PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Khrysthenkyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Karkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Vladimir Khrysthenkyo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Vladimir Khrysthenkyo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Khrysthenkyo
vs
Karkov

200 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Khrysthenkyo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Karkov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Khrysthenkyo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Khrysthenkyo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Khrysthenkyo stands up from half guard.

Karkov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karkov wants to control but Khrysthenkyo is keeping him busy.
Khrysthenkyo wants to control but Karkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Khrysthenkyo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Karkov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Khrysthenkyo controls his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khrysthenkyo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karkov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karkov is looking to take a break and control but Khrysthenkyo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khrysthenkyo tries to get to full guard but Karkov has control of the leg.
Khrysthenkyo is working hard here to advance position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Khrysthenkyo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khrysthenkyo shoots in looking for a takedown. Karkov tries to sprawl out of it but Khrysthenkyo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karkov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Khrysthenkyo moves into the clinch successfully.

Karkov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Khrysthenkyo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khrysthenkyo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karkov is one step ahead there.
Khrysthenkyo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Khrysthenkyo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karkov is one step ahead there.
Khrysthenkyo wants to stand but Karkov is controlling the position.
Karkov trying to control but Khrysthenkyo is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Karkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karkov with a jab.
Khrysthenkyo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Khrysthenkyo tries for a takedown but Karkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Khrysthenkyo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khrysthenkyo is breathing heavily.
Khrysthenkyo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Khrysthenkyo.
Alex Karkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khrysthenkyo circles away from the clinch attempt

and Khrysthenkyo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Karkov!
Karkov tries to hold on but Khrysthenkyo pushes him away.
Karkov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karkov working to try and regain half guard.
Khrysthenkyo looking to control but Karkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Karkov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Karkov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Khrysthenkyo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Khrysthenkyo is trying to control here but Karkov has managed to regain half guard.
Karkov is staying active underneath Khrysthenkyo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Karkov punching from the bottom.
Karkov is looking to escape.
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 Vladimir Khrysthenkyo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Khrysthenkyo looks to land a combination but Karkov avoids it well.
Karkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Khrysthenkyo.
Khrysthenkyo shoots in but Karkov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Khrysthenkyo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Khrysthenkyo closes the distance and clinches up with Karkov, looking for a takedown. Khrysthenkyo pushes Karkov against the cage but Karkov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Khrysthenkyo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karkov falls off balance throwing a combination

and Khrysthenkyo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Khrysthenkyo.
Karkov wants to improve his position but instead Khrysthenkyo has moved into half guard.
Karkov moves into full guard.
Karkov wants to stand up but Khrysthenkyo is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karkov looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karkov wants to get back to his feet but Khrysthenkyo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Khrysthenkyo controlling from the top position.
Khrysthenkyo stops Karkov from standing up.
Khrysthenkyo tries to stand but Karkov is controlling from the bottom.
Karkov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Karkov has a closed guard, preventing Khrysthenkyo from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Karkov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Khrysthenkyo counters with a big head kick but Karkov shrugs it off.
Karkov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karkov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Karkov moves in looking to clinch but Khrysthenkyo pushes him off.
Karkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karkov lands a jab to the head.
Karkov swinging wilding here.

Khrysthenkyo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Karkov sprawls well initially but Khrysthenkyo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Karkov is looking to escape.
Khrysthenkyo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Khrysthenkyo is pressing down on Karkov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karkov is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karkov wants to get back to his feet.
Khrysthenkyo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Karkov is looking to improve his position.
Khrysthenkyo stops Karkov from getting back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Khrysthenkyo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Karkov is fending him off so far but Khrysthenkyo persists. Nope, Karkov circles away and we're back to standing.

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.

Khrysthenkyo gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Karkov manages to break the clinch.

Khrysthenkyo has Karkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Karkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Khrysthenkyo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Karkov smiles and moves away.

Karkov forces Khrysthenkyo back against the cage and clinches.
Khrysthenkyo prevents a takedown attempt there.

Khrysthenkyo jumps guard.
Khrysthenkyo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Karkov!
Khrysthenkyo trying to control but Karkov is having none of it.
Karkov tries to hold on but Khrysthenkyo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Khrysthenkyo dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Karkov misses with a body shot.
Khrysthenkyo has a takedown stuffed.
Karkov stuffs the takedown.
Khrysthenkyo looks for a takedown but Karkov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Khrysthenkyo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Khrysthenkyo as he jumps to the side.

Khrysthenkyo rushes Karkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Karkov can't get the takedown.

Karkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vladimir Khrysthenkyo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karkov tries to clinch up

and Khrysthenkyo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Karkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khrysthenkyo is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khrysthenkyo looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khrysthenkyo stays in close to Karkov's body and controls the position.
Khrysthenkyo tries to free his leg and advance position but Karkov is retaining full guard.
Khrysthenkyo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Khrysthenkyo is looking to stand up but Karkov won't let him.
Khrysthenkyo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Khrysthenkyo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khrysthenkyo prevents Karkov from getting back to his feet.

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.
Khrysthenkyo is looking to stand up but Karkov won't let him.
Karkov controls Khrysthenkyo momentarily but Khrysthenkyo frees himself.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Karkov closes the distance looking to clinch

and Khrysthenkyo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Karkov kicks Khrysthenkyo off and gets back to his feet.

Khrysthenkyo moves into the clinch.
Khrysthenkyo tries for a takedown. No joy.

Khrysthenkyo breaks the clinch.

Khrysthenkyo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Khrysthenkyo is trying to control the action in half guard but Karkov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Khrysthenkyo postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Karkov to stand up.
Khrysthenkyo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khrysthenkyo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karkov tries to avoid it but Khrysthenkyo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karkov to the ground. Karkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Karkov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A big left from Karkov misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Khrysthenkyo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Khrysthenkyo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Karkov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Khrysthenkyo!
Karkov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Khrysthenkyo looks a forlorn figure.
Khrysthenkyo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Karkov with a couple of short strikes.
Khrysthenkyo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karkov trying to control but Khrysthenkyo is having none of it.
Khrysthenkyo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Khrysthenkyo is looking to improve his position.
Karkov is thwarting Khrysthenkyo's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khrysthenkyo is trying to stand up here but Karkov is controlling him well.
Alex Karkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khrysthenkyo is trying to control but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Khrysthenkyo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khrysthenkyo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Khrysthenkyo!