PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murdock Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kharitonov
vs
Jr

207 cm
24
272 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

200 cm
24
275 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Powerful

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Kharitonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Murdock Jr!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharitonov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Jr drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jr wants to pass the guard but Kharitonov is keeping the position.
Jr advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jr scoring with punches from side control.
Jr trying to control the action but Kharitonov is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kharitonov has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jr misses with the ground and pound.
Kharitonov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jr on the ground.
Kharitonov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jr trying to control the position but Kharitonov is working away.
Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jr misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kharitonov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kharitonov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jr.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kharitonov cracks Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kharitonov throws a hook but Jr avoids it easily.
Kharitonov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jr fails to land the takedown.
Kharitonov thuds his right hand into Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice takedown defense from Kharitonov. No joy for Jr on that attempt.
Jr avoids the head kick by Kharitonov.
Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kharitonov circles away.
Boris Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murdock Jr.
Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown by Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Kharitonov which made him look bad.

Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kharitonov did well to prevent Jr getting side control.
Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kharitonov defending well though.
Kharitonov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kharitonov defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kharitonov is working hard here to advance position.
Kharitonov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jr.
Jr wants to control but Kharitonov is keeping him busy.
Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kharitonov defending well though.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kharitonov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Murdock Jr will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kharitonov swivels and escapes.
Jr fails with the takedown.
Jr fails with the takedown.
Boris Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murdock Jr.
Jr shoots in and drives through. Kharitonov sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Kharitonov which made him look bad.
Kharitonov throws a combination. Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Murdock Jr has been cut.
Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kharitonov circles away.
Murdock Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kharitonov as he jumps to the side.
Kharitonov lands a body shot.
Jr is breathing heavily.
Kharitonov lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kharitonov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kharitonov lands a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov stuns Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kharitonov throws a one two combo.

That has opened up Murdock Jr's cut even more.
Decent striking displayed by Kharitonov there.
Boris Kharitonov is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Kharitonov as he connects with a hook.
Jr walks into a jab.

Jr is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kharitonov clobbers Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boris Kharitonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kharitonov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kharitonov connects with a crisp jab.

The cut above Murdock Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kharitonov punishes Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Kharitonov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kharitonov scores with a nice right hand.
Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Kharitonov finish him?
Jr shoots in for a takedown but Kharitonov shows good takedown defense.
Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Kharitonov lands with a right hand.

Kharitonov sends Jr crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kharitonov is motioning to the referee to let Jr up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Kharitonov knocks Jr out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Boris Kharitonov!