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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Gruzdev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Gruzdev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Gruzdev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Kharitonov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
Kharitonov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gruzdev tries to circle away but Kharitonov has him pinned against the cage.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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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hype
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