full guard. #T3# Bo seems keen to control Kharitonov's posture. Bo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bonsai Club MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Bo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kharitonov is one step ahead there. Bo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kharitonov's guard. #REVB# Kharitonov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Kharitonov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kharitonov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kharitonov, not yet. Kharitonov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Kharitonov controls Bo momentarily but Bo frees himself. Bo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kharitonov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Bo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4# Bo throws a strike but Kharitonov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Bo looking for a sweep. Not yet Bo, not yet. Bo is adopting a defensive guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kharitonov won't allow Bo to sweep him here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kharitonov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Kharitonov being controlled here momentarily. #SU# Kharitonov stands up from guard. Let's bang! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Bo 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. #R2# Kharitonov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bo as he avoids it easily. #CL2# Bo has closed the distance and engaged Kharitonov in a clinch.
#BC2# Bo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kharitonov closes the distance and clinches up with Bo, looking for a takedown. Kharitonov pushes Bo against the cage but Bo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Kharitonov has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Kharitonov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bo misses with a double jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Kharitonov blocks the leg kick.
Bo throws an overhand right that lands on Kharitonov's shoulder, as Kharitonov tries to avoid the shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bo, as that shot connected.
#CL2# Bo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Kharitonov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1# Kharitonov is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kharitonov. Bo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2# Bo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sergei Kharitonov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kharitonov misses with a takedown attempt - Bo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Kharitonov shoots for a double leg takedown but Bo sprawls well. He's pushed Kharitonov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Kharitonov doesn't succeed with the takedown and Kharitonov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. King Bo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bo misses with a series of wild punches.
Bo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2# Kharitonov has a takedown stuffed. Bo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Sloppy strikes from Bo. Those never looked like landing. King Bo seems to be getting the better of the standup. A nice combination there by Bo.
#CL2# Bo moves into the clinch. Bo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bo has Kharitonov pushed against the cage. Bo lands a nice shot to the body. Bo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2# Bo manages to break the clinch.
Bo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3# Bo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kharitonov fails in his attempt to clinch. As Kharitonov backs off Bo throws a huge counter combo but Kharitonov manages to avoid it all. A head kick misses from Kharitonov. #CL2# Bo moves into the clinch successfully.
Bo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2# Bo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bo. Kharitonov fails with the takedown. Kharitonov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL# Kharitonov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. King Bo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Bo lands with a right to the head. #T4# Kharitonov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bo's elbow. Bo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Kharitonov is trying to maintain a safe position but Bo gets an underhook and turns Kharitonov into the cage. Kharitonov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bo prevents the takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice body punch from Bo - that landed with a thud.
Bo lands a right hand. #BC2# Bo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Kharitonov tries to keep at a distance but Bo has taken the fight into the clinch. Bo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Bo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Bo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Kharitonov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bo finds it's way round the side to connect with Kharitonov's head. Kharitonov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2# Bo pushes Kharitonov up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Bo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #KD2# Bo drops his shoulder and cracks Kharitonov with a huge uppercut! Kharitonov goes down! Can Bo finish him?
#ROC2# Kharitonov is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bo postures up in Kharitonov's guard and throws a big left but Kharitonov blocks it. Oh Kharitonov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Kharitonov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bo scoring with some ground and pound. Bo gets to his feet and stands over Kharitonov, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kharitonov felt that one! Bo unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kharitonov from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Bo! A relieved looking King Bo 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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