PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Mars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Kharitonov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ethan Mars's chin.

Mars
vs
Kharitonov

175 cm
25
152 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

170 cm
20
156 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethan Mars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Kharitonov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharitonov throws a nice head kick!

Mars closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kharitonov to the mat! Kharitonov manages to get full guard.
Kharitonov pulls Mars in to control the position.
Mars trying to control the position from guard on top but Kharitonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mars throws a big right hand that misses.
Kharitonov trying to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kharitonov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mars trying to control the position from guard on top but Kharitonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Vladimir Kharitonov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kharitonov.
Nice straight punches there by Kharitonov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kharitonov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kharitonov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mars walks into a stiff left hand from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mars walks into a straight right hand from Kharitonov.
Mars keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kharitonov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kharitonov.
Kharitonov looks to land a body kick but Mars moved away.
Kharitonov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kharitonov scores with a push kick.
Mars walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kharitonov.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kharitonov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mars.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mars fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kharitonov avoids it really well and circles away.
Mars is breathing heavily.
Kharitonov scores with a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kharitonov!
Kharitonov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mars tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kharitonov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kharitonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Mars walks into a left hand.
Vladimir Kharitonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Kharitonov gets tackled into the cage by Mars. Mars maintains the clinch.
Kharitonov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kharitonov obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov is pushing Mars up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Kharitonov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov lands a nice looking body kick.
Kharitonov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mars avoids the head kick by Kharitonov.
Mars avoids the head kick by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov lands with a right hand.
Kharitonov lands a leg kick that knocks Mars off balance momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov misses with a kick to the body.
Kharitonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kharitonov is looking to slow Mars down with leg kicks.
Mars avoids the head kick by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kharitonov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Kharitonov tenderised Mars's leg. Mars is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Kharitonov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kharitonov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mars manages to avoid it.
Kharitonov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kharitonov dominated that 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.

Kharitonov misses with a wild combination.
Mars misses with a takedown attempt - Kharitonov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kharitonov. Mars does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mars takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mars takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mars walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kharitonov.
Mars shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kharitonov as he jumps to the side.
Kharitonov connects with a high kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kharitonov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov connects with a leg kick. Mars looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mars ducks right into an uppercut from Kharitonov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov delivers a nice body kick.
Kharitonov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kharitonov feints and then cracks Mars's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mars down.
Kharitonov scores with the left hand. Mars knows he should have avoided that one.
Kharitonov is looking to land body kicks.
Mars avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kharitonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kharitonov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mars fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kharitonov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kharitonov is looking to slow Mars down with leg kicks.
Kharitonov misses with a two punch combination.
Kharitonov scores with a jab. Mars acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kharitonov throws a sloppy head kick and Mars moves out of range easily.
Mars takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mars on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mars takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kharitonov lands a jab to the nose.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mars darts in trying to clinch
and Kharitonov counters with a thumping low kick.
Kharitonov with a hook.
Kharitonov thumps Mars with a low kick.
Mars tries to clinch there but Kharitonov circles away.
Mars will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Kharitonov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mars takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kharitonov scores with a three punch combo!
Kharitonov pushes Mars away with a front kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kharitonov. Mars does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kharitonov misses the shot to the body.
Kharitonov fakes the leg kick and cracks Mars in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kharitonov lands with a hook. Mars tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vladimir Kharitonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mars blocks a head kick by Kharitonov.
Vladimir Kharitonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mars fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Mars. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kharitonov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mars was well out of range. Poor timing from Kharitonov.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kharitonov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mars moves in looking to clinch but Kharitonov pushes him off.
Kharitonov thumps Mars with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kharitonov 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!

Mars uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov looks to throw the jab but Mars is out of range.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that half lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kharitonov.
Kharitonov delivers a nice body kick.
Kharitonov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mars is out of range.
Kharitonov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mars's sensitive parts.
Kharitonov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kharitonov scores with a punch to the head.
Mars tries to clinch there but Kharitonov circles away.
Mars tries to move into range but Kharitonov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mars checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mars keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kharitonov is looking to land body kicks.
Kharitonov misses with a low kick.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that half lands.
Mars walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kharitonov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mars has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mars misses with a takedown attempt - Kharitonov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that half lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kharitonov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mars checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kharitonov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mars shoots for a double leg takedown but Kharitonov sprawls well. He's pushed Mars's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mars wants to clinch up but Kharitonov keeps it at a distance.
Kharitonov cracks a nice hook into Mars's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kharitonov tries to bum rush Mars with a series of wild strikes but Mars uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mars tries for a takedown but Kharitonov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Mars. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kharitonov takes a swing at Mars's ribcage but misses.
Kharitonov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kharitonov swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mars tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kharitonov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kharitonov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kharitonov throws a push kick but Mars slaps the foot to one side.
Kharitonov misses with a head kick.
Kharitonov scores with a jab. Mars acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
An inside leg kick from Kharitonov misses.
Kharitonov tries a low kick but Mars avoids it.
Mars keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Mars.
Vladimir Kharitonov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kharitonov thows a body shot but no joy.
Kharitonov misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick from Kharitonov.
Ethan Mars has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mars shoots in for a takedown but Kharitonov shows good takedown defense.
Kharitonov keeps Mars at a distance using the push kick.
Kharitonov misses with a looping left.
Mars looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mars takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters circling a little - Kharitonov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A combination from Kharitonov does no damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Kharitonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kharitonov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Kharitonov!
Vladimir Kharitonov thanked the fans post fight for their support.