PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Swade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Kharkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swade comes to the ring accompanied by Lange - Songless (Club Mix). Kharkov has chosen Sandstorm as his entrance music. Grigori Kharkov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Swade
vs
Kharkov

185 cm
27
292 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

210 cm
22
300 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Dangerous GnP
World class boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Swade!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grigori Kharkov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Swade pinned against the cage. Swade gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Kharkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Swade wants to control but Kharkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Swade moves into full guard.
Swade is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kharkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kharkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Swade scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Kharkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kharkov wants to pass the guard but Swade is keeping the position.
Kharkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kharkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kharkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Swade works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kharkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kharkov postures up in Swade's guard and throws a big left but Swade blocks it.
Swade is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kharkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swade tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kharkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Swade has wrist control.
Kharkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kharkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kharkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kharkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Swade might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kharkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kharkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Swade has momentary wrist control but Kharkov slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kharkov throws and elbow that misses. Swade uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kharkov's guard. Nice move by Swade!
Kharkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Swade's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kharkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Swade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kharkov slips nicely into half guard.
Swade taking some punishment here, with Kharkov in his half guard.
Swade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kharkov.
Kharkov wants to free his trapped foot but Swade is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kharkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Swade defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Swade defending well though.
Kharkov lands strikes from half guard.
Swade tries to kick Kharkov off but Kharkov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kharkov is thwarting Swade's attempts to control the position.
Swade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kharkov.
Kharkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Swade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kharkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Swade on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Swade tries to get out of the position.
Kharkov prevents Swade from standing back up.
Kharkov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grigori Kharkov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Swade stuffs the takedown.

Kharkov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Swade napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Swade taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kharkov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Swade down.
Kharkov cracks Swade with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Swade tries to buck Kharkov off but Kharkov is having none of it.
Kharkov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Swade's legs.
Kharkov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kharkov landing a few strikes.
Swade is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kharkov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Swade some visible discomfort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharkov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kharkov landing strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Kharkov.
Kharkov is putting a hurting on Swade here, landing some big shots from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kharkov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Swade is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Grigori Kharkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Swade defending against the ground and pound.
Kharkov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Swade regains half guard, as Kharkov was trying to land strikes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kharkov looks to land a strike but Swade avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Swade has wrist control.
Kharkov slips nicely into half guard.
Kharkov throws a strike but Swade avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kharkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Swade works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kharkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kharkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kharkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kharkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kharkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kharkov throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Swade wants to sweep here but Kharkov controlling him for the moment.
Kharkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swade tries to clinch but Kharkov moves out of range.
Swade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kharkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kharkov.
Kharkov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swade sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kharkov somewhat.
Randy Swade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grigori Kharkov.
Kharkov looks for a takedown but Swade sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kharkov.
Kharkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kharkov shoots in but Swade avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kharkov moves away from the strike by Swade.
Swade throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kharkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kharkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Swade has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Swade.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Swade.
Swade lands with a left to the head.
Swade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kharkov backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grigori Kharkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Swade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Swade wants to clinch up but Kharkov keeps it at a distance.
Swade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grigori Kharkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kharkov tries for a takedown but Swade sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Swade moves in looking to clinch but Kharkov pushes him off.
Kharkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Swade is fending him off so far but Kharkov persists. Nope, Swade circles away and we're back to standing.
Swade moves in looking to clinch but Kharkov pushes him off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kharkov is defended easily by Swade.
Randy Swade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grigori Kharkov.
Kharkov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swade sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kharkov somewhat.
Kharkov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Swade throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Grigori Kharkov has been cut.
Swade lands a two punch combo.
Kharkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Swade lands a left and a right that send Kharkov crashing to the mat, dazed. Swade thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Kharkov is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharkov keeps the fight on the outside.

Swade takes the fight into the clinch.
Swade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kharkovs head.
Swade scores with a shot to the side of Kharkov's head.
Swade presses Kharkov against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Swade lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Swade.
Swade lands an uppercut.
Swade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kharkov backwards.
Swade pushes Kharkov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Swade - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Swade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Swade lands with a left to the head.
Swade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kharkov backwards.
Swade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kharkov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swade lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Swade.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Swade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Swade scores with a shot to the side of Kharkov's head.
Kharkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Swade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kharkovs head.
Swade working aggressively here.
Swade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kharkov blocking some punches.
Swade working aggressively here.
Kharkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swade working aggressively here.
Swade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Swade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kharkov wants a takedown but no success here.
Swade misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swade digs a right hand into Kharkov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kharkov's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kharkov.
Kharkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kharkov wants a takedown but no success here.
Swade lands a body punch.
Swade lands a left hand.
Kharkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kharkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Swade pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Swade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Swade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Swade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Swade.
Swade cracks Kharkov with a nice body shot.
Randy Swade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Swade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Swade lands an uppercut.
Kharkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Swade pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swade lands a hook that snaps the head of Kharkov backwards.
Swade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Swade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kharkov backwards.
Swade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kharkov backwards.
Swade is working Kharkov over against the ropes.
Kharkov takes a shot to the head.
Swade scores with a shot to the side of Kharkov's head.
Swade is working Kharkov over against the ropes.
Swade lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Swade.
Swade lands with a left to the head.
Swade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Swade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kharkov is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Swade gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Swade.
Swade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kharkov backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Swade.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Swade clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Grigori Kharkov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Swade moves into range and connects with a jab.
Randy Swade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kharkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swade sprawls well. Swade wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kharkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kharkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Swade sprawls well. He's pushed Kharkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kharkov shoots in for a double leg but Swade sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Randy Swade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grigori Kharkov.
Swade wants to clinch.
Swade swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Swade.
Swade scores with a decent looking hook.
Swade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kharkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swade stuffs the takedown.
Kharkov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swade fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Swade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swade tries to close the distance and clinch but Kharkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swade tries to close the distance and clinch but Kharkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swade is looking to clinch but Kharkov is avoiding it.
Kharkov shoots in for a takedown but Swade shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kharkov walks into a left hand.
Kharkov shoots for a takedown but Swade saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kharkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Swade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kharkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kharkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Randy Swade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kharkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Swade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharkov misses with a takedown attempt - Swade sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Kharkov tries to keep at a distance but Swade has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Swade.
Swade lands a body punch.
Kharkov is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right handed body shot lands from Swade.
Swade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Swade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Swade scores with a shot to the side of Kharkov's head.
Swade is leaning against Kharkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Swade presses Kharkov against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kharkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Swade.
Good body shot from Swade.
Nice body punch from Swade - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Swade.
Swade lands with a left to the head.
Swade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Swade throws a head punch that misses.
Kharkov blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Swade.
Kharkov is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Swade gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Swade lands a nice uppercut.
Kharkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Swade pulls his leg out and moves away.

Swade instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Swade.
Swade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Swade - that landed with a thud.
Swade lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Swade.
Swade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Swade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Swade.
Kharkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Swade lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Swade.
Swade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Swade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Swade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Swade.
Swade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Swade.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Swade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Swade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Swade.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Swade had his way with Grigori Kharkov in that round.
The cut man is working on Grigori Kharkov'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. This is the final round!

Swade moves in looking to clinch but Kharkov pushes him off.
Kharkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Swade tries to sprawl out of it but Kharkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Swade manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Swade misses with a straight right.
Kharkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Swade avoids it really well and circles away.
Kharkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Randy Swade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grigori Kharkov.
Kharkov closes the distance and clinches up with Swade, looking for a takedown. Kharkov pushes Swade against the ropes but Swade circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kharkov looks for a takedown but Swade sprawls well.

Swade has managed to clinch.
Kharkov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A right hand to the body from Swade.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharkov blocking some punches.
Swade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Swade gets through Kharkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Swade scores with a shot to the side of Kharkov's head.
Swade lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Swade.
Kharkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Swade finish him?
Swade lands a body shot.
Kharkov seems to have recovered his senses.

Swade drops Kharkov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kharkov is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Swade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kharkov backwards.
Swade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Swade.
Swade lands a nice uppercut.

Swade drops Kharkov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kharkov is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Swade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kharkov.
Swade scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swade working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Swade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Swade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
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!
Swade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Swade lands with a short shot to the head.
Swade scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Swade.
Swade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Swade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Swade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Swade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Swade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Swade lands with a light punch inside.
Kharkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Swade avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Swade.
Swade lands with a short shot to the head.
Swade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Swade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Swade scores with a shoulder strike.
Swade pushes Kharkov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Swade.
Still in the clinch, Swade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Swade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grigori Kharkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Swade scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kharkov.
Swade digs a right hand into Kharkov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kharkov's gas tank.
Swade pushes Kharkov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Swade.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Swade.
Swade lands a shoulder strike.
Swade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Swade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Swade.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swade cracks Kharkov with a nice body shot.
Swade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swade digs a right hand into Kharkov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kharkov's gas tank.
Swade lands a body punch in the clinch.
Swade pushes Kharkov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Swade.
Swade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Swade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Swade scores with a shoulder strike.
Kharkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swade digs a right hand underneath Kharkov's ribcage. Kharkov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Swade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swade lands a shoulder strike.
Swade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kharkov can't get the takedown.
Randy Swade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kharkov can't get the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Swade showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Swade has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Randy Swade!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Randy Swade!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Randy Swade!

Randy Swade wins by unanimous decision!
Randy Swade retains his super heavyweight title!