Post by The Sandman on Nov 18, 2021 20:30:38 GMT -5
Kharitonov enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Junior dos Santos looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Sergei Kharitonov looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Junior dos Santos is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Junior dos Santos comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Junior dos Santos and Kharitonov engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
dos Santos looks to be in very good shape.
Junior dos Santos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kharitonov is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Junior dos Santos is in open guard over Kharitonov
dos Santos has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Junior dos Santos tries to open Kharitonov's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Junior dos Santos. Kharitonov is unable to cover himself now!
Kharitonov has a small cut in his Forehead
Junior dos Santos is in open guard over Kharitonov
Junior dos Santos tries to pass to half guard...
Sergei Kharitonov can't prevent his opponent from passing. dos Santos looks to work from half guard.
Junior dos Santos is in half guard over Kharitonov
Junior dos Santos tries to pass Sergei Kharitonov's guard...
Junior dos Santos manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Junior dos Santos is in side mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Kharitonov launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting dos Santos's ribs.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Junior dos Santos is in side mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Kharitonov tries to move on the ground and shows Junior dos Santos a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Kharitonov's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Junior dos Santos is in side mount over Sergei Kharitonov
dos Santos positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Kharitonov's being punished here!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Junior dos Santos is in side mount over Sergei Kharitonov
dos Santos tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
dos Santos works on the ground with his fingers over Kharitonov's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki allows Kharitonov time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Surprise roundhouse punch by dos Santos.
It looks like Kharitonov was hit by a bus!
There is a small laceration on Sergei Kharitonov's Left eye
Junior dos Santos and Kharitonov engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Junior dos Santos is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
There is a small laceration on Sergei Kharitonov's Left eye
Sergei Kharitonov throws a combo
Junior dos Santos ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Kharitonov swings again, only to get countered once more! Kharitonov is looking bad here!
Oh! Down goes Kharitonov! Junior dos Santos knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Junior dos Santos really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
There is a small laceration on Sergei Kharitonov's Left eye
Winner is Junior dos Santos by KO (Punches) at 2:32 Round 1
Statistics: Junior dos Santos
Punches 11/13 (85%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/10 (80%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 92 s
Statistics: Sergei Kharitonov
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 92 s
...crushed. Just....just plain crushed.
Junior dos Santos looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Sergei Kharitonov looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Junior dos Santos is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Junior dos Santos comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Junior dos Santos and Kharitonov engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
dos Santos looks to be in very good shape.
Junior dos Santos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kharitonov is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Junior dos Santos is in open guard over Kharitonov
dos Santos has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Junior dos Santos tries to open Kharitonov's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Junior dos Santos. Kharitonov is unable to cover himself now!
Kharitonov has a small cut in his Forehead
Junior dos Santos is in open guard over Kharitonov
Junior dos Santos tries to pass to half guard...
Sergei Kharitonov can't prevent his opponent from passing. dos Santos looks to work from half guard.
Junior dos Santos is in half guard over Kharitonov
Junior dos Santos tries to pass Sergei Kharitonov's guard...
Junior dos Santos manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Junior dos Santos is in side mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Kharitonov launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting dos Santos's ribs.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Junior dos Santos is in side mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Kharitonov tries to move on the ground and shows Junior dos Santos a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Kharitonov's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Junior dos Santos is in side mount over Sergei Kharitonov
dos Santos positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Kharitonov's being punished here!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Junior dos Santos is in side mount over Sergei Kharitonov
dos Santos tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
dos Santos works on the ground with his fingers over Kharitonov's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki allows Kharitonov time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Surprise roundhouse punch by dos Santos.
It looks like Kharitonov was hit by a bus!
There is a small laceration on Sergei Kharitonov's Left eye
Junior dos Santos and Kharitonov engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Junior dos Santos is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
There is a small laceration on Sergei Kharitonov's Left eye
Sergei Kharitonov throws a combo
Junior dos Santos ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Kharitonov swings again, only to get countered once more! Kharitonov is looking bad here!
Oh! Down goes Kharitonov! Junior dos Santos knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Junior dos Santos really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
There is a small laceration on Sergei Kharitonov's Left eye
Winner is Junior dos Santos by KO (Punches) at 2:32 Round 1
Statistics: Junior dos Santos
Punches 11/13 (85%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/10 (80%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 92 s
Statistics: Sergei Kharitonov
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 92 s
...crushed. Just....just plain crushed.
