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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bolodenka Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by Higher Brain Pattern. Diego Sanchez had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bolodenka Kharitonov!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kharitonov gets a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kharitonov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kharitonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A cross from Kharitonov lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kharitonov.
Sanchez moves out of range as Kharitonov throws a body kick.
Kharitonov misses with a head kick.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Kharitonov.
Sanchez swings widly with a right hand
and Kharitonov counters with a thumping low kick.
Kharitonov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kharitonov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Diego Sanchez has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kharitonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kharitonov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanchez tries to avoid it but Kharitonov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanchez to the ground. Sanchez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Kharitonov.
Sanchez misses with the body kick
and Kharitonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kharitonov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanchez as he avoids it easily.
Diego Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bolodenka Kharitonov.
Kharitonov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Sanchez thows a body shot but no joy.
Kharitonov wants to clinch.
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kharitonov counters with a left to the body.
Kharitonov lands with a nice combination. Sanchez backs away looking to recover.
Kharitonov has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez is looking to break free of the clinch but Kharitonov has double underhooks.
A short right from Kharitonov on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to break free but Kharitonov has control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kharitonov blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Kharitonov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Kharitonov breaks from the clinch.
Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kharitonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
Kharitonov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sanchez.
Diego Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Kharitonov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kharitonov.
Kharitonov blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Kharitonov tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Kharitonov lands a jab-cross combination.
Kharitonov lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kharitonov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Kharitonov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kharitonov looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Kharitonov misses with a few strikes there.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kharitonov avoids a kick to the body.
Kharitonov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kharitonov duly obliges.
Kharitonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A left and a right from Kharitonov both land. Nice combination.
Kharitonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Sanchez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Kharitonov avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Kharitonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kharitonov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Kharitonov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kharitonov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sanchez misses with a kick to the body.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Kharitonov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kharitonov looks for a takedown but Sanchez sprawls well.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bolodenka Kharitonov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Sanchez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kharitonov fails to land the takedown.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses
and Kharitonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kharitonov lands a slapping body shot.
Sanchez looks for the body kick but Kharitonov saw that one coming.
Sanchez throws a body kick the misses
and Kharitonov counters with a single leg into guard. Sanchez didn't expect that.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kharitonov gets to his feet. Sanchez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kharitonov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kharitonov lands with a nice combination. Sanchez backs away looking to recover.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Sanchez throws a lazy head kick
and Kharitonov counters with a nice leg kick.
Sanchez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kharitonov.
Sanchez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kharitonov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sanchez to the mat! Sanchez manages to get full guard.
Kharitonov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kharitonov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov scores with a one two! Sanchez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Kharitonov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kharitonov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kharitonov throws a one two combo.
Sanchez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kharitonov has managed to clinch.
Kharitonov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Kharitonov throws a front kick that sends Sanchez stumbling back into the cage.
Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kharitonov gets the takedown into side control.
Kharitonov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kharitonov instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez is looking to control Kharitonov's arms but Kharitonov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanchez has his back to the cage.
Kharitonov avoiding damage.
Sanchez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sanchez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kharitonov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kharitonov is leaning against Sanchez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kharitonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kharitonov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kharitonov is leaning against Sanchez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Kharitonov with that takedown attempt.
Kharitonov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kharitonov lands a high kick!
Sanchez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kharitonov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez throws a lazy head kick
and Kharitonov counters with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kharitonov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanchez circles away.
Diego Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bolodenka Kharitonov.
Sanchez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kharitonov. That one must have hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bolodenka Kharitonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Diego Sanchez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Danga de danga de dang - Kharitonov scores with a four punch combination!
Sanchez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kharitonov lands a head kick!
Bolodenka Kharitonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A left and a right from Sanchez both land. Nice combination.
Sanchez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick by Sanchez misses
and Kharitonov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kharitonov throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Kharitonov pushes Sanchez away with a front kick.
Kharitonov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Kharitonov moves out of range.
Sanchez takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kharitonov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kharitonov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sanchez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kharitonov - the referee stops the clock and Sanchez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kharitonov. Sanchez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kharitonov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kharitonov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kharitonov stuns Sanchez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kharitonov!
Kharitonov thuds his shin into the meat of Sanchez's side.
Kharitonov lands a head kick. Sanchez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kharitonov avoids a kick to the body.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kharitonov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A lazy left from Kharitonov finds it's target.
Kharitonov works over Sanchez's head and body with a nice combination.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Kharitonov avoids nicely.
Kharitonov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanchez has time to react.
Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kharitonov cracks Sanchez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Kharitonov moves out of range easily.
Sanchez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Kharitonov.
Diego Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kharitonov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sanchez sprawls well initially but Kharitonov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kharitonov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Nice body kick from Kharitonov.
A lazy body kick from Sanchez
and Kharitonov counters with an inside leg kick.
Kharitonov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kharitonov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sanchez will feel that in the morning.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kharitonov - that will leave a mark!
Kharitonov lands with a nice body kick.
Kharitonov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kharitonov misses with a wild combination.
Kharitonov throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Kharitonov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sanchez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kharitonov works over Sanchez's head and body with a nice combination.
Bolodenka Kharitonov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Kharitonov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kharitonov controlling the position easily from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kharitonov stands up from mount. Strange move.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bolodenka Kharitonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kharitonov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bolodenka Kharitonov!
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hype
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