PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sir Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rama Chulalongkorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chulalongkorn has chosen "Sagat's Theme," by Takayuki Aihara as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Kharitonov
vs
Chulalongkorn

193 cm
21
258 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
28
251 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sir Kharitonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rama Chulalongkorn!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chulalongkorn moves into range and clinches up with Kharitonov.
Chulalongkorn tries to pull guard but Kharitonov won't allow it.
Chulalongkorn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kharitonov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Chulalongkorn decides to pull guard.

Chulalongkorn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kharitonov defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kharitonov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kharitonov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chulalongkorn on the ground.
Kharitonov stays in close to Chulalongkorn's body and controls the position.
Kharitonov wants to stand but Chulalongkorn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Chulalongkorn trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chulalongkorn thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kharitonov wants to stand but Chulalongkorn is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kharitonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Chulalongkorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chulalongkorn tries to strike from the bottom.
Chulalongkorn wants to sweep here but Kharitonov controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chulalongkorn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kharitonov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chulalongkorn is on top in guard.
Chulalongkorn postures up in Kharitonov's guard and throws a big left but Kharitonov blocks it.
Chulalongkorn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chulalongkorn passes into half guard.
Kharitonov keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Chulalongkorn is looking for a kimura but Kharitonov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chulalongkorn to get the leverage.
Chulalongkorn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kharitonov wants to control but Chulalongkorn is keeping busy.
Kharitonov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kharitonov pushes Chulalongkorn off looking to stand but Chulalongkorn dives back in and keeps control.
Chulalongkorn works his way into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kharitonov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chulalongkorn scoring with punches and elbows.
Kharitonov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kharitonov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn advances nicely into full mount.
Chulalongkorn is landing with some decent strikes but Kharitonov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chulalongkorn is landing with some decent strikes but Kharitonov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chulalongkorn unloads with some shots from mount but Kharitonov bucks and avoids them well.
Chulalongkorn pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Chulalongkorn controlling from mount.
Kharitonov tries to lock up and control but Chulalongkorn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chulalongkorn is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kharitonov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Chulalongkorn tries to control but Kharitonov wriggling away.
Kharitonov wants to try and get back to his feet.

Chulalongkorn is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kharitonov is surviving well by controlling Chulalongkorn's body position as best he can.
Chulalongkorn controlling the pace for now.
Chulalongkorn lands a big elbow.

Chulalongkorn looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Chulalongkorn in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chulalongkorn in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kharitonov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn looking to ground and pound but Kharitonov is blocking nicely.

Chulalongkorn looking for a guillotine from mount but Kharitonov is having none of it.
Chulalongkorn lands a big shot there that rocks Kharitonov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Chulalongkorn misses with a head shot.
Kharitonov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Chulalongkorn unloads with some shots from mount but Kharitonov bucks and avoids them well.
Kharitonov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Chulalongkorn tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Chulalongkorn raining down shots from the mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chulalongkorn thowing shots but they're missing.
Kharitonov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rama Chulalongkorn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Chulalongkorn tries to clinch up.

Chulalongkorn moves into the clinch.
Chulalongkorn is trying to drag Kharitonov to the mat but Kharitonov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chulalongkorn has Kharitonov pressed against the cage.

Chulalongkorn manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Chulalongkorn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kharitonov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chulalongkorn throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Chulalongkorn has a closed guard, preventing Kharitonov from standing up.
Chulalongkorn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chulalongkorn throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulalongkorn thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Chulalongkorn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kharitonov's guard.
Chulalongkorn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kharitonov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn throwing strikes from guard but Kharitonov blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn advances position into side control!
Chulalongkorn lands an elbow.
Kharitonov is trying to buck Chulalongkorn off.

Chulalongkorn is trying to get an arm triangle but Kharitonov is defending well.
Rama Chulalongkorn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chulalongkorn scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kharitonov to see if he's OK.
Chulalongkorn is looking to take a break and control but Kharitonov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Chulalongkorn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Chulalongkorn is trying to get an arm triangle but Kharitonov is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov parries the strikes from Chulalongkorn easily there. Chulalongkorn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kharitonov to escape.
Chulalongkorn working the body and head with strikes.
Kharitonov tries to improve position but can't.
Kharitonov is working hard here to advance position.
Kharitonov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chulalongkorn connects with a decent elbow.
Kharitonov tries to escape but Chulalongkorn is in control.
Kharitonov being controlled for a moment.
Kharitonov tries to buck Chulalongkorn off but Chulalongkorn is having none of it.
Kharitonov dodges the ground and pound from Chulalongkorn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn takes a little break here. Kharitonov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Chulalongkorn tries to move to mount but Kharitonov blocks the move with his legs.
Chulalongkorn lands some shots froms side control.

Chulalongkorn is trying to get an arm triangle but Kharitonov is defending well.
Chulalongkorn working the ground and pound.
Kharitonov tries to bench press Chulalongkorn off him but Chulalongkorn keeps the position.
Chulalongkorn lands a few punches from side control.
Chulalongkorn is looking to take a break and control but Kharitonov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chulalongkorn looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kharitonov is avoiding damage well.

Chulalongkorn in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kharitonov is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rama Chulalongkorn!