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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Bruce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I want it all. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergei Kharitonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Simon Bruce!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruce throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kharitonov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bruce is in Kharitonov's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bruce in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bruce throwing strikes from guard but Kharitonov blocks nicely.
Bruce trying to control the position from guard on top but Kharitonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruce is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kharitonov wants to get back to his feet but Bruce is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bruce missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov has momentary wrist control but Bruce slips an elbow through the middle.
Bruce with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bruce wants to control from the top but Kharitonov keeps moving.
Kharitonov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bruce accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bruce trying to control the position from guard on top but Kharitonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruce landing with the ground and pound.
Bruce throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov keeping moving, preventing Bruce from controlling successfully.
Kharitonov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bruce.
Bruce loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bruce trying to move into half guard but instead Kharitonov has managed to sweep!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruce looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bruce keeps trying to improve his position.
Kharitonov wants to pass the guard but Bruce is keeping the position.
Bruce keeping moving, preventing Kharitonov from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov preventing the sweep.
Bruce is adopting a defensive guard.
Bruce keeping moving, preventing Kharitonov from controlling successfully.
Kharitonov throwing strikes from guard but Bruce blocks nicely.
Bruce looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bruce controls Kharitonov momentarily but Kharitonov frees himself.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bruce misses with a hook
and Kharitonov counters with an outside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kharitonov - that will leave a mark!
Bruce looks winded!
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!
Bruce takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kharitonov lunges at Bruce with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bruce's hand.
Kharitonov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kharitonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kharitonov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kharitonov with a jab.
Sergei Kharitonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kharitonov misses with a head kick.
Kharitonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kharitonov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kharitonov misses with a head kick.
Bruce scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice jab there from Bruce.
Bruce on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kharitonov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kharitonov throws a right and a left that Bruce avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Kharitonov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bruce lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bruce jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bruce on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kharitonov. Kharitonov obviously looking to wear him down.
Bruce misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kharitonov throws a leg kick that misses.
Sergei Kharitonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kharitonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bruce moves out of range as Kharitonov throws a body kick.
Kharitonov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruce takes one to the chin there.
Kharitonov throws a chopping leg kick but Bruce manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kharitonov throws a low kick but Bruce moves out of range easily.
Kharitonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruce throws a body punch but Kharitonov moves out of range.
A lazy left from Kharitonov finds it's target.
It looks like Simon Bruce has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bruce is breathing heavily.
Bruce throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kharitonov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kharitonov wants it to stay on the feet.
Sergei Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Bruce.
Bruce defending well as Kharitonov loads up on a big left hand.
Bruce slips under a jab.
Bruce misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kharitonov.
Bruce throws the left hand but Kharitonov avoids the punch easily.
Bruce throws an overhand right that lands on Kharitonov's shoulder, as Kharitonov tries to avoid the shot.
Kharitonov looks to throw the jab but Bruce is out of range.
Bruce takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kharitonov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kharitonov swinging wildly here.
Kharitonov lands a big head kick that sends Bruce tumbling to the mat! Kharitonov takes a step backwards and waves Bruce back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Kharitonov tenderised Bruce's leg. Bruce is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kharitonov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kharitonov throws a sloppy head kick and Bruce moves out of range easily.
Kharitonov connects with a single shot there.
Kharitonov tests Bruce's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kharitonov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kharitonov cracks Bruce with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bruce looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kharitonov finish him?
Bruce is rocked!
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bruce is still on wobbly legs! Can Kharitonov finish him?
Kharitonov misses with a low kick.
Bruce seems to have recovered his senses.
Kharitonov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bruce's sensitive parts.
Kharitonov scores with a body shot.
Kharitonov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bruce sprawling to the canvas! Bruce rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kharitonov finish him?!
Kharitonov is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Bruce flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Bruce is out cold! Kharitonov holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergei Kharitonov!
Sergei Kharitonov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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RATING
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