PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kharkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Seashell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kharkov
vs
Seashell

177 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
21
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Kharkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Seashell!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Seashell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Seashell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Seashell showed some decent athleticism there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Seashell in particular looking to stall.
Seashell working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kharkov's thigh. Kharkov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Seashell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kharkov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Seashell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Seashell trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kharkov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Seashell is pulling down on Kharkov's head to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharkov tries to stand but Seashell is controlling from the bottom.

Kharkov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Seashell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kharkov trying to control but Seashell is working from the bottom.

Kharkov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Seashell dives on top into guard.
Seashell is pushing down on Kharkov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kharkov is fighting to maintain full guard but Seashell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kharkov is breathing heavily.
Seashell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Seashell goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kharkov is on top in guard.

Seashell is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Seashell tries to pull guard but Kharkov holds him up against the cage and eventually Seashell drops back down to his feet.
Seashell is working for takedown but Kharkov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kharkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Seashell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Kharkov.
Kharkov is trying to stall.
Seashell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kharkov prevents it.
Ivan Kharkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Seashell.

Seashell has clasped his hands together around Kharkov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Seashell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kharkov is avoiding damage well.
Seashell advances nicely into full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seashell throws some wild stikes that Kharkov manages to avoid easily.
Seashell looking to finish with strikes here!
Seashell controlling the pace for now.
Seashell avoids the attempt from Kharkov to control.
Kharkov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Seashell tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Seashell unloads with some shots from mount but Kharkov bucks and avoids them well.
Seashell throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Seashell content just to control the position here.
Seashell misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

Seashell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kharkov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kharkov tries to hold on but Seashell pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Seashell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Seashell tries to clinch but Kharkov moves out of range.
Charles Seashell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kharkov scores with a three punch combo!

Seashell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kharkov's half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Seashell in particular looking to stall.
Seashell is thwarting Kharkov's attempts to control the position.
Seashell controlling the action here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seashell tries to pass to full mount but Kharkov defends it.

Seashell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kharkov defends it well.
Seashell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Seashell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seashell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kharkov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Kharkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Seashell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Seashell controlling the pace.
Seashell throwing shots but Kharkov is blocking nicely.
Seashell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kharkov is in trouble now - Seashell has advanced to mount!
Seashell content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seashell unloads with some shots from mount but Kharkov bucks and avoids them well.
Kharkov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Seashell throws some wild stikes that Kharkov manages to avoid easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kharkov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Seashell.
Seashell throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kharkov because Seashell loaded up on that one.
Seashell misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kharkov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Seashell thowing shots but they're missing.
Seashell throwing strikes here but Kharkov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Seashell looking to secure an arm triangle but Kharkov defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seashell punching from mount but Kharkov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Seashell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kharkov clinches with his opponent.
Seashell is working for takedown but Kharkov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kharkov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Seashell.
Kharkov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kharkov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kharkov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Seashell.
Ivan Kharkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Seashell.
Seashell tries for a takedown but Kharkov manages to get underhooks.
Kharkov cracks Seashell with a nice body shot.

Kharkov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Seashell clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You can see the frustration on Seashell's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Seashell trying to control the position but Kharkov manages to sink in the hooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kharkov is working for a rear naked choke. Seashell is not defending it well and Kharkov has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Seashell refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Seashell's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Kharkov!